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Great read a unique story about an unconventional marriage … Haze & Fox met when they bonded over their unique hobby ‘murder’ … hunting down the bad men both separately killed and once they met turned into a serial killer team . Marriage and their beloved daughter Bibi changes things and they make a pact to retire from their hobby but not scratching an itch is not always easy as they find .
Loved this book great characters and a unique storyline with good twists … ready for the next in the series which surely must be on the cards !!
Such an unusual idea to bring a couple of serial killers together in a marriage. Having a child and moving to suburbia finds them both separately struggling with giving up their killing hobby. Going into partnership with a new friend who is a police officer gives them both scope to carry on their killing ways ridding the world of the bad guys!
This book is the epitome of chaos, in the best possible way.
It feels like the series You, but with many laugh out loud moments as you realise how much you actually dislike the main characters. Normally this would put me off, but it is written very well. You aren’t supposed to like them - they’re obnoxious and arrogant, and seeing them in a certain predicament was almost hilarious.
I did guess most of the twists and character revelations, but I enjoyed it nevertheless.
A fun, blood soaked romp!
Absolutely adored this book. It’s well written and witty, the premise is over the top without being cheesy and I read it in two days as it’s just so engrossing!
Well this wasn't as all as I expected.
I expected this to be a non substantial book but I couldn't put it down. It was a great palette cleanser. Just gory enough to peak my interest but light enough to want to read another chapter....and then another chapter....and another....
I really hope that there will be a sequel as I think it would lend itself to one very nicely.
Massive thanks to Headline and NetGalley for the ARC.
A fun and thrilling book, but not a lot of killing! Hazel and fox are interesting characters, but a lot of this story felt a little predictable. Hoping we get a sequel!
I want a sequel! Fox, Haze, Bibi and Jenny all need a sequel!
Having read various thrillers about serial killers, this book was like Desperate Housewives meets Dexter.
I even enjoyed Helga who kept all the secrets in the house. Highly recommend as it’s a great, thrilling, comedic at parts read!
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest and unbiased opinion.
Having read several books of late involving women serial killers (which i have really enjoyed,) this was something a bit different as in a couple.
Really enjoyed it. The storyline took a slightly different angle into the couple's relationship especially when there daughter arrived. It also had some hilarious moments.
Very well written and i was disappointed when i had finished.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.
Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. This was an entertaining and well-paced read. The concept felt unique and the story was written well, with Mackay getting into the heads of her characters skillfully. Although neither Haze or Fox were particularly likeable (not entirely unsurprisingly), I was invested, and the final twists and ultimate ending were gripping.
Absolutely fantastic book that left me needing a sequel! I couldn’t put this down, it had just the right amount of everything to make it a great read. This is my book of the month and if I could give more than five stars I would.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for my honest and unbiased opinion.
This is a fabulous read! I loved the dark comedic writing style throughout. The book is very fast paced and engaging. The plot is ridiculously far fetched, however that just adds to the enjoyment. I’d definitely recommend this one.
The first chapter had me hooked and I thought I was going to love it but it felt a lot like all these other ‘woman killing bad men, woe is me because my husbands not fun anymore’ books that are popular at the moment. Found the language a bit much as well, bit unnecessary for my personal taste.
Believe the hype! Unputdownable, twisty, deftly written thrill ride. Fox and Haze have IT, glamour, wealth and looks, but what if IT also means an insatiable bloodlust? But what do you do when your suddenly trapped in suburbia living.a life you feel is choking you to death...?
A brilliant rollercoaster of a novel
Such a good book! From the front cover design to the last chapter, I loved this book.
The author has given us some great, fleshed out characters & a wonderfully executed plot.
With a dark, comedic style running through the whole thing, well paced, short chapters, I found myself lost in the story.
So good! I’d highly recommend this to anyone.
I loved the idea of the rich, serial-killer vigilantes, and the story was generally good, with a very satisfying ending. I didn't enjoy the constant whining from Haze, which made the first part of the book seem overly long.
Thank you to NetGalley and Headline for the ARC
I had a blast reading this. I was so engrossed in the story and read the entire book in a day. I couldn't put it down. It explored the struggles of marriage and motherhood in the suburbs 0f London but did it with an edge of dark humor. Then there was the killing part, loved it. It was told in short, snappy chapters (my favorite) and switched between two POVs and two timelines. I was just as interested in both of them
Thank you to Netgalley and Asia Mackay for the ARC of this book.
This was something a bit different for me and I really enjoyed it. Haze & Fox felt very Mr & Mrs Smith, they had a dark and deadly past that they hid in their "boring" suburban lifestyles whilst fitting in with their neighbours and the locals.
I found the dual timeline and the storyline really gripping, I wanted to know what had happened because I was hooked by the prologue alone.
There weren't many characters in this book, but the ones that were in it fit like a glove and I particularly liked Jenny.
This is the first book I've read by this author and I'm confident it won't be the last. I would recommend this book and would happily read it again, once it's out in paperback.
There are books on everything these days, rather than the plot or the nuance, the idea captivates me and the writing. Adapting a dark humour writing style can be so difficult and the author seamlessly fits in a novel idea with great writing. The book isn’t focused too much on plotting of murders etc, it’s about Haze and Fox’s marriage and it does justice to that. I loved it, the writing, the pace it was brilliant and I didn’t want to put the book down, read it one sitting!
A brilliant book with an original storyline and laugh out loud moments. What happens when 2 serial killers meet, fall in love, marry and have a baby? They conform into society and try to blend into suburbia. With one spouse seemingly more happy with their lot than the other, A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage entertains from the first page to the last.
Hazel(Haze) and her husband Fox are trying to lead as normal a life as possible with their baby daughter Bibi the only issue is they are serial killers and its really hard leaving the past behind them.
Haze has never been one to make friends due to her past, but Fox thinks it would help her to try.At a children's playgroup, she meets Jenny, and a friendship grows against her better judgement.
When Haze does something, she shouldn't, and Jenny makes a revelation that knocks her for six she doesn't know where to turn.
This is a witty,clever, and original read with an ending that you won't expect.
I'll be looking out for more from this author,there's definitely more scope for another outing involving the main characters.
Recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley and Headline Books for the Arc.