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My Murder
My Murder | Katie Williams
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SOMETIMES THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN SOLVE YOUR MURDER IS YOU.'Startling and original, My Murder is a gripping speculative twist on the crime novel.' - Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of The Girl on the Train'Completely absorbing. A smart, speculative twist on domestic suspense.' - Ashley Audrain, bestselling author of The Push'A cool, confident, clever thriller. But best and most of all, this book is F-U-N.' - A. J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowLou has been murdered.She was the fifth victim of the serial killer Edward Early. A young wife and new mother, Lou's death outraged a public breathlessly following the story of the serial murders. Lou has been cloned.Along with Early's other four victims, Lou has been brought back to life by the government-funded replication commission. The women gather at a weekly support group, helping each other to navigate a society obsessed with their very existence. Lou has been lied to. But when Lou agrees to help fellow murder victim Fern secure a visit with Edward Early, a shocking revelation causes Lou to investigate the events around her death and question everything she thought she knew about her murder.Can she finally uncover the truth? Praise for Katie Williams:"Like an extended episode of 'Black Mirror' ... Williams offers a master class in not losing sight of the human element... the kind of story that - in the subtlest of ways - can instruct us, and nourish us, and make us want to live and love a little better."-Matt Haig, New York Times Book Review"[A] vivid, clever debut." -O, the Oprah Magazine"Allow me to introduce you to your new favorite writer." -James Hannaham, award-winning author of DELICIOUS FOODS: A Novel"Delightfully weird and humorous...a fascinating exploration of our increasing reliance on technology and our obsession with finding a quick fix for everything." -Shondaland"A sharp and moving novel." -Publishers Weekly "With its clever, compelling vision of the future, deeply human characters, and delightfully unpredictable story, this novel is itself a receipe for contentment." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review"My prescription for happiness is: 'Sit still, read a book that can't be classified by genre, and tell everyone.' I'm telling you, Katie Williams delivers." -Helen Ellis, New York Times-bestselling author of AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE
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Robotswithpersonality
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The Echo Wife meets How to be Eaten and The Final Girl's Support Group.
I am very glad I did not figure out what was going on until the reveal - I'm even more relieved this was not a 'the husband did it' plot.
I really admire the book for presenting the doubt in motherhood, and a character who is not shamed for deciding that motherhood and marriage were not right for her only after having tried it. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? The main perspective is that of the woman who chooses to be a wife and mother, who wants to stay, so subjectively the judgement could be there, but the narrative leaves room for an individual to make their own choice.
The commentary is clear on which figure society sees as more sympathetic - the young mother being the role model victim - the original clandestinely slipping away to a new life
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Robotswithpersonality 3/? - though that probably has more to do with the fact that she can't just pop up without creating issues for the cloning company and possibly herself given the murder investigation.
I'll admit for a while there I was more enamoured of the first half than the second, when the first had the literary sci fi bent of examining how a woman fits back into her life as a clone of a previous self, how a VR setting could provide intimacy,
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Robotswithpersonality 4/? could provide catharsis for murder victims - though I guess that last one's more a second half revelation; how the serial killer and the cloning board both seem to view the women as special and yet homogenous, replaceable, the idea of women feeling devalued, unrecognized even as they're unable to escape public attention. 4mo
Robotswithpersonality 5/? Then there are the non sci fi related questions around dealing with a sense of self, mortality, vulnerability, being a woman not automatically meaning victim, even as trauma, as media, as society keeps trying to attach that label; the struggle for control, obviously the concerns about trying to be a good mother, worries about connecting to one's child, physically and emotionally, even before post partum depression is suggested. 4mo
Robotswithpersonality 6/6 Because the second half shifted into murder mystery mode I thought I was losing the contemplative pieces but the last revelations, the choices available, the role cloning actually played, that the husband actually played, really worked for me.
Similar to The Echo Wife, all the comps above, really, I enjoyed how this worked out way more than I thought I would. Adding another 'clones' book to my favourites pile!

⚠️mentions of domestic abuse
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Robotswithpersonality
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EXCELLENT word.

