This was a fast-paced, fun read! I wouldn't consider this a romance book though. A psychopathic stalker who manipulates and lies to the guy she likes is NOT romantic to me. I found myself really not liking/liking Saffy at the same time. (I hope that's what the author intended lol.) It's just hard for me to like a narcissistic killer no matter if they feel like their killings are justified. Romance aside, I enjoyed the plot of this book and thought the ending was intense and extremely entertaining! I would definitely recommend this as a fun thriller, but be warned that Saffy and Jon's relationship is super toxic and full of red flags on both sides in my opinion.

I really enjoyed Bad Men.

If morally gray characters that you end up rooting for are your thing, you'll probably really like Saffy.

I really liked the way the author incorporated humor into a more dark theme. It reminded me a lot of Dexter, and I loved that show a lot.

I wish there was a little more from Saffy. It went between her and her love interest Jonathan...but I did enjoy the way it was written.

It had humor, true crime, murder, and a little bit of romance too.

I really enjoyed it a lot and would be very interested in a sequel featuring them and their next adventures, because knowing the two of them, there will probably be many. I could easily see this turning into a series and I'd read it for sure!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this ARC.

Delightfully dark and fun. A recommended purchase for collections where crime and thrillers are popular.

Quick , fast paced intriguing read :) I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a page turner ! I didn't see the ending coming! I thoroughly enjoyed this read.

Bad Men is about Seraphina "Saffy" Huntley-Oliver, an heiress who has it all, but is also a prolific serial killer. Unlike some other sociopaths, Saffy has a crush on true crime podcaster Jonathan (Jon). Her crush turns into her doing whatever it takes - including adopting a dog just to arrange a meet-cure - and becoming his own personal Nancy Drew when Jon becomes a suspect for murder (that he didn't actually commit).

This book definitely gave dark comedy, and many parts were hilarious. It was fast-paced and suspenseful, but I didn't really see any twists until about 80% in and I knew what they were going to be. Nevertheless, I enjoyed each one. Jon seemed to be the main one out of the loop. The dual POV make the book interesting, and it would have been great to hear more about Saffy's previous crimes against Bad Men. I wanted it to be a little more thriller/suspense than a rom com, but that's neither here nor there.

Thanks to Overlook Press & NetGalley for the chance to read this book!

TW for pedophilia and sexual assault from the jump of the book.

I absolutely loved this book told alternately between a sexy and psychopathic serial killer (only of bad men who deserve it) and the hapless true crime writer and podcaster she’s developed an infatuation with. The writing is wonderful and witty, and I honestly loved both characters. I kind of guessed what was going to happen but it didn’t matter because I loved it all. I’d happily read dozens of books in a series if more come — kind of like a much better, more likable and feminist version of You. I wouldn’t ordinarily call a brutal murder book delightful, but this one most definitely was.

I read a digital copy of this book for review.

I really, terribly wanted to love this book but it just fell flat for me. I don’t feel like it really picked up until about 75-80% through and i just felt bored nearly the entire time. The very last twist was so predictable and I really hope other people enjoy this, it just wasn’t for me.

I had fun with this. It was fast paced and a good time, I just wanted to hear more from Saffy than Jon. Saffy was the serial killer I couldn't help but root for and Jon was just wallowing and a bit boring. It's definitely more of a romance and I think it would have been more fun if Saffy's killings got more on page time!

Bad Men is about Saffy Huntley-Oliver, an heiress who has it all, and also is a serial killer. Through the novel we discover that she has a crush on true crime podcaster Jonathan (Jon). Her crush turns into her doing whatever it takes (even grabbing a dog for a meet-cute, which is wild!) and becoming a Nancy Drew when Jon becomes a suspect for murder.
This book definitely gave dark comedy, and many parts were hilarious. It was fast-paced and suspenseful, but I didn't really see any twists until about 80% in and I expected them to happen. Jon seemed to be the main one out of the loop. The dual POV make the book interesting, and it would have been great to hear more about Saffy's previous crimes against Bad Men. If you've read My Sister, the Serial Killer, it has similar vibes! I would recommend to others that like a mix of dark comedies & thrillers!

Thanks to Overlook Press & NetGalley for the chance to read this book!

CW for pedophilia and sexual assault from the jump of the book.

