How to Kill Men and Get Away With It had its funny moments and plenty of dark and gory moments too. Kitty is a definite female Dexter out to right wrongs against women and crazily enough get away with it. This is a well written, smart, and funny book but it was a little too graphic for me. Thank you to NetGalley and HQ Digital for the ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley & HQ Digital for this ARC!

Honestly, I wasn’t sure how to feel about this one. Kitty is a popular social media influencer with a dark side. She accidentally kills a man and it continues on from there, stirring up her dark side that she hides from everyone.

Kitty gives me Dexter vibes- 100%. The whole “killing men for the greater good”. I haven’t read Finley Donovan yet, but the synopsis gave me the sense it be very similar to those books. But it didn’t…

Ugh, I wanted to love Kitty the main character SO bad. But I just couldn’t 😩 she was hypocritical, snooty and the vegan references got old. I think that may have been done on purpose by the author? To have an unlikeable character? But, by the end, I was just over her and losing interest to be honest.

I just couldn’t get into it and I kept hoping the plot would turn a bit but honestly the ending fell flat for me and had a twist I really didn’t like.

I think the premise of the book was great, killing men that only hurt women. I could get behind that. I appreciated the humor aspect and how the author captured the characters and the emotions they had.

I don’t think this book was bad it just wasn’t for me. I think others would enjoy this which is why I gave it three stars (ESP if you’re vegan).

This is exactly what you would expect from the title and it’s giving Promising Young Woman and You vibes in the best way. Kitty Collins is the perfect personification of the anger women face in the world.

I want to first say that none of the characters in this book are very like-able expect for maybe Charlie. But I think that’s the point. Brent gives us very complex characters who don’t always make the “right” decision and most of the time act on instinct or impulse.

This book is full of twists I didn’t expect coming, a hint of spice that I found surprising, and a lot of moments that really made me stop and think.

I do want to say that this is not a light read. The content is heavy and much deeper than just the surface level of a woman fighting back and killing men. There are deeper themes of criticism of social structures, misogyny, sexual assault, pedophilia, suicide, etc. (There are no content warnings at the beginning of this book so please be cautious of these heavy themes)

These deeper themes were unexpected but added the depth that this story needed. I also appreciated the representation of female rage in this story as well. I think it was a true representation of how women think and feel on a daily basis but it was exaggerated to a level that would make anyone understand what women go through every day.

Speaking on structure of the book, I really enjoyed that each chapter was a different location. This made it really easy to read through and also easy to put the book down if needed. I haven’t read a book structured this way but it made it a much faster read.

Despite being outside of the genres I typically read, I found this to be an insightful, entertaining, and thrilling story. I couldn’t put this book down and I will definitely be reading more from this author.

(*Review is already posted on GoodReads. It will be posted on Instagram on release day @makennasbookclub)

On the surface, Kitty Collins is a famous Instagram influencer from London with expensive taste and a small circle of close girlfriends. Deep down, however, Kitty has a dark side that she keeps locked away from those around her. When a night out with the girls ends in the accidental death of a persistent man who wouldn’t take no for an answer, Kitty gradually starts to embrace that dark side. Kitty finds that she has a knack for killing killing abusive, narcissistic men and also getting away with it. But will things catch up with her in the end?

The title and description caught my attention but I might not be the target audience for this one as I had a hard time getting through it. For starters, I felt like there was too much emphasis on the amount of followers people have on social media for my taste (especially coming from someone who regularly complains about being an influencer). I also felt like Kitty wasn’t very interesting and she was inconsistent as a narrator. She grew up on a slaughter farm and from her childhood, is entirely against killing animals. Because of this, she refuses to accept money from her family due to it being “blood money” and is a vegan but killing men is okay?

Speaking of men, 99% of the men in this story are self-absorbed dirtbags who treat women terribly. Possibly an unpopular opinion, but this just felt like an unfair portrayal to me and I found myself getting frustrated at all the insufferable savage men throughout the book.

