2.5 stars

This book started off strong but ultimately fell flat for me and I was completely disappointed by the ending.

It’s written in dual POV but so much of the book is focused on Gia’s manuscript, that the rest of the plot gets lost at times. Reworking the structure of the story could’ve helped mitigate some confusion.

The blurb description made this one sound more exciting than it was. It’s definitely less of a thriller and more of a slow-burn suspense. Plus it takes a long time to get into the action of the story described in the blurb, that I feel it’s misleading.

DNF - I attempted to start this book and it just did not hold my interest. This may be a book I come back to in the future.

This one really sucks you in and then makes you bored and then leaves you questioning what the heck happened?? I liked the double POVs but the middle really fell flat for me. The ending isn't tied up as much as I normally like so that is a little confusing. Overall just ok for me.

I enjoyed the two different perspectives shifting between present day and the manuscript, but I really did not enjoy the ending. I am also not a fan of the unreliable narrator trope, but that's subjective.

The way that I wanted to throw my Kindle after the end of this book. That might be a little dramatic, but certainly read this book if you love an ending that isn’t really an ending, haha. Now, to the review. There were a lot of things that I liked about this book. The setting was fantastic. I felt like I was a rich white girl on a Greek island sitting in the sun for most of the book, which honestly, is top tier. It felt very White Lotus. I really enjoyed the manuscript vs the real time story lines as well, it made it interesting. It also made it ripe for an unreliable narrator, which I can certainly get down with. The part that frustrates me beyond belief was the ending. I understand leaving things up to the reader to decide, but it just made me frustrated to no end! I felt like we had so much build up, and it just ended. For that reason, I rate this book very middle of the road. I do think that I will read more of this author in the future because the story did keep me entertained, I just left this one wanting more of all the loose ends tied up.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced reader copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

A satire-ish psychological thriller where Abby searches for her missing friend and wealthy newlywed, Gia. Not all is as it seems within the wealthy elite. Clues are given to Gia’s disappearance through her manuscript, which is also a POV in addition to Abby’s. The beginning had me hooked but the middle lagged a bit and the open ended conclusion was a bit frustrating! I like my thrillers to have solid endings that wrap everything up and lead no room for confusion or questions.

The blurb had me interested, the beginning had me hooked, but after that...it fell flat for me. I would still recommend to people, however just not for me.

Ladykiller had potential, a gorgeous setting (Greece), complicated characters of the wealthy/famous/poor variety and an interesting plot surrounding kidnapping, murder, sex & drugs, & conmen but it was dragged out too long and the non-resolution of the ending left it feeling flat, and I usually don't mind ambiguous endings!

I really enjoyed this book. It's sexy, secretive, and a definite page turner.
I'll be looking for more books by this author.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC

Thank you Random House Publishing & Netgalley for an arc in exchange for an honest Review.


I unfortunately had to put down Ladykiller by Katherine Wood before finishing it. While the premise initially intrigued me, there were a few aspects of the book that made it difficult for me to stay engaged. While this book may appeal to some readers, it just wasn’t the right fit for me.

I love this author’s books! I found this one to be another exciting thriller by her. The Greece setting drew me in and wished I was with these characters… until chaos started to unfold. Gia’s manuscript were a fun way to draw the reader in and learn about her marriage. The story unfolded nicely but somewhat predictable.

The way this was formatted did not work including the timeline mix. Additionally, this was way longer than necessary and took a bit to get into.

The description of this book was intriguing and had me excited to read it. Unfortunately, it fell flat. Between slow pacing, unrealistic plot twist, and unreliable characters, it was just too much.

Thank you to NetGalley, and Random House Publishing Group, Ballantine, Bantam for an ARC of this book.

This book was not what I expected. I expected twists and turns but was delightfully surprised when they took me through the whole book.

The "rich people behaving badly" genre doesn't really resonate with me, but I was willing to give Ladykiller a chance due to the true crime element. The book starts out very strong, with interesting characters who clearly don't value honesty and plenty of juicy drama. Towards the 60% mark I started feeling like things should be wrapping up, but the book just kept going. Reveals weren't paying off past that point, and several characters just faded away as opposed to having a clear (and ideally deserved or dramatic) ending.

a gripping, sun-drenched psychological thriller that draws readers into a world of secrets, betrayal, and unreliable narratives. When Gia, a glamorous heiress, vanishes from her remote Greek island estate, her best friend Abby embarks on a desperate search, armed only with a mysterious manuscript Gia left behind. What unfolds is a twisty, high-stakes race against time that explores the complex layers of friendship, wealth, and deception. offers plenty of juicy intrigue for fans of high-society drama and unreliable narration. The intricate web of lies and half-truths, combined with the sizzling Mediterranean backdrop, makes for a tantalizing read. If you love a good psychological puzzle where nothing is quite what it seems, this book is sure to keep you hooked—if only to finally uncover the truth behind Gia's disappearance.

Starts strong. Doesn't land the ending. The writing is very captivating though! I really enjoyed Woods style.

A fun fast thriller set in an exotic location- great beach read to hand sell to mystery readers. I would definitely read another by the author.

I enjoyed the back and forth timellines and different points of view. The story of their friendship and how far she is willing to go to find her friend was an intriguing story and mystery.

This book was a wild ride, but not always in the best way for me. Abby and Gia have been friends since childhood, with Gia being the daughter of the super wealthy family Abby’s mom works for. They shared a very traumatizing experience when they were 18 and stayed friends but have, in recent years, drifted apart. Gia married a stranger very quickly and Abby was worried it may be a bad idea. When Gia doesn’t show up for a birthday trip she planned to reunite with Abby and her brother, they become increasingly concerned and new secrets come out about what really happened when they were 18. It is a very twisty ride and I felt like I was constantly trying to guess the ending but, when the ending finally came, I felt like there were no real answers and was left a little disappointed. Overall, I would give it 3.5 stars if I could.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Bantam for my ARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own!