This crime drama has got Netflix written all over it. I’m sure it’s going get picked up and made into a series pretty soon. The audiobook is brilliantly narrated by Georgia Tennant who is perfect for the story.

Theblack comedy uber glamorous serial killer novel has to be taken with a pitch of salt but has some very enjoyable moments in there and a lot to say about the mundanity of parenthood and married life . Married couple Fox and Hazel got had a mission to rid the world of bad men . Now that they have a baby they’ve put a stop to their killing spree and live quiet middle class lives -but they can’t scratch the itch for killing.

Haze meets new friend Jennie at a baby group; she is downtrodden and when she tells the couple about her ex partner and what a bad man he is they want to wreak revenge.
3.5 stars rounded up.

Best book for the year so far.

Some thing(s) I liked:
✅All the main character including BeBe and Felix.
✅Fox and Haze's love/ respect for one another. I don't want to say couple goals but #couplegoals?
✅Good fun.
✅Well written.
✅Love the afterword and how Mackay let's her children help name the characters. That is probably the best idea I have ever heard and I'm going to start doing it too <3

Some thing(s), not so much:
⭕Very little to be honest, perhaps that it was entirely unbelievable but as I don't read fiction for it's real life scenes, it's a very minor point because everything else is so well done.

Looking forward to reading more by Mackay.

January’s hottest thriller is about to hit the shelves!!

I absolutely love a comedy thriller and one that combines relationships, parenthood, and murder has my name written all over it! I thought that this was perfection. It had me laughing in all the right places, tense and on edge where I should be, and generally wrapped up in both the characters and the environment. There are definite Mr. & Mrs. Smith vibes (although at least 27 billion times better!), but Mackay just really hits the nail on the head as she explores the intricacies of marriage in relation to navigating bringing up a young child, with the added complexity of a couple formerly out to rid the world of unsavoury characters. There are so many different angles to this story and it would definitely make an absolutely gripping TV series. I felt an immediate connection with Fox and Haze, meaning that I was wholeheartedly rooting for them, their marriage and their ability to continue to get away with murder throughout. Mackay builds suspense organically and the narrative is peppered with moments of fraught tension and exciting action, all served with a delicious side of wit. I lapped this book up and whilst I was racing to the finish because I couldn’t get enough, I also didn’t want it to end. I really hope that Haze, Fox and Jenny return in another novel!

I enjoyed how the novel is told in the present, with chapters from the past scattered throughout. This really helped to build a full and deep perception of both Haze and Fox, plus their relationship. They are kindred spirits and clearly meant to be together, so there’s an element of romantic comedy within these pages. However, the humour and lightness of some of the themes does not mean that Mackay shies away from exploring the darker and more serious. For example, there’s toxic parent-child relationships, abusive partnerships, and mental health issues, that all form part of the wider narrative. This helps build tangible layers to both the characters and the plot, which in turn helped continually forge my connection with them. I came away from the novel feeling like I really knew the main characters.

I was very fortunate to be granted early access to the audiobook too, which was a fantastic listen! Georgia Tennant and Kyle Soller really breathe life into all of the characters, but make Haze and Fox their own. All of the humour translates perfectly from the page and I found myself laughing out loud with my headphones on! If you are a fan of audio, this is definitely one to skyrocket to the top of your TBR.

An enjoyable read, funny and thrilling! I listened to the audiobook and it was wonderful. I loved hearing about their relationship, the ups and downs. The book wasn't what I expected but found it entertaining.

i thought this book had so much promise from reading the blurb but sadly it just didn't live up to expectations.

I enjoyed listening to it but kept finding myself waiting for something that just never appeared.

I liked Hazel and her best friends relationship but her relationship with Fox was just not believable. I took an instant dislike to him and I can't exactly say why. he just rubbed me the wrong way.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ALC of this title.

This was a well produced audiobook and I enjoyed the voices used for this. I also really enjoyed the plot in this and there were some really fun side characters too. I liked that it was dual pov from both partners perspectives but it did start off a little frustrating as the female main character was depicted as being a serial killer due to her traumatic childhood (won't go into further detail as that would spoil) and the male main character was a stereotypical rich kid kicking back at the controlling parents by being a serial killer.... hmmm.. this aspect felt very much a "safe" choice and also leans into some unhelpful stereotypes that I would have preferred not have seen. However, as the storyline progresses and you learn more about each character it becomes less of an issue as they become more nuanced. Another aspect I found a little tricky to navigate initially was the lack of communication trope heavily leaned on to provide the plot to have little hidey holes. However, even this seemed to work itself out and become a non issue as the story picked up and the twists and turns took off. Some of the twists were actually great and although I thought I new how it would end.. I had no idea how they were going to get there so it was a really fun time. It also had some depth to the plot and the characters that I initially hadn't expected. This with the unique and interesting writing style makes me want. to read more from this author.

