This book is a much tamer version of the mindf*ck series. Not much elaboration into the motives of the FMC or the actual of killing or the reasons behind she chooses her victims. Definitely would benefit from fleshing the background and descriptors a lot more. She feels like such a childish vigilante. She kept saying she had planned for fallbacks but all she could feel was anxiety and didn't elaborate on her plans and solutions. I truly believe it's by sheer luck she didn't get caught. Overall, a quick and easy read but there's a lack of tension and suspense which had not been built up enough to make the story gripping.

I feel like this is the female version of Dexter and I absolutely love it!

This book kept me on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what would happen next. I found the writing style easy to read. It’s first person and not overly wordy, which is super nice!

If you don’t take this book to seriously, you’re going to have a lot of fun. It’s not a cold, hard, serious thriller. It’s campy and silly, and nothing goes right but in the most ridiculous ways. There were times when I thought, how is she going to pull this off? And then she found a way.

Cordelia Black leads a very successful and controlled life as a pharmaceutical representative, a high earner with a cultivated image, she has come a long way from who she was growing up. But she has a alter ego. Going after bad men, she executes their highly planned and controlled murders. Meticulously disciplined from start to finish, every detail is accounted for including the body removal. But life has thrown her a curve ball with the drug she has been pushing being pulled from the market, and her best friend becoming involved with a questionable man. She will do anything to protect her best friend Diane and her goddaughter. Things seem to move from bad to worse, as she tries to stay ahead of the police as they search for the "serial killer" in the area. With constant questions of who knows what, and determined to keep her friend safe, Cordelia may have made a mistake.

The author kept the story light but there are a lot of tense moments. I felt more and more anxious for our heroine as the story progressed. Cordelia can only be described as morally grey. I was rooting for her to get away with murder but also wishing she would make a therapy appointment. The dark humor and the strong female friendships are a highlight of the book.

While the ending is satisfying, it left the door open for a book two. I am really hoping to see more of Cordelia.

Thank you NetGalley and Poinsoned Pen Press for the advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.

I wanted so much to love this book but ultimately it was a complete miss for me. This is basically just a female led Dexter rip-off with a completely unsympathetic main character. The author premises the novel with a note that she does not disclose the evil-doings of the men that Cordelia kills and for me it's like why not?? If we understood what put these men on Cordelia's radar and her hunt and how she finally determined they were worth killing maybe I would have cared. The only things that kept me invested was my hope Cordelia got caught. Alas, this book was a huge miss.

I just didn't think that Cordelia read realistic, that might be the wrong word. But she was killing an awful lot, like all the time and she just ignored that Simon was obviously on to her and went ahead and killed Frank. Simon might be terrible but obviously he was going to make that connection. Also I feel like she should have backed off with all the FDA pressure. I wanted this book to feel real but it just felt like Cordelia was supposed to be this brilliant killer but all she did was make mistakes.

Cordelia Black has it all figured out. She works a job that affords her luxury items, a good friend and goddaughter, and a killer hobbie on the side. Cordelia spends her downtime ridding the world of bad men. When her best friend, Diane begins dating a new man, Cordelia's internal alarms ring loud. Is he a bad man or will he be her undoing? Quickly everything Cordelia has worked for becomes to collapse. Once you've stacked the cards so high, it's quite the fall to the bottom.

Cordelia is immediately a fun character. She has a lifestyle that keeps all the pieces in check, never straying from a code. In a similar style to Dexter, she's only disposing the world of bad guys. This book was fast paced and heart pounding. I couldn't put it down, I had to know what was going to happen. Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book.

Riveting and the BFF murderer book you never knew you needed. Twists, turns, and very unputdownable.

I really enjoyed this one. It kept me up way too late turning (virtual) pages because I had to keep reading.

While the concept is obviously a bit dark, the book as a whole was infused with enough humor and lightness to keep it from being too disturbing. While some things weren't as surprising as I thought the author wanted them to be (Joanie, for example), it kept me on my toes.

I could have used a little more back story into Cordelia's past, and I was a little confused about why nothing with another character was really wrapped up.

My feelings on the ending are a bit mixed. It felt a little too "real life" - I think because the name was so close to the real person's - and it took me out of the story a bit.

Also, I love that little devil dog.

Books where women are getting vigilante justice are my vibe! This book was amazing and had me cackling along the way. This was absolutely one of my favorite reads so far this year.

Cordelia Black kills bad men (I am so here for it). She loves her best friend, Dianne and her goddaughter more than anything in the world. She will do anything to protect them.. Cordelia is a busy lady with a full time job as a successful pharmaceutical rep. But she always makes sure to have time to kill bad men and do some painting on the side. Things start to get crazy when the news now is talking about a possible serial killer in her town. Plus her bestie is dating a new guy who is just not giving good guy vibes. What is a girl to do to keep everything in her life in order?


