Save Our Sins

by Phynley Meyers

Genres: Mystery

282 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 3, 2026

Reviews

[Dawn Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this!!! Totally different from what I usually read but it was fun! super quick and keeps you hooked

[Lexi Arlotta · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love every book that phynley writes! i’m so glad to have gotten to know her over the last couple months and i cannot WAIT for what’s to come! 💗

[Debbie Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

**My Review: 4 Stars ****
I’m a sucker for a "locked-room" mystery, and Save Our Sins definitely delivers on that front. The setup is classic—a group of eight students trying to escape a campus serial killer by heading to a remote Florida island. Of course, the minute they get there, things go sideways.
What I Loved:
The atmosphere is top-tier. Phynley Meyers does a great job of making the island feel like a cage rather than a vacation spot. Once the storms roll in and the supplies start dwindling, the tension becomes a living, breathing character. I also really appreciated how the "friendship" in this group started to fray almost immediately. Everyone has a secret, and watching them turn on each other felt earned and genuinely uncomfortable. It kept me guessing whether we were dealing with a stalker from the mainland or a traitor in the inner circle.
My Gripes:
While the pacing is generally fast, I did find a couple of the middle chapters dragged slightly as the group circled the same arguments. I also felt like one or two of the characters were a bit "slasher movie archetypal"—you know the ones who make decisions that have you shouting at the page. A little more common sense from the protagonists would have made the threat feel even more terrifying.
The Verdict:
If you like And Then There Were None or The Guest List, you’ll enjoy this. It’s a solid, atmospheric "whodunnit" that makes you want to double-check your own door locks. A very strong 4-star read for any thriller fan looking for a bingeable weekend book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jullia:) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tell me why I spent the first 100 pages so sure that Dallas was the killer? I do not know if the author did this on purpose but he seemed too nice to be true and i thought I had the plot on my hands. Well, I was wrong. One thing that I loved about Greek Row and this book is how Meyers is able to put the narrations right where they need to be. The police reports right after a crazy scene, the flashbacks and don’t even get me started when Molly’s pov came up. I previously gave Greek Row five stars but this book exceeded all of my expectations. At the end I knew that Isabela and her boyfriend had something to do with it because they were just too quiet but I was not expecting the plot that Jana was cheating with Isabela’s boyfriend. One thing I loved about both books is how you see that no one is innocent. One thing I missed was maybe having a pov from Isabela because on my perspective she is articulated enough for me to want to see what was going through her mind. I am sure Phynley will be a great author and I am excited for her to release new books with different plots maybe with more “complex” topics. I already borrowed Greek Row to a friend and she is loving it as well! I hope she comes to Texas so I can get an autograph before she becomes too famous😭

[pc · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the author’s second full-length release and I had just as much fun with it as the first time!

You can tell she really understands what it’s like to be a sorority girl and all the things that come with it, so those elements of the main character in her mystery thrillers resonate with me. I read a terrible murder-on-an-island thriller last year and wished so badly it had actually used the setting in a way that made it feel more like a setting-specific mystery with distinguishable characters. This one actually does that!

The ability to disguise the twist, even for more experienced mystery thriller readers, was improved here too!

I’ll definitely keep reading these fun, quick Kindle Unlimited gems as she keeps writing them!

🌴🌺🍹🏝️🔫🚤🫆🌊

[Elle Segrest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ummmm hello this was SO GOOD!! I did not guess any of the twists, but looking back, there were juuust enough subtle hints for the reader not to feel duped and like it was dropped out of nowhere, but also a small enough hint that they don't pay attention to in the moment. Very fast paced, and I loved the mix of chapters being present, recent past, articles, and detective interviews.

This is not a spoiler but i have coworkers that see my goodreads and I 1000% was secretly reading on my kindle at work because I just had to know what happened next

[Matthew Shah · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s not often that I’m so entranced by a book that I’m physically incapable of putting it down, but this was SUCH A GOOD READ! Great character development, clear setting, and constant internal battles with myself on “WHO DID IT!?” Truly a fun book for mystery/thriller lovers!

Phynley definitely has a bright future ahead of herself writing like this. I’ll definitely be reading Greek Row soon, and any of her other releases.

5/5 Stars hands down! 🙌🏼

[Caden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok because this was literally SO GOOD?

I loved the whole island vibes and everyone hanging out, it was all just very fun.

The characters were really well developed and I made sure to trust no one, and I definitely did not guess any of the plot twists!

Danica was a good MC to read off of for perspective, and I also liked Carter as well.

I loved the pacing of the book and the reveals and transcript parts!

Overall, Phynley did an amazing job and I can’t wait to read another book of hers!

[Kasey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book I’ve read by Phynley Meyer’s and they never disappoint.

Such a fast paced book with short chapters which I love and appreciate!! The ending is always never what you guess it would be. The characters are relatable and the story instantly hooks you. Such an easy and fun, quick read!!! Def recommend!!

[Marlee Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Literally sat and binged this and let me tell you jaw on floor. The premise of this book was so interesting and kept me ENGAGED!! Danica was on an investigative roll and I enjoyed having the police transcripts. Truly I was suspicious of everyone and did NOT guess who it was at all!! And the ending?!?! Gagged. I will read anything Phynley puts out honestly.

[Janey XO · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished this less than 24 hours after the release. All I can say is WOW. My jaw dropped at the first plot twist, then the second, and the final reveal (I won’t spoil it) was just insane. I can’t get enough of these!! Hopeful that the author publishes more soon.

[Chanel Janssen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phynley, I don’t know how you did it again, but you did!!! Your second book had even better writing than the first (which I didn’t know was possible). You’re incredible and I hope I can keep reading your new books for the rest of my life!

[Irene Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Phynley Myers 10/10!! I loved how this book had me guessing till the last second, and had a lot of twists and turns. I wouldn’t have ever guessed the ending and the plot with everyone cheating on eachother and it all mixing together was perfectly done. So good!! 🩷🩷

[Olivia Beckhard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Genie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible second book by this author! Went through this so quickly.

[Siena Azar · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 ⭐️

[Isobel · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Danique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phynley I’m begging you, this should absolutely be a movie

[Bryce Yokeley · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.0-Quick and twisty read! I really enjoyed the setting and the college age characters. Didn’t want to put it down.

[Scarlett Howe · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75⭐️ this is so teen thriller movie

[avery smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

kinda disappointed

[Rokaya Abdelfatah · Rating 5 out of 5]

A truly one of kind, captivating thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish. The authors style of writing is so unique: from switching point of views, to writing transcripts and articles. This book had my jaw on the floor several times and had me asking myself: “WHO IS THE KILLER ?” over a billion times. Most of the plot twists are unpredictable and shocking, making me stare at the wall for hours. This was my first read by Phynley Meyers and certainly won’t be my last, I loved every bit of this book. A true testament of the author’s hard work. The book deserves more than 5 stars. A movie adaptation would definitely be interesting to watch :)

[mols · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yepp loved this! 3.5 🌟