I was really excited for this book based on the synopsis, I love a revenge storyline and was interested in the potential rom com element of the story.

However, this book while enjoyable was not what I expected it to be and was a lot slower paced than I would have liked. Bringing in so many characters was a little confusing at times and you would need to suspend disbelief at some of the achievements of the group of women.

Overall I think this would be a nice summer read for those who are looking for a quicker but less realistic thriller.

Let me start by saying I really wanted to like When Sally Killed Harry for two reasons:
1. A thriller about a messed-up woman killer sounds like something right up my alley, and
2. I’ve never been a fan of When Harry Met Sally.
But, unfortunately, something about this book just didn’t click for me. If I had to put my finger on it, I’d say my main issue was the chick lit tone that didn’t really change even as the things got heated. This book deals with some heavy stuff like domestic violence, but I don’t think those moments were handled with the care they deserve.. Truthfully, I was totally on-board with the romcom vibes in the beginning, expecting the narration to follow suit as things took a dark turn, but that never happened. In the end, I got more frustrated with the book than with men, which I didn’t know was possible.

3/5 — Just Not My Flavor of Female Rage

I really wanted to love this one. The premise? Chef’s kiss. A badass woman taking out terrible men to make the world a better place? Yes, please. But unfortunately, When Sally Killed Harry just didn’t quite land for me.

It’s probably a me thing, though. I adore a good gory, rage-fueled tale, but I like mine with a side of snark or dark humor. This one leaned more serious and introspective, which will absolutely work for some readers—but I was craving a bit more bite and wink.

If you’re looking for that perfect blend of chaos, wit, and revenge, I’d personally recommend authors like Katy Brent, Joanna Wallace, or Asia Mackay. But if you like your female vengeance a little more straight-laced and simmering, this might be the one for you.

Sally Parker has had it with men. The dates that she goes on are nothing short of atrocious - If I'm honest, I know how she feels...

But then she meets Harry, and he is perfect.

No really, he is.

Hahahaha...

Don't be ridiculous, of course he's not!

Harry is a conman, a swindler, a charming, beautiful man who has conned Sally out of her deserved inheritance.

A crime for which he must pay.

The novel opens with Sally, well killing Harry, and no it's not a spoiler. I mean, did you even read the books' title before you picked it up?

Sally had a terrible upbringing, so she escaped to New York City to start afresh, she is damaged sure. But not irretrievably so, she just needs someone she can love, who can take her mind of things.

She thinks that Harry is it. Until he isn't. But murder isn't usually how you deal with a conman is it? Well no, of course not, but Sally isn't like other women, and Harry isn't the first man who has crossed her!

When Harry met Sally, it was nothing like the popular romcom of their namesakes. Sally is caught up in a brief whirlwind romance with a charming dreamboat Harry. But when she wakes up one morning with her bank account emptied and the residuals of a roofie wearing off, she’s ready to get her revenge on this nightmare. Together, she bonds with a group of women also wronged by strangers and even their own husbands, and they all help each other start to regain their lives and get a bit of justice. And for Sally-Harry is at the top of her list.
This was a hilarious yet twisted novel with a number of twists I didn’t expect. It was hard to put down with one laugh or gasp after the next. Creative execution!
Thank you to Avon Books UK for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Lucy Roth and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This, unfortunately felt very flat with no real connections to to the characters and a lacklustre plot.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Thank you Netgalley, Lucy Roth and Avon Books UK | Avon for the eArc of When Sally Killed Harry.

When Sally Killed Harry is Lucy Roth's debut novel and what a debut it is! I loved the play on the title of this book which was a nod to the comedy romantic film when Harry met Sally. Lucy Roth carries this on within the narrative of this book, combining a cat and mouse thriller, dark humour with cosy elements. The mix works really well. Lucy's writing style follows for this medium paced book and kept me engaged throughout.

I loved Sally, she is my type of vigilante who won't be beaten down. All the characters felt they could have easily been in my life at one point or another . yes, they felt that realistic.

If you like coming of rage books that have some great satire and not to gory, this is a must read!

This book was also narrated by Grace Blyth and I adored listening to her voice.. She suited both the pacing and style of narrative so I'll be looking forward to hearing more from both Lucy Roth and Grace Blyth in the future.

4.25 stars for story graph, 4 stars for other review sites .

I loved this book. The title When Sally Killed Harry gives away the endgame, sure-but somehow, that didn't take away from the suspense at all. The storyline had so many layers, and the pacing kept me turning pages.

What really surprised me was Priya's story. I did not see that coming, and it completely shifted how I viewed the rest of the plot. The way everything connected in the end was super satisfying.

If you're into character-driven thrillers with unexpected twists (even when you think you know what's coming), definitely pick this one up.

