Book Slayers - A Dark Fiction Podcast

Betty and Bonny
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Love dark, twisty thrillers? This Book Podcast is for you. Betty and Bonny alternate between full deep dives into one book and shorter catch-up episodes where we talk recent reads, upcoming books, and what’s worth your time — keeping spoilers to a minimum. From Dark Fiction, psychological thrillers to crime fiction, mystery to horror, we don’t hold back on opinions. If you’re always chasing your next addictive read, you’ll fit right in. Let's Slay some books!

  1. 1d ago

    The Women by Sarah Pekkanen: Psychic Powers, Characters, Plot & Our Stabby Rating

    THE WOMEN BY SARAH PEKKANEN DEEP DIVE 🔪📚 One book. Two hosts. VERY different opinions. In this Book Slayers deep dive, we’re getting into The Women by Sarah Pekkanen — and let's just say the Stabby verdict was NOT unanimous. Bonny LOVED it. Betty… did not. So obviously, we had to investigate. 🔪 We’re breaking down the plot, characters, psychic powers, twists, theories, and everything that made this book work for one of us and absolutely NOT work for the other. Were the psychic elements believable?Did the characters pull us in?Did the plot deliver?Were the twists worth the journey?And most importantly… What did The Women actually earn in the Stabby Rating? This is a full Book Slayers book discussion and deep dive, so SPOILERS AHEAD if you haven't read The Women yet! 💬 WE WANT TO KNOW:Have you read The Women by Sarah Pekkanen? Are you Team Bonny — LOVED IT ❤️or Team Betty — ABSOLUTELY NOT 🔪? Tell us your rating in the comments! If you love thrillers, psychological suspense, dark fiction, mysteries, supernatural elements, psychic powers, book discussions, book podcasts, and brutally honest book reviews, you've found your people. 🔪 WATCH. LISTEN. STAB. REPEAT. Subscribe/follow Book Slayers for more dark, twisted, spoiler-filled book discussions and deep dives. 👍 Like this episode if you love a book debate💬 Comment your Stabby Rating🔔 Subscribe/follow so you don't miss the next case📚 Tell us what book we should investigate next #BookSlayers #TheWomen #SarahPekkanen #BookPodcast #BookTok #ThrillerBooks #PsychologicalThriller #BookReview #BookDiscussion #ThrillerBookReview #MysteryBooks #DarkFiction #PsychicPowers #BookRecommendations

  2. Aug 11

    Two Slays & a Grave 🔪 Her Silence in the hot seat| Book Slayers

    This week on Book Slayers, we're back with Two Slays & a Grave — two new releases and one backlist book pulled from the literary graveyard. And apparently, our reading mood this week was: make questionable life choices and emotionally destroy Stacey. 🔪 THE TWO SLAYS First up: Her Silence by S.T. Ashman, a psychological thriller that had both of us suspicious of absolutely everyone. A woman disappears. Family secrets start surfacing. Everyone has something to hide. Stacey gave it 4.5 stars, and Betty loved it too — which is saying something considering Betty also tackled a Shari Lapena thriller and The Maid by Nita Prose. Then we're diving into Last Night Was Killer by Mary Pauline Lowry, a darkly funny mystery where one chaotic night spirals completely out of control. Fast pacing? Check.Bad decisions? Absolutely.Characters making us yell “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!”? Constantly. Another 4.5-star read. ⚰️ THE GRAVE Then we dig up a classic: Dead Poets Society by Nancy H. Kleinbaum. This one isn't here because it committed a crime. It's here because we apparently enjoy reopening emotional wounds that have been sitting peacefully in the literary graveyard for decades. Stacey gave it 5 stars, and honestly? This book still hurts. In this Book Slayers mini pod, we're talking psychological thrillers, mystery, dark comedy, dark academia, family secrets, missing persons, chaotic nights, coming-of-age stories, emotional classics — and, of course, putting all three books on trial. ⚖️ Which books are GUILTY? Which one gets ACQUITTED? And which backlist book still lives rent-free in your head? Join the jury and tell us what YOU think. 🔪 BOOKS DISCUSSED 📖 Her Silence — S.T. Ashman📖 Last Night Was Killer — Mary Pauline Lowry⚰️ Dead Poets Society — Nancy H. Kleinbaum📖 The Maid — Nita Prose📖 Someone we know - Shari Lapena What's one backlist book you would resurrect from the literary graveyard because EVERY reader needs to read it? ⚰️📚 If you love psychological thrillers, mystery books, dark fiction, dark academia, crime fiction, book reviews, thriller recommendations, backlist books, BookTok books, and unapologetically judging fictional people for their terrible decisions, you're in the right courtroom. Subscribe to Book Slayers on YouTube and follow the podcast wherever you listen. And if you enjoyed the episode, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review — preferably before we put YOUR favourite book on trial. Until next time... Keep your alibis believable.Trust no narrator.And remember... The next book could be your favourite... or your next victim. 🔪   For Her Silence: “We both loved this book, which is dangerous because now we have to agree with each other.” For Betty reading The Maid: “Betty read The Maid, because apparently one murder wasn't enough. She needed a maid.” For the Shari Lapena book: “Betty also read a Shari Lapena book that she didn't love. Which means we have officially established that Betty is capable of having opinions that are wrong.” For Last Night Was Killer: “At some point while reading this I had to ask myself: has ANYONE in this book considered simply going home?” For Dead Poets Society: “This book is old enough to be considered backlist, but apparently emotional damage has no expiration date.” And my favourite for the whole episode: “Two slays and a grave: because apparently three books weren't enough unless one of them emotionally assaulted us.”   #BookSlayers #TwoSlaysAndAGrave #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookTok #ThrillerBooks #PsychologicalThriller #MysteryBooks #DarkFiction #DarkAcademia #BookReviews #BookRecommendations #DeadPoetsSociety #HerSilence #LastNightWasKiller

