I was on the edge of my seat with Ladykiller. I had absolutely no idea in what direction it was going or where it was going to end up. There were a lot of characters, yes. This became slightly confusing at times (I ended up listening to the audiobook version), but I stayed mostly on track. What I enjoyed most about Ladykiller was how I expected one thing going into it, of kind of a cookie-cutter thriller, and was completely wrong!

This is one of those books that I knew I wasn’t loving as I was reading it, but something in me still couldn’t put it down. I have to admit these characters were intriguing and the setting was beautiful and that was enough to keep me going. Ultimately the mystery was nothing special and after a bit of time has passed I definitely don’t remember any specific details about the plot, but sometimes all you’re looking for in a thriller is a fun ride that you don’t have to take too seriously. That’s what this was for me, and while it’s not a new favorite, I don’t regret having read it.

I really enjoyed the writing style and the overall plot of this book. It kept me engaged while jumping between the two perspectives and there were some details throughout the book that surprised me. The only thing that I didn’t like was the lack of concrete resolution, which is really just personal preference!

Best friends, Abby and the wealthy heiress Gia, have been estranged ever since Abby didn’t approve or attend Gia’s whirlwind wedding. An invitation to getaway to celebrate Gia’s birthday, is just the thing needed to break the ice for a reconciliation. However, Gia never makes it. Abby and Benny, Gia’s brother, suspect Gia is in trouble and begin to uncover secrets leading up to her disappearance that reveal much more than they expected. Multiple POV, alternating timelines, twists and turns and unreliable narrators amidst the beautiful backdrop of the Greek isles. Told through multiple POV, including Gia’s sensational manuscript, which was a very clever technique! So many secrets, innuendos and double meanings. The ultimate story of bad rich people!
While I usually prefer a more clear-cut resolution, I did enjoy how this one ended-it worked for me! This was a spectacular debut!

Couldn't get past the 17% mark. The main character is so unlikable. She is a narcissistic snob. According to the synopsis, she's supposed to go missing and I'm glad that she does. Can't feel sympathy for such an unlikable character. If the writer wants us to root for her, she should've been more grounded and likeable. Two stars because I liked the writing style.

This story starts off really strong, but then fell flat at the end for me. It left me asking more questions than having many answered and I was quickly able to put this story down for a bit before picking it back up. It didn't keep my attention like a thriller does, but the writing was pretty good.

I’m a little conflicted on this one. It was very much a slow burn, which I am normally okay with- at least if it starts simmering early, and you have a general idea of what it’s building up to. This one really didn’t “simmer” much. This was sort of a dual POV & timeline- it went from Abby’s current POV and switched to Gia’s manuscript, which read like a diary in a past timeline. The beginning focused more on Gia’s manuscript, and then in the last third or so, was exclusively Abby’s POV. So I didn’t really like that the dual POV wasn’t even or symmetrical.

In the last maybe 20%, it finally starts to get a little bit thrilling. But then even that is cut short. I won’t give any spoilers on the ending, but I’d love to talk to someone about it!

Despite my complaints, I never thought about quitting. It still kept my interest, and I would have liked it more if I didn’t have expectations of it being more of a thriller.

3.5 rounded down

Overall I would say that I enjoyed this story but the first half was much stronger than the second. The ending seemed to lose it's way a bit and was a bit of a letdown.

Ladykiller begins with Gia offering an all-expenses paid trip to Sweden to Abby and Gia's brother, Benny, to celebrate Gia's birthday. Gia and Abby became best friends when Abby's mom was hired as the personal chef for Gia's family. Gia and Abby are forever bound by a tragic event that occurred when they were 18 and spending the summer in Greece at Gia's family's home. Abby manages to get the time off from her 60 hour week job as an attorney in Atlanta.to go to Sweden. When Abby and Benny arrive at the resort in Sweden, Gia is not there and is not responding to texts or phone calls. Concerned about not being able to contact Gia, Abby and Benny fly to Greece where Gia had been living in the famiily home. The house is abandoned raising even more questions. The two find a manuscript that Gia had been working on which seemed to describe the events leading up to the current day. The manuscript seems a bit exaggerated in its story, but that is all Abby and Benny have. Abby begins to have trouble discriminating between the truth and the lies, and question how well she really knew Gia. I could not put down this book; it was that compelling. I enjoyed the book through all of the twists and turns of the plot and wanted to see what would happen next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the opportunity to read the ARC of Ladykiller.

This year’s release, Lady Killer, is packed with soap opera-level drama that kept me on the edge of my seat. 😱 I knew I couldn’t trust anyone in this novel, and I was totally right!

I enjoyed every twist and turn while setting up my classroom for the school year.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Random House for the e-arc!

Sorry for the late review, I was moving while I was reading this! So I really enjoyed it. It was a good mystery with good pacing. I didn't find the mystery to be 'groundbreaking' but I didn't hate it. I liked Gia and Abby and the tension in their friendship. Will definitely read this author again.

🩵LADYKILLER: Katherine Wood
This read slayed. It was a perfect beach thriller! Set in the heat of the Mediterranean, an heiress is missing and her best friend and brother must piece together the clues and find her! It was of course full of secrets, revenge, and rich snobs!

My thanks to Random House, Katherine Wood and Netgalley.

I just loved this book. Also, its in Greece.. My favorite place that I've never been.
It is a story that seems to be popular among other authors who follow trends...but as trendy as this was? I still enjoyed it..

I went into Ladykiller blind, and boy was I glad that I did. This was a very captivating book that held my attention until the very end. The end was a bit of a letdown, however everything leading up to that was filled with mystery, betrayal, and the constant question of where is this story going to take us. It was also quite spicy in an almost off putting way (which I never thought I’d say) 😂 overall though, I would recommend this to my fellow thriller enthusiasts.

This was an entertaining read overall. Both main characters were very unlikeable in my opinion but the story was interesting. I do wish I had a little more closure in the end. A solid read but didn’t blow me away.

ARC copy!! Thanks to the publisher for a chance to read

Ladykiller is a fun and fast little thriller. I don't want to include a synopsis as I feel like it gives too much away. If you enjoy books like Gone Girl you'll likely enjoy the writing.

I sped through it quickly and it's nice for some mindless fun but I wish the ending was more concise and the same goes for the general plot. Also the sections with Abby get very repetitive very fast.

Ladykiller was a fun and engaging summer thriller. It was easy to read and binge, which is always what I look for in a mystery thriller. The setting was fun and created great atmosphere. Ultimately, the story ended up being just okay and could have done more to really stand out in my mind.

Told from the perspective of Abby (the solid, hardworking friend) and Gia, (the glamorous, unreliable rich girl), you are taken on a wild ride of the events leading up to the disappearance of Gia. Definitely has "Gone Girl" vibes, but it felt a lot shorter and with fewer twists, Who is telling the truth? What really happened? This book was fast paced.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC. #sponsored

Not the best, and not the worst. 4 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book was, in a word, twisty. Both positive and negative, I found this book hard to put down, but when I inevitably had to take a break, I had a hard time picking it back up because the story was just... all over the place. I loved the mystery aspect, and loved how nearly every character was untrustworthy (I even second-guessed BENNY at some points?), but the duplicity made it a little hard to follow at times.

That being said, the setting was gorgeously depicted and I could almost feel the summer sun on my skin while reading about Miteras. I feel like many things in this book could've been cleaned up and made this book slightly shorter and slightly more engaging. It drug at points,, the spice was too spicy and unnecessary, but the setting and the characters were redeeming enough to make the read worth it!

I'm giving this one a 3.5/5 stars and will be recommending to friends and followers!