How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways is a wickedly fun book about a vigilante serial killer. Millie is around thirty, living alone, working a dead end job, and she cherishes her younger sister more than anyone else. Millie has never thought she had an anger problem until her sister experiences trauma and starts withdrawing from the world.

Suddenly, Millie is on a quest for revenge. And her unofficial phone line for saving women and girls in distress is a perfect in.

This book is eventful from the start. Literally, things start hitting the fan at 10%. I had so much fun with this book. I saw a lot of the big events coming, but the end truly surprised me! I can't wait to read more from Eve Kellman.

Millie is a serial killer. This seems to be a theme in lots of current fiction and I'm not sure how this one compares with others.
She is a vigilante who saves women from creepy guys in bars and is seeking revenge for her sister.
There were lots of good points. It's quite a page turner, especially toward the end. It explains how she came to be that way and there are a few twists.
On the negative side its a strange mixture of serious issues and almost throwaway murders. I also think some of the twists were a bit obvious.
Overall I'm not sure about the book but I would read something else by this author as I think it showed promise.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange of an honest review

While this book certainly had it's pros and cons, overall I was a big fan of an unapologetic revenge story, especially where the women get away with it. Maybe I would've enjoyed it slightly more if the focus had have been on the female victims and their development instead of purely on all the terrible men. I feel the book would've had a more emotional impact if the relationship between Mille and her younger sister was explored more. The plot twist was a bit predictable, but still packed a punch, and the big climax was full of tension and I was on the edge of my seat. There was some pacing issues and the middle portion of the novel felt a tad repetitive of Mille just being paranoid and drinking a lot of wine, but it was still a fun read. I would recommend to anyone who loves a fun and fast thriller as well as a good revenge story.

ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.4

This rating is more accurately a 2.5 or 2.75 stars**
I went back and forth a lot with this book. I feel my general criticism can be summed up in the word "almost". I was almost surprised by the plot twist, the characters almost felt fully developed and fleshed out, and this book was almost un-put-down-able. I feel there was some identity crisis issues within this story. Was it supposed to be about Message M, or Millie's own trauma, or the bonds of older and younger sisters, or bonds of female friendship? It felt like it was torn in so many directions it didn't quite do justice to each of the plotlines. I felt confused at just how little the Message M plot line happens considering the entire book is marketed around it. What I did like about this book is the unapologetic-ness of the main character, even if some narration bits felt a tad clunky and disjointed. It was a fast paced read, and may be a bit more tense to others who didn't guess the plot twist as early in as I did. But overall I would recommend it as a fun revenge thriller for women to enjoy.

One sentence... badass female serial killer with witty dark humor

This book was such a ride and was such an addicting read. You get to watch Millie, our main character, descend into a murderous madness and seek revenge on all those who wrong women. The idea of this book caught my attention, and the minute I started it I knew that it would keep my attention. It's just such a witty, dark, fast-paced book, that also has such depth to it underneath all of that.

Millie is a strong main character who runs a messaging app where she rescues girls from bad situations, but things take a turn for worse when she ends up killing a guy on a rescue mission. But it ends up that she is entirely okay with that because she thinks he deserves it. In fact, she thinks a lot of guys deserve that kind of ending, and if no one else is going to do it... then she will take it into her own hands.

This book was utter chaos and insanity, and really kept me focused on it. The badassery. The dark humor. The comments on our society and how women are treated. It was all a perfect addicting mix. I cannot express how much fun I had with this novel, and that it's a must-read if you want a book with these qualities.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

How to kill a guy in ten ways is a dark humorous tale of Millie - a vigilante serial killer!
If you watched Dexter and his internal monologue irritated you a bit, then perhaps give this one a miss.
The plot revolves around Millie, who runs a helpline called M, where she helps individuals in threatening situations. However, ultimately she embarks on a path of vigilante justice and murder, using the helpline as a cover for her darker intentions.
A fun read however, I anticipate that this will be a marmite read

Think Janet Evanavich, but deliciously darker and way more twisted. Millie is one of my favorite characters, possibly EVER. I willnot soon forget her. I will be recommending this one for years to come. Can't wait to read whatever else Eve Kellman writes! Thank you to the Avon books and Netgalley for an early ARC

“Things are not going to plan, but I’m only a quitter when it comes to work, hobbies, relationships, diets, and most friendships. Not murder.”

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this eARC!

