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Save Our Sins
A remote island. A missing friend. A killer hiding in plain sight.
With a serial murderer terrorizing their university, eight friends decide to leave it all behind for spring break on a secluded Florida island. Off the grid and out of reach, they’re certain they’ll finally be safe.
They’re wrong.
When one of them vanishes in the middle of the night, suspicion runs rampant amongst the group. Storms roll in. Supplies run low. And every group member seems to be guilty of something.
Soon enough, they come to a terrifying realization: Either the campus killer followed them across the water, or one of the eight never intended for everyone to leave alive.
Perfect for fans of locked-room mysteries and high-tension psychological thrillers, this gripping novel proves that sometimes the safest place to hide is exactly where the killer wants you.
With a serial murderer terrorizing their university, eight friends decide to leave it all behind for spring break on a secluded Florida island. Off the grid and out of reach, they’re certain they’ll finally be safe.
They’re wrong.
When one of them vanishes in the middle of the night, suspicion runs rampant amongst the group. Storms roll in. Supplies run low. And every group member seems to be guilty of something.
Soon enough, they come to a terrifying realization: Either the campus killer followed them across the water, or one of the eight never intended for everyone to leave alive.
Perfect for fans of locked-room mysteries and high-tension psychological thrillers, this gripping novel proves that sometimes the safest place to hide is exactly where the killer wants you.
280 pages, Paperback
Published March 3, 2026
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May 7, 2026
This was supposed to be a quick and easy read, but I got busy and it ended up taking forever. It was good except I was expecting more of a surprise. I think a good twist can be hard to do with so few characters. It kept me entertained!
May 17, 2026
holy fork
March 17, 2026
I loved this!!! Totally different from what I usually read but it was fun! super quick and keeps you hooked
March 10, 2026
i love every book that phynley writes! i’m so glad to have gotten to know her over the last couple months and i cannot WAIT for what’s to come! 💗
June 7, 2026
3,5 ⭐️
March 19, 2026
Tell me why I spent the first 100 pages so sure that Dallas was the killer? I do not know if the author did this on purpose but he seemed too nice to be true and i thought I had the plot on my hands. Well, I was wrong. One thing that I loved about Greek Row and this book is how Meyers is able to put the narrations right where they need to be. The police reports right after a crazy scene, the flashbacks and don’t even get me started when Molly’s pov came up. I previously gave Greek Row five stars but this book exceeded all of my expectations. At the end I knew that Isabela and her boyfriend had something to do with it because they were just too quiet but I was not expecting the plot that Jana was cheating with Isabela’s boyfriend. One thing I loved about both books is how you see that no one is innocent. One thing I missed was maybe having a pov from Isabela because on my perspective she is articulated enough for me to want to see what was going through her mind. I am sure Phynley will be a great author and I am excited for her to release new books with different plots maybe with more “complex” topics. I already borrowed Greek Row to a friend and she is loving it as well! I hope she comes to Texas so I can get an autograph before she becomes too famous😭
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May 23, 2026
OH EM GEE. without spoiling anything in my review i just have to say the PLOT TWISTS are INSANE. not even the plot twists but just the entire plot, the way it’s written, the police reports etc. IM OBSESSED!!! as someone who is normally a romance reader, this was very different to my usual read but omg did i eat it up?!?!
May 17, 2026
4.3⭐️
honestly i was happily surprised with this book! the author's writing growth definitely showed throughout the book. it was unpredictable throughout the entire book and i really enjoyed each twist. i wish the epilogue didn't feel so rushed but it was a great book nonetheless.
honestly i was happily surprised with this book! the author's writing growth definitely showed throughout the book. it was unpredictable throughout the entire book and i really enjoyed each twist. i wish the epilogue didn't feel so rushed but it was a great book nonetheless.
March 25, 2026
**My Review: 4 Stars ****
I’m a sucker for a "locked-room" mystery, and Save Our Sins definitely delivers on that front. The setup is classic—a group of eight students trying to escape a campus serial killer by heading to a remote Florida island. Of course, the minute they get there, things go sideways.
