Book Slayers - A Dark Fiction Podcast
Book Slayers is a bookish comedy podcast focused on dark fiction, psychological thrillers, crime, mystery, and horror. Betty and Bonny alternate between full deep dives into a single book and shorter catch-up episodes about recent reads and upcoming releases. They keep spoilers to a minimum while sharing strong opinions and reader debates. The show is aimed at listeners always looking for their next addictive read.
Episodes
The Audacity of These Horror Books - Serial Killers, Cursed Mansions & Creepy Halloween Guests
What's worse than a serial killer with childhood trauma, a haunted mansion with a family curse, or a Halloween houseguest who might actually kill you? Having to decide which one deserves five stars.Welcome back to Book Slayers with Betty and Bonny, where we put dark fiction books on trial and decide whether they're guilty of crimes against their readers or deserve a full acquittal.This wee
Freida McFadden: Why the Hell Do We Keep Reading Her Books?
Why the hell do we keep reading Freida McFadden?In this Book Slayers episode, Stacey and Betty put the popcorn thriller queen herself on trial.We’re talking The Housemaid, Never Lie, The Inmate, The Boyfriend, The Locked Door, The Teacher, The Tenant, The Crash, The Divorce, Dear Debbie and her newest release, The Witch.We break down the Freida formula, her ridiculously bingeable pacing, short cha
The Girl on Floor 29 by D.E. White: Locked-Room Thriller Review | Book Slayers
Six strangers. One elevator. A possible bomb. Secrets, threats, revenge, and an engineer racing against the clock.Welcome back to Book Slayers, where dark fiction gets put on trial.This week we're taking on The Girl on Floor 29 by D.E. White, a locked-room thriller set inside a luxury London hotel.The premise had us hooked: seven people trapped inside an elevator while someone outside appears
Book Slayers: Dark Fiction Books We NEED to Read | Fall 2026 TBR
Welcome back to Book Slayers, where apparently emotional damage is entertainment and our TBRs have absolutely no adult supervision.In this episode, we're building our dark fiction hit list for October, November and December and talking about three upcoming releases that immediately caught our attention.Our Fall 2026 Book Slayer TBR:OCTOBERThe Chain House by J. H. MarkertRelease date: October 6
The Spin by Faith Gardner | Psychological Thriller Review + Book Slayers Deep Dive
@bettybonnybookslayers The Spin by Faith Gardner had us questioning everything.A 1960s psychological thriller about a missing woman, a mysterious research study, institutionalization, family secrets, advertising executives, and a television that may be doing a whole lot more than entertaining the family.And then there’s Rose.We liked Rose.We wanted Rose.We desperately wanted Rose’s POV.And na
Book Slayers: 3 Most Anticipated Dark Reads — Night Calls, She's a Doll & Ten Perfect Guests
We haven't read these books yet... so naturally, we're going to judge them anyway.Welcome to Book Slayers: Before the Bodies Drop — our special episode featuring THREE of our most anticipated dark reads.We're putting Night Calls by Joe Hart, She's a Doll by Barbara Truelove, and Ten Perfect Guests by Jonathan Santlofer on trial before we've even read them.We're judging the
Book Slayers Mini Pod: Dark Fiction, Thriller & Horror Book Chat
Welcome to a Book Slayers Mini Pod — because sometimes you don't need a two-hour literary autopsy. You just need a quick hit of dark books. 🔪📚We're squeezing the Book Slayers chaos into a bite-sized episode packed with opinions, bookish nonsense, questionable reading decisions, and the dark fiction we're currently obsessing over.Expect thrillers, horror, mysteries, dark fiction, creepy
Best & Worst Thrillers of 2026 So Far | 4 Slays & 4 Decays
🎙️ BOOK SLAYERS: 4 SLAYS. 4 DECAYS. ZERO MERCY.We’ve reached that dangerous point in the year where we look back at everything we’ve read so far and ask the question:Which thrillers actually slayed… and which ones should have been left at the crime scene? 🔪In this episode of Book Slayers, we’re handing out our Slays & Decays of the Year So Far.Each of us picked:🔪 2 SLAYS — our favourite thrill
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
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 SLAYSFirst up: Her Silence by S.T. Ashman, a psychological thriller that had both of us suspicious of absolutely everyone.A woman dis
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.Whethe
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
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 Jennif
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, an
