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Jar of Hearts

By Jennifer Hillier

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* Winner - Best Novel, 2019 ITW Thriller Award * MysteryTribune Ten Women Mystery and Thriller Writers You Should be Reading * Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Best of 2018 * Bustle’s Best Thriller 11 Authors Read This Year * CrimeReads’ 20 Best of 2018 * Writer Types Podcast Favorite Books * LitReactor Best Books of 2018 * CrimeReads Favorite Crime Books of the Year * BOLO Books Top Reads of 2018 * SouthFlorida.com Best Mystery Novels of 2018 * Suspense Magazine Best of 2018 - Mystery/Thriller category

An explosive, edge-of-your-seat read about three friends, one murder, and a whole world of secrets…

Angela was one of the most popular girls in her high school before she disappeared without a trace. Nobody ever knew what became of her—not Georgina, her best friend, nor Kaiser, who was close with both girls. Then, fourteen years later, Angela’s remains were discovered in the woods near Geo’s childhood home and Kaiser—who became a detective with the Seattle police department—finally learned the truth: Angela was a victim of Calvin James.

To the authorities, Calvin was a notorious serial killer. But back in the day, Calvin was Geo’s first love. Their relationship bordered on obsession from the moment they met, right up until the night Angela was killed. Geo carried the secret of Calvin’s dark deeds until the evidence landed her in prison. But now, just as Geo is about to be released, new bodies start turning up—killed in the exact same manner as Angela. . . and soon Geo, Kaiser, and local law enforcement officials realize that what happened that fateful night is more complex and chilling than anyone could have imagined.

“Thrilling…terrifying, Jar of Hearts is definitely not something you’ve read before.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Published Jan 28, 2020

384 pages

Average rating: 7.57

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Lauralee🧚‍♀️

Mar 25, 2025

8/10 stars

In this story, we are following Georgina, who participated in a terrible act when she was far too young with a man far too old. This decision lead Georgina or Geo to prison, where she spent five (5) years, came back to the hometown where she isn't welcomed, and is trying to make peace with what she did and figure out how she can move forward. How can she do that when nobody wants her back there? There were lots of secrets to shine light on from the night of Angela Wong's murder, revealing who people were from whom they claimed to be. This was a disturbing, sad, and angering reading experience, which means Ms. Jennifer is doing her job right

Anonymous

Jan 14, 2025

6/10 stars

This was my first Jennifer Hillier book and while it was a well written thriller, it will probably be my last of hers as the graphic violence/sexual assaults were over the top for me. I found myself skimming those parts and unlike other reviewers I didnât think they were necessary. The plot was well paced and the twists were believable.

NikkiZ

Jan 10, 2025

10/10 stars

My new fave author. The twists kept coming, not expecting any of it!

novelishdelish

Dec 11, 2024

8/10 stars

I honestly fully enjoyed Jar of Hearts from start to finish. The characters were well thought out and the author went back and forth between the past and present seamlessly throughout. The only reason reason I am giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because there were a few side stories that were added in that I felt weren't truly needed throughout the book and took away from the whole story a bit.

CharleyB

Nov 30, 2024

10/10 stars

One of the best thrillers I’ve ever read. My first Jennifer Hillier and it won’t be my last. 10/10