What I Loved:
The atmosphere is top-tier. Phynley Meyers does a great job of making the island feel like a cage rather than a vacation spot. Once the storms roll in and the supplies start dwindling, the tension becomes a living, breathing character. I also really appreciated how the "friendship" in this group started to fray almost immediately. Everyone has a secret, and watching them turn on each other felt earned and genuinely uncomfortable. It kept me guessing whether we were dealing with a stalker from the mainland or a traitor in the inner circle.
My Gripes:
While the pacing is generally fast, I did find a couple of the middle chapters dragged slightly as the group circled the same arguments. I also felt like one or two of the characters were a bit "slasher movie archetypal"—you know the ones who make decisions that have you shouting at the page. A little more common sense from the protagonists would have made the threat feel even more terrifying.
The Verdict:
If you like And Then There Were None or The Guest List, you’ll enjoy this. It’s a solid, atmospheric "whodunnit" that makes you want to double-check your own door locks. A very strong 4-star read for any thriller fan looking for a bingeable weekend book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I’m a sucker for a "locked-room" mystery, and Save Our Sins definitely delivers on that front. The setup is classic—a group of eight students trying to escape a campus serial killer by heading to a remote Florida island. Of course, the minute they get there, things go sideways.
What I Loved:
The atmosphere is top-tier. Phynley Meyers does a great job of making the island feel like a cage rather than a vacation spot. Once the storms roll in and the supplies start dwindling, the tension becomes a living, breathing character. I also really appreciated how the "friendship" in this group started to fray almost immediately. Everyone has a secret, and watching them turn on each other felt earned and genuinely uncomfortable. It kept me guessing whether we were dealing with a stalker from the mainland or a traitor in the inner circle.
My Gripes:
While the pacing is generally fast, I did find a couple of the middle chapters dragged slightly as the group circled the same arguments. I also felt like one or two of the characters were a bit "slasher movie archetypal"—you know the ones who make decisions that have you shouting at the page. A little more common sense from the protagonists would have made the threat feel even more terrifying.
The Verdict:
If you like And Then There Were None or The Guest List, you’ll enjoy this. It’s a solid, atmospheric "whodunnit" that makes you want to double-check your own door locks. A very strong 4-star read for any thriller fan looking for a bingeable weekend book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 7, 2026
Ummmm hello this was SO GOOD!! I did not guess any of the twists, but looking back, there were juuust enough subtle hints for the reader not to feel duped and like it was dropped out of nowhere, but also a small enough hint that they don't pay attention to in the moment. Very fast paced, and I loved the mix of chapters being present, recent past, articles, and detective interviews.
March 23, 2026
kinda disappointed
May 16, 2026
3.75 ⭐️ fun thriller! Kept my attention the whole time! Some parts were a bit unrealistic but she is a new author so I can only see her writing even better from here!
May 19, 2026
so i’m actually obsessed with phynley’s writing. the plot twists in each book are insane. also loved the ending with dallas.
June 2, 2026
Found this newer author advertising her book on tiktok and I actually really enjoyed this read 🫶🏼
June 16, 2026
This book kept me locked in the entire time! I loved it and this will be a new book I will be recommending to everyone!
June 2, 2026
I really enjoyed reading this book and got to a point where I just wanted to know what was happening and didn’t want to put it down.
I kind of guessed it was sawyer that had something to do with the deaths just but even with the reveal I didn’t feel like just because I predicted it that it wasn’t good. I did think Isabela could be involved too just bc how close they were but I didn’t have any idea as to what the reason behind Makayla’s death was.
And max being almost a murderer too? CRAZY
I was so happy that Molly ended up surviving I was hoping she did.
Anyways I liked it don’t really have anything bad to say(:
I kind of guessed it was sawyer that had something to do with the deaths just but even with the reveal I didn’t feel like just because I predicted it that it wasn’t good. I did think Isabela could be involved too just bc how close they were but I didn’t have any idea as to what the reason behind Makayla’s death was.
And max being almost a murderer too? CRAZY
I was so happy that Molly ended up surviving I was hoping she did.
Anyways I liked it don’t really have anything bad to say(:
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March 6, 2026
It’s not often that I’m so entranced by a book that I’m physically incapable of putting it down, but this was SUCH A GOOD READ! Great character development, clear setting, and constant internal battles with myself on “WHO DID IT!?” Truly a fun book for mystery/thriller lovers!
