1/5 stars! I love books with female killers (looking at your Mindf*ck Series). The premise of this was interesting, but unfortunately, nothing in this book was. Maybe my sense of humor is just off, but I felt like Kitty was extremely unlikable and was a stereotype of health nuts. She has no depth, no true purpose, and no redeeming qualities. Unfortunately, this book was a huge miss for me.

I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

A combination of Dexter, A Kind Worth Killing, My Sister the Serial Killer, We Were Never Here, and Netflix’s You. Use my review as a trigger warning; this book needs one. It’s graphic, and tackles all sorts of abuse including the patriarchy. It’s borderline inappropriate but entertaining if you enjoy pop culture and the age of social media. Although I would recommend to someone who likes any of the work I previously mentioned, there are some flaws. Kitty gets away with murder too easily. The first time Kitty almost gets caught could have been built up more. Instead of my heart racing, I was bored. And it went by too quickly, yet no sense of urgency. Although I made some predictions that were close to being correct and the resolution was too neat for me, the ending was still satisfying.

This book has female Dexter vibes, It’s a nice read, but I struggled to enjoy the main character. I did not find her interesting.

How to Kill Men and Get Away with It is a mash up of Sex and the City and Dexter. Kitty wants to rid the world of bad men. The victims deserve justice. So she handles it her own way. Along the way we meet her group of friends, get a buzz of romance, and find about her dark past. The whole book is done in style. Bougie parties, Louboutins, and penthouse apartments give you a glimpse into the ultra rich. Pick this book up immediately. Katy Brent takes you for a ride. Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book.

This was a cute book and I will definitely recommend to my peers. It lacked a little depth but overall it was good.

This book seemed like a spin off of Promising Young Woman & Dexter.

SYNOPSIS: Kitty Collins, an influencer living in a penthouse in London, is looking for her true calling in life, which she finds in murdering “bad” men. She has had a stalker for the last year, who sends her DMs in Instagram.

MY THOUGHTS:
-The premise of the book is good, but did not feel original. As mentioned, it felt like author was mixing plots of the movie Promising Young Woman & the popular tv show Dexter.
-Some of the plot got repetitive/boring after a while. Also, the ending was just so-so.
-The author endless names brands to establish the main character is wealthy (reminded me a lot of the Luckiest Girl Alive). In my opinion, this was way overdone. We get it. She’s rich.
-I did like some of the humor in the book, and I liked the premise of a woman standing up to some of the creepy men out there.
-Overall, I give it 3 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️I think it’s worth the read, but it isn’t one I would reread again.

Thank you HQ Digital and NetGalley for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. It's due to be published on June 13, 2023.

Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC!
Katy Brent's HOW TO KILL MEN AND GET AWAY WITH IT is chock-full of themes, all centered around feminism, revenge, and sexual assault. The problem? Sometimes those themes directly counter each other. There were times I found myself staring narrow-eyed at the screen, trying to decipher what the hell was going on. The plot itself is relatively simple: A woman, tired of men constantly stalking and abusing and sexually assaulting women, begins to kill them. For a giant pro, the writing is interspersed with bits of sarcastic humor that occasionally made me laugh out loud. And, again, the plot doesn't really ever take a turn I didn't expect of it. We're pretty much told what's going to happen: She's killing men.
But, to be honest, it often seemed to me that the main character had no fucking clue what she was doing. There is no "How to... Get Away With It" in this book. It's all "How to Kill Men"; killing men that, for the most part, deserve it, but sometimes just... don't. A prime example of this will prop up near the end. That's what doesn't make sense to me. She's killing sexual abusers—fine. But then sometimes she's just stupid and violent for no reason. It would make sense to me if this book chronicled a spiral into sociopathy or something along those lines, but no: her intentions are clear. It's just that her actions aren't.
Similarly, you'd expect a woman who was staunchly pro-women to be pro-women herself. Our main character is an influencer, and she often bemoans the vapid women around her—even her love interest does. She's big on social media and "hates" it, but she... still does it? And she hates women for doing the same thing she does? I think this was meant to be a commentary on the uselessness of social media, and how it presents a false view of women, but it didn't make sense in this context. Like, at all.
All things considered, I definitely enjoyed this book: the main character was a wild ride, the plot was bloody and gruesome, and the humor was impeccable. But sometimes it seemed like the author wanted unnecessary drama without taking care to make the drama make sense, which probably should be considered beforehand. Three stars; tws for sexual assault, abuse, murder, basically every violation against women considered possible. (Sorry I'm useless at this, but definitely, yeah, you're gonna wanna check tws beforehand.)

The plot of this book is very creative. Kitty Collins is an influence/serial killer who has made it her mission to take out misogynistic F-boys. There’s a couple twists in there, some of which were obvious but it didn’t ruin the book. I also appreciated that the chapters were quick and the storyline kept moving. Brent didn’t spend a lot of time trying to throw you off and this is easily a book that could be read in a day or two.

That being said the book is real graphic in places (Myokonos is officially off my travel list, thanks) so if you do not like that steer clear of this book. Also there is a lot of sexual harassment/assault discussed in this book and I don’t recall seeing a TW at the beginning.

Solid 3 stars. Perfect for fans of dark humor or film noir.

