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Look What You Made Me Do
A gripping thriller about a woman who must help cover the tracks of her serial killer sister -- only to discover her sibling isn't the only serial killer in town . . . and they're both next on his kill list.
Carrie Lawrence is an accomplice to murder, multiple murders actually, because her sister is a serial killer. When her sister's most recent victim is discovered and police find twelve more bodies buried nearby -- all missing a foot! -- things get weird. Carrie has helped her sister dispose of thirteen two-footed bodies in the past decade, but these bodies are being attributed to a madman dubbed "Footloose" by the media.
At first, Carrie is not certain if Footloose is real or just a side hobby for her sister, but when she finds a masked man hiding in her closet, she realizes that a second serial killer does indeed exist. She can't go to the police with her story so she reluctantly teams up with Becca to find the killer before she becomes his next victim.
Carrie Lawrence is an accomplice to murder, multiple murders actually, because her sister is a serial killer. When her sister's most recent victim is discovered and police find twelve more bodies buried nearby -- all missing a foot! -- things get weird. Carrie has helped her sister dispose of thirteen two-footed bodies in the past decade, but these bodies are being attributed to a madman dubbed "Footloose" by the media.
At first, Carrie is not certain if Footloose is real or just a side hobby for her sister, but when she finds a masked man hiding in her closet, she realizes that a second serial killer does indeed exist. She can't go to the police with her story so she reluctantly teams up with Becca to find the killer before she becomes his next victim.
368 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 13, 2021
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Elaine Murphy
2 books234 followersElaine Murphy is a Canadian author who has lived on both coasts and several places in between. Among other things, she has volunteered in Zambia, taught English in China, jumped off a bridge, and out of an airplane. She has a diploma in Writing for Film & Television but has never worked in either field. She recently took an interest in the dark side and began plotting suspense and thrillers. She enjoys putting ordinary people in extraordinarily difficult situations, and seeing what they do about it. She lives in Vancouver, Canada.
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October 6, 2021
Look What You Made Me Do by Elaine Murphy, Saskia Maarleveld (Narrator)
Poor Carrie Lawrence, living her life with a lying, cheating, cruel, murdering psychopathic older sister. Their parents were so afraid of Becca that they would just say, "Hm" in answer to anything she said, buy her anything she wanted, put her before anyone else, and avoid her if at all possible. When they realized she hated hot weather they moved to Arizona for good. All anyone can do it hope that they don't end up on Becca's radar because the slightest little thing can get a person murdered by her.
Carrie doesn't know when Becca started killing people but while she was still in high school, Becca made Carrie help her hide a body. Now Carrie is blackmailed into helping hide a body about once a year. When the call comes that Becca needs Carrie's assistance, she'll say she needs help moving "furniture". Carrie has always lived in fear of Becca and her psychotic moods and whims and she wants her life back. Becca is always at her house, eating her food, using her things, doing things to annoy her, never allowing Carrie to have a moment's peace because she has no idea what Becca will do next.
Now Becca is really mad because another serial killer has put twelve of his bodies with Becca's last murder victim. The nerve of him moving in on her territory, taking credit for her kill! Now Becca is after this serial killer and Carrie has to help her. Becca has framed Carrie in such a way that she will get the blame for Becca's bodies, if they are found, as a way to keep Carrie under her thumb. What is a mostly innocent, blackmailed, reluctant accomplice to do? There is no one Carrie can talk to except Becca and Becca is a murderous raving lunatic.
This story is funny in a dark, sick, "I can't believe you said that" way. Long suffering Carrie has no illusions that life can ever get better with Becca in it and Becca is never going to let go of Carrie. Becca loves hurting Carrie in everyway and there is no chance of Carrie getting out from under Becca's sinister domination. Carrie has lived under a cloud of fear of what Becca will do next, her entire life, and it's been a horrible way to live. Now her life has gotten more horrible because the serial killer that Becca is after seems to have set his sights on Carrie. The narration of the audiobook is really good and I'm glad that's the way I experienced this crazy story.
Published July 22, 2021
Poor Carrie Lawrence, living her life with a lying, cheating, cruel, murdering psychopathic older sister. Their parents were so afraid of Becca that they would just say, "Hm" in answer to anything she said, buy her anything she wanted, put her before anyone else, and avoid her if at all possible. When they realized she hated hot weather they moved to Arizona for good. All anyone can do it hope that they don't end up on Becca's radar because the slightest little thing can get a person murdered by her.
Carrie doesn't know when Becca started killing people but while she was still in high school, Becca made Carrie help her hide a body. Now Carrie is blackmailed into helping hide a body about once a year. When the call comes that Becca needs Carrie's assistance, she'll say she needs help moving "furniture". Carrie has always lived in fear of Becca and her psychotic moods and whims and she wants her life back. Becca is always at her house, eating her food, using her things, doing things to annoy her, never allowing Carrie to have a moment's peace because she has no idea what Becca will do next.
