I really enjoyed this book. I know some people might look at me a little askance upon hearing that once they read the synopsis, but I'm just a sucker for a good vigilante serial killer (loved most of Dexter, until it went off the rails in the later seasons).
This book has a bit of a Dexter feel but better, in my opinion, because Cordelia seemed much more in control and not as ruled by dark urges as Dexter often was. She also has a very strict code regarding her "victims": they must be monsters themselves. She has a calling after all; she only kills bad men, the worst of the worst, those who hurt people and escape justice. But they don't escape Cordelia. Everything in her life seems to be perfect, from her chosen family to her job, but then cracks start to appear, and for someone who's always so in control, having things suddenly out of her control is not ideal. The thing that seems to put her the most out of control is the appearance of Simon, her best friend's new boyfriend, who gives Cordelia all kinds of bad vibes, just not the kind that would have her bringing him out to her special workshop. So Cordelia resolves to help Diane see that Simon is no good for her and get rid of him the usual way. But soon circumstances spin more and more out of her control and Cordelia has to reckon with some demons from her past to help her regain control of her life before all of her deep dark secrets are brought to light.
I wouldn't necessarily call this book a thriller, though there are some thrilling moments throughout the story. I think it's much more introspective and focused on the human drama of Cordelia trying to keep her secrets and her family safe. And there are several moments that trend to the lighter side (Mango's yodeling for one). I don't know what exactly I would classify this as genre-wise, but either way, I liked it and I'd love more stuff like it. Bring me all the lady vigilantes taking out bad men books please!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me early access to this book in exchange for an early review. I really enjoyed it.

Page turning debut from Emma C. Wells pharma rep by day and vigilante serial killer after hours (think female Dexter). This one had me hooked from the first chapter and honestly couldn't put it down once it got going. While the main character wasn't exactly likeable I did find myself rooting for her to get out of every sticky situation she found herself in. While there were a few loose ends that weren't tied up that I wish had been but they will leave room for a sequel that I would for sure read. All in all a fun ride and worth the read giving it 4 stars. I want to thank NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #PoisonedPenPress for the book #ThisGirlsAKiller by #EmmaCWells. What a fun, dramatic murder filled book! Cordelia is a serial killer among bad men. She calls it karma. Now her best friend, Diane is dating a man that doesn’t sit well with Cordelia. Now she feels like everything could go wrong.

This one was not bad, but there were alot of plot holes about the character I just did not understand. For example, she obsessed over how meticulous she was but yet made error after error. The premise of the story is promising, but the execution and character development lacked for me in this one.

Cordelia Black spends her days as a pharma rep and at night she dispenses justice to evil men. I liked the premise of the book and was expecting a fun ride. While there were some moments of humor and action, this book ultimately fell short for me. Cordelia is supposed to be meticulous and in control, but there were a lot of things that didn't make sense to me over the course of the book. For instance, she uses the blood of the men she has killed to create art which creates a tangible link between her and her targets--the height of hubris. Perhaps if the reader were given a better glimpse into her past, one would understand/empathize with her a bit more. As it is, I feel as if the only thing that Cordelia cares about is Diane and Sugar and making sure bad men get what they deserve. If the author had fleshed out Cordelia's character, this would have been a stronger book.

I recently finished reading "This Girl's a Killer" by Emma C Wells, and I have mixed feelings about it. While I found the plot intriguing and the protagonist, Cordelia Black, to be a refreshingly complex character, there were some elements that fell short for me.
First off, the premise is captivating. Cordelia, a young woman with a dark past, finds herself in a bit of a pickle in both her pharma rep job and her extra curricular activities. The author does a commendable job of weaving suspense throughout the story, keeping me on the edge of my seat at times. Cordelia’s internal struggles and her journey trying to figure out how to solve her problems are well portrayed and slightly chaotic, making her a relatable and multi-dimensional character.
However, I felt that some of the supporting characters lacked depth. They often seemed to exist only to propel Cordelia’s story forward, rather than having their own fully fleshed-out arcs. This made certain interactions feel a bit flat and predictable.
Additionally, while the writing style is generally engaging, there were moments where the pacing felt uneven. Some chapters were packed with action and excitement, while others dragged on without much happening. This inconsistency made it a bit challenging to stay fully invested in the narrative.
Overall, "This Girl's a Killer" is a decent read with a strong central character and an interesting plot. It has its flaws, but if you're a fan of dark thrillers with a touch of introspection, it might just be worth your time. I'd give it a solid three stars.

Thank you NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Emma C. Wells for the arc!

This. Was. WILD! Nothing makes you question everything you know to be good & true, than rooting for a baddie to get away with all the things! YIKES! I’m so there with this one!

And I’m completely exhausted (in a good, edge of my seat sorta way!) I won’t spoil anything, but let’s just say the tension, suspense and forget-to-breathe moments are a plenty!! After, reading the synopsis, it probably seems a little wrong to say I had so much fun with this book, but here we are!

100% Bingeable and Addictive!!

Title: This Girl’s A Killer
Author: Emma C. Wells (Debut Author)
Genre: Mystery Thriller, Women’s Fiction
Publisher: Poison Pen Press
Pub Date: October 29, 2024
My Rating: 4.6 Rounded up
Pages: 400

"Once upon a time, ~I was a broken girl, unable to protect myself from scary things.
Now, ~ I am the scary thing."