Lastly, I know it’s a book, but Kitty was getting away with things wayyyyy too easily. You’re telling me she was successful in disposing of the bodies of several grown men on her own? Not to mention the fact that she was using Tinder to pin down her targets. I just feel like she didn’t do enough to totally evade police detection.

Overall, it wasn’t my cup of tea. Definitely a catchy title and I can see a lot of people liking this but it’s just not something I personally enjoyed reading from start to finish.

Thank you HQ 360, HQ Digital and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was immediately pulled into this story holding my breath. The author knows how to keep a reader’s attention. I stayed up late reading more because there were no drawn out paragraphs or chapters. It has a Dexter feel to it, but with a female killer. She ends up doing what all women, who have been assaulted, wish they could do to the men. Things are going smoothly for her until some twists come into play. I found myself laughing, holding my breath, and slight anxiety throughout this book. I absolutely loved it! If you love a good thriller with Dexter vibes, grab this one!

“He doesn’t look like a monster though. But they don’t, do they? Otherwise, they’d never get the opportunity to be monsters.”

At first glance, Kitty is a stuck-up influencer and fashionista who is just too good for the world around her…and maybe she is all those things. As boujee as she might be, Kitty is also a woman who cares for women. That’s why she kills men who do terrible things, right?

This book was witty, mysterious, and perfect for fans of the Finlay Donovan series!

This was a quick and engaging read. I enjoyed the twists and turns of the plot, however I felt that the character development was lacking. Kitty is allegedly "different than the other girls," yet her internal monologue spouts the same vapid privileged nonsense as her influencer friends. Had these women been given a bit more substance behind their influencer identities, they may have been a bit more sympathetic.
I also struggled with plot holes, particularly with respect to technology and forensics. The "...and get away with it" portion of the title is not exactly plausible.
Finally, in addition to triggering topics mentioned in other reviews, I was caught off-guard by the glorification of disordered eating behaviors - substantial description without acknowledgement of danger or impact.
Overall, I did enjoy reading this book and am grateful to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

I am so glad I chose How to Kill Men & How to Get Away With It. I really enjoyed the characters & how this group of friends interacted together. They have been friends for a long time & they seemed to be there for each other. They even tried to have their boyfriends fit in with the group. I was so surprised when I read how Kitty , the main character, handled men that treated women disrespectfully. I was even more surprised when I found out who had been stalking Kitty and knew all of Kitty's secrets.
The book had something for everyone. There was mystery & suspense, murder, betrayal, as well as love & romance. I would recommend this book to my friends & I am looking forward to reading another book by Katy Brent.

Wow! Brilliant. This is going to be the book of the year for 2023! I'm speechless with how much I loved this and related to our heroine. Vegan, rich, beautiful.... and a social justice warrior/ robinhood/ vigilante. WoW! I really enjoyed reading this, and was on the edge of my seat the whole time hoping she doesn't get caught. So glad she got a happy ending too.

This book was amazing and funny. The main character is a trip that you will love. So well done and a perfect weekend read.

This book caught my attention from the terrific cover.I had so much fun reading the characters come alive a unique fun story.Will be recommending book and author #netgalley#harper360

TW to the max on this one.

I thought this book was pretty good. I didn’t find myself really liking many characters though. Also, people said it was like Dexter, but I feel like the main girl was much more chaotic and sloppy compared to Dexter.

Also, she is an influencer with influencer friends, so the way they talk and act is very privileged and obnoxious.

I gave it three stars but it bordered on two.

Thanks NetGalley for the advanced readers copy!

4.5 Stars!
“Before all this started, I’d thought that squeezing the life out of someone would be easy.”

That hooks you immediately, and it doesn’t let go! Stalkers and murders oh my!

Kitty is my hero, honestly. In this #MeToo era, the poignant commentary on how the world treats victims is a magnificent take. It’s just the right dose of righteous anger and indignation mixed with sarcasm and humor—because sometimes in between murdering horrible men you have to have a laugh with the girls.

