This book was fantastic. It kept me on my toes, and not only was it unpredictable, even after finishing it, I’m not sure what to believe. It is full of suspense and romance, love and hate, sex and murder. I couldn’t put it down!

I simply hated the cliffhanger ending. This one didn’t have a consistent pace for me. Starts out great. Then boring for a while. Picks back up. Boring again. I like fast paced and an actual ending.

I really wanted to save this read for vacation, but the more it sat there, the more it begged to be read, and I am SO glad that I didn’t wait any longer. I loved this book so much, and I cannot wait to own a physical copy.

The setting alone is what pulled me in, the Greek Islands. How dreamy! The plot of the story was so strong. There were secrets, lies, and betrayal. Along with a dual POV, that led to a suspenseful build up. A slow burn of a thriller that was able to keep me captivated from page one.

A special thank you to Katherine Wood, Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine, and Netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is a very clever, thrilling debut novel. I enjoyed all of the characters and the plot constantly kept me on my toes. Without spoiling anything, I do think that the overall ending of the story was a bit too open ended for my liking and felt a little rushed. With that being said, I still had a great time reading this and I think anyone looking for a book that will keep you second-guessing yourself to the very end should check this out!

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LADYKILLER appeared to have it all - money, sex, promises of mystery and murder, but 26% ito the book all I got was the money and the teensiest bit of sex. And a whole lotta boredom. At that point there was no mystery, no murder, just a bunch of unrealistic activities amongst the players.

Now, I'm all about suspension of belief when reading fiction, I love horror after all, but this book really pushed me far beyond even my very loose limits.

If you have time to waste, and like to pretend to live large, maybe this is for you. As for me, I dnf at 26%

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Greece, “Ladykiller” takes the reader on an incredible journey where secrets, lies, and betrayal are the norm and a beautiful heiress suddenly goes missing. Left behind are the pages of her manuscript, which gives voice to the unfolding events leading up to her disappearance. Alternating between the pages of this manuscript with the POV of her best friend, the reader gains much insight into the present while a back story is slowly revealed. Then, just as the story pushes forward and a search begins in earnest, everything you thought you knew suddenly begins to unravel.

Boasting an intriguing premise and a strong start, I was drawn into this story right from the get-go. The further I delved, the more engaged I became, enjoying the slow, suspenseful buildup. That is, until I reached the 75% mark. That’s where the story started to fizzle out for me and continued to dim right up until its very ambiguous, open-ended conclusion. Still, it was an enjoyable read for the most part, but disappointingly, the final 25% of this book just fell a bit flat.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read the ARC!

First off, this cover is EVERYTHING. I would love to own a copy of this just for the cover alone. I also loved the setting, Greek islands, vacation vibes. This will be a fabulous summer read.

It did take me a little bit to get into it, but once I was invested, I flew through the story. I loved the alternating POVs between Abby and Gia. I don't mind a book that doesn't tie up all the strings in a perfect bow. I thought this was great.

I absolutely adore the cover and the title of this book. The grecian setting was amazing. The plot started out really strong but fell off about half way through. The ending felt open and I wanted it to end wrapped up in a nice package, bow included. That tends to be my preference for thrillers and others may enjoy the sudden twists and turns and open ended ending.

4.75. Thank you to Bantam Books, Katherine Wood and NetGalley for the ARC. Absolutely loved the cover of this book and it immediately caught my attention and I wanted to see what the book was all about.

The book opens with a funeral of a very rich man and you learn he had 3 wives, several children and a huge fortune he left to a Foundation that he and his second wife started, a wife currently in a sanatorium in Switzerland. Yep, this book sucked me right in.

I absolutely devoured this deviant and deliriously insane book which quotes The Talented Mr Ripley and totally does it justice. I didn’t know who to believe and I kept second guessing myself. This book had it all, a Greek island, salacious sex scenes, way too much money, murder, mystery and so much fun.

I loved the somewhat ambiguous ending as it stayed with me for some time as I kept turning things over in my head.

If you love a good head game book then this is for you! I loved it.

First off, thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballentine for my early digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Ladykiller is a slow burn psychological thriller that keeps you engaged and guessing till the very end. I really enjoy thrillers where I dont trust any of the characters and this was definitely one of those......but, usually with those stories you eventually get answers, not the case here.

Overall, fun read that held my interest throughout and had interesting characters - would recommend to those who like psychological thrillers.