How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways initially attracted me as a reader because of its quirky title and intriguing synopsis. Who doesn’t want to read a story about a helpline driver turned vigilante turned murder? However, the synopsis is a little misleading. This is not a story about the Message M helpline. It doesn’t even really start off that way. What I was hoping would be a fast-paced book filled with twists and turns was predictable and narrated by a rude and annoying FMC.

Millie herself was what I disliked most about this story. Her inner dialogue was strange and at times off-putting, specifically when describing people’s physical qualities (girl what do you have against people with gauges and girls who wear short dresses). She also admits almost immediately that she killed her father and then pretends like the reader doesn’t know until the very end (more on this later). She is rude to almost everyone else and doesn’t even really have sympathy for her sister, the most important person in her life (who she only visits like every other week). Her whole justification for starting Message M was to seek justice for what had happened to her sister and stop other situations like that from happening. However, it never really felt like that was the reason she started killing, and her reasons for murder were not compelling enough to justify what she was doing.

When I read about a female serial killer, I want to be rooting for her to outsmart everyone and get away with it. I just kept hoping Millie would get caught.

I didn’t love the writing which is not a dealbreaker for me, but I was confused who the narrator was talking to. Was it the confession tape or just in her head? This was especially true in the revelation with her father. Each time I started a new chapter the voice/way the story was written kinda restarted and then divulged into so many different subplots and unimportant details. The sentences were chunky and the humor fell flat.

The plot had potential and the book is readable, but not the female serial killer book I was looking for. Two Stars ⭐⭐

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Avon, for the opportunity to read this novel as a digital ARC before its publication.

Spunky, ruthless, and shocking, this book had me hooked and really reminded me of the Finlay Donovan series, but with more edge! This book has been described as "deliciously dark and hilariously twisted," and that sums it up perfectly.

Millie Masters is a main character unlike any others I have encountered before, you will either love her or hate her. I enjoyed then novel, so much so that several moments made me laugh aloud, my jaw dropped at her toughness and the ways she wrangled out of the most difficult of situations. The concept of the "Message M" hotline is also fantastic and was definitely unique.

Part thriller, part mystery, part women's fiction, I expect readers of all kinds to enjoy this book and support Eve Kellman for years to come. Can't say enough good things about this book's ending!

I loved reading this book. I always have so much fun reading 'morally grey' main characters, especially female MC's who gear towards vengeance. I think this was so incredibly well written, every moment was entertaining with some great twists. Although this may not be the book for everyone (check the trigger warnings) but if you like books with a darker plot and a bit of mystery I recommend this.

"How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways" by Eve Kellman, is a page turner, with a very interesting female main character.

We follow Millie, who runs a phone message service called "Message M" for women who feel unsafe. The most important people in her life are her sister and her best friend, for whom she would do anything.
How far will she go to save women who need her help and can she get away with it?

I enjoyed reading this book. The MC is morally grey and someone I both like and dislike immensely. If you are interested in reading this book I can guarantee it does not get boring. But I would recommend reading the trigger warnings beforehand.

What a little hidden gem.

Don't be mislead by the playful cover, and punny title- this book covers some dark topics! After a her sister faces a horrible trauma, the MC is faced with exacting vengeance. Again- a playful plot, but there is a lot of grief and trauma. Please check the TWs for yourself.

How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways is hilarious, messy, and completely unhinged... and I loved it!

The plot was unlike any other book I have read before. The book follows Millie, who morphs from a millennial in England, running a hotline to help women and girls in unsafe situations with men, into a budding serial killer. I don't think the character is meant to be fully likable, but Eve Kellman is able to pull it off perfectly. It was interesting getting to follow her descent into chaos as the list of murdered men grows.

There are some major trigger warnings for this story -- murder (obviously), death, domestic abuse, suicide attempts, rape, and incest, to name a few. While the book was overall pretty funny, it was also very dark.

This book was Kellman's debut novel, and I absolutely can not wait for her next book. Though this is only my 4th book read, I am already thinking this will be in my top 10 reads of 2024.

I really enjoyed Eve Kellman's debut novel, How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways.

