Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for a copy of this eARC. All opinions are my own.

In Ladykiller we follow Abby as she tries to figure out what happened to her best friend Gia based on a written account of Gia's life in the weeks before she went missing, all while discovering long-buried secrets and their consequences.

I appreciated the suspense aspect of the story. Some things felt like they were obvious but it was hard to tell if it had been purposely set up this way by the author or just that the way the story was written transformed to this without any intent behind it. Either way, it was good at keeping the reader guessing.

I wasn't a fan of the characters. Again, I'm not sure whether they were purposely written with no depth -- it's entirely possible given the story -- but they were just flavorless, is the best way I can describe them. I wasn't quite rooting for anyone throughout the book.

I was torn about the ending because I like endings in a book a certain way, but I think the ending fit the whole of the book.

Overall I would recommend this book for those seeking some suspense and reading about vapid rich people.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of Ladykiller by Katherine Wood in exchange for my honest review and feedback. Holy heck is this one wild, crazy ride! There are so many twists and turns you will have trouble keeping up! This is a fantastic read that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Ladykiller is the perfect summer read! A heiress ends up going missing and her best friend is on the hunt to uncover hidden information behind her disappearance and the friend is using the clues that were left behind in the manuscript. The author wrote this so well and I could not stop turning the pages until the end. Every character in this was great and I liked Abby a lot. The setting was great for the book and every twist in this well done. Overall, I highly enjoyed this one and would recommend to any reader who likes thrillers or mysteries. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine/ Bantam for this read in exchange of my honest review of Ladykiller by Katherine Wood.

This book has great settings, strong descriptions, and a mystery that keeps you hooked. It’s perfect for a summer escape.

But after all the build-up, the ending falls flat.

Enjoyable overall — just don’t expect a strong finish.

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Having just returned from Greece this book really had me interested because I could picture the scenery and everything.
It was a bit confusing at first, so I had to figure out how the writer was going about it. Once I did that I did enjoy it very much.

This is a story about old friends.
I have no idea what I thought of this book. Starting with the good: the author's writing never fails to be compulsively readable and the setting juxtaposed work the messy dynamics was fun. The less good: it had a twist that l've only liked once, and didn't like here. So, ups and downs but I'm glad I read it!
3.5 rounded to 4!
thank you so much @netgalley &@bantampub for the eArc

Wow, this exceeded my expectations. This was a fun read - lots of twists and turns and I loved that I wasn't sure who was telling the truth and who was completely untrustworthy! I hadn't read anything by Katherine Wood, but I will be exploring her backlist now.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Random House - Ballantine Bantam for the opportunity to read it!

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me a digital ARC of this book for an honest review. I really enjoyed reading this book. It's a perfect pool/ beach read.

Gia and Abby have been friends since childhood. Gia's father was a billionaire, and Gia's mom was their cook. Gia and Abby were inseparable, and Gia's father paid for Abby's schooling so the girl's could be together.

When they were 18, there was a horrible incident that changed the course of their lives. It's now 12 years later, Gia's dad has passed away, and she is going to have to sell their family home in Greece. While she is there with her new husband doing repairs, Gia decides to invite her brother, Benny and Abby to celebrate Gia's birthday with her in Sweden to see the Northern Lights..... but Gia goes missing.

The story just snowballs from there as Benny and Abby go to Greece to try to find out what happened to Gia. I couldn't put this book down!

Wasn’t the right book for me so I’m refraining from posting a review online out of respect for the author.

I loved the twists and turns in this psychological thriller set against the majestic backdrop of Greece. The main characters are rich and layered, and juxtaposing their perspectives adds to the air of mystery. You aren’t quite sure who to trust as the pages turn but you can’t wait to see what they do next. This sexy & intriguing novel will keep you hooked until the end!

This was a decent thriller but not every aspect of it worked for me.

The story is told from two POVs, Abby in the present and Gia’s written manuscript from the recent past, describing events leading up to when Abby’s story begins. I liked getting both perspectives, but I wasn’t clear on the timeline right at first and would have liked that to be more obvious.

I also didn’t find either main character to be very redeeming. Gia was selfish and snobbish, the quintessential rich girl, and Abby was the girl from the other side of the tracks who grew up with no money and would do anything for her rich friend. I didn’t feel inclined to side with either one of them.

The thing I liked most about this book was actually that it’s kind of ambiguous. We readers don’t walk away knowing the whole truth of what happened in the book, and I liked that aspect of it.

Overall I thought this book was fine. If you like thrillers that deal with rich people drama and unlikable narrators, this one might be a good fit for you.