Now Becca is really mad because another serial killer has put twelve of his bodies with Becca's last murder victim. The nerve of him moving in on her territory, taking credit for her kill! Now Becca is after this serial killer and Carrie has to help her. Becca has framed Carrie in such a way that she will get the blame for Becca's bodies, if they are found, as a way to keep Carrie under her thumb. What is a mostly innocent, blackmailed, reluctant accomplice to do? There is no one Carrie can talk to except Becca and Becca is a murderous raving lunatic.
This story is funny in a dark, sick, "I can't believe you said that" way. Long suffering Carrie has no illusions that life can ever get better with Becca in it and Becca is never going to let go of Carrie. Becca loves hurting Carrie in everyway and there is no chance of Carrie getting out from under Becca's sinister domination. Carrie has lived under a cloud of fear of what Becca will do next, her entire life, and it's been a horrible way to live. Now her life has gotten more horrible because the serial killer that Becca is after seems to have set his sights on Carrie. The narration of the audiobook is really good and I'm glad that's the way I experienced this crazy story.
Published July 22, 2021
September 20, 2021
Carrie and Becca are sisters, but their relationship is a little different than most siblings. You see, Carrie wants the regular kind of life. Work, boyfriend, home ownership. Becca, on the other hand, likes to kill.
In fact, she’s a serial killer, and has killed 13 people...so far. She’s gone to extremes to get Carrie involved in helping her hide bodies...blackmailing her and making her complicit. Becca absolutely loves life, and loves ending the lives of those who cross her.
However, their small town is rocked when 13 bodies are discovered in the woods...and these are NOT the people Becca killed. There’s another serial killer on the loose...who likes to cut off his victims’ feet.🦶
The serial killer’s moniker? Wait for it……...Footloose! 🤣
Unfortunately for Carrie and Becca, two’s a crowd when it comes to murderers, and Footloose has his sights on them...and maybe their feet. 😂
This book was so much fun for the most part. I laughed out loud on many occasions (and I may go to Hell for that). It’s certifiably bonkers, but I just rolled with it. Becca is the worst type of person who has been manipulating Carrie all of her life...and yet, her character comes to life! Her snarky attitude is a HOOT!
The book is at its strongest when Carrie and Becca are together, either hiding bodies or trying to track down this other serial killer. It’s suspenseful and deliciously fun, and their interactions are extremely compelling.
The vibe changes towards the end, turning a bit more serious as things escalate at a rapid pace. Unfortunately, the identity and motive of the killer is a bit lackluster after such a buildup.
Overall, I truly enjoyed this debut from Elaine Murphy, and I’ll eagerly await her followup.
3.5 stars, rounded up for the devious joy it brought me.
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for sending me a finished copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. Now available.
Review also posted at: https://bonkersforthebooks.wordpress.com
In fact, she’s a serial killer, and has killed 13 people...so far. She’s gone to extremes to get Carrie involved in helping her hide bodies...blackmailing her and making her complicit. Becca absolutely loves life, and loves ending the lives of those who cross her.
However, their small town is rocked when 13 bodies are discovered in the woods...and these are NOT the people Becca killed. There’s another serial killer on the loose...who likes to cut off his victims’ feet.🦶
The serial killer’s moniker? Wait for it……...Footloose! 🤣
Unfortunately for Carrie and Becca, two’s a crowd when it comes to murderers, and Footloose has his sights on them...and maybe their feet. 😂
This book was so much fun for the most part. I laughed out loud on many occasions (and I may go to Hell for that). It’s certifiably bonkers, but I just rolled with it. Becca is the worst type of person who has been manipulating Carrie all of her life...and yet, her character comes to life! Her snarky attitude is a HOOT!
The book is at its strongest when Carrie and Becca are together, either hiding bodies or trying to track down this other serial killer. It’s suspenseful and deliciously fun, and their interactions are extremely compelling.
The vibe changes towards the end, turning a bit more serious as things escalate at a rapid pace. Unfortunately, the identity and motive of the killer is a bit lackluster after such a buildup.
Overall, I truly enjoyed this debut from Elaine Murphy, and I’ll eagerly await her followup.
3.5 stars, rounded up for the devious joy it brought me.
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for sending me a finished copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. Now available.
Review also posted at: https://bonkersforthebooks.wordpress.com
July 21, 2022
This book, as the young kids would say, was a snack. A completely farfetched, unbelievable and absolutely un-put-down-able tale about Carrie who has been roped into helping her serial killer sister hide bodies for years, but when another killer body dumps his own victim on top of one of sister Becca’s . . . . well, it’s game on. Carrie better play, too, because Becca made sure all of her kills look like Carrie was the actual perp. I read this a trillion weeks ago and failed to post a review because that is what I do best. Now the author has a new book coming out and I am absolutely DY.ING. of anticipation whilst awaiting for my turn at a library copy.
May 4, 2021
Pure popcorn!
This is just so much fun. It’s a more down and dirty ‘My Sister the Serial Killer’.
Yeah, if you think about it too hard, logic starts rearing its ugly head – but no worries! The action is non-stop (some of it tongue firmly in cheek) and you won’t come up for air long enough to worry about logical things.
The characters are fun – every last one of them. The plot is silly and entertaining and non-stop.