  3. Aug 4

    Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Deep Dive | Is It REALLY Sci-Fi's Modern Masterpiece? | Book Slayers Podcast

    This week on Book Slayers, we're putting Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir on trial. Is this one of the greatest modern science fiction novels ever written, or is the hype bigger than the story? We're diving into everything that makes Project Hail Mary unforgettable—from the science and mystery to the unforgettable friendships, emotional moments, and the twists that kept us turning pages. Whether you've already read the book or you're wondering if it's worth adding to your TBR, we're breaking down what worked, what surprised us, and whether this sci-fi phenomenon deserves all the praise it's received. ⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. ⭐ Did Project Hail Mary live up to the hype? ⭐ Which Andy Weir book is your favorite? ⭐ What science fiction novel would you put on trial next? Leave your verdict in the comments! 🎙️ Spotify 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Amazon Music 🎙️ Audible ▶️ YouTube 👍 Like this video 💬 Leave a comment 📚 Subscribe for weekly dark fiction, sci-fi, horror, mystery, and thriller discussions 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode #ProjectHailMary #AndyWeir #BookSlayers #ScienceFiction #SciFiBooks #BookPodcast #BookReview #BookTube #BookTok #ReadingCommunity #Readers #BooksBooksBooks #SciFi #BookRecommendations #TBR #bookslayers #bookalorianmedia #bookentertainment Join the Conversation📚 Listen & Watch❤️ Support Book Slayers

  4. Jul 28

    The Bloody Bookmark Awards | Celebrating the Best Thriller Books, Plot Twists & Killer Characters

    The Bloody Bookmark Awards have officially arrived... We're celebrating the thriller books that stole our sleep, destroyed our trust, and made us accuse literally everyone before chapter five. Join Bonny and Betty as we hand out our first-ever Bloody Bookmark Awards for the best thrillers we've read. From unforgettable villains and shocking plot twists to suspiciously attractive suspects and endings we'll never recover from, nothing is safe. We also play hilarious thriller games, leave in some of our biggest recording bloopers, and somehow laugh far too much while discussing fictional murder. If you love psychological thrillers, mystery novels, detective fiction, crime books, serial killers, suspense novels and dark humour, this episode is for you. Grab your favourite drink, lock the doors... Let's hand out some Bloody Bookmarks. Bloody Bookmark Awards  Like this video if you love thriller books.  Subscribe for weekly thriller book reviews, author interviews, reading challenges, games, true crime-inspired fiction, and all things dark fiction.  Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Listening on Spotify or Apple Podcasts? Leaving a 5-star review helps other thriller lovers find Book Slayers. Which thriller book deserves YOUR Bloody Bookmark Award—and what category would it win? Tell us in the comments! Best thriller books Best mystery books Psychological thriller books Thriller book podcast Mystery podcast Crime fiction books Suspense books Book recommendations Best books of the year Book awards Thriller recommendations Serial killer books Detective novels BookTube BookTok Reading podcast Book review podcast Dark fiction Mystery novels Psychological suspense Domestic thriller Book games Funny book podcast Books that will keep you awake #BookSlayers #BloodyBookmarkAwards #ThrillerBooks #BookPodcast#BookTube #BookTok #MysteryBooks #CrimeFiction #PsychologicalThriller #SuspenseBooks #BookRecommendations #ReadersOfInstagram #BooksBooksBooks #DarkFiction #ReadingCommunity #MysteryReader#ThrillerReader #BookLover #PlotTwist #BookAwards Thanks for watching this year's Bloody Bookmark Awards! If you love thriller books, mystery novels, psychological suspense, and crime fiction, don't forget to subscribe to Book Slayers for weekly book reviews, author interviews, thriller games, reading challenges, and plenty of murderous fun. Leave us a comment telling us which book deserves a Bloody Bookmark Award, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, a five-star review helps more thriller readers find the show. Until next time… keep reading, keep guessing... and trust absolutely no one. Join the Slayers Community Question of the Week

