Reviews: If Books Could Kill (27)
“I loved this book”
(Hardback)
I loved this book! After a few more serious ones I needed something fun and lighthearted and this was perfect, I blitzed through it so quickly.
The characters were great, Roxie is everything I wish I was and makes me want to start self defense training. Grant was great too, sucker for a bit of a nerd getting dragged out of his comfort zone.
This book had me laughing out loud throughout, this is so good for a debut and I'm excited to read more from Kate Eberle!
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
“Gripping”
(Hardback)
Thoroughly enjoyed this mix of rom com/thriller, where the main character finds herself within the story of a book. Very well thought out and kept me gripped throughout. Highly recommended. I was lucky enough to read an advance copy and leave this review voluntarily.
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
“The most fun read ever!”
(Hardback)
Roxie wishes she could be in her favourite romance authors next novel, whilst her wish comes true, it turns out her favourite author has decided to try her hand at a thriller…This was such a fun book, I absolutely adored it. Brimming with the perfect amount of tropes, this was soooo good. Featuring the bumbling detectives and comedic relief but also the one bed trope and more.. Roxie’s story is much more than she wished for. I literally can’t express how much I enjoyed this book! Roxie and Grant make the perfect duo. Roxie, the super optimistic and ready-for-anything protagonist and Grant, the reluctant, wise and largely petrified side kick. I hope everyone picks this up and loves it as much as I did!
“Such a fun read!”
(Hardback)
If Books Could Kill blends romance and thriller elements so effortlessly that I was hooked from the very first chapter. The concept is brilliantly original and completely addictive.Roxie was such a fun protagonist to follow. As a romance reader who suddenly finds herself navigating a world that feels very different from the stories she loves, she is relatable, funny and impossible not to root for. Grant was another standout for me; awkward, intelligent and wonderfully endearing.What I loved most was how cleverly Kate Eberle blurred the line between fiction and reality. I never quite knew who to trust, and the side characters kept me second-guessing everything right until the end.The pacing was excellent, the humour landed perfectly, and every twist had me desperate to keep reading. It is rare that I come across a book that feels this unique whilst still being so much fun.A clever, chaotic and incredibly entertaining read. I will absolutely be buying a finished copy when it is released.Highly recommend!
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
“A fun filled mashup which will guarantee to make you smile!”
(Hardback)
This book was so funny. It follows Roxie who wishes to be the female mc in her faviourite romance's author new book: but turns out she is writting a thriller and is gonna need help from an expert of the thriller genre if she is gonna survive.
This book filled me with so much joy and laugh. Roxie is such a relatable main character: scared to take risks and to fall in love. She uses fiction as her escape. The thriller expert, English teacher, Grant, was such a treat to read.
The plot is bonkers, making fun of both the thriller and romance genre in fun and creative ways. The banter and chemistry between Grant and Roxie fills you with delight. The plot is fast moving full of twists and turns.
It is the perfect book if you need something to laugh out and something different!
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If Books Could Kill
Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror , Science Fiction & Fantasy
Kate Eberle (author)
Hardback Published on: 18/06/2026
Price: £16.99

