***I AM YELLING WHEN I TELL YOU THAT THIS WAS MY MOST FAVORITE BOOK OF THE YEAR AS WELL AS MY FAVORITE BOOK IN THE SERIES AND IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYED ME IN A WAY I DID NOT KNOW POSSIBLE BUT ALSO NEVER KNEW I NEEDED.***

..Now that we've got that out of the way. I read this almost immediately after finishing Book #3 in the series, and I'm so glad that I did. In the fourth installment of 'The Thursday Murder Club' we're on the hunt for a missing box of heroin and the murderer of Stephen's (Elizabeth's husband), best friend. 

While the mystery takes a bit of a backburner in this story as we focus on another storyline, they ultimately come out on top. I feel at the end of this book, their friendship is stronger than it's ever been. 

I will note, I advise being in a good headspace when you're reading this as it does touch on some heavy topics. But the way that it's done is beautiful. I have never read a book that has had me literally sobbing, gasping for breath with snot running down my face, that three lines later has me laughing at a comment, then sobbing again a chapter later. When I tell you that it wrecked me, I am not exaggerating. However, despite how much it destroyed me, I NEEDED that storyline in a way I didn't know was possible. The power of love and power of friendship is so incredible and I hope that every person in their life can find those friends. 

Oh, also, if you read this, I need to know...Ibrahim story. (I also sobbed). Did you know/expect it/see it coming? Cause I had suspicions but I was not expecting it to be brought to attention during this already emotional turmoil. LOL

Once again, I highly, highly recommend picking up this series if you've haven't yet. I promise you won't be disappointed in the mystery, the humor, their wit, and most of all the incredible bond. I'm incredibly sad that Richard Osman is going to be taking a break from this series next year (even though we're getting a new series) but I'm thankful that at some point we WILL be getting another installment.