Making Friends Can Be Murder

by Kathleen West

Read Dates: 6/3/25 to 7/17/25

Review

When you have one of the most common names in the U.S., it’s easy to feel like you blend into the background—just one of many, easily overlooked. This book taps into that exact feeling, but flips it on its head with a chilling twist. What if someone took advantage of that sameness to disappear in plain sight? That’s where this thriller shines. It uses the concept of name repetition as a launchpad to explore identity, anonymity, and the danger of hiding in the crowd. It’s such a unique angle that immediately pulled me in.

This story was packed with twists and layered reveals that kept me flipping pages. Just when I thought I had a handle on where things were going, something new would surface—another thread, another secret, another connection. I loved the way everything eventually tied together, even if it took some mental juggling to keep track of the moving parts. It wasn’t just about the mystery, though; it really made me think about how easy it can be to disappear when the world sees you as one of many. If you’re a fan of thrillers that make you pause and reflect in between the suspense, this one’s worth picking up.