Meet Cordelia Black: by day, she’s a pharmaceutical rep, and by night, she’s a vigilante serial killer taking out the trash (aka men who really deserve it). Talk about a twist on the classic antihero! 💀✨ The dark humor sprinkled throughout definitely keeps the vibe lively, and if you loved the *Finlay Donovan* series, this one's right up your alley!

The premise had me hooked from the start, and while it mostly kept my attention, I did find Cordelia to be a bit obnoxious at times—like, girl, what are you doing!?! 😂 There were some loose ends that left me scratching my head, and the ending? Well, let’s just say it fell a little flat for me. 😕
That being said, it’s still a fun and entertaining read that had me laughing and cringing in equal measure. If you’re looking for a quirky thriller with a side of dark comedy, give this one a shot! Overall, I’d rate it 3.5 stars! 🌟✨

Thank you Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the digital ARC.

Cordelia Black is a pharmaceutical rep by day and a killer at night. She targets bad men who deserve what’s coming to them. She meticulously plans her kills, but when something goes wrong, she needs to figure out how to fix her problem.

I really enjoyed this book! It reminded me a lot of Finlay Donovan is Killing it, which I also liked. Cordelia is a fun character, and I appreciated her dark humor. The middle of the book got somewhat slow, but that didn’t take away from my enjoyment, and I liked the ending!

Cordelia Black is a pharmaceutical sales rep by day, avenger by night, taking out the bad guys with intricate planning.

This book was a quick read and the characters were interesting and well developed, especially Cordelia. We meet Cordelia, her best friend Diane, and Diane’s daughter Sugar. From there, the story takes twists and turns as we figure out if Diana’s new boyfriend, Simon, is one of the creeps Cordelia usually watches.

The story is dark but also filled with some comical moments that lighten things up a bit. The tension build was excellent and the conclusion was one I didn’t see coming.

This is Emma C. Wells’ debut novel and she killed it! Definitely recommend this book if you like dark mysteries and strong friendship stories. I would read more about Cordelia’s story if this becomes a series.

I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I believe that Emma C. Wells is a debut publisher author. This book absolutely blew me away. In the perspective of a woman who escaped her own monsters, she becomes a killer, only dispatching the world of monsters who go after women and children.

Cordelia Black is a pharmaceutical sales rep in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her best friend Diane is an accountant at the local hospital and mother of a 6th grade girl, Samantha, who is Cordelia's goddaughter. Cordelia calls her Sugar and is very protective of her. We learn that Diane is dating a new guy who rubs Cordelia the wrong way. Simon appears to be a nerdy, cool guy, traveling nurse, but Cordelia knows better. There's something off about him.

Meanwhile, Cordelia is ready for her latest victim, or monster. She has a blind date with a cop. Her orderly way of killing and disposing of the bodies makes sure that there's no evidence leading back to her. She relishes targeting and hunting these monsters. Until complications arise.

Every moment of this book was simultaneously entertaining and horrifying, impossible to put down. Cordelia works hard to keep her lives compartmentalized and separate. The writing was immensely satisfying. At no point did the plot or pacing slow down. Right up until the end.

TW for mention of pedophilia/child p0rn but nothing graphic, along with other things that go along w disposing of bodies. 5/5☆ October 29th just in time for Halloween. I'll be looking for future books by this author.

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.