Onley James

Headcase

Tori Jarrett

Listen. Every time I say “this book is my favorite in the series” and then Onley writes another book in the series and it becomes my newest favorite. Rinse. Repeat. 

I have been not so patiently waiting to read about the Murder twins and twin numero uno did not disappoint. Asa and Zane were everything I wanted them to be. But in true Onley James fashion, there were also so many good surprises along the way that made them even better. The banter between the two of them was so funny and witty. This was the perfect enemies to lovers energy I needed in my life. 

Asa’s relationship with Zane is primal and a bit darker than his brother’s relationships with their SO’s. Zane is trying to dig up dirt on the Mulvaney’s in order to catch his big journalism break and Asa is trying to keep Zane stitched to his side. As they become closer and begin investigating the mysterious deaths of several college students, including Zane’s brother, Gage, they begin to unravel a dark game that’s being run by a sick, twisted individual. 

I loved that we got to explore Asa’s relationship with his brother, Avi, and how their dynamic works. Absolutely fascinating. It was so heartwarming to see Zane find a family that accepts him in the Mulvaney murder squad. My boy needed it because his mom is a real piece of shit. 

All of the sneak peaks into Avi and Felix’s relationship has me chomping at the bit for their book, Madman, which is next up in the series. Onley really sprinkled in so many hints and Easter eggs about Archer and his mysterious life and Aiden and Thomas’s tumultuous relationship. 

This book is the darkest in the series as it does deal with heavier subject matter, but Onley wrote about it in such a careful, thoughtful way. 

I adore this series so much. 5/5 ⭐️

TW: violence, death of a loved one, grief, suicide, suicidal ideations