What I loved:
- this book is totally my cup of tea. I love women getting revenge on bad men. This debut novel did not disappoint one bit. It had me laughing and rooting for Cordelia
- the friendship between Cordelia and Dianne. They were more than besties, they are family. I love seeing women support women
-this was fast paced and of course twisty


I absolutely hope we get a second book for Cordelia and her antics. I had a major book hang over after reading this one. I will definitely read any future work from this author. 5 stars out of 5. Thank You Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I liked the pace and wit in this book. It was interesting to read about a woman stalking and killing bad men, and she did it with such style! I have already purchased this for our library and will be recommending it to patrons. Thank you NetGalley!

[3.5] it might be because i'm reading this on holiday, but i thought it was such a quick, fast-paced read, largely due to the thriller plot, but also because of the writing style. it seems like female-rage / female serial killers are becoming a popular subject for mysery - thrillers now, as this is the third or fourth i've read, but that's not to say i didn't still enjoy it. i would have liked for things to have been a little more wrapped up - like what on earth was the point of mcsmiley in the end (??), and the ending seemed a teeny bit rushed, but overall it was good!!

thank you to netgalley and poisoned pen press for the advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.

This novel starts with a promising premise, introducing Cordelia Black, who doubles as a pharma rep by day and a self-appointed executioner by night. Unfortunately, what could have been an intriguing exploration of morality and justice falls flat. With predictable plot twists, one-dimensional characters, and a narrative that struggles to maintain its tension, this book didn’t hold my attention.

The plot itself is a bit disappointing. The idea of a vigilante who targets “bad men” has been done before. Does anyone remember the show Dexter?

I genuinely tried to engage with this story, but unfortunately, I could not.

The publisher provided ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Dexter but female. Written from the “bad guy” POV Cordelia Black represents the powerhouse many of us wish we could be. Pharmaceutical Sales Rep by day. Creepy Guy hunter by night. This Girls’s a Killer explores the complicated life of Cordelia as she navigates a work crisis and the discovery that her best friend since college is dating a creep. Cordelia’s had a hard life but strives to do what’s right to make the word safer for women and to keep others from suffering as she did growing up. The book is addictive and I read in one day. I hope there’s more to come from Cordelia Black.

Thank you to the publisher, Net Galley, and the author for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a good story! I enjoyed the main characters and their relationship. I also appreciated that the author had content warning at the beginning. There was one character I wanted to know more about though.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC!

This was a fun and fast paced story that I couldn’t stop reading! Cordelia was such a funny character and I loved the idea of a vigilante female serial killer.

To be a debut novel, This Girl’s A Killer was a great read! I’d love to read more from Emma in the future.

This masterpiece deserves 5 stars and more! I can't believe it's a debut book and I'm totally obsessed with it!
Definitely adding Emma to my auto buy list.

This girl’s a killer was an incredible book. It follows Cordelia who is a pharmaceutical sales rep by day and killer by night. I loved her relationship with her bestfriend and goddaughter. This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time while reading it. Emma did an amazing job at writing a lovable fmc. The humor was top notch. Overall, this book was fast paced, entertaining, and so fun!

Holy moly this book had me STRESSED! I loved the concept of a female Dexter. Cordelia's character was complex and I really felt like I was inside her mind, hence the stress. I adored her relationship with Diane and Sugar. I do wish we could have seen her interact more with Sugar towards the end. I also still do not know how I feel about Diane finding out about Cor. I struggled to believe she would have jumped in as quickly as she did. I loved how Simon was ultimately blamed as the serial killer as I was screaming that in my head while Cordelia was trying to figure out what to do with Simon. I did find Christopher to be a pretty pointless character and I almost would want a second book to see if that friendship/relationship goes anywhere. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend for Dexter fans out there!

I was very impressed by this debut!

I love thrillers that allow me to get inside the mind of a serial killer. They are twisted and awful, but you find yourself kind of...rooting for them? Cordelia was such a fun main character, and her inner monologue kept me laughing throughout the book. Cordelia was giving me major Finlay Donovan vibes, and I was dying at all the shenanigans she got herself into.

I had a great time reading this book, and I highly recommend it if you like Dexter, Butcher & Blackbird, and Finlay Donovan!

OMG I loved this book so much! If you are a fan of Dexter, this is a must read for you. The FMC (Cordelia) was so complex but amazing. I could not help but fall in love with her character. The storyline was interesting and even the side characters were so relatable and fun to read about. I flew through these pages!