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 Luc
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 la
We Read All 7 Jasper Moore Grimdark Novellas... And We're Still Creeped Out
Do you ever wonder where your favorite disney characters originated? WELL DON’T hahaSeven books. Seven fairy tales. Hundreds of reasons to never trust a magical transformation.This week on Book Slayers, we're diving headfirst into the twisted, grotesque, and strangely addictive world of Jasper Moore. We read ALL SEVEN of his grimdark fairy tale novellas—and let's just say our reactions cou
The Child Thief by Brom Deep Dive | Dark Peter Pan Retelling Explained
Are you a fan of Peter Pan?Marked not safe from Brom ruining my childhood…Peter Pan is supposed to save children.This one recruits them into war.This week on Book Slayers, Betty and Bonny venture into the twisted woods of The Child Thief by Brom—a brutal, heartbreaking, and absolutely bonkers reimagining of Peter Pan.We're talking:✨ A Peter Pan who is equal parts savior and manipulative menace
Book Slayers: Slay or Decay? Betty Faces Unhinged Thriller Decisions 🔪📚
What would you do in Betty's situation? Book Slayers: Slay or Decay? Betty Faces Unhinged Thriller Decisions 🔪📚This week on Book Slayers, we're testing Betty's survival instincts with a series of chaotic thriller games!First up: Slay or Decay, where Betty has to choose between thriller tropes, characters, and impossible bookish dilemmas. Then we crank up the tension with a round of
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Thursday Murder Club & Horror Book Chaos | Book Slayers
This week on Book Slayers, we're putting some of the biggest thriller, mystery, and horror books on trial.We survived:📚 The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson📚 The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman📚 The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman📚 The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman📚 Morsel by Carter KeaneFrom Swedish family secrets and Lisbeth Salander's legendary chaos to retirees
The True Meaning of Pet Sematary | Grief, Death & Psychological Horror
Have you ever wondered what book scares people the most?Tonight on Book Slayers, we descend into the terrifying world of Pet Sematary — one of Stephen King’s darkest and most emotionally devastating novels. We break down the biggest differences between the book and the movie adaptations, explore the themes of grief, death, trauma, and denial, and discuss why this story still haunts readers decades
Bonny Found AMAZING Horror Books 👀 | Betty Had the WORST Reading Week 😭 | Book Slayers
Have you ever been so scared by a book… You need to keep the lights on? We have found some doozies! Join us today for horror dos and don’ts. Bonny found some genuinely incredible horror books this week… while Betty had one of the most disappointing reading weeks ever 😭📚In this mini Book Slayers thriller pod, we’re talking creepy horror reads, massive letdowns, psychological thrillers, and the book
The Da Vinci Code EXPOSED 🔥 Book vs Movie + Wild Conspiracy Theories | Book Slayers Podcast
Ever wondered what book broke conspiracy theory?Today we’re talking about the book that convinced an entire generation that the Catholic Church was hiding secrets in paintings… The Da Vinci Code.What happens when one of the most controversial thrillers ever written collides with Hollywood? 👀In this episode of Book Slayers, we dive deep into The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown and compare the bestsellin
Horror Era Month 👻 | Hell House Review + Best & Worst Horror Reads 😱 | Book Slayers Podcast
What does May and Horror have in common? Find out todayWelcome to our Horror Era Month 👻🔪In this episode of Book Slayers, we’re diving into all things dark, twisted, and terrifying:📖 Our thoughts on Hell House (did it live up to the hype…?)🔥 Our favorite horror reads of the month💀 The books that seriously missed the mark🎙️ Highlights from our horror mini podIf you love horror books, spooky season
Verity by Colleen Hoover Review 🔥 | Team Letter vs Manuscript Debate
@bettybonnybookslayers Did you ever wonder just how readers decided what team they were on?We finally tackled Verity by Colleen Hoover… and things got chaotic 😳Joining us are Betty & Bonny for a full-on Book Slayers breakdown, and we did NOT hold back.In this episode:🔪 Team Manuscript vs Team Letter — where do we stand?🔪 Who we loved… and who we absolutely hated🔪 Our honest reactions (no
We Read the Hottest Thrillers… Some Were a MISTAKE 😵💫 | Book Slayers
