Elms finished reading How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie
Content warning Spoilers! TW/ Murder
This book immediately drew me in. I couldn't stop reading... Until I could. There was a lull in the middle section of this book which I eventually dragged myself (slugishly might I add) through. The main character, Grace, is an abhorrent narcissitic bigot who occasionally throws out something incredibly witty which genuinely made me laugh. However, throughout the book, her awful nature gets progressively worse but, I suppose that's part of the story right?... Right? The ending felt like a cop-out. Similar to an "and she woke up, it had all been just a dream" ending. Initially I enjoyed the introduction of a new character that had been following along with her sadistic, murderous escapades, and even when he joined in her spree himself, I even enjoyed the revelation of him being her brother. That being said, once I'd had a minute to digest the book upon completion I realised I felt slightly scammed. The last section felt incredibly rushed. What I will say for this book is this: When the inevitable happens and Netflix picks this up to make a series out of, they will find a way to make it a nail-biting, enjoyable watch for all. The book is left open for a sequel and I will admit, I'll probably read it to answer the questions I still have lingering but, I absolutely will not be buying the book. I'll wait until one of my friends or family gets it and I'll ask to borrow their copy.