I'm very lukewarm on this one.
I generally adore serial killers. Fictional ones atleast. This one? Not so much.

Where do I even start?
What about the mystical imaginary fog that Cordelia sees in peoples eyes that confirms they're predators? A peculiar trait that seemed a little supernatural but is probably only an extreme case of delusion from Cordelia's part. The first half of this book was so hyperfocused on this, just for it to completely vanish and not even get mentioned in the second half.

How about how Cordelia keeps repeating the same key points about her past? The book could easily be 100 pages less if we just cut that fat. I don't need to be told three or four times that it was "Mama's boyfriend Tim.." that taught her how to use a knife.

Or how about how incredible inconsistent this story was? Cordelia was set up as being super focused on being in control, and in planning everything down to the last detail. And being smarter than the monsters. And, obviously, the story is about how everything unravels when things start not going according to plans. But the things that were going wrong seemed so obvious. Like, of course the single person that deals with your dead bodies might get compromised. What do you do then? It's bizarre to me that Cordelia never considered it. You might add this to Cordelia being delusional but it felt more like a plothole.

I'm also pretty sure that Joanie's identity was meant to be a twist but it was rather obvious who Joanie was from the start.

There is also a whole relationship with a cop that was investigating her murders that just vanished toward the end. They kiss, and then done. No calls. No text. Not even an mention of ghosting or anything. He just vanishes from the story without any additional details. The last scene with him even had Cordelia being sad that the kiss wasn't-that-great because she still needed intel from him.

The only thing I really liked about this book is Diane and her kid. Okay, Diane should put more faith in her best friend and her kid. Neither liked her new boyfriend and she refused to listen or see that. But, she wanted her happy ending and that probably made her ignore some red flags. Who haven't been there?

I loved the friendship there. And I loved Diane's reaction at the end. But Cordelia was a story of someone who was extremely delusional yet the author completely ignored any opportunity to lean into an unreliable narrator plotline which made the entire thing feel bland, obvious and predictable.

I am here for a story about a woman who finds men behaving badly and takes care of it. Give me all the feminine rage. The story took a minute to rev up but once it did, it didn’t slow down until the satisfying conclusion.

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the copy of This Girl’s a Killer by Emma C. Wells. If you’re looking for a fun read this is it, especially if you love serial killer books from the killer’s POV. I loved how loyal Cordelia was to Diane and Sugar. She was unhinged and scary but really thought things through.. I couldn’t stop reading this book because I had to find out what happened to her, and the writing was so good it just drew me in. Some parts were over-the-top, but I just took Cordelia’s lifestyle into account and accepted it as part of the fun of the book. I look forward to more books by Wells! 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

This was an interesting thriller, I'm always here for feminine rage stories especially when the fmc has a sense of morality and only goes after men who have done wrong. The fmc is a pharmacy rep by day and kills men at night and no one has been able to figure her out though there have been talks around town about a serial killer. What's interesting about this book is that the fmc has a lot of emotions and cares about her found family and best friend so much that that's the reason she started doing all this. The FMC's best friend starts dating a guy who she not only hates but finds out some secrets about him that in turn is used to blackmail her. An aspect I liked about this book is that it wasn't a really dark book despite the themes. There's humor and jokes that have comedy vibes at times, there's also a lot of drama between the MC, her best friends, and the guys they date. I did get confused with the past stuff and this was slow in some parts but overall I thought it was an interesting thriller. Thank you to the publisher for this arc.

YALL.... such an easy 5 star rating for me when i tell you i havent really been in my thriller era like i used to be but lately ive been reading more of the newer ones and this one was EVERYTHING. This one had camp too it and such page turning elements and the main character was GREAT i feel as one of the biggest thing in thrillers is the main character has to be amazing for the story to really hit and trust me this one did.. This one follows cordelia who kills bad men and calls them monsters.. and she was twisted and doing it all while wearing head to toe designer? The thing that really got me in this novel is she was also on dating apps to lure and she ends up going on a date with a cop and hes explaining all the crime and stuff which she's responsible for what hes talking about keep in mind this was only on page 20-30ish and so after that i could not put it down... Getting involved romantically with someone who is trying to solve your crimes while hes right infront of the culprit?! PAGE TURNER! She also gets some bad vibes from a guy her bestfriend starts seeing and that takes us on another rollercoaster ride keeping secrets from the people around her about her double life etc. Im telling yall you need to read this one i could not put it down... The writing was good the suspense was everything and it was great until the very last page. So glad i got the ARC to read this one thank you netgalley!

