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Final Girls by Riley Sager — A Masterclass in Misdirection

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If you love thrillers packed with twists — and then twists on top of those twists — you’re in the right place. Today, Jim dives into Final Girls by Riley Sager, a mystery-thriller that refuses to let you get comfortable. Just when you think you’ve figured it out… think again. And again. And again.

In this spoiler-lite review, Jim breaks down what makes this book such a gripping ride, why Quincy Carpenter is a standout protagonist, how Sager uses memory loss and flashbacks to build tension, and why this novel had Jim theorizing from chapter one straight through to the final reveal.

Whether you’re a slasher fan, a mystery lover, or just someone who appreciates clever misdirection, this one earns a spot on your TBR.

📚 Book Details

Title: Final Girls

Author: Riley Sager

Genre: Thriller / Suspense / Psychological Mystery

Publication Year: 2017

Special shout-out to the channel subscriber who recommended this one—great pick!

👍 If you enjoy reviews, countdowns, and all things horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and nerdy, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and tap the Bell!

Share your thoughts below: Have you read Final Girls? Did Sager fool you as thoroughly as he fooled me?

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0:00 - Opening

1:22 - Book Details & Why I Read This

2:13 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis

3:28 - Jim’s Reaction

4:35 - Six Types of People Who Will Enjoy This

5:54 - Wrap-Up & Conclusion

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If you love thrillers packed with twists — and then twists on top of those twists — you’re in the right place. Today, Jim dives into Final Girls by Riley Sager, a mystery-thriller that refuses to let you get comfortable. Just when you think you’ve figured it out… think again. And again. And again.

In this spoiler-lite review, Jim breaks down what makes this book such a gripping ride, why Quincy Carpenter is a standout protagonist, how Sager uses memory loss and flashbacks to build tension, and why this novel had Jim theorizing from chapter one straight through to the final reveal.

Whether you’re a slasher fan, a mystery lover, or just someone who appreciates clever misdirection, this one earns a spot on your TBR.

📚 Book Details

Title: Final Girls

Author: Riley Sager

Genre: Thriller / Suspense / Psychological Mystery

Publication Year: 2017

Special shout-out to the channel subscriber who recommended this one—great pick!

👍 If you enjoy reviews, countdowns, and all things horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and nerdy, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and tap the Bell!

Share your thoughts below: Have you read Final Girls? Did Sager fool you as thoroughly as he fooled me?

👕 Support the show:

Join our Patreon community for bonus content, livestream invites, and early access to future episodes.:

👉 patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges

#FinalGirls #RileySager #BookReview #ThrillerBooks #MysteryThriller #PsychologicalThriller #HorrorBooks #SlasherFiction #BookTube #FantasyForTheAges #SpoilerLite #ReadingCommunity #BookRecommendations #ThrillerReview

Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?

Final Girls: https://t.ly/t-Jdz

Ways to connect with us:

Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven

Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk

Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges

Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social

Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages

Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected]

Email us: [email protected]

Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages

Jim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4

Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n

0:00 - Opening

1:22 - Book Details & Why I Read This

2:13 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis

3:28 - Jim’s Reaction

4:35 - Six Types of People Who Will Enjoy This

5:54 - Wrap-Up & Conclusion

————————————————————————————

Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:

https://elements.envato.com/

  continue reading

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