I love a good lady killer story and this one did not disappoint. Although she’s a psychopath killer, she's still the girl you would want as your BFF. She’s a female Dexter and she’s helping make the world a better place, one evil man at a time. At times a real nail biter, it was a fun read.

This book was a fantastic read! The plot twists were amazing and the smoke detail gave it that different touch that I always look for in books!

Cordelia Black love 3 things - her chosen family, her hairdresser, & killing bad men. You've heard of Dexter, right? Well, this is the female version and she only goes after men who think that they have escaped justice and always will. Can this go on forever? We all know it can't.

It's not often I root for a serial killer but Cordelia Black is different. She'd do anything to protect the weak and helpless and most importantly her best friend and goddaughter. When she makes an impulse kill one night she puts everything at risk. Will she be found out? Will she mess up and miss something she should have taken care of? This page turner will keep you guessing until the very end.

<i>Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to receive an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!</i>

okayyyyy miss female dexter! lana myers vibes if you have read the book mindf*ck. cordelia black was quite a character and this story was fun and kept me interested. the badass vibes cordelia radiated with her manicured nails, designer outfits and stilettos was everything.

cordelia black is a woman who is best friends to diane and godmother to samantha ‘sugar’. she is very protective and loving to her family made and has some trauma with her blood family. she lives almost two lives, her normal day job/best friend life, and her stalking and k*lling of bad men night life. she is careful and very intentional with her k*lls and almost sees herself as a vigilante fighting for justice that is not given by the law. she finds herself in a big predicament in this book and we see her kind of unravel and do whatever she can to maintain her facade and life she has made for herself.

i found myself actually laughing out loud at some of the inner dialogue of cordelia and certain points in this book. it was funny and witty. definitely sarcastic humor that was silly and very unserious at times. i wish it was slightly more twisty and had a better plot but i did find myself enjoying this book and the craziness that ensued. this was a good and fun, ‘f*ck around and find out’ and ‘f*ck men’ book.

This book was bonkers. I very much enjoyed the way the story of Cordelia Black weaved her thoughts and reasons why she's a serial killer.

THIS GIRL'S A KILLER is, what I think, of as the female protagonist's Dexter. Is she a protagonist though?

Killing men left and right who harm women and children is her code of conduct. But what happens when her bestie's new boyfriend is one of the evil men lurking in the world?

I sped through the first 75 percent of the book. I felt the last 25 percent was unbelievable. Although, I don't know, I guess I could see how the police could miss major connections to a serial killer... I was also left with big questions about her relationship with her own new "boyfriend."

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an e-copy of THIS GIRL'S A KILLER to review.

I rate THIS GIRL'S A KILLER four out of five stars.

It feels weird to say this was a fun read given the contents, but, man, did I find myself rooting Cordelia on! She was a fantasticly complex character who is both loving and a ruthless killer. I truly appreciated her protectiveness of Sugar and Diane. My biggest critique is some of the silly mistakes she madethrough the whole ordeal, like forgetting you have someone a key (twice!!) and using her vehicle too remove the body.

I would recommend this to those who are into thriller books! I’m more of a horror girl, but I’m glad I checked this out! I liked the main character and her chosen family. It did take me a while to get into this book though, the beginning kind of dragged for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for allowing me to read an ARC of this book in exchange for a review. This book very much gives "Dexter" vibes; Cordelia has a code she lives by when killing and wipes out those she deems are dangerous to humanity. I liked this book but wasn't a fan of the constant brand name dropping; I know though that it was done to show us how upscale Cordelia is but it was excessive. I found it amusing how nonchalant Cordelia was with having a head in the freezer. Overall, this was a good read. There was one part that I found annoying, listed it below b/c it's a bit of a spoiler.
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I found it a bit annoying when Cordelia takes her sweet time disposing of the body (I won't say whose, don't want to give it ALL away!). I mean really, why do we need to keep a body in kitty litter in the bathtub, then switch to ice. She's a smart lady, figure out a new way to get rid of it. She doesn't seem bothered by it at all. I was getting anxious for her!