I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is such a fun, dark humour fast- paced story. Cordelia takes it literal to being a "ride or die" bestfriend. I could see this book being made into a Netflix fun thriller.

Thank you @poisonedpenpress #partner for the gifted eARC of this book!

If Finlay Donovan and Butcher and Blackbird got together and had a baby this would be THAT book! This is a new author for me and this will absolutely not be the last book I read by her! I LOVED this one! It’s not exactly like Finlay but the humor and accidental or intentional mishaps kept me laughing out loud and my heart beating pretty hard. What’s not to love about a take charge serial killing woman who gets rid of the scummy bad men in this world. In fact, we may just need more of her in real life! 😆 Ope! I said it!

Cordelia has a natural ability to sense the darkness in others. She is highly untrusting and fiercely loyal to her best friend and best friends daughter. The sweetness and undying love for them is what made me love Cordelia even more. 🫶 Cordelia also will even the score if given the chance to for any man who is bad…especially ones that creep into her personal bubble. I know we are talking about murder but what happens after she kills is a comedy of errors, close calls and a lot of me holding my breath. Grab yourself a glass of bubbly, some popcorn and be ready for laugh, to sweat, and to cheer Cordelia on. This book is brilliant! Chefs kiss…I loved it. 🤌🏻

This had me hooked and on edge for the entirety of the book. I could never really guess what was going to happen, and while i feel like there were a few loose threads that could have been tied up overall I really enjoyed it

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC

3/5 ⭐️
New author Emma C. Wells came out with this very easy to read and entertained novel about a vindictive girl who gets evil men get what they deserve! Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

An exciting story that had me hooked from the beginning. There were some parts that felt a bit repetitive and for someone who claims to be so meticulously and methodical she made some really dumb decisions but all in all it was a very entertaining read!

4.5 stars.

✨A serial killer with a good heart who means well and only kills very bad guys?  Okay, I’m on board!
 
✨Excellent characterization and plotting.  I was glued to the pages throughout.
 
✨Suspense, humor, found family and so much more to enjoy here.  It’s hard to believe this is a debut novel. 
 
✨Funny side note: as I gave my husband my 20-minute unsolicited review on this book, he looked at me with serious concern and said, “You know that’s messed up, right? 😂😂😂 IT IS SO MESSED UP, and I highly recommend it.  You’ll love Cordelia.  I just know it. 
 
✨This book is out September 10 – just in time for spooky season! I REALLY NEED MY THRILLER READERS TO READ THIS ONE SO WE CAN TALK! 
 
🌿Read if you like:
✨Morally grey main characters
✨Blurred lines between villains and heroes
✨Dexter
✨Dark humor
✨Revenge stories
✨Strong female friendships
✨Found family
 
My thanks to @poisonedpenpress and @netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book before its publication date.

I thought the premise was super intriguing, comparing it to Dexter. It was similar but it fell flat for me. Some things were just a little ridiculous honestly and I didn't really care for the characters. It was also slow to start.

Cordelia Black is a pharmaceutical rep with an unusual hobby- killing bad men and saving the world with her own brand of vigilante justice. When her best friend and goddaughter become involved with one of her marks, she has to figure out how to handle the situation in order to protect the people she cares for most.

This debut was so much fun! It’s reminiscent of Dexter and a darker version of Finlay Donovan. Cordelia is a unique antihero with a sharp tongue, quick wit, and high fashion sense. The supporting cast of characters bring a lot to the table as well. I’m eagerly awaiting a sequel as the ending made it seem like it’s set up for one!

Thank you to Emma C. Wells, Poisoned Pen Press, and Netgalley for the arc in exchequer for my review.

