Who is the killer?
Murder mysteries and thrillers are another one of my favourite genres, and these two books gave me vvv similar energy, which is exactly why I had to share them together. 🔪🕵️♀️
I actually read Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart by Emma Simmerman first after seeing it recommended on TikTok as a book that could get you out of a reading slump.
And honestly? It delivered.
The story follows a girl with a very interesting, but also questionable, way of getting over her exes: writing eulogies. But things take a turn for the worse when the boys she writes about actually start dying.
Naturally, that makes her look pretty suspicious.
What I loved most was trying to figure out who was behind everything. I had SO many guesses throughout the book and somehow… none of them were right HAHAHA. Every time I thought I was getting somewhere, something else would happen and I’d start questioning another character.
I was hooked, and the eventual reveal genuinely caught me by surprise.
A couple of days later, I was doing one of my favourite pastimes of aimlessly walking around Kinokuniya and I was desperate to find another book that could give me that same spark.
Don’t Swipe Right by L.M. Chilton caught my attention and when I read the synopsis, immediately I knew I had to read it.
This time, the mystery revolves around dating apps, which I thought was such an interesting concept considering how common online dating is today. After a woman is murdered, her dating history becomes an important part of piecing together what happened to the people she met through the app.
Because I’d just finished Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart and the two books felt so similar, I definitely had more theories about who the killer could be this time around.
So instead of being completely consumed by who was behind everything, I became much more curious about why.
What was the motive behind all these murders? And how did everything actually connect?
Both books have that same addictive energy.
If you love:
🔪 Murder mysteries
🕵️♀️ Trying to guess the killer
💔 Dating and relationships gone very, very wrong
🤯 Plot twists and suspicious characters
📖 Books that make you want to keep reading
…give these two a read.
And if you’ve already read one and enjoyed it, I’d definitely recommend picking up the other. They really do scratch the same itch.
Happy reading, and see you in the next chapter of mindful.chapters! 📚🤍
P.S. Both books can be found on Libby, so you can definitely enjoy reading them on your Kobo if you have one!!
As someone who’s always been fascinated by murder mysteries that combine dark humor with compelling characters, these two books truly hit the mark for me. What’s really intriguing about 'Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart' is its unique premise: the protagonist writes eulogies for her exes — a quirky coping mechanism that takes a sinister twist when the boys start dying. This blend of dark humor and suspense kept me guessing constantly, as every character seemed both innocent and guilty in turn. Similarly, 'Don't Swipe Right' taps into the contemporary world of dating apps, adding a modern twist to the classic murder mystery. The way the story unravels through a victim’s dating history gives an insightful look into the complexities of online relationships and the sometimes-hidden dangers that come with digital dating. This approach felt very relevant and added depth beyond the typical 'whodunit' structure. What I appreciated the most about both books was how they kept me hooked with non-stop twists and unexpected turns. Each time I felt confident about who the killer was, a new piece of evidence or a sudden event shifted my perspective entirely. It’s this unpredictability that made the reading experience so engaging. If you’re interested in murder mysteries with a psychological edge and a healthy dose of dark humor, these novels are must-reads. The contrasting but complementary themes—revenge through a macabre ritual and the dangerous game of online dating—make for compelling stories that stuck with me long after finishing the last page. And thanks to Libby, accessing these books digitally was super convenient, especially for readers who love e-books or use devices like Kobo. In my experience, the best mysteries are those where the characters’ motives are as tangled as the plot itself. Both Emma Simmerman and L.M. Chilton deliver on that front, crafting stories that explore not just who the killer is but why they’re driven to commit such acts. For readers who delight in piecing together clues and suspecting every character, these books deliver unparalleled suspense and clever twists.