  5. Jul 21

    The Fourth Monkey by JD Barker | Jennifer Hillier, Harlan Coben, Minka Kent & Kelsey Cox Thriller Reviews

    If your toxic trait is saying "just one more chapter" at 2:47 AM... welcome home. This week on Book Slayers, we're diving into FIVE thrillers that kept us questioning everyone, trusting no one, and side-eyeing every suspicious neighbour. This episode we review: 📚 The Fourth Monkey by JD Barker (yes... Stacey interviewed him and yes, she's still fangirling.) 📚 Heart of Glass by Jennifer Hillier 📚 I Will Find You by Harlan Coben (Betty has thoughts... including why the TV adaptation might actually beat the book.) 📚 Hidden Strangers by Minka Kent 📚 Pretty Dead Things by Kelsey Cox We talk plot twists, psychopaths, unreliable narrators, red flags we absolutely ignored, and which books deserve a permanent place on your thriller shelf. As always... No spoilers without warning. Plenty of sarcasm. Questionable life choices. And entirely too much enthusiasm for fictional murder. ⚔️ Join the Slayer Army 👍 Like the video 💬 Tell us your favourite thriller in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. ⭐ Leave us a 5-star review if you listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts—it helps more thriller lovers find us. ❤️ Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chaos, exclusive content, and early releases. 🎙️ NEW! Confessions of a Book Podcaster drops every Sunday on YouTube and Patreon, where we spill all the behind-the-scenes tea about running book podcasts, interviewing authors, BookTok, and the wonderfully chaotic world of content creation. If you laughed... If we added another book to your TBR... Or if you're currently pretending you weren't already buying one of these books while watching... Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and ring that bell. Then tell us in the comments... 👇 Which thriller completely fooled you? We need recommendations... and emotional damage. 🚨 THRILLER READERS! Which book has the BEST plot twist you've ever read? (No spoilers!) We're always looking for books to feature on Book Slayers, so help us destroy our sleep schedules. The Fourth Monkey JD Barker JD Barker interview The Fourth Monkey review Jennifer Hillier Heart of Glass review Harlan Coben I Will Find You review Netflix book adaptation Minka Kent Hidden Strangers review Kelsey Cox Pretty Dead Things review thriller books psychological thriller best thriller books book podcast BookTube BookTok mystery books crime thriller serial killer books book recommendations reading vlog book review thriller recommendations dark fiction books to read 2026 book recommendations #BookSlayers #ThrillerBooks #BookTube #BookTok #JD_Barker #JenniferHillier #HarlanCoben #MinkaKent #KelseyCox #PsychologicalThriller #MysteryBooks #BookPodcast #BookReview #ReadersOfInstagram #DarkFiction The Fourth Monkey review JD Barker podcast best thriller books psychological thriller books Jennifer Hillier review Heart of Glass Harlan Coben I Will Find You Hidden Strangers review Pretty Dead Things review serial killer thriller book podcast thriller recommendations book reviews mystery books crime fiction dark fiction books books to read this year 🗡️ Watch next: Our Mindf*ck Series Deep Dive Behind Her Eyes Review Jasper Moore Grimdark Marathon Author interviews with JD Barker and other thriller writers ⭐ Subscribe for weekly thriller reviews, author interviews, book discussions, and enough dark humour to make your TBR and therapist equally concerned. Bonus: Stacey has interviewed JD Barker before, so we also chat about what makes his writing—and The Fourth Monkey in particular—so addictive for thriller fans. THUMBNAIL TEXT

  6. Jul 14

    The Mindf*ck Series Broke Our Brains 🤯 | Every Book Ranked & Reviewed (ST Abby)