I loved this book and I loved Cordelia. This book felt like reading Dexter almost. I really enjoyed it and read it in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down.

This. Book. Oh. My. Gosh. The paint cans!? I screamed! So twisted and I loved it. I was on the tip of my toes dying to see how things turned out. I kind of wish things with McSmiley would have had a more fleshed out ending, I feel like that plot point just kind of got dropped, but I’m not mad about it. Things turned out exactly how I wanted them to.

Despite the lines between right and wrong being a little blurred in this book, Cordelia wants to make the world a better place, even if she has to do some unsavory things to do it. I really hope to see Cordelia(and Mango!) again in the future, serving justice where the “justice system” has failed.

This book gave strong Dexter vibes but with a more social serial killer personality. Cordelia has a love for the finer things in life and for ridding the world of men with smoke filled evil eyes. But her finely tuned life starts to fall apart when one of the drugs she sells as a pharmaceutical rep is recalled. The same drug she uses to incapacitate her victims. A thoroughly entertaining read that will keep you hooked from beginning to end.

** Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced e-copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. **

Cordelia Black is just your typical pharmaceutical rep. She loves a good designer handbag, enjoys spoiling her goddaughter, and kills the occasional bad man.

This Girl's a Killer is a fantastic, page-turning, read. From the start you can't help but love Cordelia and all her twisted logic. Think Dexter in Prada. She's got a code of ethics that only she understands, but, by the end of the book, you understand it too.

I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down. I highly recommend to anyone who loves a good character-focused book, thriller/mystery, or a good comedy (yes this book has some killer comedic moments...pun totally intended).

Cordelia Black is very protective of her best friend Diane and her daughter Samantha. There isn’t anything she wouldn’t do for them. She has already killed once and gotten away with it. Now, the has a whole system down to eliminate the bodies. Creepy but so entertaining !

Cordelia is a pharmacy rep by day but at night she takes Justice into her hands. She is meticulous in her following bad men and eliminating them. I loved her vigilante justice and then making art after from what remains was so creepy.

When Simon starts dating Diane she worries he isn’t good enough. One bad day at work sends everything spiraling off course and she worries how will she get out of this.

The title tells you exactly what to expect with this book, and I was not disappointed. This Girl's A Killer follows Cordelia Black as she rids the world of bad men while balancing a stressful job and a friendship with her BFF Diane, and her goddaughter Sam. Oh and she matched with a cop on a dating app. Oops.

While I enjoyed the story, I would've loved more insight into how Cordelia does her research and picks her victims. Once a love interest was introduced for Diane, I knew what was coming. It would've been a bigger shock/twist if he turned out to be a normal guy honestly. I thought the way that Cordelia disposed of the bodies was actually really clever, until that option is taken away. I did like watching her devolve a bit but I found it frustrating as well. How do you not have a back up plan for when things don't go as planned? For someone who prided herself on sticking with her guns, it was a little shocking. She was quick to panic which of course lead to the main story line in the book. One of the minor story lines involves a dog named Mango, and I think it was one of my favorite parts of the story.

I have to say though, for a first time author I was really impressed by the book. I'm very curious to see where Emma's writing takes her, as I see big things in the future if this is her debut.

Cordelia Black is the ultimate feminist serial killer- going after male predators. She's got everything in her life planned meticulously- she is a high maintenance and bougie pharma representative with a best friend and god daughter that she literally kills for and she is extremely detail oriented when it comes to her methods for choosing, apprehending, and disposing of the bad men that kills. However, when a problem in her killing method also causes problems in her day job- it seems the whole house of cards for everything she loves may come tumbling down.

This Girl's a Killer was a fun read that I was eager to read and delve into. I expect this to be a series based on how it ended and I hope to learn more about Cordelia's past and how her relationship with Diane and Sugar are affected. It was fun getting inside of Cordelia's mind and obviously as a woman, she was relatable to me with her issues with men and the patriarchy. I can't wait to read more by Emma C. Wells!

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an advanced copy of the ebook in exchange for an honest review!