You Killed Me First by John Marrs is a scorching psychological thriller that will have you side-eyeing your neighbors and reconsidering any upcoming bonfire plans. It starts with a simple question: Who is trapped inside the flames on Bonfire Night? And, perhaps more importantly, why does someone want them there?
Author: John Marrs
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Number of Pages: 399
My Rating: ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️
Expected Release Date: March 11, 2025
“A woman awakens to a nightmare. Bound and gagged, she lies trapped in the heart of a towering bonfire. As the smoke thickens, panic sets in – she’s moments away from being engulfed in flames. How did it come to this?”
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Book Review: You Killed Me First by John Marrs
You Killed Me First by John Marrs is the kind of thriller that makes you double-check your fire extinguisher. It’s dark, twisty, and packed with characters so morally messy you can’t help but root for them (or at least be entertained by their chaos).
The story unfolds like a slow-burning bonfire—one flickering secret at a time—before erupting into an inferno of betrayal, revenge, and did that really just happen?! twists. Margot is terrible, Anna is quietly terrifying, and Liv is the human form of a perfect Instagram filter hiding a glitching reality.
Some twists feel a bit convenient, and you may have to suspend disbelief once or twice, but Marrs keeps you hooked with razor-sharp dialogue and juicy, suburban drama.
Is it perfect? No. Is it a wildly entertaining ride that’ll leave you gasping? Absolutely. 4/5 stars—because bonfires and backstabbing never looked so good.
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Detailed Synopsis of You Killed Me First by John Marrs
To understand the plot, we rewind eleven months earlier to Lower Ignis, a seemingly charming cul-de-sac hiding enough secrets to make a soap opera blush. At the center, are three women—each more morally questionable than the last (which, let’s be honest, makes them far more fun to read about).
Characters:
- Margot Rosetti – Once a pop star in the hilariously named Party Hard Posse, Margot is now a bitter women married to her much younger (and attractive) Romanian dancer husband, Nicu. She’s self-absorbed, unapologetic, and comes armed with a catalog of scathing one-liners. The woman is an absolute menace, and you will love her for it.
- Anna Mason – The quiet, unassuming jewelry maker. Sweet? Maybe. Dangerous? Absolutely. She’s been nursing a twenty-five-year grudge over a home invasion that turned her life upside down. If you’re wondering whether she’s the type to let bygones be bygones… she is not.
- Liv Barton-Aldridge – The perfect wife, mother, and business owner—on the outside. But behind the pristine home and Instagrammable life, Liv is hanging on by a thread. And when she sees a way to fix her problems, well… let’s just say desperate times call for morally ambiguous measures.
As these women navigate love, betrayal, and long-held grudges, their lives become increasingly entangled. Marrs masterfully dangles clues like breadcrumbs, leading us closer to the inevitable bonfire disaster. Who is the victim? Who is the villain? And why do we kind of hope Margot makes it out alive, even though she’s absolutely the worst?
The plot thickens with a delicious mix of deception, blackmail, and revenge. There are moments where you might think, Wait, could this really happen? But let’s be honest—if thrillers were bound by logic, they’d be much less fun. So, we roll with it, because Marrs makes the ride so worth it.
Final Verdict?
By the time the flames die down, alliances have shifted, secrets have exploded (some quite literally), and we’re left questioning who the real victims are. Because in Marrs’ world, no one is purely good or evil—they’re just people making very questionable life choices.
So, ask yourself: How well do you really know your neighbors?
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Quotes from You Killed Me First by John Marrs:
“I swallow a couple of painkillers for a headache that’s been stalking me like a charity worker rattling a can in the high street.”
“Revenge isn’t best served cold—it’s best served slow, with a side of patience and a well-thought-out plan.”
Final Thoughts- Who should read it?
The book You Killed Me First is perfect for:
- Fans of dark psychological thrillers.
- Anyone who likes suburban drama – Think Desperate Housewives but with murder and revenge.
- Lovers of sharp, witty dialogue.
- Those who enjoy nonlinear storytelling – The narrative jumps back and forth, teasing you with clues before revealing the full picture.
- Fans of authors like Lisa Jewell, Liane Moriarty, and Gillian Flynn.
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- Big Little Lies – Liane Moriarty
- The Couple Next Door – Shari Lapena
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About the Author:
John Marrs is the bestselling author and novelist famous for his thriller books out of the famous ones are The One, The Marriage Act, The Good Samaritan, What Lies Between Us, What lies on, When You Disappeared, The Passengers.
4 Star Thriller: You Killed Me First by John Marrs
You Killed Me First by John Marrs is a scorching psychological thriller that will have you side-eyeing your neighbors and reconsidering any upcoming bonfire plans. It starts with a simple question: Who is trapped inside the flames on Bonfire Night? And, perhaps more importantly, why does someone want them there?
URL: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212375021-you-killed-me-first
Author: John Marrs
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