Ladykiller follows 2 friends who couldn't be more different and the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Gia. From the beginning I was invested. We obviously have an unreliable narrator (or two) and the setting of a Greek island was beautifully done. For as invested as I was in the beginning, that started to wane towards the middle, where I thought the pacing got a bit slow. I was also underwhelmed by the ending. I just felt like there a lot of buildup for an ending that kind of just left me hanging. Overall, it was a quick and interesting read. I did enjoy it, but it just wasn't my favorite book.

Both women are hiding things, and the book leans into that ambiguity in a way that keeps readers guessing. It explores toxic friendship, privilege, and the masks we wear—especially when wealth and power are involved. I'm not a fan of unreliable narrator. Maybe it's the season of life I'm in, I wasn't vibing.

Thank you NetGalley and Bantam for the arc!

Gritty, smart, and sharper than expected. This book plays with genre in fascinating ways. The prose was electric, though some transitions felt jarring. Still, I loved the boldness and commentary woven into the noir plot

If you're looking for a great book to read this summer, Ladykiller is a fantastic choice. This twisty tale takes readers to the beautiful beaches of Greece to the northern lights in Sweden, this is a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages. I really enjoy Katherine Wood's writing style and how she pulls her plots together. Definitely a good one!

Thank you Bantam and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

Ladykiller by Katherine Wood is a story full of twists and set in some beautiful locations. Gia and Abby have been friends since they were kids but their lives couldn't be more different. Gia is the daughter in a wealthy family while Abby's mom is their chef. Despite their difference circumstances, the two are very close. After a tragedy during a summer vacation in Greece, their lives are forever changed and shapes the trajectory of their lives. The friends plan to meet in Sweden for Gia's 30th birthday but Gia never shows up. Abby and Gia's brother, Benny, fly to Greece where nothing seems to make sense.

I enjoyed the beginning of this book and was hooked almost from the first sentence. Unfortunately the ending left me disappointed and is the reason for the lower rating. The story is told from multiple points of view, with Gia's story mostly related by the pages in the typewritten manuscript she leaves in her Greek mansion. The author brings the settings to life with her words and this is a fun mystery/thriller but I actually said "WTF" when I got to the end. Despite this, it is recommended and good for a summer beach read.

3.5 stars rounded upwards.

Lady Killer marks the debut of novelist Katherine Wood. The suspense begins when Abby flies to Greece at the invitation of her best friend, an heiress named Gia, who is planning a birthday party there. Gia has disappeared, and it is her journal that provides clues as to what may have happened. Suspicion falls on her husband because of things that are indicated in the journal, but he’s gone, too.

My thanks go to NetGalley and Random House for the invitation to read and review. This book is for sale now.

It is clear from the get-go that Wood can write. Her word smithery is smooth and original. However, there is so much sexual content that I can’t enjoy the story or bond with the main characters. Partner swapping; threesomes. I finally gave myself permission to skim the rest. Unlike some other reviewers, I have no difficulty with the ending; it’s getting there that makes me queasy. For some readers, the steamy segments of this novel will make it more pleasurable, but the only perspective from which I can write is my own.

Recommended to those that like a sexy novel of suspense.

I enjoyed reading this suspenseful story. I enjoyed this author's writing style and their attentions to details that made the story come to life. The author did a great job of making the story feel realistic. This is a well written story that is engaging and hard to put down. A story about secrets and more secrets. I enjoyed the characters in this story. They are connectable and add so much to the story. They have great growth throughout and made the story easy to read. The twists and turns had me turning pages fast just to see what was going to happen next. This is a fast paced story that is entertaining and one you don't want to miss out on. This is a great story that I highly recommend.

LADYKILLER by Katherine Wood
Narrators: Marcella Black & Hallie Ricardo

I received an early copy from NetGalley, but I got behind so I used the audio to help me catch up.


Okay so no lies, when I started this one I made it about 15% and had no clue what was happening. Once I realized that the chapters were from Abby’s perspective and Gia’s manuscript that helped me follow along a little better.

This one was good. I enjoyed the story and the twist. In the end you don’t know who is lying and who is telling the truth.

Ladykiller by Katherine Wood
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format: ebook

This book would make a perfect beach read this summer. I read the majority of it on a plane (the best uninterrupted reading time in my opinion).

I love a thriller with a great setting. The majority of the book is set in Greece! Two best friends are the narrators - one in present day, the other through her manuscript. It kept me on my toes, for sure. I didn’t know who I could trust! It’s also a great read if you enjoy messy, wealthy main characters.

This may have been my first book by Katherine Wood, but I don’t think it’ll be my last!

Thank you to Penguin Random House for my digital copy!