Killing Lily, Jillian Gardner
Killing Lily, Jillian Gardner
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Killing Lily

Author: Jillian Gardner

Narrator: Imani Jade Powers, Ellen Quay

Unabridged: 8 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/25/2025

Synopsis

Demons of the past aren’t easily left behind… At Sunnyside, women serve in silence. Mae—an outspoken, rebellious outcast—has a penchant for getting in trouble. Her only ally is Lily, the perfect follower. When their husband dies and the cult’s new leader claims Lily as his bride, the facade of peace crumbles. Mysterious deaths haunt the commune, and Mae’s attempts to protect Lily only get her banished to the woods, leaving Lily vulnerable without her protection. Faced with a heartbreaking choice, Mae makes a desperate decision the night before Lily’s wedding and escapes the cult. But the past clings to her like a shadow. Heartbroken and alone, Mae meets Charlotte, a true-crime podcaster obsessed with uncovering the dark secrets of Sunnyside. Charlotte offers Mae a chance to start over, but only if she’s willing to talk. As Mae begins to reveal the cult’s sinister secrets, she comes dangerously close to admitting the truth about what happened the night she fled—something far more twisted than anyone can possibly imagine. And it’s only a matter of time before the past catches up to her and she’s forced to confront the nightmare she thought she’d left behind… Killing Lily is a gripping psychological masterpiece full of twists and turns and perfect for fans of Tarryn Fisher and Emma Cline. 

About Jillian Gardner

Jillian has been crafting stories in her mind ever since she was a child, but she didn’t write her first novel until the month before her thirtieth birthday. She told herself she would write one book and get it out of her system. Many years and manuscripts later, Jillian can’t imagine a world in which she’s not pouring words onto the page. KitKats and coffee are her preferred treats while she’s writing and editing—although she’d never say no to Twizzlers. Jillian lives in Northern California with her husband, two children, and four overflowing bookshelves.

About Imani Jade Powers

Imani Jade Powers is an actress, artist, writer, and audiobook narrator who has always loved reading books aloud. Having received her bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College, she went on to train for three years in London at RADA. Fluent in French, Italian, and Spanish, she grew up spending her time between New York and London.

About Ellen Quay

Ellen Quay is an experienced audiobook narrator and voiceover artist. When she's not in the booth, she enjoys participating in community theater, solving escape rooms, singing, and hiking.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amanda on February 05, 2025

Handmaids Tale meets Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey What a unique, refreshing thriller! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this book. It was a quick read with perfect pacing and great structure. The characters were well rounded and interesting to follow, the setting was easy to imagine, and the plot was......more

Goodreads review by Eva on February 09, 2025

KiIIing Lily by Jillian Gardner is an insane psychological thriller with so many turns that my head is spinning! What a wild ride! Just when you think you had it all, you get KiIIing Lily in your hands... Madhouse, an absolute madhouse! This story is presented in the past and present for us to unders......more

Goodreads review by Roz on March 04, 2025

This had me hooked from reading the blurb and it didn't disappoint. Full of twists and turns. The author crafts a chilling tale of control, abuse and manipulation which soon becomes a desperate fight for survival. We follow the pov of Lily and Mae, best friends who have grown up in a cult where you a......more

Goodreads review by Claire on February 09, 2025

I’m not sure what it says about me, but I have a fascination with cults, so when I read the blurb of ‘Killing Lily’, I knew I had to read it. And I wasn’t disappointed. I could barely put it down. It’s a story of survival. The author paints a vivid picture of life at ‘Sunnyside’ whilst telling the st......more

Goodreads review by Julia on April 04, 2025

3/5⭐️ Sipping my pinot grigio in confusion, serving unrelenting side-eye. This was a fast, engaging read told in dual POVs of two women raised in a religious cult: Lily—the perfect, kind, golden girl—and Mae—the rebellious, sharp-tongued counterpart. Both are well-developed, and I was genuinely absor......more

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