I think this book is ideal for readers who like having an idea of the ending but don't necessarily want to see how they are getting there. I also think that people that like a low key mystery element, main characters you want to slap whilst routing for them completely, and side characters that bring the comedy will thoroughly enjoy this.

I would give trigger warnings for talk of suicide and assault for this title.

Well this wasn't as all as I expected.

I expected this to be a non substantial book but I couldn't stop listening. It was a great palette cleanser. Just gory enough to peak my interest but light enough to want to hearanother 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 Audio and NetGalley for the ARC.

This was totally unexpected and not what I thought it was going to be but I totally loved it! What a ride and one that I would very much like to get back on and have another go. Would I have felt the same had I read the physical book rather than listened to the audio version? I don't know but I actually think the brilliance of the narrators made this book more enjoyable; they were excellent.

From the very first words, I was hooked; I loved the characters, I loved the story, I loved the pacing, I loved the sarcasm and tongue-in-cheek moments ... actually, I loved everything about it and made every excuse to listen to it. It certainly made my Christmas Day preparations more enjoyable especially peeling the sprouts!!!

Absolutely recommended especially the audio-book and I look forward to reading/listening to more of this author in the future and so much thanks go to her, Headline Audio, Wildfire and NetGalley for enabling me to listen to and share my thoughts of this really enjoyable book.

I really enjoyed this book! I look forward to reading other books by this author. There were so many twists in this book I didn’t see coming. But then again I rarely can figure books out. I would definitely recommend this book!

I really enjoyed this fun and fresh take on a couple losing the honeymoon period and slumping into parenting. Will suit fans of Dexter, the Radleys and Mr and Mrs Smith. A satisfying ending that wasn't quite as predictable as I would have expected. Thank you for my review copy - all views my own.

I listened to the audiobook version of this story and I really enjoyed it, I wasn't quite sure at first but I got into it and wanted to keep listening.
It's a totally different concept, which really worked!!
I liked the story of the killings but also the regular family problems and of course Hazes friend Jenny!
The characters were all good, I think I would have liked to know more about Jenny's ex but it wasn't lacking.
It made me laugh out loud of times. Definitely worth a read.
I liked the narrators - I liked that there was a man and woman for the main characters. It worked.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received this audiobook from NetGalley and the publisher, in return for an honest review. This review is based entirely on my own thoughts and feelings.

Overall rating : 3*
Narration : 3*
Plot: 3*
Pace: 3*
Characters: 4*
Twist: 4*

The female serial killer trope has been done a lot over the last few years, but a serial killer couple a bit less. This gave me mr & mrs smith vibes, but with a bit less action and some more mundane day to day trivial activities.
The characters were great, I really liked fox and Jenny, they were complex and unpredictable. Haze was a bit more plain Jane.
The narrator was good, I could listen on 2.5 which I hardly ever do, and she did accents well. I could picture the characters separately as she twisted each voice.
If you haven’t read lots of the female serial killer books then you may get on with this a bit better than I did, I just found it’s been done better previously.

I really wanted to like this book more than I did, and although I was invested in what happened, I didn’t really gel with the characters. I found myself not all that interested in them, which surprised me. They had distinctive voices, but just not ones I *had* to hear… That's not to say I didn't enjoy the book, but I didn't find myself desperate to return to its pages. The narrators made this come alive to me more than on the page, but I'm not sure I could get on with Fox's narrator for some reason; didn't gel...

Okay, this book blew all the assignments out of the water. The writing, the storyline, the narration. Absolute chefs kiss from start to finish.

Georgia Tennant - you smashed the narration in all the best ways possible. You embodied the character and gave her a voice to PERFECTION.

Kyle Soller - a brilliant supplement to Hazel’s perspective and I always looked forward to hearing Nathaniel’s point of view. I enjoy split POV’s and with the brilliant narration, immersion into the story was so easy.

Asia MacKay - ahh the plot itself was so drawing and I was completely hooked. It was a quick read for me because I filled every waking walk, cleaning, cooking and relaxing session with the audiobook and I flew through it in no time.

