This thriller showcases a female Dexter and manages to make it not entirely dark. Much like Dexter, there is lightness, humor, complex characters and relationships, and someone just out to rid the world of bad guys.

Fans of serial killer thrillers, Dexter, and anything involving feminine rage will eat this up.

If you enjoyed Dexter you’ll definitely be a fan of this book too. Who doesn’t love a good ole serial killer out for revenge on bad guys with a little dark humor sprinkled in? I would’ve given this five stars but I felt like a few story lines were left unfinished.

Also there’s a side storyline with a dog, and I love dogs so I enjoyed that little addition.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this before the release date.
I had so much fun with this. It had a slow start and it took a minute to get into it, but once I did, it was an absolute page turner. It reminded me of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It.
I loved the MC, she’s a hot mess and I couldn’t get enough of her. Not only is she a female Dexter, she’s funny as hell. I literally laughed at loud. Not all is laughs though. Trigger warnings for body horror. I wonder if this will become series, that ending. Hint, hint!
Female rage, funny complex characters, sign me up!
Loved it!

This book was pretty good. I enjoyed the main character Cordelia. Living by day as a pharmacy representative and at night, she does well..."justice". The author...with the plot, was pretty good. It kept me engaged. I get bored easily and tend to just scan when I get bored, but I did this less often. It always kept me on my toes and I felt it didn't drone on too much. Character development was amazing. The characters, even the main character was complex, had strengths, flaws, grew, and you can tell the author really thought out their personalities.

Having been a HUGE fan of Dexter, of course I was going to love this. A serial killer who only kills the bad guys? YES. A female serial killer, who is an independent badass. MORE NOW.

I will say I had mini panic attacks off and on. Her methods were so perfect.

Until.

She just didn't listen to her gut.

So shenanigans. With a devil dog. Loved Mango. Mango is my spirit animal.

I don't want to say much. Just go. Read this. Right now. Fall for Cordelia Renee Black.

This is an amazing standalone.

But.

Please huve me a sequel, if not an entire series. A prequel. Just more.

I really didn't want this book to end! I devoured it in one sitting and couldn't put it down. This truly has me riveted from beginning to end and the writing made me feel the creepiness of the men, the panic of Cordelia, and Diane's horror all throughout. If there's one book you should pick up, it's this one!

This book was a super fun, girly take on the Dexter-type killer genre that has become increasingly popular as of late. Cordelia Black seemingly has it all, a great job, perfect clothes, and also a penchant for, um, ridding society of some nasty men. One of my favorite parts of this book was that, while Cordelia appears perfect from the outside, in her inner monologue, you can see what I perceive as some of her more unhinged thought processes and tendencies. I feel like this is missing from some other books in this category, and I think the author does a great job in balancing these, but still making you like and root for the character. Overall, this was a fun and quick read, and I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys the more Dexter-style thrillers that are out there today!

I’ve never read a book quite like this one! Cordelia loves one life during the day and a completely different life at night. Cordelia was one of the best developed characters I have read about in a long time!

I'm not quite sure what I expected from this book but I am pleased with the outcome. I enjoyed Cordelias character and the authors writing of that character - they nailed the kind of thoughts and tone that psychopaths have because let's be for real, cor is a psychopath even if she convinces herself she isn't. I appreciated the ending and how it wasn't much of a face the consequences kind of ending. I'm always interested in books where we read from the bad guys pov. I even liked how the author alluded to Brock turners BS case and that Cor would exact her justice. The only downside I saw to this book was it doesn't seem to have much re-read ability to me.

Cordelia’s well constructed and maintained life is falling apart. A successful pharmaceutical rep, her main product has just been pulled from the market due to life threatening side effects. She has been using the drug for her hobby, which is to murder monsters….abusers, predators, pedophiles. Now that the authorities have discovered a number of men missing, the press wonders if there is a serial killer afoot. The only good thing in Cordelia’s life is her found family; longtime friend, Diane and Diane's daughter to whom she is totally devoted. When a new man in Diane’s life raises Cordelia’s suspicion that he may be a monster, her well thought out plans go awry.

This started out as a decent thriller, but for me, became a bit of a farce. There is a lot of introspection, dithering, and some ludicrous situations. Despite the dark theme, there is humor and a slapstick quality to the story. Think the I Love Lucy character as Dexter! For many, this will be an entertaining read.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #PoisonedPenPress for the DRC.

Ask Cordelia Black why she did it. The answer will always be: He had it coming.

Cordelia Black loves exactly three things: Her chosen family, her hairdresser (worth every penny plus tip), and killing bad men.

This hooked you from the very beginning and didn't release you until the very end.

Okay, so I binged this in a day! It was such an adrenaline rush and I was so engrossed in the story. It did seem to get a little over wordy and repetitive towards the middle and end but overall I really enjoyed this book! I definitely knew how the book was going to end but I liked the journey and how it all came together. A serial killer who only kills the bad guys, whose world starts to fall apart one piece at a time. Will she be caught? Will the cop she is casually dating catch on? Will her secrets stay hidden? This was like a mix between Finlay Donovan and Dexter and I think it was a very solid debut popcorn thriller.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The premise of This Girl's a Killer sounded right up my alley. A girl who kills monsters? Heck yes! While overall the story was good, it began to get so repetitive that I started skimming some chapters. I knew I didn't want to DNF the book, but it was getting to that point until the last few chapters came to light. The ending was fine, but it also didn't wow me. This book has a lot of potential and I wish it had been better, but it also wasn't terrible.