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Robotswithpersonality
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That's so...sweet?

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Gleefulreader
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Another book that didn‘t quite work for me although I can see how and why it would be quite popular. A group of women have all been murdered by a serial killer and have been brought back to life by the “Replication Committee”. One woman works to investigate the mystery of her murder. An interesting conceit and covers some heavy issues like post-partum depression, but ultimately it just felt too far fetched for my liking.

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candc320
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I LOVED this! It was so unique and I wasn‘t really sure what to expect. In a world where people can be cloned and therefore sort of brought back from the dead, this group of women who were killed by a serial killer are given a second chance. However, like in most stories, not everything is as it seems. This ended up being more touching drama and less thriller and I can‘t say I‘m mad at it. I loved the blend of science and emotion. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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RaeLovesToRead
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This was incredible. I was thoroughly absorbed from start to finish.

A dark exploration of what it might be like to be brought back to life as a clone, with added twists and turns. This is not really a murder mystery, nor pure sci fi, nor lit fic, but incorporates elements from each genre to create a stunning whole.

I couldn't put it down.

Which cover do you like best? US on left, UK on right.

Amiable I think the one on the left? 9mo
TheIntrovertedDodoBird I love the US cover! 9mo
Yuki_Onna I'm in favour of the UK one! 9mo
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LiteraryinPA US cover for sure! 9mo
RaeLovesToRead @Amiable @TheIntrovertedDodoBird @Yuki_Onna @LiteraryinLawrence So I LOVE the US cover and dislike the UK one in terms of aesthetic, but the UK one reflects the tone of the book MUCH better! 9mo
Branwen I am SO jealous of how cool the UK cover is! 😱 9mo
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akfreeborn
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Very creative murder mystery with twists and sci fi bits. Like nothing I‘ve read but just loved it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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janeycanuck
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A fresh twist on a thriller but I didn't like the ending. I did figure out what was going on so it wasn't a total shock but it felt like Williams promised one thing and delivered another. It's impossible to say more without spoilers.

My Feb #BookSpin

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 10mo
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she.hearts.horror
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Mehso-so

Not for me. Meh.

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britt_brooke
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Speculative murder mystery? Ok, I‘m in. Women murdered by a serial killer are cloned, then reintroduced to their lives by a government program. It‘s an … adjustment. On the surface, I love this concept, but I wanted the execution to go deeper. The twist is underwhelming, though contextually believable. I just wanted a little more development. Regardless, it‘s a solid read.

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kbuggle
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The narrator has to solve her own murder, after she‘s brought back to life through a government program. a really different take on a murder mystery #botm

ManyWordsLater That cover!! 😍😍 12mo
kbuggle @ManyWordsLater right? It‘s a good looking one! 12mo
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This is a miniature of the coffeeshop I‘m reading in. 😍

TheBookHippie Oh my word. LOVE. 12mo
IndoorDame This is the best thing ever! 12mo
Gissy 😍 12mo
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DebinHawaii
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#Rushathon

One more #BOTM read completed for the challenge, although I listened to the audiobook of this one. A really unique premise-a woman is cloned after being murdered & tries to find out who killed her. Bit of a slow start but the ending was tense & good. I had to go back & listen to the end again to make sure I understood everything that happened so it might have been easier reading instead of listening, but the narrator was excellent.

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 13mo
Gissy Hi! I sent my #TravelingStars package very late but I don‘t know if you received it. Let me know. I have the receipt in case I need to reclaim something. Thank you 🤗 13mo
DebinHawaii @Gissy Hi there, I‘m sorry. I think I probably received it but it‘s at my neighbors. Long story—she grabbed 3 packages that were delivered while I was away overnight for work on 11/20-11/21 & then she left for the mainland before we were able to connect & gets back tomorrow night. We now have packages to exchange on Saturday. I‘ll keep you posted. Also, I am still very behind on #TravelingStars but promise you‘ll get yours by the year end. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 13mo
Gissy @DebinHawaii Don‘t worry, I‘m still sending mines. I still need to send four packages😳. It‘s that I wanted to be sure you received it because sometimes packages can be lost, specially during holidays🤗 13mo
DebinHawaii @Gissy I am further behind than you! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ Yes, we have had other neighbors with packages that were taken so we are watching each other‘s mail pretty carefully. 13mo
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Soubhiville
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I got to see Katie Williams and John Scalzi in a scifi panel at Texas Book Fest today. Scalzi is hilarious. I hadn‘t heard of Williams‘ book, but the premise sounds great so I plan to read it.