My first time reading from this author and it didn’t disappoint. I normally listen to audiobooks at 1.5x speed too but this one, I wanted to slow it down even more. So so good!

this was fun as an audiobook, really enjoyed the voices of the narrators, the flow of the story.i got lost a wee bit in the middle but that was probably my own fault. a fun domestic thriller

I listened to the audiobook version of this and thought that the 2 points of view of Haze and Fox were both narrated well in the main - although why you would decide someone called Hamish speaks with an Irish accent remains a mystery 😂 but luckily that was a walk-on character!

The idea of a central character who is a serial killer isn’t new but even Jeff Lindsay (Dexter) didn’t come up with a married couple working ‘to make the world a better place’ .

I loved the fact that Fox and Haze take parenthood seriously and try to curb their natural instincts in order to make things safe for their daughter. I also loved the fact that they both come from different types of dysfunctional families but neither are asking for reader sympathy to excuse themselves.

Lots of interesting subplots used to create tension, jeopardy and red herrings and a clever way of tying them together later.

Okay, so the story is thankfully far-fetched but it’s not pretending to be what it isn’t. I’m not sure what the name is for this new type of comic murder fiction - Dark Suburbia? - but it is fun to read.

With thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, Headline Audio and Asia Mackay for an arc of the audio version of this novel.

Thanks to the book publisher and NetGalley, I was fortunate to read this earlier this summer and LOVED it! So when I saw that Georgia Tennant was down to narrate this and bring Haze to life I was desperate to listen. A reread was no trouble, and I love a well-narrated audiobook. Kyle Soller brings Fox to life brilliantly. The plot is brilliant and I was hooked from the opening track, the book jumps back and forth in a dual POV where each narrator has a chapter at a time. I thoroughly enjoyed Georgia as Haze and Kyle as Fox. Haze's wit and sarcasm translated so well when spoken aloud, and having a narrator with an American accent is easier than having to imagine it reading it as a Brit. This is one of my favourite reads in 2024 and new books out in 2025, already!!!

Thank you so much to Headline Audio + Wildfire for the chance to listen to this before it is released. Get the ebook. hardback + audiobook on 14th January when it releases, that cover is incredible and I can't wait to add a copy to my bookshelf when it is!

Having enjoyed various serial killer novel, this was an interesting concept for me two serial killers married to each other and finding ways to stay normal and not kill. The dual pov made it interesting . The start was brilliant as was the ending but the middle got bogged down and lost itself. The narrator did a great job of keeping the plot going . It lacked suspence and some of the plot was so stereotypical in places I was pleased when the action racked up. I liked the introduction of the friend and its complications.. The middle felt too long and unnecessary. It was a relatively short listen and i found myself willing something to happen quicker and for it to have more consequences. Despite the middle this was entertaining and i would recommend it to anyone to enjoys a serial killer concept and can stick with it. Thanks to netgallery, author and narrator.

💭 ᴍʏ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ:
I adored this setup. Looking inside the mind of serial killers, while they navigate their way as a new family. I loved Hazel & Fox. The quick chapters got me hooked quickly and then you want to see how they’re gonna get themselves out of the mess! It has such a quick pace story with continued suspense. I couldn’t get enough. Nearly binged it in one sitting! Loved the audio! Highly recommend it!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🤓 ʀᴇᴀᴅ ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ʟɪᴋᴇ:
Quick read
Short chapters
Multiple POCs
Continued suspense
Detective stories

ꜱʏɴᴏᴘꜱɪꜱ:
𝘏𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘹 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘺. 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺'𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹-𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴.

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭. 𝘈𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦, 𝘧𝘪𝘷𝘦-𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭. 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳.

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘏𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘭 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘣𝘴; 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘭.

𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘹'𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳, 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺.

A couple who kills together stays together… or will one of them find themselves under a suburban patio?
Haze and Fox have a mutual hobby of taking out bad men, traveling Europe living an envious lavish lifestyle until Haze falls pregnant and Fox suggests they hang up their knives for the future of their daughter Bibi. What could possibly go wrong?

A Serial Killer’s Guide To Marriage has very similar undertones to How to Kill Men and Get Away With It which for me was great as I really enjoyed both books. I had both available to me as an audiobook and I found the style of the female lead to also be very similar. I really enjoyed Georgia Tennant’s part and I felt like it fitted really well with how I envisaged Haze. Kyle Soller’s voice was great and they were both very clear and easy to listen to I just felt like the tone didn’t quite sit with how I imagined Fox.

I listened to this audiobook in the car and found myself looking forward to each journey to hear a bit more of the story. It is a bit dark and twisted but I also thought it to be fun and lighthearted.
I will definitely be recommending this audiobook to others.