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"How to Kill Your Family" by Bella Mackey is a dark comedy thriller about Grace Bernard, a woman who believes her family should be eradicated. The book follows Grace's childhood and the events that lead to her murderous intentions. Each kill is meticulously planned and narrated with dry wit. Despite the heinous actions, the writing makes Grace a compelling character. The book explores themes of class, revenge, and family relationships. It has a shocking twist and graphic descriptions of violence, so it's not for the faint of heart. If you enjoy dark humor and challenging stories, it's worth a read. Welcome to Lit in Minutes, where we give you the lowdown on a book in just two minutes. Today's pick, How to Kill Your Family, by author Bella Mackey. Now, before you get alarmed, this isn't a how-to guide in a literal sense. It's a dark comedy thriller that's narrated by main character Grace Bernard, a woman with a unique perspective on family values, a mother that she believes her family should be eradicated. Throughout the book, we follow Grace through her childhood, where we witness the events that shape her murderous intentions to kill her family. Abandoned by her wealthy father and raised in poverty by her resentful mother, Grace develops a deep-seated hatred for her privileged relatives. Each kill throughout the text is meticulously planned and executed with chilling precision and narrated with such a dry wit that will leave you laughing out loud, even as you're horrified by these actions. Mackey's writing is sharp, it's starkly humorous, and it makes Grace a strangely compelling character despite her heinous actions. You'll find yourself cheering for her even as she's murdering all of her family. The book explores themes of class, revenge, and the complexities of family relationships that we develop throughout our lives. It's a twisted tale that'll keep you guessing until the very end, with a very shocking twist that will leave you reeling. But do be warned, it's definitely not for the faint of heart. There are some graphic descriptions of violence throughout the text as Grace completes her plan. Our moral compass is, well, pretty non-existent, so if you're squeamish or easily offended, this book may not be the right one for you. So should you read it? Yes. If you enjoy dark humor, unreliable narrators, and stories that challenge your perceptions, then absolutely How to Kill Your Family is a wild ride that will leave you both entertained and slightly disturbed. Just don't take any notes that your friends or family members can find throughout the house. So that's it for today's Lit in Minutes book review. Tune in next time for another quick literary adventure.