Phynley definitely has a bright future ahead of herself writing like this. I’ll definitely be reading Greek Row soon, and any of her other releases.
5/5 Stars hands down! 🙌🏼
Phynley definitely has a bright future ahead of herself writing like this. I’ll definitely be reading Greek Row soon, and any of her other releases.
5/5 Stars hands down! 🙌🏼
June 18, 2026
Save Our Sins was a fast-paced thriller full of secrets, lies, and twists that kept me hooked from beginning to end.
One of my favorite things about this book was how wrong my theories were. Every time I thought I had things figured out, another twist would send me in a completely different direction. I genuinely kept guessing until the final reveal, which is something I always appreciate in a thriller.
The crime junkie in me spent a good portion of the story wanting to yell at the characters, “Don’t you know better?!” and “Why would you do that?!” Their choices were frustrating at times, but they also made the story impossible to put down because I had to know what would happen next.
I flew through this book in less than a day. It was easy to read, engaging, and packed with enough suspense to keep the pages turning. My only criticism is that the climax and ending felt a bit rushed. So much happened in the final 20% that I almost got whiplash trying to keep up with all the revelations and developments. While I enjoyed the ending overall, I would have liked a little more time to sit with some of the major moments.
Even with that, this was a fun and addictive thriller with a unique premise, plenty of surprises, and an ending I never saw coming. If you enjoy twisty thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end, this one is worth adding to your TBR.
One of my favorite things about this book was how wrong my theories were. Every time I thought I had things figured out, another twist would send me in a completely different direction. I genuinely kept guessing until the final reveal, which is something I always appreciate in a thriller.
The crime junkie in me spent a good portion of the story wanting to yell at the characters, “Don’t you know better?!” and “Why would you do that?!” Their choices were frustrating at times, but they also made the story impossible to put down because I had to know what would happen next.
I flew through this book in less than a day. It was easy to read, engaging, and packed with enough suspense to keep the pages turning. My only criticism is that the climax and ending felt a bit rushed. So much happened in the final 20% that I almost got whiplash trying to keep up with all the revelations and developments. While I enjoyed the ending overall, I would have liked a little more time to sit with some of the major moments.
Even with that, this was a fun and addictive thriller with a unique premise, plenty of surprises, and an ending I never saw coming. If you enjoy twisty thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end, this one is worth adding to your TBR.
June 19, 2026
Loved how fast paced it was. Overall I really enjoyed the writing style and the multiple POVs/ police reports. I did guess a lot of the surprises but not who the killer(s) were. I do think it was a bit unrealistic that 3 of the group members were all willing to kill people they knew so easily. Especially being the same age as the characters. I could never imagine 1 of my friends in my friendgroup doing that, let alone a girlfriend/boyfriend duo that the girlfriend helps him after finding out about his affair. I also think max was the “obvious choice”, that’s why I was guessing anyone but him. Unsure how I felt about him being one of them after all, but regardless the ending was cute and I enjoyed the writing/characters! Sometimes I struggle to finish books in a timely manner but I read this whole book in 2 days. I also wasn’t crazy about Molly keeping the secret from her best friend for 6 whole months. Dallas and Danica were a cute trope that I was rooting for. So I’m happy they ended up together and that he ended up as trustworthy after all ! I suspected dallas OR the owners of the house to be the killers from the jump up until the last 50 ish pages.
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May 31, 2026
College Spring Break On An Isolated Island What Could Go Wrong?
I really enjoyed this book, it really had me guessing who was lying, who's telling the truth and also questioning why acquaintances decided it was a good idea to stay on a deserted island for a week. This definitely gives off beach read vibes and I had the book done in two days.
Save Our Sins is an atmospheric murder mystery. The author beautifully describes the scenery throughout the whole book. The best part about the story was the police interview transcripts, I loved them. This was a way to give a few clues but also keep the confusion going for the reader which I appreciated.
Personally I felt Save Our Sins could have had a little bit more suspense, it was a fun college mystery but a few more conflicts or scarier conflicts on the island would have been great. However, that's personal preference. I like more of the edge of the seat, stay up all night gotta find out who survives kinda suspense. Save Our Sins was more mellow, which for a mystery beach read it matched the vibes.