And the ending is delicious.
It’s not going to change your life, but you’ll definitely enjoy the ride!
*ARC via Net Galley
October 4, 2021
2 sisters, Becca and Carrie. Becca is a serial killer and she kills 2 people in the first 1-2 chapters so it starts off with a “bang”. Then they discover 13 more dead bodies are buried nearby, did Becca do it or is there ANOTHER serial killer on the loose? Or is it Carrie, the sister? This was a fast read and easy read. Read it in a day.
September 22, 2021
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I really enjoyed this book! This book sounded like it could be fun so I decided to give it a try and found it to be a very entertaining read. I was rather let down by the last book that I read that featured the sister of a serial killer so I was very happy that this one worked so well for me.
Carrie just wants to lead a boring normal life. It is hard to do considering who her sister is. Carrie’s sister has a little habit of getting rid of anyone who creates an inconvenience in her life. When it comes time to hide the bodies, she turns to Carrie for help. So about once a year, Carrie helps her sister out and she isn’t happy about the arrangement. When bodies are discovered in her small town, Carrie fears that Becca’s crimes are finally being exposed but it turns out there is another serial killer in town who is determined to frame Carrie for his crimes.
I liked Carrie. I hated how her sister, Becca, was able to manipulate her but I understood how it happened. Carrie has a lot to deal with over the course of this story and most of the time she seemed like she was the underdog but she usually proved to be resilient. The story was really exciting and there were quite a few twists and turns that kept me guessing. Just when I thought I had everything figured out the book would throw another surprise at me.
I would recommend this book to others. I thought that it was really well done and I found it very hard to put down. This story entertained me from beginning to end and I definitely plan to read future books by this talented author.
I received a review copy of this book from Grand Central Publishing.
Initial Thoughts
This was excellent and I may end up bumping my rating up to 5 stars after I have some time to think about it. I was entertained from beginning to end.
I really enjoyed this book! This book sounded like it could be fun so I decided to give it a try and found it to be a very entertaining read. I was rather let down by the last book that I read that featured the sister of a serial killer so I was very happy that this one worked so well for me.
Carrie just wants to lead a boring normal life. It is hard to do considering who her sister is. Carrie’s sister has a little habit of getting rid of anyone who creates an inconvenience in her life. When it comes time to hide the bodies, she turns to Carrie for help. So about once a year, Carrie helps her sister out and she isn’t happy about the arrangement. When bodies are discovered in her small town, Carrie fears that Becca’s crimes are finally being exposed but it turns out there is another serial killer in town who is determined to frame Carrie for his crimes.
I liked Carrie. I hated how her sister, Becca, was able to manipulate her but I understood how it happened. Carrie has a lot to deal with over the course of this story and most of the time she seemed like she was the underdog but she usually proved to be resilient. The story was really exciting and there were quite a few twists and turns that kept me guessing. Just when I thought I had everything figured out the book would throw another surprise at me.
I would recommend this book to others. I thought that it was really well done and I found it very hard to put down. This story entertained me from beginning to end and I definitely plan to read future books by this talented author.
I received a review copy of this book from Grand Central Publishing.
Initial Thoughts
This was excellent and I may end up bumping my rating up to 5 stars after I have some time to think about it. I was entertained from beginning to end.
July 13, 2021
This book was fun and entertaining. It was a quick read. I finished it in one day. The chapters are long but you are so engrossed in the story it doesn’t matter. It reminded me of My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite only darker and more entertaining.
We follow a pair of sisters, Carrie and Becca. They are bonded forever because of their secret. Becca is a serial killer, and Carrie is blackmailed into helping her dispose of the bodies. They have a pretty good system going; when Becca needs help “moving” Carrie is right there. However the rules change on their last move. Someone is watching.
“Footloose”, nicknamed because he cuts off the foot of his victims, is after Carrie. What he wants is unclear but if anyone can help her figure it out its Becca. After all, it takes one to know one, right?
We follow a pair of sisters, Carrie and Becca. They are bonded forever because of their secret. Becca is a serial killer, and Carrie is blackmailed into helping her dispose of the bodies. They have a pretty good system going; when Becca needs help “moving” Carrie is right there. However the rules change on their last move. Someone is watching.
“Footloose”, nicknamed because he cuts off the foot of his victims, is after Carrie. What he wants is unclear but if anyone can help her figure it out its Becca. After all, it takes one to know one, right?
September 13, 2021
Look What You Made Me Do
is the second book I've read to feature a female serial killer and the sister who knows about it.
If there are more books with this theme, I'm not sure I want to read it since I've been disappointed twice over.
The premise wasn't bad; a serial killing sister and her sibling accomplice discovers there is another serial killer amongst them, and his or her next target are the Lawrence sisters.
It soon became clear this wouldn't live up to my expectations. Yes, they're high, but still...I'm a reader. Engage me!
** Minor not scary spoilers ahead **
My biggest gripe is that Becca Lawrence is an unbelievable, unrealistic serial killer.
Naturally, she's gorgeous, because there are so many stunning serial killers roaming the United States. You can barely swing your arms around without hitting a hottie murderer in the face!