DimeryRene My mom was there today! I wish I could have joined her. 💕 13mo
Hooked_on_books You had a great day! 🤩 13mo
GondorGirl Scalzi is such a delight in conversation. 🥰 13mo
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tpixie
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Yay! I met my Goodreads Goal!
The rest is icing on the cake 🎂📚🎉🩵🎂

AmyG Wow, 🎉 1y
dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 1y
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tpixie @LeahBergen @dabbe @AmyG Thanks Bookish Friends!! 💙📚💙 1y
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tpixie @RaeLovesToRead @wanderinglynn @ju.ca.no Thanks Littens! 🎉🥰🎉 1y
TheBookgeekFrau Congrats!! 🎉🎊 1y
Jas16 🙌🏽 1y
tpixie @TheBookgeekFrau @Jas16 thanks! Litsy has really increased my reading! 1y
CoverToCoverGirl 👏👏🎉🎉 Excellent!💙🩵 1y
tpixie @CoverToCoverGirl yes! Now I just will have bonus reads! 1y
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tpixie @Deblovestoread thanks it‘s been a great year for reading! 😍📚😍 1y
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tpixie
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It‘s a coinkydink how themes sometimes blend together. This happened with my two Litsy book club books & my own own pick.
We read Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow which had a video game in it. I then read My Murder that has a video game in it AND a serial killer survivor support group. NEXT up for #LitsyBookClub is The Final Girl Support Group, which is about the girls who survived the serial killers in slasher movies!

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EmberIvyRose
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This was more of a mystery than thriller and so uniquely different than anything I have read before. I liked it overall and definitely did not guess the twist, which is always a plus!

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Its_Amanda_Plz
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A nice read that is unexpected. The writing style took some getting used to with all the sentence fragments and repetition (for effect). I wouldn‘t say it was really funny or scary though.

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SailorJohn
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Quite a story. The premise of the book-coming back after being murdered - makes for an interesting read.. you will enjoy

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AudiobookingWithLeah
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Take a well-used serial killer thriller trope and give it an innovative premise involving cloning and this is what you get. I really liked this right up until the VR gaming aspect came into play and then it pretty much lost me…not completely, mind you, but enough that I wasn‘t as invested in the ending as I could‘ve been.
- Rebecca Lowman's narration was sufficiently performed.

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triplem80
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So I enjoyed this for the most part -- I didn't predict the twist, but it was definitely in the set up (if you're paying close attention). However, after having my home broken into last weekend, there was one scene in particular that made me uncomfortable. Perhaps I need to take a break from thrillers!

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Sara_Planz
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This was a page turner and I loved the twist that brought the story together! I really enjoyed the fact that it has a futuristic element to it as well. You can call it a mystery/thriller or speculative crime, but either way it will keep you guessing!

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Lou is a happily married mother of a toddler. She's also the victim of a local serial killer. Recently brought back to life and returned to her grieving family by a government project. Grateful for this second chance, the new Lou re-adapts to her old routines, and as she bonds with other female victims, she realizes that disturbing questions remain about what exactly preceded her death and how much she can really trust those around her. 4-Stars

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Hooked_on_books
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Louise and 4 other women are actually clones of women killed by a serial killer. They meet together for support in navigating this strange reality. I was enjoying it but it was getting a little bland until about halfway through when a plot point seriously got my attention. I love some of the choices Williams makes in this and suspect the ending will anger some readers, though I really liked it.

