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.