This isn't about murder and serial killers; this is about family dynamics, sibling relationships, how Carrie is a doormat and Becca has been walking all over her since they could speak.
The identity of the serial killer is also a big letdown; talk about unremarkable and unmemorable people. Jeez! And the reason he kills is just as lame as who the serial killer is.
I'm still not sure how Carrie fools the serial killer; it sounded convoluted and if you're fooled by your own trap, you deserve to get sliced and diced.
And the way Becca gets taken out? Just desserts? or just lame? How about both?
I didn't like anyone, definitely not Becca and Carrie, definitely not the pathetic second serial killer prowling their small town, and the end was predictably lame. I called it.
If there are more books with this theme, I'm not sure I want to read it since I've been disappointed twice over.
The premise wasn't bad; a serial killing sister and her sibling accomplice discovers there is another serial killer amongst them, and his or her next target are the Lawrence sisters.
It soon became clear this wouldn't live up to my expectations. Yes, they're high, but still...I'm a reader. Engage me!
** Minor not scary spoilers ahead **
My biggest gripe is that Becca Lawrence is an unbelievable, unrealistic serial killer.
Naturally, she's gorgeous, because there are so many stunning serial killers roaming the United States. You can barely swing your arms around without hitting a hottie murderer in the face!
This isn't about murder and serial killers; this is about family dynamics, sibling relationships, how Carrie is a doormat and Becca has been walking all over her since they could speak.
The identity of the serial killer is also a big letdown; talk about unremarkable and unmemorable people. Jeez! And the reason he kills is just as lame as who the serial killer is.
I'm still not sure how Carrie fools the serial killer; it sounded convoluted and if you're fooled by your own trap, you deserve to get sliced and diced.
And the way Becca gets taken out? Just desserts? or just lame? How about both?
I didn't like anyone, definitely not Becca and Carrie, definitely not the pathetic second serial killer prowling their small town, and the end was predictably lame. I called it.
February 16, 2023
Review coming soon.
August 19, 2021
This was a CRAZY ride from start to finish!!
Becca is a serial killer. Her sister Carrie, an accessory after the fact, helps Becca dispose of the bodies. Or as she likes to call it, "move furniture" ... This has been going on for years. The two sisters remaining completely undetected. That is until thirteen bodies are discovered. Bodies Becca swears aren't hers.
So where did they come from?...
This was such an entertaining read. There were two plots that I had completely wrong. I'm always happy when a book completely has me fooled. The ending was wild!
Huge thank you to Grand Central Publishing for my gifted copy!!
Becca is a serial killer. Her sister Carrie, an accessory after the fact, helps Becca dispose of the bodies. Or as she likes to call it, "move furniture" ... This has been going on for years. The two sisters remaining completely undetected. That is until thirteen bodies are discovered. Bodies Becca swears aren't hers.
So where did they come from?...
This was such an entertaining read. There were two plots that I had completely wrong. I'm always happy when a book completely has me fooled. The ending was wild!
Huge thank you to Grand Central Publishing for my gifted copy!!
July 24, 2024
Carrie Lawrence would love for her sister to just forget about her and leave her alone. Her old sister Becca is a serial killer who has manipulated Carrie into helping her bury the bodies. She averages about one kill a year, always calling Carrie to tell her she needs help "moving furniture". Becca has made sure that if the bodies are found, evidence will point to Carrie as the killer. Things start to get weird when the police discover thirteen bodies buried in a wooded area. One of the bodies is Becca's latest victim. But who killed the other twelve? It looks like there is another serial killer operating in the same small town. Becca decides that she and Carrie need to find this killer.
I read a review of this book and thought I'd give it a try. Many people like the dark humor in this story. I didn't really notice the humor. I had a hard time with the characters in this story being so unlikeable. In my opinion there was no one to root for. Becca is a psychopath. Carrie is just plain stupid. She lets her sister walk all over her, steal from her, and manipulate her time and again. I couldn't figure out what kept Carrie from just leaving town and never returning. Their parents seem to have successfully cut Becca out of their lives. Carrie should have tried it.
Even though I didn't like the characters, the story was interesting enough to keep me listening. Saskia Maarleveld did a fantastic job with each character. She saved me from bailing on the whole book. My rating: 3 Stars.
I read a review of this book and thought I'd give it a try. Many people like the dark humor in this story. I didn't really notice the humor. I had a hard time with the characters in this story being so unlikeable. In my opinion there was no one to root for. Becca is a psychopath. Carrie is just plain stupid. She lets her sister walk all over her, steal from her, and manipulate her time and again. I couldn't figure out what kept Carrie from just leaving town and never returning. Their parents seem to have successfully cut Becca out of their lives. Carrie should have tried it.
Even though I didn't like the characters, the story was interesting enough to keep me listening. Saskia Maarleveld did a fantastic job with each character. She saved me from bailing on the whole book. My rating: 3 Stars.
March 26, 2021
3.5 stars, this was a super quick, interesting thriller. Surrounding female serial killers! Interesting premise but a little unbelievable, however the plot moved along so fast I hardly had time to even think about it.