Cordelia Black is a pharmaceutical representative and loves three things:
1. Her chosen family - best friend Diane and Samantha aka ‘Sugar’ Diane’s daughter.
2. Her hairdresser - as she loves to look her best - hair, nails as well as designer clothes.
3. Her love of Friday night hunts when she removes horrible men- men who hurt women, children as well others - including men.

Cordelia will do anything and everything to protect her chosen family as well as those who need protected.

When Cordelia’s best friend Diane starts to date coworker Simon, things get complicated.
Hmm does that mean what I think it means?

The author’s trigger warnings at the beginning of this book regarding Cordelia’s murders had me concerned that perhaps this was not going to work for me.
Okay it did take a couple chapters and then I COULD NOT put it down.
When Cordelia murders a bad guy in her home and has to get rid of his body; the situation is actually humorous. One crazy thing leads to another and that leads to another and so on.
In the meantime I am cheering her on.
I never thought I would describe this story as a fun read.

The last part was a bit OTT – However, Ms. Wells’ great prose had me hanging onto every word. I applaud her on her debut novel and excited and ready for her next one!

Want to thank NetGalley and Poison Pen Press for this great early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for October 29, 2024.

An unlikeable serial killer with an obsession with designer clothing frets about getting caught for her vigilante murders.

For a serial killer’s POV I expected it to be a little more complex and less corny. I also didn’t really like the main character

I absolutely enjoyed the hell out of this book! I found it to be fast paced, similar to Dexter but a female rage version. I loved that the MC had a moral compass and her victims had to check off some boxes in order to be one of her victims. I imagined her as Natasha Lyonne so if there’s ever a film adaptation, she would be amazing!! This book was a test of true friendship and she’s not interested in a love story, she is perfectly content with her modern day family - her BFF and her daughter. I feel there may have been a few loose ends but that leaves me hopeful for a sequel. I’d love to follow where Cordelia’s adventures take her next.

One word I would use to describe this book is juicy! This book is about Cordelia and her circle of people that love her. They don’t know Cordelia though. They don’t know that she’s a killer. She’s a female Dexter ridding the world of bad me. A true vigilante. As a character Cordelia was a complete force to be reckoned with. I found this to be a fun thriller that was a quick read and would recommend to anyone looking for some suspense and a fun and quick ride!

One of my top books of the year. I couldn't put it down, then regretted reading it so quickly once it was over! A female Dexter, with more humor and style, Cordelia is a character for the ages. The ending hints at a sequel, I'm hoping for a whole series.

This Girl’s A Killer, Emma C Wells
Pub date: Sept 10/24

Female serial killer who works in pharma by day and hunts down bad and depraved men at night. Drugging them with medication she is meant to shop to Doctors. Bringing them to a Saran Wrap clad workshop. Allowing them to wake, then have a brief recounting of their misdeeds, and then killed.

Sound familiar? It’s a like female Dexter minus the cat-and-mouse or truly knowing what they did. Unfortunately, while still an interesting premise there wasn’t anything really “new” about it that spoke to me. Even the artistic token gave me Brynne Weaver vibes, but as the character was rather 1 dimensional, it didn’t add anything to her personality.

Things kinda played out rather predictably and loose ends and potholes were seemingly brushed aside without any accountability, not a real plausible misdirect.

All told, good ones that needed just a bit more marinating to really come together.

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Cordelia Black is a pharmaceutical rep by day and a killer by night. She takes down bad guys, monsters that walk the streets praying on innocent female victims. Cordelia does this all while having a regular life. She has a best friend, Diane, and a goddaughter, Samantha.

I really enjoyed this one. The main character of Cordelia was fully developed. The dark humor and suspense used by the author was perfect. I don’t want to say too much more as it’s best going in blind for this one. It is a wild ride for sure. I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys thrillers!

This was a very interesting read for me. Incredibly engaging, with a brilliant main character and a very intriguing plot. An interesting idea and execution, but... quite uneven. There were moments when I felt it would be a 5-star read for me, and moments when I was bored. But! It’s a debut. It can't be perfect ;) I will definitely keep an eye on the author and eagerly await the next installments!

Thanks to the publisher for an e-ARC but Cordelia feels way too similar to Dexter for me, right now for how she takes care of her victims.

Cordelia Black is anything but your ordinary pharmacueticals rep. Cordelia shows us what happens when a woman takes getting rid of monsters into her own hands.
As much as I enjoyed the twists and turns that Cordelia's "adventures" brought, I feel like I was left with too many questions about her past and wanted more.
This book is a thriller that definitely kept my attention. I love that we were able to get a FMC without a love story playing a side role.
Overall 3.5 stars.

This book had all the makings for what I love in a book: female rage, revenge, unhinged women but it fell a bit flat for me.

This Girls A Killer follows Cordelia Black who moonlights as a serial killer for evil men.

I don’t fully even know what missed the mark for me but I just didn’t *like* any of the characters and was bored throughout. Cordelia was just way too into herself and I never relate to someone who’s obsessed with material things.

I read it quickly and wanted to know how it ended so it must’ve been doing something right!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

Are you a Dexter fan? If so, you are going to want to check this one out!
Cordelia Black is a badass. She’s a successful pharmaceutical rep, a loyal best friend and absolutely adores her goddaughter. Oh, she also kills men that are complete scum. We get the viewpoint of a female serial killer while she rids the world of bad men.
Such a wild read and I am hoping we will see more of Cordelia!