This girl's a killer is a pretty predictable read to be honest. There are parts of the book which I loved a lot and then there are parts of the book which I hated more than what I loved. Still I could finish it fast because I wanted to know what will happen next. So I will give that "this book kept me hooked throughout" point.

Cordelia Black is obsessed with herself and her friend, she thinks highly of herself. Too highly I suppose because the mistakes she made along the way were too dumb to call someone smart. Too rooky even. When she kept calling herself "sweet Cordelia" or kept referring to herself as "The Cordelia Black" my eye twitched. There were so many moments where she referred herself as the third "Grand" person who never makes mistakes, I could not stop myself from rolling me eyes . Hard.

When you are supposed to be a serial killer you can not make such mistakes. And when you make rooky mistakes, are you even smart??

This was a good book, but so many things could have been better. The character development according to me was poor, it wasn't clear (to me) what happened with Cordelia exactly. Also I'm all up for vigilante type of feminist but there is stuff in the book which is just very gross and I could not get over it. I know men can be monsters and they deserve hell for the crimes they commit but I could not just ignore the uncomfortable feeling it felt me with.

If not for that I would have rated it higher but it was really disturbing. It gave me Dexter vibes and I never liked Dexter no matter what he did.

Thank you Netgalley and poisoned pen press for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

I don't typically root for the serial killer, but this story is so unique and enthralling that you will be hanging onto every word. A fantastic read!

This Girls A Killer is a debut thriller by Emma Wells, and I can not believe it’s her first book! It’s going to be a best seller, FOR SURE! It’s a masterpiece, it’s interesting, engaging, and will keep you coming back for more!

Cordelia works in pharmaceuticals full time, and dabbles in murder part time, with a wardrobe anyone would die for! Cordelia is a serial killer who believes that she is the karma that eliminated bad men.
Cordelia’s best friend, Diane, starts dating someone new, but Cordelia is suspicious that he is not exactly who he says he is. What is he hiding?
How far will Cordelia go to protect her best friend and Goddaughter? And will she get caught?

Thank you to netgalley and poisoned pen press for the ARC of This Girls a Killer in exchange for my honest review.
This book is set to be released September 10, 2024
Solid 4.5 stars!

I enjoyed this very much. I am a sucker for books where the killer uses her powers to rid the world of criminals. I like the thought of people being punished for their bad deeds. The beginning was great. The middle portion slowed down quite a bit. After she kills a man on impulse, the book became all about disposing of the body. Which took up at least half of the book. I feel that this book shows enough promise that I would happily read another book by this author.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. I voluntarily wrote this review.

Oh, man, what a tense read! Cordelia has nerves of steel, which just reiterates how bad I would be as a killer. Have never cheered for a murderer more. Then again, she’s not a murderer, she’s a monster killer. A hero. Fun, dark, stuff!

The story of Cordelia Black. a pharmaceutical rep. who seeks to rid the world of men who prey on women. Things begin to fall apart when the drug she uses to incapacitate her victims is under investigation for deadly side effects. Cordelia is called to provide proof of her sales of the drug . Unfortunately, she has been falsifying the information by paying a doctor to sign off on the sales. Her life is further complicated when her best friend starts dating a predator and Cordelia herself is seeing a police officer. With reports of a serial killer, Cordelia's life seems to be falling apart. Will she manage to get herself out of the current situation and continue her goal of killing predators?
Interesting character.
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This Girl's a Killer || Emma C. Wells

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book. Book is out October 29,2024!

"When I held a blade and stared down at the bad man tethered to my table, stress melted away--it was only me and my monster, and a single goal:justice. Here in my workshop, I was my authentic self. The world may do nothing for women--but within these four walls--Cordelia Black did."

Cordelia Black loves nothing in more in this world than her best friend, her goddaughter, dressing to kill in designer clothes, and ridding the world of evil men. She is a meticulous person who does things carefully so her secret hobby of exterminating bad men and making art out of their blood can continue to go under the radar.

However, Cordelia's life takes a turn when her best friend starts dating a guy who seems to be malicious, but she cannot quite pinpoint his intent. When this guy figures out Cordelia's darkest secret, Cordelia learns his as well, and now her carefully orchestrated life is threatened to be uncovered.

This was an excellent debut novel by Emma C. Wells! I flew through it. There is gruesome details and discussion of difficult subjects (r*pe, ab*se (both animal and human), p*dophila), but only the extermination of the bad men were in detail. She also crafts a special memento of each eradication. If you don't like the idea of blood, this would not be the book for you. I would classify this more as a thriller than a horror and the last 50% of the book had my anxiety spiking. This book comes out right before Halloween and the perfect book to pick up during spooky season while listening to Taylor Swift's "No Body No Crime".

-thriller
-female anti-hero
-female vigilante
-female serial killer
-blood and gore
-fast paced
-1st person POV
-ARC, out 10/29/2024