I enjoyed the characters and the writing was good.
Thanks to Edelweiss and Grand Central Publishing for my advanced ebook copy.
I enjoyed the characters and the writing was good.
Thanks to Edelweiss and Grand Central Publishing for my advanced ebook copy.
November 2, 2021
4.5 Stars
Carrie’s been blackmailed into helping her sister, Becca, hide the body of any unfortunate person who catches Becca’s wrath, and there’s been many. When one of Becca’s victims is discovered with many other bodies, Becca swears she didn’t kill the rest. Is her sister lying or does the small town of Brampton have not only one prolific serial killer, but two?
Odd things start happening to Carrie, her car door left open, items in her house moved, but she can’t rule out her sister pulling these pranks to freak her out because Becca’s done this kind of thing in the past. But what if it isn’t her?
I really felt for Carrie because she spent her whole life dealing with her psychopathic sister, but on the bright side, she seems to manage Becca with skill and intelligence. I guess that happens when you’ve had twenty-eight years to perfect your responses. And in a weird/toxic way, they did have a sisterly relationship. Which comes in quite handy with the new situation Carrie finds herself in! I was definitely rooting for Carrie!
Look What You Made Me Do was a page turner! I alternately read and listened, and I didn’t want to put the story down! It’s the kind of story that made me notice every noise, scrape of branch on a window and creak in the floorboards! The suspense and tension thick as I read! Just when I thought everything was over, there was a new threat, and a thrilling ending! So good!
I highly recommend the audio version as Saskia Maarleveld does a fantastic job portraying Carrie in whatever her emotion: fear, paranoia, desperation, and resolve. She did a great Becca, too!
A copy was kindly provided by Grand Central Publishing in exchange for an honest review and I borrowed the audio version from my library.
Carrie’s been blackmailed into helping her sister, Becca, hide the body of any unfortunate person who catches Becca’s wrath, and there’s been many. When one of Becca’s victims is discovered with many other bodies, Becca swears she didn’t kill the rest. Is her sister lying or does the small town of Brampton have not only one prolific serial killer, but two?
Odd things start happening to Carrie, her car door left open, items in her house moved, but she can’t rule out her sister pulling these pranks to freak her out because Becca’s done this kind of thing in the past. But what if it isn’t her?
I really felt for Carrie because she spent her whole life dealing with her psychopathic sister, but on the bright side, she seems to manage Becca with skill and intelligence. I guess that happens when you’ve had twenty-eight years to perfect your responses. And in a weird/toxic way, they did have a sisterly relationship. Which comes in quite handy with the new situation Carrie finds herself in! I was definitely rooting for Carrie!
Look What You Made Me Do was a page turner! I alternately read and listened, and I didn’t want to put the story down! It’s the kind of story that made me notice every noise, scrape of branch on a window and creak in the floorboards! The suspense and tension thick as I read! Just when I thought everything was over, there was a new threat, and a thrilling ending! So good!
I highly recommend the audio version as Saskia Maarleveld does a fantastic job portraying Carrie in whatever her emotion: fear, paranoia, desperation, and resolve. She did a great Becca, too!
A copy was kindly provided by Grand Central Publishing in exchange for an honest review and I borrowed the audio version from my library.
March 31, 2023
Not good. Nothing like the Taylor swift song.
March 19, 2023
3½⭐
…the bullet points
- mystery thriller
- two sisters…one a serial killer
- the other is a serial killer magnet
- secrets, blackmail, & bodies
A unique take on a serial killer thriller. One that asks the question; what do you do when your sister is blackmailing you into helping her hide the bodies of her victim? While I found myself mostly engaged in the story, it may have needed a little too much suspension of belief.
…about the narration
🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️/5
- Saskia Maaleveld ▫ She tends to be a hit or miss for me… but in this book, she was definitely more of a hit.
...the score
➨ 6.86/10 | Opening-7 | Characters-7 | Plot-6.5 | Atmosphere-7 | Writing Style-6.5 | Ending-7 | Overall Enjoyment- 7
…the bullet points
- mystery thriller
- two sisters…one a serial killer
- the other is a serial killer magnet
- secrets, blackmail, & bodies
A unique take on a serial killer thriller. One that asks the question; what do you do when your sister is blackmailing you into helping her hide the bodies of her victim? While I found myself mostly engaged in the story, it may have needed a little too much suspension of belief.
…about the narration
🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️/5
- Saskia Maaleveld ▫ She tends to be a hit or miss for me… but in this book, she was definitely more of a hit.
...the score
➨ 6.86/10 | Opening-7 | Characters-7 | Plot-6.5 | Atmosphere-7 | Writing Style-6.5 | Ending-7 | Overall Enjoyment- 7
September 14, 2021
3.5 stars rounded up
Carrie has spent the past 10 years hiding her sister Becca’s secrets...... and bodies. Every year for the past 10 years, Becca has murdered someone new. With each new victim, Becca forces Carrie to help her dispose of the body. Recently though, the police discovered a grave of 13 bodies. Becca claims that she had nothing to do with this recent discovery and thinks it has to be another serial killer in town.
