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I loved this book! It had brilliant twists all.the way through and was so cleverly written. A must read!

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I love love loved this one!

I was gripped from the very start and I actually liked the main character Millie despite her actions being frustrating at times.

It’s refreshing to have a female serial killer storyline as they are more often than not centred around men… and the humour and wit throughout this book really made it for me.

There is some heavy stuff so trigger warnings should be checked before reading but overall this is an enjoyable and different read.

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AHHH. This is the third book I've finished this year and it is setting the bar HIGH for the rest.

This is everything I love in weird, quirky, thrillery stories. The tone reminded me of Blood Sugar and Never Saw Me Coming. It's clever and quick-paced, and such a twist on serial killer stories--Millie is so beautifully ordinary in many ways. She doesn't *mean* to kill, not really, but she's looking for justice/revenge for her little sister and not letting anyone get in her way. The tone of this book is fantastic--one moment it's tense as all get out, the next a snarky one-liner had me in stitches. It's a beautiful combination of serial killer thriller and thoughtful commentary on real, relatable issues, and there were multiple lines that made me stop and reflect for a moment.

Loved this one. So grateful to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc!

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Millie Masters is a normal girl with a normal job by day… by night, she becomes a vigilante, rescuing vulnerable people from predators on nights out. One night, things get out of hand and Millie takes the law into her own hands.
Millie’s sister was assaulted on a night out and justice was not served… until Millie gets involved.

If you’re looking for a book you absolutely cannot put down, this is the book for you. Great for fans of ‘How To Kill Your Family’.
Likeable characters and a great storyline with lots of plot twists, I found myself nervous, excited and on edge when reading this. I’m actually sad to have finished this! Love the cover, love the style of writing, characters and storyline.
Absolutely brilliant book, I look forwards for further books from Eve Kellman.

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I absolutely LOVED this book! I flew through it! The feminine rage and the witty banter was *chefs kiss* 🤌🏼 Being a woman, I have known many creepy men and I’ve heard enough stories to go around. The way this story plays out is fantastic. THE ENDING THOUGH 😱I can not wait for this to come out and I can purchase a copy for all my friends.

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This book is an absolute masterpiece that took me on a wild ride of unexpected darkness, and I loved every bit of it. The dark humor had me chuckling throughout, providing a perfect balance to the nerve-wracking and emotionally intense moments.

What stood out the most were the epic twists that left me utterly shocked. The unpredictability of the plot was mind-blowing, and I'm still reeling from the aftermath. Kellman's storytelling is a masterclass in crafting a murder spree with just the right dash of humor. It's a rollercoaster that had me guffawing one minute and grappling with dark emotions the next.

It seamlessly blends humor, suspense, and unexpected twists in a way that captivates and surprises at every turn. Kudos to Eve Kellman for this gripping and darkly entertaining journey!

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“So Many Men, So Little Time…”

After her younger sister is brutally raped, Millie Masters sets up a hotline for women who need help shaking off a man at a bar, or who feel unsafe walking home alone late at night: “Message M”

Even on Mondays, there is always a call for help…

And, Millie is “on call” to rescue you.

But as her sister continues to become a shell of her former self, Millie becomes more and more obsessed with vengeance! She may be called a quitter when it comes to work, hobbies, relationships and diets, but not when it comes to MURDER.

She has decided that she needs to find and punish the man, that the police have failed to locate-her sister’s attacker.

Not since “Jane Doe” (Victoria Helen Stone) have I had as much fun reading about (and rooting for) a diabolical female serial killer.

Though obviously what women endure far too frequently is not at all funny, the story is filled with witty and sarcastic observations and fierce and loyal female friendships. The OVER THE TOP story shouldn’t be taken too seriously and just enjoyed for what it is-a deliciously DARK, and entertaining revenge 🍿 thriller!

Although I am not sure that I completely loved the resolution, I did enjoy the ride.
3.75 rounded up to 4 stars ⭐️

TW: Rape, Sexual Assault, Incest, and one brief mention of a kitty 🐱 hit by a car which helped fuel Millie’s hatred of men.