Cordelia Black is that girl. Is it wrong to say that about a serial killer? Probably. But is it so wrong when the killer targets men who commit horrible crimes against women? Like I said, she’s that girl. She had me channeling my inner Lucille Bluth, shouting “ Good for her!” This book was such a fun ride from beginning to end. I loved the Dexter/Promising Young Woman vibes. Cordelia had me rooting for her from the get go. She is fierce, cunning, sassy, and always one step ahead. Always have a plan is her motto and even when she was impulsive she was beyond smart. Her friendship with Diane was goals, and clearly such a drive for why she does what she does. As a nurse I found the medication drama very interesting and was left wondering more about what happened with the drug she was representing! Always #justiceforMango was served, which thank God! I hope there is a second book and if not I look forward to hearing more from this author! I can’t believe this was her debut. Thanks to the author, NetGalley, and Poisoned Pen Press for allowing me to read this!

I was shocked to learn that “This Girl’s a Killer” is Wells’s first. An incredible 5-star read. I found the characters to be super dynamic. Cordelia was an absolute star and kept me guessing until the very end!

This Girl's a Killer by Emma C. Wells is an amazing debut that delivers a thrilling and darkly satisfying revenge story. The star of the show is Cordelia Black, a pharma rep by day and vigilante by night, targeting the worst men in South Louisiana. You’ll love this main character—she’s sharp, unapologetic, and utterly dedicated to her mission of serving karma to men who think they’ve escaped justice. Think of her as a female Dexter, but with a stylish designer wardrobe and a razor-sharp wit.

Cordelia’s methodical approach to her "work" starts to unravel when things don’t go according to plan, leading to an intense and suspenseful ride. As the tension mounts and her best friend’s new boyfriend raises alarms, Cordelia is forced to confront her own actions and the web of lies she’s spun.

This novel is fun, exciting, and packed with moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you love a good anti-heroine with a dark side, This Girl's a Killer will be a perfect fit. Wells has crafted a smart, fast-paced story that feels like a fresh twist on the classic revenge thriller. You won’t be able to put it down!

3.5/5

I loved the sound of this, a vigilante serial killer with plenty of female rage sounded too good to pass up for me. Cordelia was a fascinating character, sometimes you can understand why she is the way that she is and others you’re like ok this bitch is just unhinged but I thought that was fun. This is darkly comedic, Cordelia is acerbic and sharp but when she’s around her best friend Diane and Diane’s daughter there is a softer side to her. While I felt this was a little long and rambling at times the suspense was solid and the tension kept amping up as the book went along. The ending was a bit anticlimactic and there were some loose ends but overall I had fun with this one and think it will be popular once it’s released.

I was underwhelmed by this book. It started off promising with a female version of dexter and some interesting side characters but then the majority of the book was focused on the dead body which essentially was the other main character. I would have been much more interested in living characters.

Not sure whether to laugh or to squeal from fright. Cordelia Black is definitely a Killer! Some of the lines are laugh aloud funny while the premise and execution (eye roll, pun intended) are absolutely gruesome. Couldn’t put it down but also too scared to close my eyes.

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read this ARC.

this book reminded me too much of another book that I can't think of what the name of it was. I really didn't like the premise of someone killing men because she had a bad feeling about them. Probably not my type of book but others may enjoy it.

This had me at the edge of my seat!!!! Ahhh. So recommend everyone read this!!!! This book was giving horror and all of those necessary Halloween vibes!!!

This Girl’s a Killer

𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4.5⭐️
𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: thriller/ mystery📚

𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
As a huge Dexter fan I enjoyed this one! Love a female serial killer

𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
Suspenseful reads
Complex characters
Found family
Entertaining plots
Pharmaceutical rep by day, monsters killer by night
Thrillers with some drama and comedy
Ride or die friendships
Great debuts

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚍:
The god daughter- we love a sassy child

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛:
It was a little slow at times

What a great read especially if you’re a Dexter fan this book is for you! I loved the humor and the love between the friends. I couldn’t help but love Cordelia even though she kills you kind of respect it.

"From saint to stripper— I’d played every role, because monsters didn’t discriminate."

Cordelia Black is a pharmaceutical rep by day but at night she does one thing and that is delivering karma to bad men. Men who believe they have got away with their crimes until they meet her and she delivers justice.

I love a female vigilante/serial killer read and this one didn't disappoint. It was fast-paced and kept my attention throughout. I loved Cordelia's character she was a great friend and godmother and especially her dark humour that had me laughing out loud.

"Nothing stains like red frosting— not even blood."