Look What You Made Me Do is a very fun and fast read. The nonstop action and suspense had me switching between gripping my pillow until I was white-knuckled or biting my nails off! The twists and turns had me second-guessing everything and everyone.
Not only is this book a wild thriller read, but it's also filled with lots of dark humor. I liked the dynamic between the sisters and I found both of their characters to be very dimensional. Elaine Murphy is a very skilled thriller author.
This was such a fun and entertaining read that I found it impossible to put down. Every time I decided to take a break from reading it something would happen and I had to keep going. Ultimately I ended up finishing it in one sitting.
Many thanks to Grand Central Publishing for the gifted copy!
Carrie has spent the past 10 years hiding her sister Becca’s secrets...... and bodies. Every year for the past 10 years, Becca has murdered someone new. With each new victim, Becca forces Carrie to help her dispose of the body. Recently though, the police discovered a grave of 13 bodies. Becca claims that she had nothing to do with this recent discovery and thinks it has to be another serial killer in town.
Look What You Made Me Do is a very fun and fast read. The nonstop action and suspense had me switching between gripping my pillow until I was white-knuckled or biting my nails off! The twists and turns had me second-guessing everything and everyone.
Not only is this book a wild thriller read, but it's also filled with lots of dark humor. I liked the dynamic between the sisters and I found both of their characters to be very dimensional. Elaine Murphy is a very skilled thriller author.
This was such a fun and entertaining read that I found it impossible to put down. Every time I decided to take a break from reading it something would happen and I had to keep going. Ultimately I ended up finishing it in one sitting.
Many thanks to Grand Central Publishing for the gifted copy!
February 26, 2023
With an over-the-top premise, you have to suspend disbelief quite a bit to enjoy this book. We have two sisters, Carrie and Becca. Becca is a serial killer, killing someone about once a year. She uses Carrie to help hide the bodies. Then a bunch of bodies turn up that are not Becca’s. So …
The psychopathic personality of Becca and the killing pattern felt pretty accurate. But Carrie is such a doormat. It was hard to root for anyone in the book. Carrie isn’t that bright and survives mostly by dumb luck.
Can books please stop having characters inject needles in people’s necks? That is very dangerous and impractical.
At about the 70 percent mark, I felt we were at the climax. But there was more story after this climax that was kind of anti-climactic. I think that whole subplot could have been removed or at least reworked. It would have made the pacing better.
*Reader’s Choice Nominee Spring 2023*
Language: Moderate amount of strong language
Sexual Content: None
Violence/Gore: Many murders off-page, a few murders on-page. Moderately gory. Includes descriptions of dead bodies.
Harm to Animals:
Harm to Children:
Other (Triggers):
The psychopathic personality of Becca and the killing pattern felt pretty accurate. But Carrie is such a doormat. It was hard to root for anyone in the book. Carrie isn’t that bright and survives mostly by dumb luck.
Can books please stop having characters inject needles in people’s necks? That is very dangerous and impractical.
At about the 70 percent mark, I felt we were at the climax. But there was more story after this climax that was kind of anti-climactic. I think that whole subplot could have been removed or at least reworked. It would have made the pacing better.
*Reader’s Choice Nominee Spring 2023*
Language: Moderate amount of strong language
Sexual Content: None
Violence/Gore: Many murders off-page, a few murders on-page. Moderately gory. Includes descriptions of dead bodies.
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August 10, 2022
3.5 ⭐ This was fun but completely over the top. It was a great listen on audio
February 18, 2022
When I first saw the cover, I thought oh yeah, I’m going into this blind because I must find out what Elaine Murphy has in store for me!
There were two sisters, Becca 30, the serial killer, and her little sister Carrie 38, her accomplice. When Becca didn’t like someone, if they wronged her or her sister, she just killed them. Plain and simple. No big deal! Becca connived Carrie in such a way to scare her into thinking that if she didn’t help her hide the bodies, Carrie would get blamed for murder as well. Carrie felt like she had no other choice but to help her nutty sister.
Then, they got more than they bargained for when things become a little "Footloose" because a new serial came to town. Yes, they gave him the name of Footloose. The two sisters went to great lengths to find out who the new serial killer was, and the story took a big twist and turn from there.
I do have to say that even though Becca murdered people and was just a TAD mean to Carrie, I did find her funny at times. I was completely duped on who Footloose was. This was a fun and quick murder mystery thriller!
August 17, 2023
Some of us just attract the worst people! Carrie keeps finding herself in the crosshairs of people who hurt others for sport or their own twisted ideas of vengeance, like her sister Becca.
Carrie has long been an unwilling enabler of her sister's behavior but when another serial killer comes to town, it's every man for himself. Becca's murders may have looked like accidents but when one dumped body leads to the discovery of victims of a serial killer with a calling card, things could get murky.
We wouldn't want the blame to fall on the wrong person!
This was absolutely absurd but I was interested and invested the whole time. I see there's a sequel and I plan on reading it to see what Carrie has in store next.
Obviously I was drawn in by the name because of Taylor Swift. Now LWYMMD is stuck in my head. Gonna go listen brb.
