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Blood Sugar

By: Sascha Rothchild
Narrated by: Allyson Ryan
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Publisher's summary

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
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Critic reviews

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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Fresh twist on the antiheroine

A really fresh twist on the overdone antihero theme. Rothschild presents terrific moral ambiguity, clever plotting and great character development. Her prose is hip & subtle and her themes rich and sophisticated. Can't wait for her next book!

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Loved this book!

This was such a different story! The characters were well and the plot was fascinating. Really great book!

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Great read

I liked the structure and plot, it was a fresh read. Definitely recommend it! Y

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Wow! Kept me listening!!

This was one of the best aisle books I've listened to in quite some time! Narration was top-notch, story was fascinating and completely held my attention!

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There are crazy twist and turns in this book 

The thing I like most about this book was from chapter 1 all the way to the very end you were questioning everything 

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A great read/listen

A great story to wrap yourself around. The main character and her reasons for the “deaths” that happened within her presence is compelling. I suggest taking a listen.

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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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