I really enjoyed this book, it really had me guessing who was lying, who's telling the truth and also questioning why acquaintances decided it was a good idea to stay on a deserted island for a week. This definitely gives off beach read vibes and I had the book done in two days.
Save Our Sins is an atmospheric murder mystery. The author beautifully describes the scenery throughout the whole book. The best part about the story was the police interview transcripts, I loved them. This was a way to give a few clues but also keep the confusion going for the reader which I appreciated.
Personally I felt Save Our Sins could have had a little bit more suspense, it was a fun college mystery but a few more conflicts or scarier conflicts on the island would have been great. However, that's personal preference. I like more of the edge of the seat, stay up all night gotta find out who survives kinda suspense. Save Our Sins was more mellow, which for a mystery beach read it matched the vibes.
June 4, 2026
This book was insane. I absolutely loved the thrill of it. The mystery part of it is what really got me hooked. I did have a hard time picturing all of the characters at the beginning because eight people is a lot to think about for me such as deciphering between their personalities and their appearances. However, once I created a version of the characters in my head of how they looked like it was alot easier to become invested in the story. I was so frustrated in the middle of the book because Carter and Max did not seem as adamant about wanting to find Molly until they learned she was pregnant. Of course after finishing the book, Max had his big secret to uncover which makes sense but Carter in the beginning was acting stupid and just wasn’t helpful about finding Molly until he caught Danica in the bathroom and she told him about Molly’s pregnancy. Like yes that’s obviously a big deal but baby or not you should’ve already been on ten toes to find Molly. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was a great mystery thriller and I want to read more books like this!!
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May 21, 2026
rating: 4.25 stars
i really enjoyed this book! i never know what to expect when reading books from smaller authors, so i was a little apprehensive about picking this up, but it was actually pretty good! the plot was nice and interesting, and, mixed with the chapter lengths, it kept boredom at bay. i also LOVED the interview chapters, they were a nice touch!
i’ve seen the way she plans out her books on tiktok, where i originally found this book from, and it seemed like a pretty solid setup. the only criticism i have, which really isn’t criticism at all, is the one minor name inconsistency at the beginning of the book. we are introduced to dani’s best friend molly, and her name stays the same, except for the spelling. at one point it was spelled as mollie. not even a big deal, it just threw me off for a second (i thought i was losing my mind and it had been mollie all along)
will be reading more from this author!
i really enjoyed this book! i never know what to expect when reading books from smaller authors, so i was a little apprehensive about picking this up, but it was actually pretty good! the plot was nice and interesting, and, mixed with the chapter lengths, it kept boredom at bay. i also LOVED the interview chapters, they were a nice touch!
i’ve seen the way she plans out her books on tiktok, where i originally found this book from, and it seemed like a pretty solid setup. the only criticism i have, which really isn’t criticism at all, is the one minor name inconsistency at the beginning of the book. we are introduced to dani’s best friend molly, and her name stays the same, except for the spelling. at one point it was spelled as mollie. not even a big deal, it just threw me off for a second (i thought i was losing my mind and it had been mollie all along)
will be reading more from this author!
May 25, 2026
2.5⭐️’s
Felt like a nothing burger
For it to be so short it seemed to be dragged out making it extremely boring. Or things were explained / dumbed down for us to understand or constantly repeated to the point it got repetitive. Also the FMC??? There was a point when she accused someone of being the killer and when someone else asked if she was sure she had a monologue as to why she can’t be sure since she didn’t see their face but still continues to say she’s sure with no evidence besides a gut feeling…. Then she’s changing who she thinks is the killer at one piece of new information instead of actually waiting to see all the evidence. And I would be fine with that if she wasn’t so set and stone each time she thinks a different person of the friend group is the killer until she finds something else to link it to someone else then it’s the cycle all over again..