Millie runs a help line called Message M. Girls who are out on dates or otherwise and who feel threatened by a man can call or text this number and Millie (or M) will come to the rescue. Message M is Millie's way of dealing with her anger over what happened to her younger sister Katie, who was raped on New Year's Eve and has stopped eating or leaving her bed. Millie's ultimate goal is to take revenge on the man that did it.
Millie takes revenge into her own hands when she intentionally / accidentally kills a man when rescuing a girl. Suddenly she has a new tool to fight back with, murder.
This book was a lot of fun to read and I'm really looking forward to her next book!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this digital ARC.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc!
I was curious after reading the description for this book, and it ended up being a fun, quick read! The main plot isn’t something totally new, but the way she goes about it is what makes it different. There really wasn’t any mystery or huge twists with this, but it still was very entertaining! I liked it a lot and would recommend for something that is a little more fun but still in the mystery type genre.

This book is amazing. I haven’t read a female serial killer genre before so this is my first and I am far from disappointed. My attention was captured while reading the first chapter.
A darkly funny novel that is WELL written. Very fast paced and super easy to read and get into. I was nervous at first that I wasn’t going to be able to get into this book but to my surprise the fast pace and descriptions of characters took me away. Such a strong female character who is easily lovable.
I loved this book. Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the arc read. Eve Kellman, keep up the good work.

This was so good! If you like the Finlay Donovan series, Dial A for aunties, or any other comedic murder stories then you’ll love this too.

I’ve got to say, this had a lot more emotional depth than I was expecting for what looks like a funny book. And it was funny! But it also handled some REALLY deep topics and was a bit surprisingly gruesome sometimes (the bathroom scene anyone?). I really, really loved the ending I was routing for Millie so much and I think it all wrapped up nicely.

One thing that distracted me a bit while reading this was that I actually spotted quite a few typos in this! Not sure if this is the finished book but I spotted quite a lot that distracted me (because I always have to double back and check if it is a typo or if I’m just reading too fast!).

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend! Millie stressed me out a bit because she was NOT a professional 😭 the opposite of a hired assassin! But it was funny and I had no idea where it was going or how it was going to be resolved, but I was happy with it.

Millie works in a picture framing shop by day, but by night runs "Message M" - a rescue service for women finding themselves out on dates from hell. They message M and Millie comes along to save them and get them away from whoever they're with. Millie has a sister who has recently been raped, which is why Millie is now like a knightess in shining armour to so many women, so they don't end up in the same position! However, when one rescue goes bad and Millie finds herself killing Guy number one, she gets the taste for revenge and sets out to find the man who raped her sister.

I thought this would be a little bit more light-hearted than it was, as are other similar books of its genre. It does have some humour in it though, but it is, for the majority, quite dark and intense! I like Millie's character but can't believe some of the situations she gets herself into. She's obviously a clever woman, but is reckless and naive in some of the things she does. The story is all about revenge, not just for her sister, but for all the women who have had bad experiences with men and for that perhaps you can applaud her! But, on her quest for justice, she gets so many things wrong and you are left wondering whether she really enjoys all this! I loved her relationship with her new boyfriend but I had to close my eyes at times as you could just see where it was all going!!

It was all, of course, a little far fetched, but still an enjoyable read! There are lots of trigger warnings for this book, so you may want to avoid if rape, assault, abuse, mental health and others triggers are not for you. It is a little violent but the title of the book gives this away! Strangely I did find myself rooting for Millie throughout as really you know what she's doing is the right thing...just doing it all the wrong way!

I got a review copy from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion of the book. This is one of the best books I’ve read in awhile and I couldn’t put it down. Millie is such a relatable character and by then end, regardless of the plot, you keep rooting for her. I’m trying to avoid spoilers, because this is a really gripping and fun story. The plot is unique, fast paced and unpredictable. There were several points in the story where I had no idea what was coming next or how it was going to end. What a fun read. I would love Millie to be a multiple novel character, but who knows? I can’t wait to see what the author has coming next.

It's not often that books about serial killers make you laugh, but How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways had an element of comedy in it that created a unique balance that I liked a lot.

Millie is our main character in this story, and she lives in Bristol working at a picture frame shop. We know from the start that something bad has happened to her younger sister Katie, causing her to stop eating, quit university, and lie in bed all day. Millie also runs a bad-date-rescue service on the weekends called Message M. Guy creeping you out, stalking you, not respecting your 'no'? Message M and she'll come pick you up.

The way this book is written is such that Millie is narrating, and often times done so such that she is speaking to the reader, breaking that wall. I don't find this too often, so I appreciated the approach. The dry British humor is what made this book fun for me.

This was a page turner once I got into it. I didn't know how the story was going to end up, though I knew it must be setting up for a glorious bang at the end. It did not disappoint.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the chance to read an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I will definitely check out Eve Kellman's next book!