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This was such a ride, I'm honestly not sure what to think. My feelings are so conflicted, which means this book really did its job, and did it extremely well..

It centers around a group of five people, they call them "The Thrashers". Zach, Julian, Paige and Lucy and then there is Jodi, who never felt like she belonged. They were popular and loved until they weren't. Because of Emily. Emily, who wanted to be one of them. Emily, who was always there and asked too many questions. Emily, who took her own life on prom night. And now all eyes are on "The Thrashers", wondering was it their fault she ended her life. But Emily isn't done with them either.

I loved the pacing and Julie Soto might be becoming an auto-buy author for me. She did an amazing job.

My feelings about this characters are honestly all over the place, because I can't say I loved any of them fully, while I did hate a certain someone..
There were so many things happening, so many things I had to question and that epilogue... I wasn't expecting that at all. I'm still reeling from it.. I just.. I need more answers, because now I'm seeing everything in a new light.

The book did have a small romantic subplot, one I think I would like to see more of.

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The Thrashers is a Young Adult Thriller from Julie Soto, an adult romance and romantasy author! This was a very unique thriller which gave vibes similar to the popular YA Thrillers out there. There's so much mystery and intrigue that had me twisting and turning every other second! I loved the characters and that ending made me want to scream so bad! JULIE SOTO, HARPERFIRE AND WEDNESDAY BOOKS, WE NEED MORE!

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5⭐

Thank you Julie Soto and Harper Fire for the ARC!

Let's talk about debuts, especially a YA Thriller debut after writing fanfiction for years and a trad debut being Adult Romance. Julie has expressed multiple times on her social media that it has been daunting and she'd been waiting for this book for years to be published and now it finally gets to see the light!

The Thrashers was an amazing novel. It gave me the same feelings that Holly Jackson's THE REAPPEARANCE OF RACHEL PRICE and A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER gave me. This book was literally sending chills down my spine and I binge read it in one setting.

The twists and turns were impeccable. Despite knowing so many things early on, there's always more twists and turns left.

The ending . . . let's just say that if we blow this book up, there's a heavy chance we might get justice for a sequel. There's so much space left despite it being a standalone novel and you will not regret reading it. This book will have you flabbergasted by the end. It's an amazing read for thriller and an amazing YA Thriller debut from Julie Soto!

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5⭐

Thank you HarperFire and Julie Soto for the ARC!

The Thrashers gave me the exact same vibes that A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER and THE REAPPEARANCE OF RACHEL PRICE gave me! Julie has written an amazing paranormal mystery masterpiece with this young adult thriller novel.

The high school cliques and setting was perfectly done. It delivered the perfect dose of nostalgia. The mystery in this book had me hooked in the entirety of the novel and had me turning to twists and turns to understand what was going on.

That epilogue was criminally destructive and I NEED the next installment as soon as possible!

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The Trashers is an exciting YA paranormal thriller. It kept me guessing from the start right until the end. I loved the characters, and since finishing I want more! I feel like I was totally absorbed in the world and can’t recommend this enough!

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Is this a YA? Is this a mistery novel? Is it a thriller? A paranormal romance? Yes, it is!

Julie Soto has created the perfect mix of genres and delivered a book that keeps you glued to the pages.

The story has 13RW vibes, with its triggering and sensitive themes, a group of friends full of secrets and lies and a well-constructed and engaging analysis of modern adolescent groups and dynamics.

“The Thrashers” are not the perfect teens others seem to see and want to be: all the characters have flaws and make huge mistakes that will lead to the disappearance of Emily Mills and that will force them to face the harsh reality of not being “the elite”.

Now we just have to wait for a bonus chapter on the Jolians, because I know that's what we all want to read!

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for this ARC.

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Guys... Julie Soto has RANGE. First romance, then romantasy and now a YA thriller? She nailed it, and this was such a fun twist on the classic YA thriller genre.

The pacing did start off slow but picked up around 30% of the way through. The character development of the main cast was really well done, flipping the classic high school clique stereotypes on its head. The conclusion felt quite anticlimactic and a little too open ended for my personal liking but otherwise great. I also cannot BELIEVE that I was rooting for Julian behind the end.

I'm particularly interested in the reaction to this book once it's released. Comparisons to 13 Reasons Why definitely check out but I predict that some people will find this controversial. Personally, I thought the discussion of teen suicide a bullying was handled with nuance and provided a different perspective on the issue.

Thanks so much to Harperfire and netgalley for this e-arc, I am simply obsessed.

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Absolutely brilliant! I had no clue what to expect and even when I thought I knew the potential “mystery” I was proven wrong.
This was such an engaging and addictive read, I flew three the first half in one sitting and finished it the next day.
Elements of the book reminded me of final destination - this story is like a modern day version (with more suspense than actual gore).
Julie is an auto-buy author for me and this proves she can smash any genre!

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Thank you to HarperCollins UK and NetGalley for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was delighted to have been picked for a copy of The Thrashers, having been a fan of Julie Soto for years.

