by Julie Soto
coming May 6, 2025
(4 / 5)
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Wednesday Books for the free review copy of The Thrashers through NetGalley. All opinions are completely my own.
A group of popular teens find themselves under the scrutiny of law enforcement after a classmate dies of suicide.
This book was a wild ride where I was never quite sure what would happen next. I think the more I read, the more invested I became in the story. There were many intense moments that kept me on the edge of my seat as well as a strong sense of mystery about what really happened to Emily leading up to her death. I was able to predict some aspects of it, but was never quite sure until everything was revealed. The paranormal elements added an extra layer that seemed to make the story even more interesting. Most (if not all) of the characters were flawed in some way, and I found myself often wondering who could even be trusted. I thought some of the parents in the book were especially appalling. I found Jodi, the main character, to be relatable in a lot of ways, as she often feels like a bit of an outsider in the popular friend group, The Thrashers. I was happy to see some of the characters grow and evolve over the course of the story. I really enjoyed reading this book and look forward to exploring more of Julie Soto’s work.