    How dumb is Logan? One serial killer. One FBI profiler. One romance that shouldn't work... and somehow became one of our favorite thriller series ever. In this Book Slayers deep dive, we're covering all five Mindf*ck novellas by ST Abby—from The Risk to Paint It All Red. We're breaking down Lana Myers, Logan Bennett, the unforgettable twists, shocking moments, our favorite characters, and whether this viral thriller romance actually lives up to the hype. Expect spoilers, laughs, hot takes, and plenty of Logan slander because... well... you'll see. 📚 Books Covered: The Risk Sidetracked Scarlet Angel All the Lies Paint It All Red ⚠️ This episode contains spoilers for the entire Mindf*ck series. Today we're reviewing all five books in the Mindf*ck Series by ST Abby, one of BookTok's most talked-about thriller romance series. We're ranking every novella, talking spoilers, debating Logan's decisions, and deciding whether this series really deserves the hype. 00:00 Betty Has Thoughts About Logan... 00:32 Welcome to Book Slayers 01:20 The Risk 06:05 Sidetracked 10:18 Scarlet Angel 14:52 All the Lies 19:45 Paint It All Red 25:40 Final Ratings 28:10 Is the Mindf*ck Series Worth It? 30:15 Case Closed (Adjust the timestamps after editing.) If you love dark romance, psychological thrillers, serial killers, morally grey characters, and books that completely destroy your sleep schedule... 👍 Like this video 💬 Tell us... Did Logan deserve all the slander? 🔔 Subscribe for weekly book discussions, deep dives, interviews, and chaotic book debates. ⭐ Leave us a comment with your favorite Mindf*ck moment! 🚨 CASE FILE CLOSED 🚨 We have ONE question... 👇 How many brain cells do you think Logan had left by the end of the series? 🧠⬇️ Bonus points if you defend him... Betty will probably disagree. 😂 Which thriller series should we cover next? If you enjoyed our deep dive into the Mindf*ck Series by ST Abby, let us know what thriller or dark romance series we should cover next. Don't forget to subscribe to Book Slayers for more spoiler-filled book reviews, author discussions, thriller recommendations, and weekly book podcast episodes. Mindf*ck Series ST Abby Mindf*ck Series Review Mindf*ck Books The Risk ST Abby Lana Myers Logan Bennett Dark Romance Books Thriller Romance Psychological Thriller BookTube Book Podcast Book Slayers Book Review Dark Romance Review Best Thriller Books Thriller Book Recommendations Morally Grey FMC Serial Killer Romance TikTok Books BookTok Books Spicy Thriller Books #MindfckSeries #STAbby #DarkRomance #ThrillerBooks #BookTube #BookPodcast #BookSlayers #BookTok #PsychologicalThriller #RomanceBooks #BookReview #LanaMyers #LoganBennett #MorallyGrey #ReadMoreBooks

  7. Jul 7

    5 Thriller Reviews in 30 Minutes! | Freida McFadden, John Marrs, Lucinda Berry & More | Book Slayers Mini Pod

    Do you need to enjoy a book for it to be good? PONDERING THAT… Five thrillers. Five reviews. One very opinionated mini podcast. This week on Book Slayers, Betty and Bonny are sharing quick, spoiler-light reviews of five psychological thrillers that kept us guessing. In this episode we review: 📚 The Divorce by Freida McFadden ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📚 The Breakup Retreat by Camilla Sten ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📚 Appetite for Innocence by Lucinda Berry ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📚 The One by John Marrs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📚 The Favorite Girl by Monica Arya ⭐⭐⭐⭐ We're talking about what worked, what surprised us, who should read each book, and whether they're worth adding to your TBR. Looking for your next thriller? We've got you covered. A seemingly straightforward divorce spirals into deception, hidden motives, and dangerous secrets. As truths begin to unravel, every character has something to hide, proving that ending a marriage can be far deadlier than anyone expected. A secluded retreat promises struggling couples the chance to repair their relationships. Instead, long-buried resentments surface, trust crumbles, and the remote location becomes the perfect setting for psychological terror. Lucinda Berry explores the dark consequences of obsession, manipulation, and trauma in a story that blurs the line between innocence and guilt. As shocking revelations emerge, every assumption is challenged. Imagine a DNA test that identifies your one true soulmate. What begins as the promise of perfect love quickly exposes dangerous secrets, impossible choices, and the terrifying consequences of technology determining fate. When admiration turns into obsession, relationships become increasingly dangerous. Hidden motives, manipulation, and escalating tension create a psychological thriller full of twists until the final pages. If you enjoy our mini reviews: ⭐ Leave us a 5-star review👍 Like this episode💬 Tell us which thriller we should read next📤 Share this episode with your fellow thriller lovers🔔 Follow Book Slayers so you never miss a new release review. Want bonus episodes, exclusive content, early access, and behind-the-scenes chaos? Join us on Patreon and become part of the Slayer community! Which of these thrillers have you read—and do you agree with our ratings?  Drop your thoughts in the comments! If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode with the thriller lover in your life. For bonus episodes, exclusive content, behind-the-scenes updates, and early access, join our Patreon and become part of the Book Slayers community! 00:00 Welcome to Book Slayers Mini Pod 01:10 What We're Reviewing Today 02:20 The Divorce – Freida McFadden 08:15 The Breakup Retreat – Camilla Sten 14:20 Appetite for Innocence – Lucinda Berry 20:40 The One – John Marrs 28:45 The Favorite Girl – Monica Arya 35:20 Final Rankings 38:10 What We're Reading Next 39:30 Outro Freida McFadden review The Divorce review The Breakup Retreat review Camilla Sten Lucinda Berry review Appetite for Innocence review John Marrs The One The One review Monica Arya The Favorite Girl review thriller book reviews psychological thriller books thriller recommendations mystery books thriller podcast Book Slayers book podcast best thriller books 2026 books worth reading thriller TBR #BookSlayers #ThrillerBooks #BookPodcast #BookReview #FreidaMcFadden #JohnMarrs #LucindaBerry #CamillaSten #MonicaArya #PsychologicalThriller #MysteryBooks #BookTok #BookTube #ReadersOfInstagram #BookRecommendations #ThrillerCommunity #CurrentlyReading #TBR #ReadMoreBooks #FiveStarRead BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF EACH BOOK📖 The Divorce — Freida McFadden📖 The Breakup Retreat — Camilla Sten📖 Appetite for Innocence — Lucinda Berry📖 The One — John Marrs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐📖 The Favorite Girl — Monica Arya