Read this book. It was nothing short of greatness.

(Check trigger warnings for mild touches on: rape, murder, sexual assault and drug/alcohol use and abuse.)

The title drew me in. If you're a fan of "You," "Killing Eve," or "My Sister The Serial Killer," then you will probably enjoy this read.

The narrator is a bit spicy and blunt, which makes her character almost likable at times, even though she is a serial killer intent on taking out sexual predators. There is a comedic arc that lightens the darker moments throughout (reminds me very much of Killing Eve in that sense). There were several surprises in the plot that I was not expecting, as well as the ending. It kept me engaged throughout and was a quick page-turner.

Thank you NetGallery for this advanced copy!

When how to kill your family meets Dexter.
I have a confession to make i love unhinged women alot, only in books.

The book is as interesting as the title, which is with really attracted me to reading it. I swear my heart was pounding hard with every chapter especially the last 10 percent, I wanted to literally throw my kindle at the wall AND CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE PLOT TWIST, LIKE I KNEW FOR SURE WHO IT WAS BUT I ENDED BIENG WRONG. The writing was easy to read, but the romance was a little off. This was going to be a 5 star read but the way she disposed of the body.....yea, no thank you.
The characters were likable but I wanted kitty to be a little more unhinged. I loved the dark twisted plot of this book so much.



Thanks to netgalley for a eARC in exchange of a honest review.

I wanted to like this so bad. Bad ass woman avenges the rights of women by killing rapists and stalkers. Buuittt... The idea of a pretty, rich, Instagram influencer doing this was kind of ridiculous. As a true crime fan, every other page had me yelling "DNA! Fingerprints! What about the CC footage! Witness testimony!" I know it wasn't meant to be believable but my word it's almost fantasy.

I'm giving it a 3 bc i like the idea, truly and well written but i hated all the characters.

Thank you netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Don't be fooled, this is not a how to book. Kitty Collins is an extremely wealthy influencer with access to a meat processing plant. If that's not you, do not follow in her footsteps. The first kill is not really her fault and is handled with farcy dark humor. However, as Kitty goes on to become a defender of women vigilante I worry about the police in Chelsea and worrying lack of cc surveillance. Kitty puts all the British detective shows I've watched to shame. The author admittedly evokes Dexter and his code. She even alludes to his love for his knives. However, Kitty isn't quite as good at designing a kill room.
This book was such fun to read. I couldn't put it down, but I didn't want it to end. I totally fell for the red herring and when the true creep was revealed, I was pleasantly surprised.
Kitty Collins is like one of Sophie Kinsella heroines with a side of vigilante murderer.
Thank you Net Galley, Katy Brent and Harper 360 for the arc. I can't wait to read what Katy Brent does next.

This was a very engaging, intriguing and interesting book! Although it covers dark topics, its characters are engaging and entertaining. It is a bit graphic with regard to violence at times, so warning to those who might be sensitive to those matters. Overall, I enjoyed it and look forward to more books by this author, Katy Brent!

What a book! How to Kill Men and Get Away With It was dark and delightful! It’s giving Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn in the best way! I loved reading about an influencer turned vigilante for woman of London and stayed up way past my bedtime multiple nights in a row so I could read just one more chapter!

Kitty Collins is a killer online influencer, literally and figuratively. She is the type of vigilante you root for even though she is flawed and killing isn't socially acceptable.
Is what she's doing bad? Can true love save her? Only Kitty can answer those questions. You'll have to go on the journey with her as she struggles with these questions and more.
The novel takes you on a joyride packed with violence and social justice with a bit of spice and a lot of humor, so I can promise you'll enjoy every minute.
How to Kill Men and Get Away With It is Katy Brent's debut and it's delicious. I sincerely hope Kitty Collins returns again. I thoroughly enjoyed it and think you will too!
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