Thank you so much to Bantam books and Netgalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.
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Synopsis:
Abby and Gia have been best friends since childhood. An unlikely pair with Abby coming from humble beginnings and Gia is an heiress. Years later when Gia suddenly gets married to an unexpected suitor, things take a turn for Gia and Abby. When things go awry Abby and Gia’s brother (Benny) go searching for Gia secrets start to unfold.
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This was fun and fast paced. Told through the multiple POVs of Abby and then Gia’s manuscript this was a clever read. I was engrossed and enjoyed the detail and atmospheric writing. I enjoyed the book up until about 80%. For me the ending felt a bit rushed and unfortunately there wasn’t enough resolution. Still a fun summer read that I know many will enjoy. Thank you again for the early copy.

I enjoyed following these incredibly unreliable narrators and several of the twists were pretty fun. But the ending felt too much like it was trying to be Gone Girl. And let's face it, nothing is going to be as perfectly plotted as Gone Girl.

Ladykiller by Katherine Wood is a captivating slow-burning mystery set on a beautiful Greek island. The story revolves around the complex relationship between Gia, an heiress, and Abby, the daughter of Gia's family chef who has been treated as part of the family. As adults, Gia marries Garrett after a whirlwind courtship, despite Abby's strong warnings against it.

The narrative unfolds through Abby's perspective, both in the past and present, as well as through excerpts from Gia's manuscript for her own book. This multi-layered storytelling adds depth and intrigue to the plot, keeping readers engaged and guessing.

Wood's descriptive writing skillfully brings the island to life, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the stunning setting. The gorgeous cover further enhances the overall reading experience.

The characters in Ladykiller are well-developed, and the author leaves it up to the readers to decide who the reliable characters are or if any are reliable at all. This adds an element of suspense and keeps readers questioning the motives and actions of each character.

While the story delves into both the past and present, there may be some unanswered questions by the end. The ambiguous ending leaves room for interpretation, allowing readers to form their own conclusions about what actually transpired. It will be interesting to see the thoughts of other readers once the book is published.

Overall, Ladykiller is a compelling mystery with a richly described setting and complex characters. Katherine Wood's storytelling keeps readers engaged throughout, even if the exact answers may remain elusive.

Whew. This was the holy grail of unreliable narrators.

Abby and Gia are best friends who’ve let financial class, secrets, and men come between them.
But are willing to put it behind for a birthday trip to Sweden that reveals all their past deeds.

This was a trip to read. I have complete whiplash from both narratives of the two women. And am left scratching my head at the overall ending. Definitely fun, finished it in one sitting.

Thank you to Bantam and NetGalley for this digital arc in exchange for an honest review.

An absorbing story, that i think my older, more patient students will enjoy Relationships are at the heart of this story about a missing heiress and the questions that arise about what kind of person she is and do the people closest to her even know her.

This is a slow moving but very interesting story about the relationship between two friends and the brother of one of them. Unreliable narrators, con artists and the blurriness of truth is mixed in with beautiful locations and deliberate writing. The ending is left open to interpretation , which might be hard for some people but it is also truer to life that things aren't always wrapped up cleanly. I loved it. I will be thinking about this book for a long time

Love, friendship, drama, betrayal, murder. All of the ingredients that come together for a great story. Ladykiller has all of that and then some.

Gia, an heiress, falls in love with what she thinks is the man of her dreams. Met and married within a couple of months. When her best friend tells her not to marry him, Gia doesn’t listen. She should have. Gia begins to realize that he may not be the man she fell in love with.

Thank you Random House and Netgalley for an ARC of Ladykiller in exchange for my honest opinion. It had plenty of twists and turns to it and kept me very interested. I look forward to reading more from Katherine Wood.

LadyKiller is a super exciting book set in Greece 😍. The story is full of suspense, the characters are …{you decide;)}, and the setting is so vivid. If you like thrilling mysteries, this book is a must-read!

I stayed up past my bedtime to finish this one! 😂 I couldn’t put it down. I love thrillers that include *rich people problems* and unreliable narrators. Ladykiller will have you wondering which (if any) of the characters can be trusted. As long as you don’t mind a thriller that doesn’t end with everything wrapped up in a pretty bow, you’ll love this new summer read.

Abby takes a trip to Sweden to celebrate her best friend’s birthday, but the friend, Gia, never shows up. Interspersed with the current day story are the chapters from the manuscript Gia is writing that tell the story of her marriage with Garrett and guests at their Greek home in recent months. Nothing is what it seems but the truth slowly reveals itself along the way.
This felt like slow burn for about 75% of the book, and as the characters come together to piece together the clues the truth is revealed.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bantam Books for the arc.