Thank you @netgalley @harpercollinsuk and @but_katy_did_it for the digital ARC.

Loved this!!! Kitty Collins might be one of my most favorite characters ever. I really enjoyed the "Dexter, but make it girly" vibes.

Kitty is an heiress turned influencer who finds something lacking in her life. When she accidentally kills a man who was attempting to assault her, she thinks she's finally found it. Kitty is loyal and loving to her friends and wants nothing more than for all women to be safe.

I am definitely recommending this to all of my friends!

Was not disappointed. Loved it all. Was waiting to see what would happen. Great read. Go and get it. Now I can’t wait for more.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Super Fun Darkly Comic Thriller? Yes, Please!

Kitty Collins by accident determines her life is a whole lot better when she clears out some of men who prey upon women. As she says ,"I’ve got a taste for revenge and quite frankly, I’m killing it." The question is, however, how long can she get away with it?

I absolutely loved this fast moving story and you will too! If you always fantasized about revenge, wished for a super hero woman to patrol your nearest city, or just want a dark comedy to read, How To Kill Men and Get Away WIth it is for you! #Harper360 #KatyBrent

Book: How To Kill Men And Get Away With It
Author: Katy Brent
Publisher: Harper 360
Pub Date: June 13, 2023

This book will not be for everyone but holy moly it’s for me!!! I requested this book based solely on the title and it lived up to my every expectation. There is a lot going on besides killing men but it all circles back to that. I adored the influencer aspect of it because one of my favorite things is to watch influencers. Every time she mentions one of her friends she lists how many followers behind her name. I loved the dark humor in this book so much that it made killing seem funny and okay. No big deal. It’s described as a dark, hilariously twisted story and it truly is every bit of that. The character developed was on point and the twists kept coming. I guess the only part that was a stretch was her moving these bodies. I’m not sure it would have been that easy. It’s told from one POV and even the titles on each chapter was just another reason to love this book. And the ending….the ending was perfect! The creeper was definitely a surprise although if you read carefully you can see it coming. Wicked and clever are two words that come to mind to describe this book. This is Katy Brent’s first book and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next. The writing in this book will draw you in and keep you there….if you like this sort of thing. This seemed to be a break from my norm and I’m so glad I got this book! Well done!

Thank you Harper 360 and NetGalley for this sneak peak! Publication date is June 14, 2023.

I know we’re only 24 days into the new year, but I have found my favorite book of the year. The main character is a rich influencer in London (I typically hate plots that have to do with current apps & trends but the author did this SO WELL) who kills men in her free time. She is witty, sassy, and her inner monologue is just hilarious.

It reminds me of Dexter, Promising Young Woman, & You, all wrapped into an amazing book. The plot twist at the end is insane & you think it’s over & then you get hit AGAIN. Loved the way this story was told & very happy with the ending!!

How to Kill Men and Get Away With It is the debut novel from Katy Brent.

"Kitty Collins is an influencer. She's tired of dealing with men's boorish, aggressive behavior where they treat women like things instead of people. One night while walking home from a bar, she accidentally kills the stalker who was threatening her - the man just slipped. Now she wants to spend her time ridding the world of all of the jerks who deserve it - until one night she kills the wrong man..."

This is a dark book from Brent. It is full of lots of drinking, drugs, sex and murder. Kitty Collins has a lot of issues with men and there are very few decent men on the pages. She reminded me of characters from Swanson - you know, characters you like but they don't mind a little murder. Kitty comes across as a little self-righteous too. You might not ever eat sausage again when you find out how she disposes of her victims.

At times this feels like a rant against all men - in light of current events it's probably justified in a way.

Nice twist from Brent at the end. Didn't guess who the creeper was.

A different kind of villian/hero from Brent.

It's been awhile since I had so much with a book! I'm not sure what surprised me more — that I read the whole thing in one night until 5am or that this murder-comedy freaking made me cry thanks to a particularly touching scene.

The short chapters were super bingeable and protagonist Kitty made it all the more addictive. I adore her! She's so badass but still has a touch of vulnerability that I could relate to. Her wit, humour and voice radiated through the pages.

I also love how the story doesn't take itself too seriously but yet makes critical and astute observations about rape culture, misogyny and sexual violence. It's hilarious, it's shrewd, the action is over-the-top and I relished every moment.

I have to admit there were times it all felt a bit too much and the climax felt mildly problematic + unaligned with the rest of the novel. Yet my enjoyment level was seriously off the charts.

Compulsive, thrilling and delightfully wicked, this is one book that you'll tear through!

Katy Brent's satirical look at the possible motives a female serial killer might have is eminently readable. Like Dexter meets Sex and the City, Kitty Collins is a popular Instagram influencer with a dark side. Fed up with the way men use and abuse women, she sets out to even the score...through murder. Unfortunately she has a stalker who seems to know her every move, which isn't really helpful when you're trying to avoid getting caught.

How to Kill Men and Get Away With It is a quick read, helped by short chapters and a fast paced clip. I can't say I really enjoyed the overwhelming wealth of the characters or the general vapidness of the secondary cast, and the book does take an unexpected turn at the end that had a definite chilling effect, but I found this enjoyable and compelling.