Available March 28, 2024

Thank You to Avon books for the gifted ARC provided through NetGalley. It was my pleasure to offer a candid review!

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I thought this was going to be really fun book but I felt like it was a little bit slow. A lot of the action and explanation happens towards the end and felt a little rushed. I feel like some of the timelines were a little off - like Millie waiting to find her sisters attacker months after it happened. I wish the author would have developed Millie more as a serial killer rather than just having her starting to kill. I didn’t see this being very funny but overall I liked this!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was well written and clever with a twist at the end that will gut you!

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Wow!! This book shocked me in ways I did not see coming. It was unexpectedly darker than I was thinking it would be, but I surprisingly enjoyed it! My favorite thing about this book were the epic twists!! I never could have predicted what ended up happening. It was just nuts!! My mind is still reeling… A masterfully woven murder spree with just a dash of humor. It had me guffawing one minute and then reeling with nerves and dark emotions the next.

Perfect for fans of the shows Dexter and How to Get Away With Murder.

Also fans of the book: How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by: Katy Brent. Very similar but a bit darker.

Thank you @NetGalley for the ARC!

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I thought this was going to be a funny read, but it was actually quite intense. The protagonist starts killing men that are hurting women and goes down a deep hole! Definitely some trigger-worthy material here!

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This was darker than I expected and a little more serious, although peppered heavily with a fabulous seasoning of snark that I quite enjoyed. The pacing was nicely even and kept me engaged throughout.

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Eve Kellman - I applaud you. This was absolutely fantastic.

I went through so many emotions reading this book. The dark humour had me chuckling to myself the whole way through whilst also holding my breath & gasping at some of the really dark parts!

Few comments saying it wasn’t realistic but in my opinion with these type of books, we don’t want it to be! The fact that we shouldn’t like Millie (because let’s face it, in the real world she’s a psychopath) but we do, the ending & the laughable carelessness of her crimes mean you can immerse in the funny side without it feeling too dark.

Eve does a good job of setting the background to this story but keeping it until the right moment which I enjoyed and the ending left it open for you to make your own mind up.

Thanks to NetGalley & Avon Books for letting me read this ARC.

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DNF at 25%. This was not a book for me, but I can see other readers enjoying it. It is written in an easy-to-read manner which is sure to please many. But I generally prefer slightly more complex writing.
I also did not like the protagonist Millie (yes, we are not really meant to, but I didn't dislike her in a love-to-hate way), and did not want to be in her head any longer. At least the part of the book I read reminded me somewhat of Promising Young Woman but I felt that the movie was more effective at tackling this topic.

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A good read - took a bit of time to get in to it - but then it was a real page turner, - there's a serial killer in the neighbourhood, and its a woman. It was a bit like You, which I've watched recently - how many different ways can you kill someone. I enjoyed it,

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Really good!

How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways by Eve Kellman is thrilling, gripping and tense book with dark humour wrapped really well into this female serial killer almost origin story book. While some parts were predictable or unrealistic and i still have mixed feelings on the ending I still enjoyed it all the same.
The only reason for not giving five stars is because the pacing felt abit off/slow in places otherwise loved it! 4/5.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to have an ARC in return for an honest review.

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"How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways by Eve Kellman is a gripping and darkly humorous tale of a female serial killer, Millie. The story is thrilling and tense, with unexpected twists. While the ending left me with mixed feelings, I appreciated the complex portrayal of Millie. The book skillfully combines dark humor and suspense, making it a binge-worthy read, but it comes with violence and trigger warnings. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. If you can handle the dark themes, it's an engaging exploration of justice with an unconventional protagonist."

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I loved this and couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC.

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This book was unhinged. It kept me turning the pages and delaying bedtime for way too long to find out what would happen next.

Was the ending realistic? Nope. Did I love the characters? Loved to hate them.

It was a delightfully entertaining read, but dark.

Trigger warnings for rape, murder, child abuse and domestic violence.

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Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

I quite enjoyed this book. It was a little slow at times but was overall very enjoyable. I’m on the fence about whether I like Millie or not. While I understand some of her motivation, sometimes she downright annoyed me. However, overall, I think I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys a thriller.

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