Blood Sugar

Books | Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological

3.9

(140)

Sascha Rothchild

A New York Times Best Thriller of the Year"Terrific. You might come for the mystery, but you will stay for the sheer energy."--New York Times Book ReviewAn utterly delicious debut thriller that tells the story of the most likable murderess you will ever meet, perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Jessica Knoll.“I could just kill you right now!” It’s something we’ve all thought at one time or another. But Ruby has actually acted on it. Three times, to be exact.Though she may be a murderer, Ruby is not a sociopath. She is an animal-loving therapist with a thriving practice. She’s felt empathy and sympathy. She’s had long-lasting friendships and relationships, and has a husband, Jason, whom she adores. But the homicide detectives at Miami Beach PD are not convinced of her happy marriage. When we meet Ruby, she is in a police interrogation room, being accused of Jason’s murder. Which, ironically, is one murder that she did not commit, though a scandal-obsessed public believes differently. As she undergoes questioning, Ruby’s mind races back to all the details of her life that led her to this exact moment, and to the three dead bodies in her wake. Because though she may not have killed her husband, Ruby certainly isn’t innocent.Alternating between Ruby’s memories of her past crimes and her present-day fight to clear her name, Blood Sugar is a twisty, clever debut with an unforgettable protagonist who you can’t help but root for—an addicting mixture of sour and sweet.

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Author

Sascha Rothchild

Pages

336

Publisher

Penguin

Published Date

2022-04-19

ISBN

0593331540 9780593331545

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"⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2"

Sher Free✌️

"This was an okay read. Had it's ups and downs. Overall, somewhat entertaining. I did enjoy the main character and how they processed their thoughts/ actions. "

Joe H

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2"

Angelica Ashley

"Quick and captivating read! The main character is morally grey which is exciting to process especially bc we get to see events through her pov, all while being cognitively aware that outsiders viewing the same situation would understandably be like wtf. Features mental health issues and chronic illnesses. If you’re looking for an interesting change of pace from your usual fare, this is a good one. "

Spice Police

"A fairly great written story line. A few unexpected twists. The ending could've used more imagination but an over all good novel for a quick read."

B F

Brittany F

"Exciting read"

Michele

"Great story about a psychiatrist accused of three murders the last one, her husband, but she did not do it 4/5"

Kasandra

"So impressed at everything about this author’s debut novel! She created such an unforgettable narrator that is organized, intelligent, and self-aware. You’ll find yourself rooting for her even though you know you shouldn’t."

Jane Cantwell

"So. Good. I read this in 3 days. Couldn’t put it down."

Madeline Sally

"Whoa! Have you ever met someone who was a master storyteller and had so much tea to spill that kept you listening for hours and left speechless in utter shock and delight? That is exactly what author, Sascha Rothschild did in this book as the protagonist begins sharing her unbelievable life story that you need to hear! Ruby was born into a family of wordsmiths and at 5 she was a precocious gifted child. She saw things and people in black and white and made major life altering decisions for others with her keen analysis. This continues throughout her life, but when she made the unworldly conclusion that she was human and shared this was her husband that is when her nightmare begins and her past analytical mindset choices haunts her behind bars. You better be getting you that extra large bucket of popcorn before you start reading this one, because once you start you aren’t going to want to stop until the very dirty end. LOVED IT!!"