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Blood Sugar

By: Sascha Rothchild
Narrated by: Allyson Ryan
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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 Review

An 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.

©2022 Sascha Rothchild (P)2022 Penguin Audio
Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Marriage Fiction

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Finalist for the International Thriller Writers Award
Finalist for the Barry Award


A New York Times Book Review Paperback Row Pick

One of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2022
One of Bookpage Best Thrillers of 2022

“Mesmerizing. . . Rothchild does a terrific job keeping readers wondering about Simon’s reliability, and pulls off the considerable challenge of engendering sympathy for an unrepentant killer. Jeff Lindsay fans will have a hard time not devouring this standout effort in one sitting.”--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“[A] Promising Young Woman meets ‘Dexter’ thriller that’s both highly suspenseful and strangely empowering. . . [Rothchild’s] debut thriller successfully executes all the elements of a crackling mystery: page-turning plot beats, snappy dialogue and vividly drawn characters. For those who love a fascinating, complicated female lead with more than one ax to grind, Blood Sugar is an absolute must.”--Bookpage (starred review)

"Sascha Rothchild’s terrific Blood Sugar makes us root for this flawed but compelling character…[Rothchild] nimbly hops between past and present, introducing multiple cliffhangers that she lets dangle for long stretches before treating us to their resolutions. You might come for the mystery, but you’ll stay for the sheer energy of Ruby’s electric presence.”--New York Times Book Review

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strange but fun

the pacing felt all over the place and the story was kind of strange and unbelievable, but still fun. this would make a good tv show. I think it's solid overall.

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Good story

Didn’t like the storyteller’s voice ; I found it irritating and it interfered with my enjoyment of the story

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Really?

I kept waiting for some twist or something to justify my having spent hours listening. It never happened. What a let down

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Gave me chills

I did not want this book to end. Oh my gosh, it comes full circle and doesn’t disappoint. WAY more than a murder mystery.

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Fun story!

Really fun and enjoyable book! I would definitely recommend it. Keeps you guessing! Can’t wait to read her next book!

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Loved it!

I normally prefer nonfiction, but this was utterly gripping! The plot twist, the way to interpret human emotion… all of it is great!

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Soooo goood!

This is a can’t put it down roller coaster ride. You will find yourself rooting for the main character and wondering why! There are moments that are chilling and others that make you feel like you are chatting with an old friend. This is a must read! Great story telling technique. Believable dialogue and great character development. 5 stars

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Decently good thriller

Overall, the story is very well written and narrated and kept me intrigued. Without spoiling the book, I can say that it is a great psychological thriller, but the end will leave you feeling a bit misguided; like you’re expecting something different to happen but it does not. Despite this, I still enjoyed the book.

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Faded right out.

This story started out well. It kept me interested and looking forward to more. As it went on, it kind of faded out. Nothing exciting or catching in the end. It was just ok.

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Laughed when I shouldn’t have

Fun story to listen to. One that I haven’t heard before. Not how I thought the story would end.

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