The book follows Jodi, a member of the notorious group called The Thrashers, as she tries to navigate both personal and social relationships when The Thrashers are implicated in the suicide of a fellow classmate, and she is forced to confront the demons of her own past.

The Thrashers carries powerful messages about bullying, ostracisation, relationships, and the potential harm that comes from social media. I fully believe that all teenagers should read this book and understand that words can be deadly.

Fans of "Before I Fall" will resonate with The Thrashers.

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This book follows a friendship group, notoriously nicknamed The Thrashers, as they are caught up in the police investigation of a suicide at their high school.
As a fan of Julie Soto’s previously published adult romance books, I was sceptical going into this book because I often find that I’m now a little too old for YA and find them cringy. Saying that, I was blown away by this book. I found myself unable to put it down once I’d started reading. Soto has crafted a story that truly has you on the edge of your seat throughout the book as new details emerge. I found myself second guessing each character’s motives at points throughout the book and I was desperate to uncover the truth.
This book has been one of my top reads of the year so far and I would like to extend my thanks to Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for the privilege of receiving an advanced copy.

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WOW, Julie has done it again! this proves that she can write anything in any genre and make it work.

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✨3 stars✨

This was a decent YA thriller.

I found the twists to be quite predictable, especially the ending but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. There were other parts that let this book down for me.

Firstly, every single character in this book was so unlikeable! They were supposed to be “friends” but they never acted like it. I don’t understand why the group was named after Zack when he was such an awful person. In the end I found myself not caring about what happened to the characters because none of them had any redeeming qualities!

Secondly, the length. This edition is apparently 480 pages and boy did it feel it! Normally, thrillers are shorter and punchier but this dragged for me.

Thirdly, nowhere in the description I read did it mention there would be paranormal aspects so when they did occur (although I may have missed it so if that’s the case I apologise), I just felt they didn’t add anything to the story. I personally would have much preferred if those bits were cut out.

Overall, I definitely seem to be in the minority in regards to my indifference towards this story. Therefore, if this books sounds like something you like then I would recommend giving it a go. I’m glad loads of other people seem to be liking it.

I received an ARC from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

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If Julie Soto writes it, I will be the first in line to read it.
This book was so much fun! It had everything you would want in a thriller: plot twists, mystery, tension and betrayals.

From the start of the book, I was addicted to the story and I devoured it in a sitting. It was fast-paced, with a little hint of the paranormal, which I loved.

The cast of characters was phenomenal; there were morally gray characters everywhere.
Jodi was such a great main character; she had this amazing arc of self-discovery, preservation and standing up for what is right.
The tension between Jodi and Julian was so good and had me second guessing myself throughout this book. I really love a slow burn with a little bit of distaste and hostility.

The epilogue had me in shock and it left me wanting more. I would love to read more about the characters in a sequel.

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I was hooked from the first page and read this in one evening.

Julie Soto is such an auto-buy author for me, and this is definitely one I will need to add to my collection.

Jodi Dillon is part of the 'Thrashes', an elite friend group named after her childhood best friend. When Emily (who was desperate to join the group) commits suicide, suddenly all eyes are on the Thrashers. And after Emily's diary is discovered and it points to Jodi's friends, she has to make the decision to protect herself or betray her friends .

I won't say too much because the twist and turns are what make this book so incredible. This book covers some difficult topics including suicide, domestic violence, statutory rape and bullying but Julie Soto handles them with such ease and sensitivity, without making it feel unrealistic.

I do have a slight pet peeve around an unreliable narrator but I think in this instance, it worked.

If you're put off because it's YA, I beg you to give it a chance!

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JULIE SOTO????? I'm going to need another book right now. I'll even take a novella, PLEASE. That ending had my jaw on the floor, I so desperately need more of Julian and Jodi. My heart is genuinely shattered, this was insane. Everything about this book was just perfect to me: the FMC, the found family, the writing style, the mystery, the supernatural elements, the setting, THE CRUMBS OF ROMANCE.... don't even get me started.

"And she wondered what it was they were doing, and if it was wise to let him crack her chest open a second time, just to see if he fit inside.” Julie Soto really just changed the brain chemistry of my brain in a single sentence.

This book hooks you in from the first page and doesn't let you put it down until you are down with and feeling like an empty shell of a person. This is a YA mystery/thriller done right, it had some twists that I didn't see coming and kept me on my toes. I loved the whole cast of characters and the relationship dynamics between one another. One one hand, it was entertaining drama about the rich kids in school, but it also explored other complex feelings about friendships and how when you're a teenager you can drift apart from your friends and it feels like your world is ending. I truly felt that pain deep in my chest. And so in regard, this book does feel more character driven than plot driven, but fear not the plot is there and boy does it get juicy.

Y'all need to go pick this book up as soon as it releases, trust me you're not going to want to miss this gem. Thank you so much to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

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This is one of the best YA thrillers I've read in a long time! The tension build up was intense but excellently executed, with an intriguing cast of characters. I found Jodi to be a sadly relatable FMC and I really enjoyed the journey she went on

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