The Best Thriller Book For You Based On Your Zodiac Sign

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If you're looking for a book you won't be able to put down, then you can't go wrong with a pot-boiler thriller tailored to your astrological sign. Why read a generically recommended book when you could get absorbed into a story perfectly suited to your taste and personality? Whether you're a patient Taurus who appreciates the rising tension of a slow-burning plot or a Capricorn who yearns for intellectual intensity, these selections offer drama and intrigue tailored for your personality.

To find these picks, we looked for plots and writing styles that suited each type's natural quirks and preferences. Sometimes that means a narrator who embodies that sign's particular traits or a writing style that has similar characteristics. All of these thrillers have been well-received by audiences, and many of them have been so popular that they've been adapted for television or film. If you've already read your sign's pick, or if you're just looking for another page-turner, then check out the choices for your moon and rising sign, too.

The intensity of Paula Hawkins's narrator for "The Girl on the Train" is a perfect fit for Aries readers. Divorced, alcoholic Rachel Watson gets fixated on a couple she sees every day during her commute by train, eventually inserting herself into their lives and a missing person investigation. Who else but the bold, impulsive ram would thrust themself so eagerly into this type of drama? It's very Aries-coded to make yourself the center of the story, even if it ends up causing a little bit of chaos. That unstoppable energy is why we love this hot-headed fire sign. "Rachel is NOT perfect which made her such a relatable and honest protagonist," observed one Goodreads reviewer.

Of course, Watson isn't the most reliable narrator, and reality quickly unravels within this page-turner. "Move fast and break things" might be the Aries motto, though. These intense, obsessive fire signs have a bit of a reputation for acting quickly and without thinking. They're in it for the excitement and, like the narrator of "The Girl on the Train," probably feel that the ends justify the means.

Steadfast Taurus will have a lot to love in "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides." It's a slow-burning thriller, rich with the kind of sensory detail that this grounded earth type will appreciate. Don't expect car chases. Instead, this is a slowly unwinding thriller as psychotherapist Theo Farber obsessively seeks to understand why famous painter Alicia Berenson shot her husband and then stopped speaking entirely. Psychological complexity drives the tension as he delves into her past, which makes this a story sure to satisfy Tauruses' love of depth. "The main characters of Theo and Alice are richly layered with just enough reveals leaked out over time that you will constantly wonder 'who is the unreliable narrator here?'" wrote one Goodreads reviewer.

Finally, the shocking twist at the end will reward the bull's famous patience and persistence. It will turn your sense of the story entirely upside down — disrupting that Taurus love of order and stability. But then again, isn't that what thrillers are for?

It's all about duality with Gemini, represented by the twins Castor and Pollux. That's why these readers are guaranteed to love "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn, with its complex, duplicitous characters. If ever there was a book about the two sides to each story, it's this. The narrative alternates between the perspectives of Nick Dunne, suspected of killing his wife Amy, and the diary entries she left behind. Everyone in this murder mystery, with its mid-plot narrative reversal, is more complicated than they seem, particularly the missing wife at the heart of this crime story. "There is no 'Team Nick' and 'Team Amy' here," observes one Amazon reviewer. "You'll find yourself hard-pressed to support either of them by the end."

Cerebral Geminis are sure to love unwinding the cat-and-mouse game that drives this story, as well as Flynn's broader themes of gender roles and the true crime industrial complex. It's perfect for a reader who thrives on intellectual challenges. Lurking behind the pulpy plot are keen social observations and tremendous depth, making this way more than just a page-turner.

Intuitive and sensitive Cancer will be totally absorbed by Catriona Ward's "The Last House on Needless Street." In this Gothic-feeling novel, Dee Walters moves in next to the man she believes is responsible for her sister's disappearance: a reclusive man with dissociative identity disorder named Ted Bannerman who lives with his daughter and cat. Dee is determined to bring him to justice and perhaps even rescue her young sister. But the truth turns out to be far more complicated, with the narrative exploring the impacts of trauma and mental illness, which is likely to resonate with this sensitive water sign.

Empathetic Cancers will be engrossed in the story's shifting perspectives. Outwardly, it's a guarded story with a tender heart, much like the sensitive, self-protective crab. "For the first time after finishing a horror-thriller-gothic-psychological thriller-mystery (it dances between all these genres), I feel so sad! I deeply cared for the characters!" wrote one Goodreads reviewer. Intuitive, emotional readers will be rewarded with a satisfying twist and plenty to consider about the legacy of cruelty.

"Verity" by Colleen Hoover is an over-the-top thriller perfect for confident, passionate Leo. These magnetic lions love a little drama, so they're sure to be drawn in by the sexual suspense simmering beneath the surface of this domestic spectacle. Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer hired as a ghostwriter for author Verity Crawford, who has been incapacitated by a car accident. Gradually, Lowen finds herself drawn more and more into Verity's life, developing a relationship with the author's husband and simultaneously discovering an enthralling, disturbing manuscript that purports to be an unpublished memoir.

Bold lions will love the story's compellingly forbidding attraction, the plot's twisty turns, and the thought-provoking blur between reality and fiction. "[Hoover] didn't tell us that it would be so compulsive and I wouldn't be able to live my life while reading it," wrote one Goodreads reviewer. That's proof this is a story as captivating and irresistible as Leos themselves.