We’re diving into the BEST and WORST thrillers of the year so far… and listen—some of these books did NOT survive the Book Slayers treatment 😬In this episode, we break down:🔥 The thrillers that completely missed the mark🔥 The reads that had us questioning our life choices🔥 The chaos, the disappointment, and the brutally honest takes you come here forBUT… if you want our Top 3 Thrillers of the Year
Dark Secrets & Twisted Lies, Dark Psychological Reads | Mini thriller pod
Dive into this mini episode of Betty & Bonny Book Slayers where we break down some seriously addictive thriller reads 🔪📚We’re talking about:The Couple Next Door - Shari LapenaNothing Tastes So Good - Luke DumasThe Patient’s Secret - Loreth Anne WhiteWhere He Can’t Find You - Dacy CoatesFrom shocking twists to messy characters and binge-worthy suspense, we share our honest thoughts, reactions,
The Silent Patient Review: Genius or Overhyped? (Deep Dive + Plot Twist Breakdown)
What happens when one host is obsessed… and the other wants to throw the book across the room? 😬📖In this episode of Book Slayers, we go full psychological thriller mode on The Silent Patient—and things get messy.Bonny is NOT having it. Betty? Fully unhinged in love.We break down:The infamous plot twist 👀What worked (and what seriously didn’t)The characters, the therapy, and the chaosWhether this b
One Book Gets high ⭐… One Deserves Jail Time 🔪 | Book Slayers Mini (Mystery Edition)
Welcome back to Book Slayers, the mini thriller book podcast where we read the chaos so you don’t have to… but you probably will anyway 👀We have the deets that would even make booktok QUAKE! Join our book slayers book club and get all your dark fiction needs met!This week, we put ourselves through FOUR books: Dungeon Crawler Carl, Wolf Worm, Dear Debbie, and A Novel Crime—and let’s just say… not a
Gone Girl: Is It a Thriller Masterpiece or Overhyped? Book vs Movie Review
Is there a book out there… In the big bad world… That has you scratching your head as to why everyone loved it? That’s me Bonny… Betty did not agree… so If you love psychological thrillers, unreliable narrators, and toxic relationship drama, this deep dive is for you. We’re breaking down Gone Girl — both the bestselling novel by Gillian Flynn and the film adaptation directed by David Fincher.One o
Best Thriller Books + The Ghostwriter by A.R. Torre | Thriller Podcast Episode
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to dip your toe into a genre that is adjacent to a genre you like but its outside your comfort zone? Betty did in this episode so come see what she thought about splatterpunk, a sub genre of horror. Find out what books we were loving this week.In this Thriller Mini Pod episode of Book Slayers, we’re sharing some of our best thriller book recommendations
Psychological Thriller Deep Dive: The Most Bingeable ‘Clusterf*ck’ We’ve Ever Read | Book Slayers
Are you looking for the Low down on a book that was so insane, we binged the whole thing?Join us for the good and the bad on this indie published book whos marketing has taken the book world by storm. We Did a Deep Dive on Clusterf*ck by Brian O'Sullivan… and It’s Wild | Book Slayers Welcome back to Book Slayers, where we interrogate books like they’re evidence. In this episode, Betty and Bonny jo
Thriller Trust Issues: Book Reviews: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Thriller Trust Issues: Book Reviews: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly summaryIn this episode, Bonny and Betty dive deep into the world of thrillers, discussing their recent reads, the psychological aspects of the genre, and the dynamics of character relationships. They share their thoughts on various books, highlighting both the good and the bad, while also exploring the emotional impact of these
Unraveling the Black Dahlia Mystery | True Crime Fiction Files
Unraveling the Black Dahlia Mystery | True Crime Fiction Files Los Angeles. January 15th, 1947.In a vacant lot, a woman’s body is discovered — severed in half, drained of blood, and posed with deliberate precision.She has no identification.But soon, the newspapers gave her a name.The Black Dahlia.Her murder would become one of the most infamous unsolved cases in American history — a story filled w
How to Kill Men and Get Away With It – Katy Brent | Dark Comedy Thriller Deep Dive
Killing with a smile.. The rise of feminine rage in Dark comedy books“Have you ever wondered how to kill a man and get away with it?”“If that’s why you’re here… you’re in the wrong place. But today we’re diving into a thriller where one woman does exactly that.”“This week we’re deep diving into How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent — a dark, sarcastic revenge fantasy that asks whether
Alice Feeney - Author Bookish Deep Dive | Is she the Queen of Twists?
