Ellie Marney

The blurb calling this a YA "Silence of the Lambs" is spot-on. "None Shall Sleep" is a creepy, bloody serial killer mystery that is fast-paced and honestly unputdownable. I kept trying to take breaks from reading to get other stuff down but kept thinking about it! It's one of the strongest YA thrillers I've read for a hot second.

The main characters balance each other out so well, and make for a really solid team; I loved Emma and Travis' dynamic and the way they listened to, encouraged, and respected one another so thoroughly. The writing style is very strong and I think it's clear the author knew the direction she was going in; she makes EVERY chapter count and builds up some aspect of the book super nicely. I definitely want to check out some of Marney's other books.

I think if you've read or watched other thriller/serial killer stories, the plot won't feel ~that~ fresh, or might even be a little predictable. But even if you know the tropes, the writing and characters really make "None Shall Sleep" stand out! It's just a strong book and surprisingly full of heart and thoughtful moments. For that alone I'd recommend this one.… (more)