Carrie has long been an unwilling enabler of her sister's behavior but when another serial killer comes to town, it's every man for himself. Becca's murders may have looked like accidents but when one dumped body leads to the discovery of victims of a serial killer with a calling card, things could get murky.
We wouldn't want the blame to fall on the wrong person!
This was absolutely absurd but I was interested and invested the whole time. I see there's a sequel and I plan on reading it to see what Carrie has in store next.
Obviously I was drawn in by the name because of Taylor Swift. Now LWYMMD is stuck in my head. Gonna go listen brb.
February 7, 2023
this was way better than i expected?? im so mad at myself for not reading it sooner
March 14, 2024
Becca & Carrie both had me HOT!
Carrie more than Becca.
Read it and get mad with me please! I was shocked too.
Carrie more than Becca.
Read it and get mad with me please! I was shocked too.
July 10, 2021
One word crazy - crazy characters, crazy story, crazy ride! Carrie Lawrence is one year younger than her sister Becca, whereas Becca is outgoing, flashy, and psychotic - Carrie is quiet, straight laced, and an upstanding citizen. Becca is a serial killer, killing one every year for ten years, and makes Carrie help with the disposal of the bodies. Becca’s recent body is discovered by police along with the grave of thirteen bodies. There’s another serial killer & he’s coming after Carrie! Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for a gifted copy. This is my honest review.
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August 26, 2021Am I adding this book to my tbr just because of that title?
...Yes
But sister helps another sister hide a murder/body sounds awesome!!
...Yes
But sister helps another sister hide a murder/body sounds awesome!!
November 7, 2021
“…I do agree that it’s too soon to jump to conclusions, though I don’t know which one’s worse: My sister’s an even more insane serial killer than I already thought or she has competition?”
This was a fast-paced read, reminiscent of My Sister, the Serial Killer.
The MC has helped her murderous sister bury bodies for over a decade. Now, police have discovered a forest full of bodies…but bodies of a different killer, one who now has his sights on them.
This one was interesting and a little different. Recommended if you’re looking for a thriller.
This was a fast-paced read, reminiscent of My Sister, the Serial Killer.
The MC has helped her murderous sister bury bodies for over a decade. Now, police have discovered a forest full of bodies…but bodies of a different killer, one who now has his sights on them.
This one was interesting and a little different. Recommended if you’re looking for a thriller.
August 1, 2021
It was the blurb of this book that really drew me in. Serial killer sister and other helping to dump off bodies and then another serial killer hunting them both? It sounded like the perfect thriller. And for most parts, it was.
Becca is a serial killer. And Carrie helps her when she has to dump the bodies. For so long, no one's found any bodies and they're fine. Carrie wants to cut free now. However, when more than dozens of bodies are found, with the announcement of a new serial killer running about who wants Carrie, things are about to get heated.
Ok this book!! I think it was so funny in the first half - as in, comedic relief that brought me joy. Becca was an absolute delight of a character and brought only sparks to the book. Her reasons for killing and her characteristic as a whole just appealed to me so much and I loved her. Carrie, on the other hand, is more of a reserved and shy girl. I did love her POV and loved the contrast between the two. Reading about this deranged sibling relationship was fun.
And for half of the book, the suspense and thrill and mystery were all on point, so much that it kept me awake to reach the end. However, however -
Overall, I did have a fun time reading this book. I think it's a decent thriller and enjoyable.
Becca is a serial killer. And Carrie helps her when she has to dump the bodies. For so long, no one's found any bodies and they're fine. Carrie wants to cut free now. However, when more than dozens of bodies are found, with the announcement of a new serial killer running about who wants Carrie, things are about to get heated.
Ok this book!! I think it was so funny in the first half - as in, comedic relief that brought me joy. Becca was an absolute delight of a character and brought only sparks to the book. Her reasons for killing and her characteristic as a whole just appealed to me so much and I loved her. Carrie, on the other hand, is more of a reserved and shy girl. I did love her POV and loved the contrast between the two. Reading about this deranged sibling relationship was fun.
And for half of the book, the suspense and thrill and mystery were all on point, so much that it kept me awake to reach the end. However, however -
Overall, I did have a fun time reading this book. I think it's a decent thriller and enjoyable.
August 9, 2021
I found this story 50/50 unlikely and chillingly entertaining at the same time.
As long as I didn't try to analyse it too hard it was ok. But not brilliant.
It sort of checks off multiple boxes for the psychopath trait list.
"Superficial charm" being the most predominant one.
Becca's weapon of choice being a car made me ask so many questions.
Like, for a start, how do you always make sure that the victim is somewhere you can run them over? How do you make sure all victims are gullible enough to actually meet you at an abandoned parking lot in the middle of the night with no witnesses? Do they all just stand still and patiently wait for you to run them over?
Oh, and how do you manage to trade in 10+ cars that should have been at least partially damaged without anyone wondering wtf you're up to? Is car insurance not a mandatory thing in the US?
I have no clue...