We bow to the Queen of Twists… Thriller Author Alice Feeney… Step into her Twisted world..Have you ever read a book and been stunned into silence… Find out what book has done that to us.. Yep you are getting a bonus episode today as Alice Feeney had me and Betty blowing a gasket.Join us to get the low down on the author and which book had us dying for a shit talk.Lets slay some books… or in this c
Thriller Catch-Up | Dark & Disturbing Psychological Reads
Exploring Disturbing Reads - The Rollercoaster of Emotions in Fiction book talk Have you ever had a book recommendation from someone and once you read it… you suddenly have a very new and disturbing opinion of that person? YES I'M LOOKING AT YOU BETTY!find out what book has me side eyeing my cousin today and why I had trouble sleeping last night. Come hang out with us as we talk about what we have
The Mirror House Girls - Book Deep Dive (Spoilers) | Cult Maniupulation
Could you spot a cult? Unmasking Cult Manipulation: Insights from The Mirror House GirlsWe all think we would spot a cult from a mile away. But what if the warning signs were subtle—masquerading as self-help, community, and unconditional love? The Mirror House Girls is a chilling deep dive into how a desire to belong can lead ordinary people down a dark and twisted path until they can no longer re
Thriller Catch -Up | John Marrs & Holiday Reads
Betty and Bonny’s Holiday Highlights and Bookish Delights! John Marrs and more! We rocked our christmas join us for…. New Year, Christmas, family traditions, book recommendations, reading challenges, thrillers, psychological fiction, John Mars, upcoming reads!!SummaryBetty and Bonny bring the books in the best thriller tropes so if you are looking for unreliable narrators, ticking clock, locked ro
How to Slay at Christmas - Book Deep Dive (spoilers) | Murder and Mayhem
Murder and Merriment: A Deep Dive into 'How to Slay a Christmas' by Sarah BonnerKeywordsbook review, dark comedy, psychological thriller, character analysis, Christmas, murder, relationships, redemption, abuse, literature, fantasy, character development, trauma, book recommendations, Christmas, reading habits, humor, dark comedy, relationships, literatureTakeawaysThe book blends dark comedy with t
Thriller Catch-Up | Books we loved and & Low-Key Hated
Thriller Talk: Character Dynamics in Thrillers book reviews, thriller books, character analysis, reading recommendations, Goodreads, audiobooks, book club, reading formats, author discussions, book ratingsBetty and Bonny bring the books in the best thriller tropes so if you are looking for unreliable narrators, ticking clock, locked room, shocking plot twists, red herrings, cat and mouse games, p
The Housemaid - Deep dive (SPOILERS) That ending?!!!!
Introducing Betty and Bonny - The Shit Talking Book Slayers! - The Housemaid': A Thrilling DiscussionJoin me Bonny and my cousin Betty for our first episode of our new podcastBetty and Bonny the shit talking Book Slayers!We will talk books and intersect our personal lives into a comedic and fun show!Betty and Bonny bring the books in the best thriller tropes so if you are looking for unreliable na
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