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Cinfhen
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#UnpopularOpinion I just didn‘t connect to this book the way so many others have. I found the pacing off and it was really confusing. There were times when I thought this book was brilliant and then at other times simply bizarre. More sci-fi than mystery/thriller this book had so much potential but I found it unnecessarily complicated. Even the narration ran hot & cold. I like @Megabooks comparison to Echo Wife.

Megabooks Sorry it didn‘t end up being a pick ☹️ 1y
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Megabooks
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Loved this one! Echoes of The Echo Wife, but I enjoyed this more.

Louise was murdered by a serial killer. She and his other victims were cloned and reintroduced into their old lives. They meet in a support group, and each has an interesting reaction to being brought back to life. But when Louise finds out she might not be like the others, she must follow the clues to find out why. A fun SciFi twist on a serial killer mystery!

AmyG Ooooo this sounds fun. I really liked The Echo Wife. 1y
Megabooks @AmyG it was really fun!! I hope you enjoy it too. 1y
Cinfhen Ohhhh!! You had me at Echo Wife!!! #stacked ❤️ 1y
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Megabooks @Cinfhen yes, I think you‘d like this one! 1y
Cinfhen Just borrowed it from the library! Can‘t wait 😜 and @Reviewsbylola liked it too! 1y
BarbaraBB Wasn‘t The Echo Wife about clones too? 1y
Megabooks @BarbaraBB yes! Clones and death and replacement and marriage. Similar themes, but each author had her own approach 1y
BarbaraBB Intrigued now, definitely! 1y
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Kristy_K
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The whole time I was reading this, I kept thinking of J.P. Delaney‘s book, The Perfect Wife, as it had a similar vibe. However, the differences made it so I was kept on my toes about what happened to Lou. I really enjoyed the journey until the end. It was lackluster and not fleshed out well. The “why” is missing.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

#botm

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SassyPants617
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Definitely finishing this one tonight. Leaving work for the day, so I have to put it down to drive home. Hoping my kids will let me finish it asap. 🤣

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DebinHawaii
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#BookBinge

Two from my shelves with #StripesOnCover
The tagged book was a recent #BOTM pick that I hope to get to soon. American Gods is the 10th Anniversary edition.

Eggs Well done 👍🏼 🥳 1y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I chose that one also! Seemed unique ❤️🤍 1y
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Chelsea.Poole
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This will NOT be for everyone, but it was for me! I went in blind, as readers should for this one. Such an interesting concept explored in this book. I don‘t want to reveal the situation beyond saying that the MC is actually trying to figure out more about her own murder. I loved the setup and didn‘t see it going in the direction that it ultimately went. A book about the value society places on women, motherhood, and identity.

CBee YES! I loved this one! 1y
Branwen I loved this one too! 💕📚 1y
jlhammar Yay! Really enjoyed this one. 1y
Megabooks Loved this too! 1y
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marleed
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It is just fun to read a book that doesn‘t follow a traditional genre outline, and this one ticks that box in the best way. Although it‘s very much its own story, It gives me Nightbitch vibes. ..,This was also the catalyst for my virtual confetti explosion after reaching my GoodRead challenge - it‘s too much stress for me to set a goal that would take me through December to meet :)

wanderinglynn Congrats! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🎉🥳 1y
Deblovestoread Congratulations 🎉📚🎉 1y
marleed @wanderinglynn @Deblovestoread Thanks! I wasn‘t tracking my book count, and happened to look down at my phone charging on my counter and virtual confetti was going wild. Made me smile! 1y
bthegood congratulations 🎉 1y
Gissy 📚📚📚🎉🎉👏👏👏👏 1y
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CBee
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I REALLY liked this! I wasn‘t sure what to expect, but I definitely didn‘t see that ending coming! Blew my mind a bit 🤯

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bridge12
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It was a really clever idea for a book. Didn‘t love how it ended but still clever and engaging. 3.5⭐️ #botm

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SaraBeagle
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Interesting book. This takes the murdered woman trope and flips it on its head. Set in a not too distant future (she doesn‘t tell us, but technology is familiar, yet advanced), it‘s a bit speculative fiction, a bit mystery. Fast paced- I easily read it in one sitting yesterday afternoon.

