Booktalks Podcast Episode 111: Elle Kennedy's THRILLER Shocked Us

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 killerChase and why the broody love interest completely won us overThe thriller elements, twists, pacing, and character developmentHow the podcast storyline adds a unique layer to the bookWhy this could be the perfect “bridge book” for romance readers wanting to try thrillersWe 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 CasualRights of the StarlingKilling FloorOut on a LimbWhat did you think of Thornbird by Elle Kennedy? Was it more thriller or romance? Let us know in the comments!Don’t forget to subscribe for more book reviews, book club discussions, author chats, and chaotic bookish conversations from BookTalks Podcast.#Thornbird #ElleKennedy #BookReview #BookTube #BookClub #ThrillerBooks #RomanceBooks #MysteryBooks #BookDiscussion #BookRecommendations #BookPodcast