
My Killer Family Reunion
$28.04
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
27 October 2026
Summary
Knives Out meets Never Have I Ever in this hilarious and twisty young adult mystery-comedy about an Indian American teen whose family reunion at a lavish manor falls into chaos after her grandma is attacked.
Nothing brings family together like attempted murder.
There are three things Jayshree Devi can count on happening at her annual family reunion: 1) her cousins will forget she exists, 2) her aunts will try to set her up, and 3) her uncles will get…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781665990967 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1665990961 |
| Author: | Dinesh Thiru |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 27 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 458g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 14-99 |

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Critics Review
“Told from Jayshree’s perspective, this whodunit is brimming with humor, energy, and an abundance of Tamil cultural elements… Witty banter, plenty of red herrings, and a cast of appealing characters make this a brisk, twisty, and engrossing read. Killer fun.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Thiru (Into the Sunken City) injects Knives Out theatricality into a simultaneously tense and humorous mystery… effervescent characters, dynamic interactions, and a dash of frothy romance ensure that spirits remain high throughout. Jay’s pragmatic first-person narration deftly probes issues of identity and privilege in a droll offering.”
– Publishers Weekly
“A comedic mystery that centers on an Indian American family’s secrets unraveling after an attempted murder, perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes or Karen M. McManus. . This blend of wit and emotional depth makes the story feel grounded even amidst the chaotic whodunit plot. VERDICT A funny, endearing, and high-stakes mystery that will be a hit in collections where twisty thrillers are popular.” – School Library Journal
“A fast-paced, wonderfully witty dive into repressed feelings, this novel will appeal to fans of both suspense and humor.” – Booklist Reviews
Dinesh Thiru
Dinesh Thiru is a writer and stay-at-home dad currently living in Barcelona. He grew up in North Carolina, married his college sweetheart, and spent over a decade in San Francisco. Dinesh is half-Indian, half-white. He loves the ocean. He used to have other interests, but he swapped them for kids. Those kids are eight, five, and a dog. He is the author of Into the Sunken City and My Killer Family Reunion.
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