A revenge story you are not going to want to miss out on.

loved this os much.
the entire idea of the book and being inside sally head and understanding why

It’s a tale of female revenge on all the males who have wronged them, the revenge takes multiple forms and honestly parts of this left me cringing as I imagined some of the things going on in this book

Loved the narrative
the writing and just this book in general

“I’ve woken up in the Big Apple with the world’s worst hangover, an empty bank account …. last night’s escapade is a blur …. I’ve been swindled and I’m not happy about it”
A dark comedy thriller exploring revenge and female solidarity
Sally, the witty protagonist takes shocking acts for justice
She’s such a strong character and loved how she set up the support group to help others reclaim their power and exact their revenge
Fast paced, full of humour and raw emotion with a shocking ending
Had strong Kitty Collins, Katy Brent & Bella Mackie vibes
Pour yourself a cocktail and enjoy the journey
Thanks @lucyenichol @avonbooks & @netgalley for the fab debut thriller

When Sally Killed Harry is such a fun title and it goes hand to hand with this book, which sells itself as a rom com gone rogue and it delivers. At first this book, seems like a cute rom com where girl meets the perfect guy and falls head over heels for him but then it takes a turn when Sally realises Harry is nothing more than a con man. After being conned and helping a friend, Marie, in need with a bad man in her life, Sally and Marie decide to create their own women support group, Some Women, to help women who were wronged by men in their lives.

Overall, I enjoyed this book it was a fun light read however I liked the first half of the book better than the ending.

I gave this book 3.5 stars, rounded as there are no half stars here.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was really struggling at first with this story, it took me some time to warm to Sally. However from the 20 % ish mark, the story fully kicked in and I changed from reading to listening to it on audio, which definitely made a difference.

I liked the whole female revenge aspect and the ladies in the group worked well together bringing those men that done them wrong.

A fun read but it did start off slow.

Thank you to the publisher for the advanced copy

A fabulously unhinged tale of friendship, female rage, and sweet, stylish revenge, this book serves big "good for her" energy with a side of cocktails and chaos. It’s darkly funny, wildly entertaining, and gives you a fierce girl gang you’ll wish you could join IRL.

Everything you could ever want from a rom-com book. Romantic, funny, mysterious, dark, thought-provoking, light-hearted but also deep.

Has whoever decided to advertise this as a RomCom ever actually read a romance? Or a comedy?

A lot of what went wrong here is about the mislabeling of what this book really is than the book itself, which mostly disappoints because it’s a revenge novel dealing with severe trauma rather than anything even remotely resembling a romance or a comedy as it purports to be.

Rather than being the dark comedy it suggests, this is a book about a woman who has a horrifically tragic backstory and seeks to avenge the helplessness she felt in that situation by killing off predatory men. Could have been funny, or at least satisfying, but mostly the whole thing is just horribly sad.

Like most of us Sally’s past informs her present, and while in some ways she’s doing the world a service, mostly she’s just trying (and largely failing) to exorcise her own demons in the most reckless way possible.

The gratuitousness and implausibility of the string of murders that happens here also makes the whole thing feel absurd (which might have worked had this been a comedy), and the absurdity and the sadness mix like oil and water.

I find it hard to believe that these women could have realistically gotten away with any of the things they did, and it’s even harder to revel in the possibility of it when you’re spending most of your time wanting to wrap the protagonist in a giant warm blanket and get her into some very intensive therapy.

My Bookish Thoughts 💬
Oh my goodness I had read some glowing reviews on this book and was very excited to get to it especially as it's written by a very talented neighbour, who I have chatted loads on here (still can’t believe we live ten doors apart and haven’t met yet!) Saying that after reading this revenge thriller I am not entirely sure it's a good idea! 🤣🤣

What a brilliant read—funny, dark, emotional, wickedly delicious, and often shocking. Think rom com with a razor-sharp twist.

I absolutely loved vicariously in New York, a dream of mine. Sally is a stand out protagonist. She gathers a group of wronged and together they reclaim their power in the most fabulously unhinged way. It’s got found family, sisterhood, revenge, and righteous rage. Lucy cleverly peels back the layers of each woman’s story, and I felt like I was part of their gang—rooting for them and gasping out loud at the twists!

Lucy blends humour and grit so deftly, never shying away from tough topics but handling them with wit and warmth.

If you're in the mood for a smart, sassy rom com with a serious side order of revenge murder, When Sally Killed Harry needs to be on your shelves. I suggest pouring yourself a Cosmo or Margarita and enjoy the ride.

A huge thank you to Lucy, Avon Books UK and Net Galley for sending me a digital copy in return for my honest review.

A great read by a great author. Funny, great characters, a good plot and an easy read. .a great way to get revenge!

This definitely felt like it was pandering to a specific audience; I never want to read "unalive" being used seriously in a book again. I loved the concept of this, female revenge plots are definitely my thing, but it just wasn't executed well in this book at all for me. It was almost a DNF halfway but I kept going mostly out of stubbornness and mild hope that it might get better by the end (it didn't).

The writing all the way through, more so over halfway, felt really immature, it was hard to believe this wasn't written by a teenager. The whole thing felt frustratingly unrealistic even for a fiction— I still can't understand how there were never any proper investigations from the first death and how Sally could fly all the way to the UK with a man who'd drugged and conned her and nearly killed her friend. The weird attachment Sally seemed to have toward Harry was irritating, I couldn't connect or relate to her at all and by the end I wasn't even rooting for her anymore.

I had high hopes for this but unfortunately it just didn't do it for me. I couldn't wait to finish it and I'm glad it's finally over.

Thank you Avon & Netgalley for the free eARC!

Besides the fabulous title, When Sally Killed Harry is also fast-paced and entertaining. With humorous and memorable characters and all too relatable bad dating experiences that get way out of hand, it's an easy book to get swept up in as a group of women take their revenge against the terrible men that have screwed them over.