A quirky mix of comedy and horror. Awesome summer read or at anytime. The reader can get lost in this book. A good lost. Family dysfunction that's funny surprisingly. Looking for a good time? Read this one! Thanks #Netgalley and #Sourcebooksfire for the eARC in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are mine.

"Murder is an outlet for my creativity."

"Devil juice courses through my veins..."

Fatally Yours by Jessica Lacy is my first time reading a slasher horror. It is weird to say you had fun reading about "a bloodthirsty two-year-old who is also six feet tall.." but it actually was a fun read!

Yes, a gruesome subject, but the female main character, Katie Rose is one unique girl! Definitely babied by her mother, and is "Mommy's Shadow," she takes everything to heart and even wearing jeans could get you killed. She has a lot of issues, but seems to grow up a little bit by the end of the book and becomes more independent.. but not grow out of bad habits...

If you enjoy thrillers, or horror, this book is a fun twist on these. A lot of dark-witty banter, psychological triggers, and a diverse set of characters.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Fire and Jessica Lacy for the ARC of Fatally Yours.

Available May 5th, 2026!

The Family That Slays Together, Stays Together!

Fatally Yours is hysterical in the most unhinged way. This story follows a rather unconventional family trying to come together to celebrate the wedding of the oldest daughter, Kit. Enter Katie Rose, Mother Dear, Ritzy, and a whole other colorful cast of characters (and cannon fodder), and you have the ingredients for one amazing story. Readers will never know if they should be horrified, laughing, or cheering for what might be happening in this story by the talented Jessica Lacy. This story is wildly outlandish, excessive, and contains a joy that made me love it. The plot had me cackling out loud more than once because it commits so hard to the bit, leaning into chaos with confidence and perfect comedic timing. It’s ridiculous in the most intentional way, balancing absurdity and violence with a wink that makes every outrageous moment land even harder.

What I loved most is how this book manages to be goofy, heartwarming, and bloody all at the same time. It seriously is an impressive feat. Beneath the nonstop kills and campy slasher energy is a twisted little heart that beats loud and proud, especially in the warped family dynamics and emotional backbone. The kills are fun, the tone is sharp, and the story never forgets it’s here to entertain above all else. Fatally Yours isn’t just funny horror, it’s a legitimately great slasher that understands both the genre and the joy of going completely feral with it. Described as Father of the Bride meets Serial Mom, this is a story you CANNOT miss!

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FATALLY YOURS by Jessica Lacy (May 5, 2026)

Thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the eArc

When Katie Rose's estranged sister comes back to Belldam (to tell her family she's getting married), Katie's world begins to unravel. Her mother begins obsessing over the wedding, Katie feels neglected. Left to her own devices, she begins k*lling on her own (instead of with "Mother Dear"), leaving b*dies everywhere. Can the trio stay calm?
FATALLY YOURS is a YA slasher/thriller. Honestly, I don't know if I would call this YA, though. The characters are over 20, but Katie Rose is very childish, so I get it. This is a fast-paced book that is wild. I love slashers, and this slasher was great.  It was gory, dramatic, and something I can imagine Blumhouse Productions turning into a movie. That would be awesome.
FATALLY YOURS is thrilling in a way that only comes from slashers. In the case of FATALLY YOURS, it baffled me how much these characters were able to get away with. M*rder left and right. I get these characters are very rich, but still.
I definitely recommend this for those who love slashers, and for those who loved Lacy's TASTES LIKE CANDY.