  8. Jun 30

    Behind Her Eyes Deep Dive | The Twist Everyone Talks About

    What starts as a complicated love triangle quickly becomes something far darker. When Louise, a single mother, begins an affair with her married boss, David, she unexpectedly forms a friendship with his wife, Adele. As Louise becomes entangled in their unsettling marriage, strange dreams, manipulation, psychological games, and impossible secrets begin to surface. Every chapter peels back another layer until the novel delivers one of the most shocking endings in modern psychological thrillers. One of the most talked-about psychological thrillers ever written—and we're diving into every twisted detail. This week on Book Slayers, we unpack Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. We explore the novel that convinced an entire generation of readers that they knew exactly where the story was going... right before pulling the rug out from under everyone. In this spoiler-filled deep dive, we discuss: 📚 The book and why it became a thriller phenomenon 📺 The Netflix adaptation—what changed and what stayed the same 🧠 Louise, David, Adele, and Rob: who they really are beneath the surface 👀 The clues hidden throughout the novel 😱 THAT ending and whether it still shocks readers today ❤️ Our favorite moments, biggest surprises, and final ratings If you've read the book or watched the series, this episode is for you. ⚠️ Massive spoilers ahead. If you enjoy our episodes, please help support the show! ⭐ Leave us a 5-star review👍 Like this episode💬 Tell us what YOU thought about the ending📤 Share with your fellow thriller lovers🔔 Follow Book Slayers so you never miss an episode. Want even more bonus episodes, exclusive content, early releases, and behind-the-scenes chaos? Join our Patreon and become part of the Slayer community. Follow us everywhere:📚 Instagram📚 TikTok📚 Facebook📚 YouTube Thanks for listening—and remember… We read the nightmares so you don't have to. Behind Her Eyes Behind Her Eyes review Behind Her Eyes ending explained Behind Her Eyes Netflix Sarah Pinborough psychological thriller books thriller podcast book podcast thriller book review psychological suspense Book Slayers podcast book vs show Netflix adaptation thriller ending explained mystery books suspense novels dark thrillers book club discussion thriller recommendations spoiler review #BehindHerEyes #SarahPinborough #BookSlayers #ThrillerBooks #PsychologicalThriller #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookTok #ReadersOfInstagram #BookReview #NetflixBooks #BookVsShow #MysteryBooks #SuspenseBooks #BookCommunity #BookLovers #ReadMoreBooks #ThrillerCommunity #BookDiscussion #SpoilerReview

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Love dark, twisty thrillers? This Book Podcast is for you. Betty and Bonny alternate between full deep dives into one book and shorter catch-up episodes where we talk recent reads, upcoming books, and what’s worth your time — keeping spoilers to a minimum. From Dark Fiction, psychological thrillers to crime fiction, mystery to horror, we don’t hold back on opinions. If you’re always chasing your next addictive read, you’ll fit right in. Let's Slay some books!

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