Book Review:: Anatomy of an Alibi | Ashley Elston

For me, the fun of reading thrillers is that grabs-you-by-the-throat, have-to-turn-the-next-page, I-have-no-idea-what-happens-next feeling. It’s a different sort of reading experience than I have with other fiction, because I know…I’m probably not going to reread them insufferably (which is a usual affliction that plagues me). Once I take the whole ride, and find out all the twists, that’s really it. And for that experience? The single-serve page-turning twist-heavy unexpected pleasure? This book was exactly that.

Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Alston Book Cover

If you’re looking for something deeper, something with a message that’s going to hang around long after the pages have left your hands, this one might not be it. You’re not going to get to that point where the characters feel like real people you care about. But as far as an entertaining and satisfying story? This book checks that box quickly and easily.

There is no doubt that this is a compelling thriller. For some, the sheer amount of twists and turns and misdirects may border on too-much territory, but really, it’s not that deep. Like I said, I pick up thrillers to keep me turning the pages, to give me that fast-paced all-in palette cleanse I need between other genres. If that’s how you enjoy your thrillers too, this one will serve you well!

Note:: I received an early copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Details

Title:: Anatomy of an Alibi
Author:: Ashley Elston
Genre:: Psychological Thriller
Publisher:: Pamela Dorman Books
Length:: 340 pages
Published::January 13th, 2026
The Litertarian Rating:: 4-Stars