I had so much fun with Julie, but she’s definitely a psychopath. I love a story delivered from an inner monologue, especially from not only an unreliable narrator but a delusional one. None of what you read is Julie’s fault you see. She’s just looking for love.

A quick, binge worthy and darkly funny novel, I’d like to meet the character again. An excellent debut.

Clare Corbett’s narration is excellent.

Huge thanks to Hodder & Stoughton Audio snd NetGalley for the opportunity to review this ALC 🎧

Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath delves into the complex and often unsettling life of a mentally ill woman, Julie Tudor, who becomes fixated on the men she works with. Unfortunately, the novel didn’t resonate with me in the way I had hoped.

While the premise had potential, it fell flat in execution. The psychological aspects of Julie’s condition were intriguing, but the overall tone lacked the levity or dark humor that might have made this story more engaging. Rather than feeling like a darkly comedic exploration of obsession, the narrative felt more disconnected and, at times, uncomfortable.

Julie’s obsession is the driving force of the story, but her interactions with those around her didn’t spark enough intrigue to maintain my interest. It wasn’t particularly funny, as the author may have intended, and the storyline didn’t pull me in emotionally either. The pacing also felt slow, and the lack of meaningful character development made it difficult to care about Julie's journey.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton Audio for the ARC. It may appeal to others, but I found it didn’t quite hit the mark.