Week 41 Review: Serial Killer Games

From Goodreads:

What would you do if you thought your coworker was getting away with murder—literally?

Dolores dela Cruz has been dying to spot one in the wild, and he fits the mold strangler gloves, calculated charm, dashing good looks that give a leg up in any field . . . including fields of unmarked graves.

The new office temp is definitely a serial killer.

Jake Ripper finds a welcome distraction in his combative and enigmatic new coworker. He hasn't come across anyone as interesting as Dolores in a long time. But when mere curiosity evolves into a darkly romantic flirtation, Jake can't help but wonder if, finally, he's found someone who really sees him, skeletons in the closet and all.

Until Dolores asks Jake's help to dispose of a body . . .

A morbidly funny and emotionally resonant novel about the ways life—and love—can sneak up on us (no matter how much pepper spray we carry).

My Review:
This book was a delight to read! These two office workers, that both fit an idea of a serial killer, having these games (I especially loved the Ken gift) was just a delight to read! This book was unexpected, and just so much fun to read!

This book was really clever. That it set up these characters with these roles, he's a temp office worker that is meticulous, and she's a dark lady vampire kind of situation, and they quickly become obsessed with each other? I loved it! They both had secrets lurking, but they were presented to make us think one one, and I loved discovering what they were! 

There's a few running plots in this book, like this maybe serial killer that has people "jumping" off office buildings, and Jake's roommate's deal. Which was just absolutely hilarious, especially with what ends up happening. That one scene when they're pulled over, I howled, because oh, it was so good!

One of the reader guide discussion questions asks, what genre is this book. Which is difficult, because I don't want to spoil, but this book is really unexpected. Like the body that she asks for help with-and how that all worked out. 

I loved reading this book, and I can't wait to read more by Kate Posey! 

Author: Kate Posey
Read: October 7th, 2024 
Source: NetGalley 
Reason Why: Sounded really good, and it's a DAC Book, SAC 2024 Book and a WoW Book! 

Publisher: Berkley 

Expected Publication: April 29th 2025

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars