Call it God. The Universe. And eye for and eye. Karma. I was twenty-two before I understood I was put here to do more than bear witness to the evil of monsters, and twenty-three before I’d intentionally heeded the call. Cordelia has worked hard to overcome a traumatic childhood and make herself into the person she always admired. She’s been pretty successful at it. She has a longtime friendship with Diane, her bestie, and Diane’s daughter, Sugar. While friendship is at the core of the story. this is really a story of ultimate retribution.

I was not a fan of the book. It strained credulity and some of the storyline bordered on ridiculous. Attempts at humor fell flat for me. It was not a story that’s in my wheelhouse and it took a lot to finish it. . I do thank NetGalley for the opportunity to give it a read.

I love when I can get completely lost in a book. Especially when that lost involved loving and rooting for a morally grey character. Cordelia Black was that character, I love her and her story and could not finish fast enough to find out how this was going to end. Absolute 5 stars and I’ll be telling all of book friends to read it!

I loved reading this story from Cordelia Black's POV. She's messed up and dark but also loving and loyal. She's one of the most intriguing characters I've encountered in a while. The plot was also smart and entertaining, although there were times when I wanted to scream at Cordelia to do things differently. The secondary characters also played an interesting role, especially Diane and her daughter Samantha who Cordelia loves and would do anything for. I highly recommend this book for fans of slightly dark and gruesome thrillers and villain POVS.

3.5 stars - think female version of Dexter - a killer with a code, personable and hiding in plain sight. Cordelia meticulously researches bad men and only kills the "monsters", following a stringent blueprint for how not to get caught. She is very good at what she does, until she isn't, and her world rapidly falls apart. There was a lot I liked here - the story is fast paced, the main character is engaging and funny. She has a strong female friendship, a ride or die, that I envy. I was disappointed in the many unfinished plot threads. Also not wild with how Cordelia started the story as a very smart, sharp character, and then became sloppy and almost stupid. Some redemption at the end, although I'm not sure I like the final outcomes.

ARC received from Poison Pen Press via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.

Thank you poisoned press!

I really like This Girls a Killer, especially for a debut. The story has a strong premise with a dark, female-led revenge plot, and Cordelia’s character is both compelling and terrifying. The anxiety and tension were palpable, keeping me glued to the pages, even though some parts felt disjointed, with her meticulous nature clashing with a series of mistakes.

While the concept of a "female Dexter" was thrilling, some plot holes made the resolution feel a bit rushed. That said, the writing shows promise, and I look forward to seeing how the author develops in future books. It’s a strong debut that fans of dark thrillers will likely enjoy, despite a few flaws.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Well I just flew through this book! I love a good female revenge story. Cordelia was the best and I just loved Mango. I loved all the suspense and guessing it had me thinking. I can say the only bad thing is that the chapters are long but once you get hooked it doesn't really matter and you don't pay attention.

I will definitely be looking for more from this author!!

A female 'Dexter'- Cordelia only kills bad men, monsters. Which makes it okay. Makes it so that she is still good and helpful.
But then it all starts to spiral put of her control. Because even if SHE thinks it's okay, the rest of the world doesn't. And now the city is convinced there's a serial killer - I mean, isn't there? - and there's a cop named Christopher, and it's all... going wrong.

This one is dark. I skimmed the graphic parts, but even with that, it's still really, really dark. Good storyline - just a bit too much for me.

Oh how I loved this story! It’s giving Promising Young Woman with Carey Mulligan! Cordelia’s extracurricular activities are justice for the women who fall victim to awful me. I know this is a story I will read over again!

This Girl’s a Killer by Emma C. Wells is a delightfully unhinged exploration of trauma and the unbreakable bonds of female friendships.

What if a strong successful woman decided to take matters into her own hands and Dexter a bunch of bad dudes? You’d get This Girl’s A Killer. Cordelia Black is successful, beautifully dressed, best friend extraordinaire, and a serial killer. Cordelia finds her life rapidly unraveling and must confront her past to save her future while still having to do all the work of killing the bad guys! Oh, and I did mention Cordelia’s best friend started dating the absolute worst guy?
I really love uncomfortable female characters and I found Cordelia to be wonderfully crafted and beautifully complex. She may be a serial killer in designer duds but she is actually wildly relatable. So often in the media we see female trauma explored as a result of the male gaze, three cheers to Wells for exploring trauma through the female gaze. Wells does a great job of making you want to laugh, cry, rage, and rejoice. Highly recommend.

I did not enjoy this book - since it is my book club pick on social media, I will not be publicly giving my review on any social media platforms.

4 ⭐

This was a fun read.

Nice concept. Good plot. Great characters. Fast paced. More a psychological thriller than a mystery.

Could feel a bit repetitive at the start, but it builds on that start and picks up steam and things start to unravel very quickly for Cordelia Black (the main character).

Recommended. 👍

4.25 ⭐️

This Girl’s a Killer was an addictive, suspenseful read. I stayed up way too late to finish it in one sitting because I just had to know how things played out. The main character, Cordelia, is a complex character who lives in the grey blurred areas between wrong and right. She gives off female Dexter vibes and has many secrets, including her own personal way of seeking justice against the “monsters” she encounters. She also has a strong sense of loyalty to her best friend and her best friend’s daughter that drives many of her actions. This book kept me on the edge of my seat as she dealt with a landslide of complications to her plans while at the same time struggling with her own sense of self and past demons. Overall, it was a suspenseful, witty, and entertaining thriller and I will definitely be checking out any future books written by this author. Thank you to NetGalley, Emma C. Wells, and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC in return for my honest review.

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for providing me with an early copy to read and review.

I liked the concept of this book, but I really struggled to get into it and read more than a chapter at a time. It felt rather disjointed as the main character spent so much time explaining how meticulous she was…but over half of the book was her trying to cover up mistakes.

There were plot holes and loose ends weren’t really tied up in the way that I think was intended.

I’m sure some will enjoy this, but it wasn’t really for me.

This Girl’s a Killer by Emma C. Wells is about a woman who is in fact a vigilante type killer. She finds and kills “monsters”. I enjoyed some of the humorous parts of this, but the overall plot of covering up killings turned out not to be my cup of tea.

"Meet Cordelia Black. Cordelia loves exactly three things: her chosen family composed of her best friend Diane and her goddaughter; her hairdresser (worth every penny plus tip); and killing bad men." --"This Girl's a Killer by Emma C. Wells

As a thriller fanatic, I found myself irresistibly drawn to "This Girl's a Killer" during the spine-chilling month of October. The captivating cover and intriguing blurb promised a thrilling journey, and I'm delighted to report the book delivered! Cordelia Black is an unforgettable character who steals the spotlight!

I paired the ebook with the audiobook narrated by the fabulous Stefanie Kay, and what a perfect match! Her voice brought Cordelia's dark humor to life, perfectly capturing the essence of this captivating character. Cordelia is the ultimate best friend—a fierce protector who ensures no vile man dares cross your path. Sure, she takes it to the extreme, but honestly, who needs the Justice System when you have someone like her on your side? I was itching to dive back in whenever I had to put this book down.

It was cruising towards a glorious five-star rating, but the ending left me unfulfilled. I have my fingers crossed for a sequel because I've become utterly attached to Cordelia!

Thanks to the author and Dreamscape Media/Poisoned Pen Press for providing this ARC via NetGalley. As always, all opinions are entirely my own!

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A new trope I didn’t know I needed? Woman serial killer. Especially when she’s after “bad” men. I seriously flew through this book, and did not want to stop listening. I was purposely finding chores I could do so I could listen to this and not totally leave my husband hanging 😂.

We’ve got a very morally gray FMC, and while when it comes to killing in general, she may actually like doing it, but she does have a code. Which also includes not hurting animals- annoying as her neighbor’s dog might be. So I was actually a big fan of Cordelia. She honestly just wants to protect her loved ones (her best friend & her goddaughter) and keep bad guys off the street.

This does have a little bit of gore (not much by my standards but others may find it unappealing). But it’s more of a thriller than anything else. If you like cheering for the villain, or see bad guys get their comeuppance, I think you’ll find this book very entertaining!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance review copy in return for an honest review. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. This was so quirky and fun but also kept me on the edge of my seat. The last 100 pages or so I could not put it down and I was so stressed out the whole time.

This was really fun!

This gave me Dexter-lite vibes with some hijinks...think Finlay Donovan but written so much better!

I really enjoyed this and I think this was a stellar debut.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
I picked up this book because it was recommended for fans of Finlay Donovan and Finlay Donovan is one of my favorite book characters.

I could see how this book could be compared to the Finlay Donovan series, but it wasn't completely like it, and it was actually more dark. This book was actually slightly more dark than I was expecting it to be based on the synopsis. (I was honestly expecting this book to be 99% humor and maybe 1% thriller, but it was really more 90% humor and 7% thriller and like 3% horror in my opinion).
I did enjoy the narrator, Stefanie Kay, and her voice sounded familiar to me although I don't know if I have listened to her narrate any other books. I also thought that despite this book being slightly darker than what I had imagined it would be, it wasn't a bad book, and the dark parts were only slightly off putting to me. Plus in all honesty this book was kind of addictive and I really wanted to see how this book was going to end.

Overall, I would rate this book 4 stars and I would look for more books by Emma C. Wells in the future!

Many thanks again to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

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This was cute, fun and predictable. I do love a female bad ass and I thought for a debut it was written well. I think this one will be really popular with people that like a blended genre.

Thanks @netgalley for my copy!