Detail-oriented Virgo will appreciate this meticulously plotted novel by B.A. Paris. "Behind Closed Doors" explores the realities lurking behind pleasant facades, as Grace's charming husband Jack reveals his penchant for abusive behavior. This story is only superficially calm, as Grace plots an elaborate and secret escape. This perfectionistic earth sign is likely to be intrigued by this study in contrasts. "This was a truly scary and frightening book about domestic violence, and how a person can be completely taken in by someone only to discover when it is too late, just what they really are," wrote one Goodreads reviewer.

Self-sacrificing and loyal Virgos might resonate with Grace, who has stayed in a bad situation for far too long, as well as the dangers of idealizing others. Does the ending live up to Virgo's strong desire for justice? Well, we won't spoil it for you.

Equitable Libra will love the chilling tension lurking just beneath the domestic surface of "The Perfect Nanny" by Leïla Slimani. The book opens with a shock when a nanny named Louise murders the two children in her care. From there, the plot zips back in time, depicting the events leading up to the tragedy while exploring themes of class, race, and gender. A mother seeks a nanny for her children, eager to return to work as a lawyer, and she leaves her children in the care of Louise, a seemingly ideal nanny who is gradually revealed to have significant financial and mental health troubles. But the more indispensable she becomes, the more the family boundaries become blurred. The novel poses questions about the nature of caregiving.

Libras will find this novel, with all of its emotional and social complexities, to be both stimulating and haunting. These air signs, who like to strive toward peace and beauty, will find themselves engrossed by the potential dangers that accompany such ambition. "Louise has created a home of peace and harmony," observed one Amazon reviewer. "She begins to do very strange things that upset Myriam and Paul, but they have grown to depend on her help."

Intense, private Scorpios will relish this modern Southern Gothic about a reporter who returns to her hometown to cover a string of child murders, confronting both her trauma and her dark relationship with her mother. "Sharp Objects" by Gillian Flynn has twists and turns that will appeal to this sign's investigative nature, as will its nuanced characters. "Flynn has truly delved into the dark side of the feminine psyche," wrote one Amazon reviewer. "And while it's not exactly 'fun' to read, it is so disturbing that it makes you want to read more."

Scorpios have a reputation for being inclined to explore the darker side of life, which means this complex portrait of mother-daughter relationships and generational trauma won't scare them off. These emotionally intense water signs will find themselves engrossed in this tale of feminine rage. In fact, they'll be hard pressed to set this New York Times bestseller down.

This action-driven thriller will be a hit with adventurous Sagittariuses. These brave, adaptive archers are great in a crisis, and they're likely to respond to this novel's central question: How far would you go for the people you love? When Rachel's daughter is taken, she must kidnap another child to secure her release. It's all part of an ongoing string of crimes driven by a mysterious voice on the other end of the phone. Rachel finds herself thrown into a crime spree she never could have imagined herself capable of.

This story is hewn out of traditional thriller stereotypes, and it's fast-paced, so it's sure to catch the attention of restless Sagittarius. "This book will have you laser-focused from the first paragraph ... right to the last!" wrote one Goodreads reviewer. It's daring high-concept, from the dramatic premise to the ethical question it poses, will captivate this idealistic fire sign.

Stieg Larsson's cerebral and relentless "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" will thrill the strategic Capricorn. When disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist teams up with hacker Lisbeth Salander to investigate a cold case, the pair uncover a network of abuse and corruption. This complex and winding mystery will appeal to this earth sign's strong sense of justice and duty.

Being strategic thinkers, Capricorns are bound to connect with Lisbeth, an unconventional and relentless heroine. Like the methodical goat, she blends relentless drive with razor-sharp thinking. Beneath its psychological elements, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" contains the bones of a corporate-centered thriller. "It's a logical, captivating mystery where everything clicks into place," wrote one Goodreads reviewer. As Mikael and Lisbeth tease out the scandal hidden on accounting spreadsheets, Capricorns are sure to revel in the mystery buried in the data.

Philosophical Aquarius will appreciate the dystopian scenario presented in this eerie novel from Rumaan Alam. "Leave the World Behind" depicts an isolated world during and after societal collapse. A vacationing family at a remote rental home finds their holiday disrupted by the property owners, who claim to be fleeing a blackout in New York City. With municipal services disrupted and no contact with home, the family is forced to take the newcomers' word for it. What follows is a probing, bristling exploration of a possible apocalypse.

These unconventional, analytical air signs have plenty to pique their curiosity here, including lots of unsettling ambiguity. "Not one character in the novel understands the situation in which they find themselves," wrote one Amazon reviewer. "Which brings me to those characters. I was fascinated by their differing ways of coping with confusion and fear." With its blend of the uncanny and psychological realism, this novel straddles the line between surreal and horrifyingly possible. Perfect for the imaginative, future-focused Aquarius.

Tender-hearted Pisces will appreciate the emotional depth of "The Family Upstairs" by Lisa Jewell. Different narrators and timelines weave together for a story about a mysterious mansion with dark family ties. Libby inherits the house where she was discovered abandoned as a baby, and in attempts to unravel its past, she uncovers disappearances, a cult, and a suicide pact.

This dreamy water sign will relish Jewell's non-linear narrative and expansive character development. It's not action-packed so much as emotionally layered. Because this is a book that feels more creepy than scary, it's likely to be a good fit for sensitive Pisces. Instead, this thriller reads like a psychologically driven riff on a fairy tale, with threads of tragedy and romance. "If you like edgy, dark, eerie stories filled with mysterious, foreboding atmosphere and secretive, intriguing characters, then this is the book for you!" wrote one Goodreads reviewer.