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ChaoticMissAdventures
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I loved this! I do think the end could have been flushed out a bit more, there was a lot of ideas crammed towards the end, and it could have used a bit more pages to keep the pacing. But overall I was enthralled I listened to it on audio and found myself extended my jog and biking to keep listening! Lou was a great main character, easily relatable and nonthreatening, and I loved the near future vibe with self driving cars and VR and clones!

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Branwen
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Is anyone else reading this right now? I CANNOT PUT IT DOWN OMG! I am absolutely hooked!

AmyG I just read today how it‘s very good. Enjoy! 1y
Christine I really enjoyed it! 🖤 1y
jlhammar Just finished yesterday! Really good! 1y
Branwen @AmyG @Christine @jlhammar I did not see that ending coming at all! 😱 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I just finished it yesterday! It was so very good! 💕📚 1y
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jlhammar
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So glad I added this to my last #BOTM box! Really fun and thought-provoking. Gave me some Black Mirror and Orphan Black vibes.

ChaoticMissAdventures I am about half into the audio and this is SO good!! I can't wait to get back to it.
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ICantImReading
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What a fresh take on a murder mystery! With speculative fiction elements and a feminist bent, “My Murder” gives agency to the victims and creates a truly smart, original, and surprising reading experience. I thought the audiobook narration complimented the writing perfectly. 🎧

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nitalibrarian
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I thought this was going to be more mystery/sci-fi, but I'd say it's more literary. Which is fine. I still liked the book. Our protagonist is a clone of a woman who was murdered by a serial killer. So it's a bit dark, but it's just absurd enough to relieve some of that darkness. Glad I picked this for #botm.

JoyBlue I started 8th on the Libby audio hold list. Now I'm at 7th. They're estimating another 14 weeks before I get it. Glad that it's a pick! 😉 2y
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Lesliereadsalot
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Couldn‘t put this one down. A serial murderer kills five women and they‘re brought back to life by the “replication committee.” The narrator, one of the women, is on her own journey, trying to figure out why she was murdered and if it went down the way the reports claimed. There‘s even a virtual reality game of the murders where the women try to outwit the killer. The twists keep coming, all the way to the end!

Cathythoughts Great review! I see I have it stacked already 👍🏻 2y
Lesliereadsalot Let me know what you think! 2y
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Christine
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Enjoyed this one quite a bit. The writing was smart and I liked the messages that were woven into the story. I really loved the speculative elements - so much so that I would have been fine with chaptersful more of them! But it was also just enough as is. Now I'm wondering if I need to add more twisty speculative stuff to my summer TBR...

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nitalibrarian
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Starting this one today. I love the cover.

Megabooks I wish I had gotten that one! 2y
jlhammar So excited for this one. Hoping to start it soon! 2y
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jlhammar
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#BOTM delivery! I‘m most excited for tagged. Hope it‘s good!

AmyG I am curious to hear how The Whispers is. I loved The Push. 2y
jlhammar @AmyG The Push was so good! I have high hopes for her newest. 2y
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swishandflick
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My June #BOTM box. I was most drawn to the tagged add-on, and while The Wishing Game sounded really good the "preview" of the first page didn't hook me enough to feel confident in a purchase. So I went with the thriller (that cover ?) and two trusty new releases from Hilderbrand and Davis, authors I already like. At this point I'm just bulking up my library for whenever my new house is done ?

jlhammar I was most drawn to My Murder as well. It wasn‘t even on my radar, but sounds great! 2y
Kristy_K Agreed! I hadn‘t heard of My Murder before, but it sounds like it could be the perfect blend of twists and humor! (edited) 2y
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brittanyreads
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My June #botm choices 😁
Ink, Blood, Sister, Scribe was already on my radar but My Murder sounds interesting...the clone of a murdered woman tries to solve her own murder. 🤨🧐

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nitalibrarian
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I picked two books for June's #botm.

brittanyreads I got the same two! 2y
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