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colorfulpieces's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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.
paperbackghosts's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
saminfineprint's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
So much fun. I love a vigilante
panda27's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
abigailwantstoread_01's review
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thank you to Netgalley for the Earc in exchange for an honest review
This was a wild ride from start to finish, Cordelia Black was a badass throughout and I loved her and Diane. the writing was fast-paced and I enjoyed reading about her getting away with everything that she does. However its a three star as I found it predictable, I knew from the get go that she was going to kill Simon, Diane find out about it, is ok with it and Cordelia gets away with it. I did like that she got away with it but I would have preferred it to be less predictable than it was.
This was a wild ride from start to finish, Cordelia Black was a badass throughout and I loved her and Diane. the writing was fast-paced and I enjoyed reading about her getting away with everything that she does. However its a three star as I found it predictable, I knew from the get go that she was going to kill Simon, Diane find out about it, is ok with it and Cordelia gets away with it. I did like that she got away with it but I would have preferred it to be less predictable than it was.
rhack05's review
5.0
Cordelia Black is a Boss Babe. I love her. Cordelia is a pharmaceutical rep by day and serial killer by night and she does it with ease....usually. When her best friend's new man gives her the creeps she has no choice but to investigate further and find out if he will be her next target. This book was great and I was on the edge of my seat with all the hot water Cordelia was getting herself into all while trying to remain normal and keep up her appearance. This book definitely gives off Finlay Donovan vibes if Finlay were single and intentional with her killings so it's similar but unique in it's own way and I loved every minute of it. Mango is an added bonus to this book that I didn't see coming and I thought it was great even if he added to the drama.
Looking forward to reading more by this author. Also hoping the author chooses to continue this storyline and I do think that is intended with the way the book ended. It does not end on a cliffhanger, so that is great, but plenty of room to write more.
Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Emma C. Wells for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Looking forward to reading more by this author. Also hoping the author chooses to continue this storyline and I do think that is intended with the way the book ended. It does not end on a cliffhanger, so that is great, but plenty of room to write more.
Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Emma C. Wells for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
celeste_velocci's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you NetGalley for the early release of this book. I LOVED it! It kept me interested and entertained until the very end. I felt like the ending showed that there was definitely room for a second book. If there is a second book I will be reading it!
This book follows Cordelia a pharmaceutical rep who partakes in some extra curricular activities. She likes to get her hair and nails done and spends time with her best friend and best friend's daughter and on Fridays she hunts. Cordelia hunts bad men. When the town believes there's a serial killer on their hands Cordelia will do anything and everything to keep up with her lifestyle and to protect her chosen family. This is such an interesting story with great characters. If you have read the Mindf*ck series by ST Abby you will love this book!
Without giving too much away I will say this is totally worth the read! The main character will have you laughing at her dark humor and the suspense will hold you tight until the last page! This book comes out September 10th so definitely keep it in mind for your fall TBR. This will make a great read for the beginning of spooky season!!
This book follows Cordelia a pharmaceutical rep who partakes in some extra curricular activities. She likes to get her hair and nails done and spends time with her best friend and best friend's daughter and on Fridays she hunts. Cordelia hunts bad men. When the town believes there's a serial killer on their hands Cordelia will do anything and everything to keep up with her lifestyle and to protect her chosen family. This is such an interesting story with great characters. If you have read the Mindf*ck series by ST Abby you will love this book!
Without giving too much away I will say this is totally worth the read! The main character will have you laughing at her dark humor and the suspense will hold you tight until the last page! This book comes out September 10th so definitely keep it in mind for your fall TBR. This will make a great read for the beginning of spooky season!!
cristinaaa's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
virgilsaeneid's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thank you for the ARC Netgalley
If you think evil men should get what they've got coming, then This Girl's a Killer is the perfect book for that. Cordelia Black kills predators and abusers who prey on women, and it's a ~400-page romp through female relationships and seeking revenge. Wells has an easy-to-read writing style that makes for an enjoyable afternoon read.
My major issue with this book, however, is that it feels as if Cordelia has some insane plot armour. Despitekilling her best friend's sick and twisted boyfriend , Cordelia never really suffers for her actions or comes under any threat that could contribute to the stakes. Any threats to her that do happen are resolved relatively quickly without any deeper consideration of how they could impact her. Cordelia never really lost anything, and the underlying narrative arc of her medical fraud was unresolved. Hell, she even runs into the cop she's seeing in disguise while disposing of body parts and nothing comes of it.
While this makes for a less satisfying narrative arc, I still appreciated Wells's dedication to making Cordelia the epitome of an anti-hero, even towards the end of the book. This Girl's a Killer is ultimately a book that leaves you feeling vindicated, starring a character with an unshakeable character code. All-in-all, I gave it a nice even 3 stars.
But I did also had one minor issue with this book! In the early chapters, Cordelia visits her friend, Diane, at her house and Cordelia mentions that her preteen goddaughter is playing Zelda... on the Xbox? I'm not sure why I've been so hung up on that, but I feel like I need to publicly voice that Zelda is a Nintendo exclusive. It has never been available on Xbox? I kid you not, it's been keeping me up at night thinking about that scene.
If you think evil men should get what they've got coming, then This Girl's a Killer is the perfect book for that. Cordelia Black kills predators and abusers who prey on women, and it's a ~400-page romp through female relationships and seeking revenge. Wells has an easy-to-read writing style that makes for an enjoyable afternoon read.
My major issue with this book, however, is that it feels as if Cordelia has some insane plot armour. Despite
While this makes for a less satisfying narrative arc, I still appreciated Wells's dedication to making Cordelia the epitome of an anti-hero, even towards the end of the book. This Girl's a Killer is ultimately a book that leaves you feeling vindicated, starring a character with an unshakeable character code. All-in-all, I gave it a nice even 3 stars.
But I did also had one minor issue with this book! In the early chapters, Cordelia visits her friend, Diane, at her house and Cordelia mentions that her preteen goddaughter is playing Zelda... on the Xbox? I'm not sure why I've been so hung up on that, but I feel like I need to publicly voice that Zelda is a Nintendo exclusive. It has never been available on Xbox? I kid you not, it's been keeping me up at night thinking about that scene.