Anyway, the murder house made me zone out a bit and I think the actual appearance of Footloose was what pushed me to not really enjoying this book as much as I had before, when he was just a nameless threat. The elaborate "game" took the whole thing a bit too far into Saw territory and horror movie land, but not in a good way. H.H. Holmes says hi, by the way. He's unimpressed.
Poor Carrie being a psycho magnet felt like a really dark joke after a while. I didn't know if I was supposed to suspend my disbelief or just plainly laugh at how unlucky she turned out to be.
Trying to do both at the same time just made me somewhat confused.
I sort of agreed with Footloose (and yes, that is a horrible nickname) that Becca turned out to be a really big, fat disappointment. But instead Carrie levelled up. I guess.
Uhm ... Unsure if I'll try this author again.
As long as I didn't try to analyse it too hard it was ok. But not brilliant.
It sort of checks off multiple boxes for the psychopath trait list.
"Superficial charm" being the most predominant one.
Becca's weapon of choice being a car made me ask so many questions.
Like, for a start, how do you always make sure that the victim is somewhere you can run them over? How do you make sure all victims are gullible enough to actually meet you at an abandoned parking lot in the middle of the night with no witnesses? Do they all just stand still and patiently wait for you to run them over?
Oh, and how do you manage to trade in 10+ cars that should have been at least partially damaged without anyone wondering wtf you're up to? Is car insurance not a mandatory thing in the US?
I have no clue...
Anyway, the murder house made me zone out a bit and I think the actual appearance of Footloose was what pushed me to not really enjoying this book as much as I had before, when he was just a nameless threat. The elaborate "game" took the whole thing a bit too far into Saw territory and horror movie land, but not in a good way. H.H. Holmes says hi, by the way. He's unimpressed.
Poor Carrie being a psycho magnet felt like a really dark joke after a while. I didn't know if I was supposed to suspend my disbelief or just plainly laugh at how unlucky she turned out to be.
Trying to do both at the same time just made me somewhat confused.
I sort of agreed with Footloose (and yes, that is a horrible nickname) that Becca turned out to be a really big, fat disappointment. But instead Carrie levelled up. I guess.
Uhm ... Unsure if I'll try this author again.
August 14, 2021
Carrie has a secret. Her sister Becca is a serial killer. Carrie has another secret. She helps her sister hide the bodies. This is a very easy read that flows nicely. Jam packed with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. "Look What You Made Me Do” is unique in a deep sea of psychological and serial killer thrillers. It’s disturbing and twisted, filled with palpable tension and white-knuckle moments. This book is non-stop action, creating a thrilling ride that quickly engages the reader. I’ve never read anything by this author before...but this won’t be my last one.
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May 31, 2021Thanks for checking out my book! Here’s what to expect:
*sisters
*snark
*serial killers
*murder carpets
*am I wrong for laughing at this
*no, it’s fine, everything’s fine
*feet
#dark comedy #crime #thriller
Original artwork courtesy of Gadtoons on Fiverr
*sisters
*snark
*serial killers
*murder carpets
*am I wrong for laughing at this
*no, it’s fine, everything’s fine
*feet
#dark comedy #crime #thriller
Original artwork courtesy of Gadtoons on Fiverr
August 11, 2022
I don't know why I haven't heard people talking about this book yet because it is reeeeaalllyyy good! It was such a fun and intriguing thriller! Very creepy...
How do you go about your life when your sister is a serial killer and constantly manipulates you through guilt into helping her "move the furniture"? 😅
Carrie has always been stuck in an unpredictable situation with her sister and all she dreams of is to have a normal life with her boyfriend. But things get even more out of hand when her sister's last victim's body is found in a park along with 12 other bodies! Becca swears the others are not her victims but Carrie finds it difficult to believe that there are two serial killers in her small town. Specially since the new killer shows extra attention towards Carrie, trying to pin her as the murderer while also spooking her to bits!
I really enjoy reading about psychopaths and how their mind works... I also really enjoy reading serial killer stories 🙈 and this book gave me such a nice mixture of both those things. I wish we got more of Becca but I did enjoy Carrie's POV too... and how she had to always think ahead and prepare for the worst living with her sister.
This book for me was a very character forward story. It was such a roller coaster ride to see Carrie's character develop from the start of the book to the end. 👌🏽
How do you go about your life when your sister is a serial killer and constantly manipulates you through guilt into helping her "move the furniture"? 😅
Carrie has always been stuck in an unpredictable situation with her sister and all she dreams of is to have a normal life with her boyfriend. But things get even more out of hand when her sister's last victim's body is found in a park along with 12 other bodies! Becca swears the others are not her victims but Carrie finds it difficult to believe that there are two serial killers in her small town. Specially since the new killer shows extra attention towards Carrie, trying to pin her as the murderer while also spooking her to bits!
I really enjoy reading about psychopaths and how their mind works... I also really enjoy reading serial killer stories 🙈 and this book gave me such a nice mixture of both those things. I wish we got more of Becca but I did enjoy Carrie's POV too... and how she had to always think ahead and prepare for the worst living with her sister.
This book for me was a very character forward story. It was such a roller coaster ride to see Carrie's character develop from the start of the book to the end. 👌🏽
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