" I had never heard of dirty John before reading this book, so I had no preconceived notions about John or Debra Newell. About halfway through the book I became very judgemental and decided that as a mother, Debra should've done more to protect her children from this lunatic. She had plenty of warning symbols and was financially comfortable so that this should've been an easy decision. Newell seems to live for and even thrive on attention. True-Crime is my preferred genre, so this was an easy read, however, Debra's narration was like fingers down a chalkboard for me. It is a miracle that her daughter did not die in the attack of John that day, and if she had Debra's hands would be covered with blood, as well. "
— Julie, 5/16/2022