My literature teacher once told us that the end does not justify the mean… but damn, the main character is a serial killer who kills terrible men. AND I AM HERE FOR IT!
The book was entertaining and the chapters were short, which is good because at least the author knows how to make the story fast paced. There are some parts that kinda lacks some elements- plot holes but it is something I am not really worried about because this was (at least for me) marketed as a fast read.

The twists and turns in this book just did not stop. And I’m here for it!! It was dark, it was thrilling, it was unputdownable!! Not sure if that’s even a word but that’s where I’m at. Even the romance subplot was unexpected but delightful.

Thank you to the publishers and Net Galley for this free advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review. “Bad Men” hooks you right in with a jarring opening scene. The novel gave me very dark and murder-y vibes. If you like true crime, this is the book for you. I also enjoyed the shorter length. One issue I had with the book is I felt there were a few holes that I would have liked resolved as a reader. Other than that, the book was very entertaining.

rating: 4 stars

PERFECT halloween read. i love a female serial killer idc i support women's rights AND (ESPECIALLY) WRONGS!!!!!!!!!!!

Saffy Huntley-Oliver is an intelligent and glamorous socialite; she also happens to be a proficient serial killer. For the past fifteen years, she’s hunted down and dispatched rapists, murderers, domestic abusers—bad men all. But leading a double life has left her lonely—dating’s tough when your boyfriend might turn out to be your next victim. Saffy thinks she’s finally found a truly good man in Jonathan Desrosiers, a true-crime podcaster who’s amassed legions of die-hard fans for cracking cold cases and bringing justice to victims.

When a decapitated body shows up on Jon’s doorstep the morning after his wife leaves him, he becomes the chief suspect for a murder he insists he didn’t commit. Saffy’s crush becomes an obsession as she orchestrates a meet-cute and volunteers to help Jon clear his name, using every trick up her sleeve to find the real killer and get her man—no matter the cost.

Darkly comic and addictively readable, Bad Men is a wild romp of a feminist thriller that asks if even a serial killer can have a happily ever after.

Thank you to Net Galley and Julie Mae Cohen for this ARC! This book was literally everything that I wanted it to be and I'm recommending it to everyone that I know. The MC was so well fleshed out, you find yourself rooting for her the entire time. SO well done!

Wow, it’s like, Amy Dunne who?! This addictive thriller gives readers the cunning, brilliant, unapologetic feminine anti-hero we didn’t know we needed!

Totally binge-worthy, I finished it in two days because I just had to find out how it ended.

I went in with little to no expectations and came out with one of the best books I’ve read this year.

* Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. *

Thanks to Netgalley & the publishers for the ARC! This is one of the BEST books I have read so far this year, and I've read A LOT of books this year! I don't want to re-describe the plot for you, as you can clearly just read the synopsis/back of the book, but Saffy is a serial killing bada** b*tch murdering all the lowlife narcissists, pedos, rapists & abusers. It's a first for me to root for a serial killer, but this is a feminist thriller; she's only killing the really really bad guys. Saffy is taking back the power that these men used to control, abuse & murder. I look forward to reading future books by Ms. Cohen and can't wait to see what she comes up with next! I wouldn't even mind a book 2 of Saffy and John. 5/5 stars. *****

What an absolutely wild novel. While the writing style was not my favorite, the blend of humor, murder, and efficiency was quite entertaining.

Thank you to Overlook Press/Net Galley for the ARC! This is my first review here so bear with me. I ended up liking this story, mostly because of how dark and somehow entertaining it was! I love stories about morally gray characters and this was perfect for that. This is perfect for fans of “They Never Learn” by Layne Fargo. All in all, if you want a fast paced feminist thriller this is the book for you!

This was one fun story to read! Saffy and Jonathan meet by “chance” in the Scottish Highlands while saving an animal stuck in a well. Their romantic connection is tumultuous and has its challenges, but it made me want to keep reading on. I know female serial killers are rare, but I really enjoyed Saffy’s story. Her black-and-white opinions on what should happen to "bad men" was likely a product of her past. Her snarky comments made me laugh out loud often. They helped lighten the mood in some of the darker moments of the story.

These both ended up being very likable characters. This whodunnit kept me engaged throughout the story with twist after twist right up to the last page. This was a fast and fun read, and I look forward to reading more novels from @JulieCohenAuthor!

Thank you to @NetGalley and @JulieCohenAuthor for the opportunity to read this copy for an honest review!

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Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy. I could not put this but down. There was tons of twist and turns. I would check trigger warnings before reading.