Felt like a nothing burger
For it to be so short it seemed to be dragged out making it extremely boring. Or things were explained / dumbed down for us to understand or constantly repeated to the point it got repetitive. Also the FMC??? There was a point when she accused someone of being the killer and when someone else asked if she was sure she had a monologue as to why she can’t be sure since she didn’t see their face but still continues to say she’s sure with no evidence besides a gut feeling…. Then she’s changing who she thinks is the killer at one piece of new information instead of actually waiting to see all the evidence. And I would be fine with that if she wasn’t so set and stone each time she thinks a different person of the friend group is the killer until she finds something else to link it to someone else then it’s the cycle all over again..
May 21, 2026
Now I’m only giving this a 4 star rating cause it lost a mark for being so short I need more lol
But I absolutely loved this book I stared this book and was like okay it’s a slow burn thriller okay read it slowly and would pick it up during bored moments and then the second the action hit I could not put it down I went from chapter 13 to finished like I literally was shocked. Every second I thought I knew the story I didn’t and then the ending. Omfg I was so right to fight it wasn’t even funny. By the end I was starting to question who I could trust. I genuinely enjoyed it I wish the story didn’t have to end it was so amazingly written
But I absolutely loved this book I stared this book and was like okay it’s a slow burn thriller okay read it slowly and would pick it up during bored moments and then the second the action hit I could not put it down I went from chapter 13 to finished like I literally was shocked. Every second I thought I knew the story I didn’t and then the ending. Omfg I was so right to fight it wasn’t even funny. By the end I was starting to question who I could trust. I genuinely enjoyed it I wish the story didn’t have to end it was so amazingly written
June 2, 2026
Well butter my biscuits, I couldn’t have been more wrong if I tried! I’ve read my fair share of thrillers and I don’t wanna brag but I can call myself a detective with how easily I can figure out the killer. Now let me tell you, I have never been more confused in my life than when I was reading this book. I overthought everything and analyzed everything but one of the most important things I breezed over. So no I did not guess correctly on anything thriller or murderer related in this book. Sure I picked up on things and even came to small correct conclusions but in the end I didn’t guess right. 10/10 would recommend!
April 17, 2026
Sad I didn’t love this book. I really enjoyed this authors 1st book Greek Row but this one unfortunately wasn’t it for me.
I caught myself skim reading after about 30% way through the book and wasn’t really invested in the story. The book felt highly unrealistic to the point it was difficult to be interested in the story.
Last note but omg the MC was not nearly freaked out enough about her friend going missing and really didn’t start trying to find her til 50% through the book. Who has a game night when someone randomly disappears?!
I caught myself skim reading after about 30% way through the book and wasn’t really invested in the story. The book felt highly unrealistic to the point it was difficult to be interested in the story.
Last note but omg the MC was not nearly freaked out enough about her friend going missing and really didn’t start trying to find her til 50% through the book. Who has a game night when someone randomly disappears?!
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March 10, 2026
Ok because this was literally SO GOOD?
I loved the whole island vibes and everyone hanging out, it was all just very fun.
The characters were really well developed and I made sure to trust no one, and I definitely did not guess any of the plot twists!
Danica was a good MC to read off of for perspective, and I also liked Carter as well.
I loved the pacing of the book and the reveals and transcript parts!
Overall, Phynley did an amazing job and I can’t wait to read another book of hers!
I loved the whole island vibes and everyone hanging out, it was all just very fun.
The characters were really well developed and I made sure to trust no one, and I definitely did not guess any of the plot twists!
Danica was a good MC to read off of for perspective, and I also liked Carter as well.
I loved the pacing of the book and the reveals and transcript parts!
Overall, Phynley did an amazing job and I can’t wait to read another book of hers!
May 4, 2026
One of my new favorites! I loved each plot twist, the characters were diverse and interesting, the story was fast paced and kept me wondering the whole time. I had to fight myself from finding spoilers, and I'm so glad I kept my restraint. The ending felt a little rushed, and some of the chapters dragged a little as if repeating the same conflict in a different font, but not bad enough to take away from the story for me.
May 4, 2026
like greek row (the other book by this author), this book was such a fun time! i was so engaged the whole time and was dying to know what happened. this reminds me a little of “knives out” and i just thought it was so much fun. i couldn’t put the book down. it wasn’t anything that changed my life and i wasn’t obsessed with the ending, but if you’re looking for a quick book to binge or get you out of a reading slump, i highly recommend!
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