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Killing Me by Michelle Gagnon
4.0
adventurous funny tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Killing Me starts with immediate action as the main character is captured by a serial killer
outside her college apartment. Amber wakes up later to a mysterious woman rescuing her,
and our adventure with a crew of unique characters is off and running.

Amber finds herself a little further from Johnson City, TN with no idea who rescued her and the realization that she must leave before
cops start asking questions. Soon enough, Amber is in Las Vegas meeting a ragtag cast of new friends in the motel scene. But the mysterious stranger who saved her
keeps sending texts and Amber will demand answers. The endearing characters end up working as an unlikely team to catch a prolific
serial killer in this funny novel perfect for fans of the Finlay Donovan series.

I liked this one from the first page. My favorite parts included the rich cast of characters that society tends to ignore, the distinct personalities they each had, and the easy to
consume writing style. I was less of a fan of the pacing around the middle, but I think that story
building may pay off in the sequel- which I will definitely pick up! I hope you'll give this one a chance when it releases next year or request it
now if you're on NetGalley. Thank you to Penguin Group Putnam and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.