It took me a while to get into this book but once I did I really enjoyed it. I would recommend it to readers that like young adult mysteries.

Izzy's mom struggles with mental illness. Izzy's dad is always out working, trying to make ends meet. Her brothers are off living their own life, and Izzy is left trying to keep everyone happy while living her mom's dream.
When they take in an Italian exchange student, Izzy starts to think things are not all as it seems. But...she's also a big fan of true crime...so maybe a trash bag is just a trash bag??
Four Letter Word is about catching a serial killer, but also about friendship, love, finding yourself, and living your life.
I found a lot of this mystery to be very predictable. But, I was also very surprised by other twists. I'll admit, I was on the edge of my seat, reading as fast as I could for about the last 15%.
Overall, I'd give it 3.5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and Disney Hyperion for an early copy for review.

Izzy loves her true crime podcasts and when a new serial killer, dubbed the “Casanova Killer”, is on the loose she is hooked by the story. she had no idea however that the killer might make his way to her small town on the northern coast of California!! This is a story about a serial killer but also about dreams deferred and how following your gut intuitions is important-in life and around possible serial killers!