Thornbird by Elle Kennedy surprised us… because this wasn’t the romance book we expected.
In this BookTalks Podcast episode, Kayla and Marissa discuss their July book club pick, Thornbird by Elle Kennedy, and why they think it works best as a thriller with a romance subplot rather than a romance trying to become a thriller.
We break down:
Ryan’s complicated journey as the daughter of a serial killer
Chase and why the broody love interest completely won us over
The thriller elements, twists, pacing, and character development
How the podcast storyline adds a unique layer to the book
Why this could be the perfect “bridge book” for romance readers wanting to try thrillers
We also compare it to books like A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and discuss whether the twists landed, which characters frustrated us, and what we’re reading next.
Plus, stick around for our next Book Club poll picks:
Cowboy Casual
Rights of the Starling
Killing Floor
Out on a Limb
What did you think of Thornbird by Elle Kennedy? Was it more thriller or romance? Let us know in the comments!
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