Oh Yeah, I Read That

Synopsis: Penny Lin works as a Portland body broker, transporting donated cadavers while keeping her dark history buried. But when her ex-lover—a high-profile medical researcher—turns up dead on her slab, he comes with a terrifying anonymous warning: keep quiet, or your deepest secrets get exposed. Blackmailed into disposing of a killer’s growing body count, Penny is forced into a deadly game that threatens her sanity, her freedom, and ultimately her life.

The Thought: SHE DIES IN THE END had me hooked the second I read the premise. Penny’s morbid line of work and the shadowy questions surrounding her history kept me glued to the page, eagerly diving into the story’s darker corners.

The book’s real strength lies in its gritty atmosphere and total commitment to moral complexity. Penny is far from your traditional hero, but watching her navigate such murky ethical territory made her interesting to follow. While a few twists landed much better than others and I didn’t connect as deeply with the characters as I wanted to, it’s an entertaining, tension-filled read with a truly original edge.

Thank you to Thomas & Mercer for the complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own. #OhYeahIReadThat