Normally, I'm a really big fan of this style of reading. From 'How to Kill Men & Get Away With It' to 'Finley Donovan is Killing It' - I think they're funny, and even though they deal with dark topics, overall, they're pretty good.

This one didn't feel new or fresh - but if it's the first of its kind you've read, then I would see the appeal. Funny at times... but more so than anything - I was frustrated by the main character's continuous blunders (like she had never watched a crime show in her life??)

I also think I like it more when our heroines (?) are more cunning and not quite so bumbling. If you're going to do it.. do it right, lol

**Thank you to Avon & NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. I received this book for free, but all thoughts are my own. – SLR 🖤

As a reader, I found "How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways" by Eve Kellman to be a thrilling and addictive read. The concept of a female vigilante seeking revenge on men who harm women is a unique and captivating one. The main character, Millie, is strong, complex, and relatable, making it easy to root for her even as she descends into madness.
The dark humour and fast-paced plot kept me engaged throughout the book, and I could not put it down. The commentary on society and the treatment of women added depth to the story and made it even more thought-provoking. The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat, and I was constantly surprised by the story's direction.
Overall, "How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways" was a fun and gripping read that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a thrilling and entertaining novel. I can't wait to see what Eve Kellman has in store for us next.

Finally got around to picking this one up and my only regret is not starting it sooner

I loved this unique storyline and really loved the story female characters.

Thank you Netgalley, Eve Kellman and Avon Books UK, Avon for the eArc of How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways.

This narrative drew me in and gripped me from the start and probably touches on some very sensitive issues. Millie Masters works in a framing store, runs and at night, runs a helpline called Message M. This helpline helps saves countless young women and girls who feel uncomfortable when they are out and need an exit strategy . On date? getting touched ? No problem, Message M.

As the narrative unfolds, it's clear that Millie set up this helpline to help other girls because, she couldn't save her sister. Who experiences a life changing event that leaves her bedridden, Millie tries to get to the bottom of what happened, her sister would rather forget. Millie starts to take matters into her own hands and snowballs.

I loved this book, it had everything In it. Dark humour, issues surrounding women's safety, stalking and friendship. I love the twists and turns in the storyline and I felt that the pacing of the narrative was great. I couldn't stop reading as it kept me engaged and I wanted to know how far Millie would go to seek revenge on her sister, Katie's assailant.. I loved Nina, Millie's friend, who figured things out and stayed by her to the bitter end .This would make a great audiobook in my opinion so I'll be looking out for that in the future.

4 stars

This book is RIGHT up my alley. I love a good female vigilante who rights the wrongs men. Millie is immediately a character that draws you in. The love for her sister and her anger for all the women taken advantage of is relatable and makes you want to go along for the ride of revenge. I can’t wait for this author to write another novel.

An intriguing and gripping story, I loved the characters and can't wait to read more by this author.

Thank you for the ARC copy of How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways. This was a fun quick read. I wasnt sure what to expect when it came to this one since I havent read anything by this author before but I thought it was good for my first book by Eve. It had lots of funny moments thrown in and the pace was good. Def have to watch for some trigger warnings though since some people arent always up for those. Overall I give this one a 3 stars.

4 solid stars.

What a fantastic debut! Eve Kellman reminds me of Bella Mackie and Katie Brent with this dark, funny thriller.
Mille Masters might have become one of my new favourite female serial killer. Her motivation is to avenge her sister and to protect other women with her help line “Message M”.

Some great characters in this, obviously her sister Katie and also her best friend Nina who I grew to love!

There was a few things while I read, I thought this wouldn’t happen in real life? Anyways I thought the story was great and it was funny, so therefore I enjoyed it.

Thank you Netgalley and to the author for my ARC!

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. This book gripped me right from the off. Kellman writes sensitively about important social themes, and the book was dark, funny, well-paced, and had a heartbreaking twist. Although Millie wasn't exactly a likeable narrator, I was utterly invested in her story, and I liked the supporting characters such as Nina.

I was so excited when I saw the description for this book on Netgalley as I absolutely loved, "How to Kill Men and Get Away With It" by Katy Brent and "Bad Men" by Julie Mae Cohen so I thought this book would be similar. The only similarities is that the main character, Millie was a killer. However, she was also the worst. She was not clever, cunning, or charming. I never was on her side or rooting for her throughout the book. The beginning of the book she spends most of the time basically hating on everything. She hates her friends, she hates maternity photo shoots, she hates prom, she hates tattoos (this rant went on for several pages), she hates her neighbor, she hates old people, she hate her job... the book reads as someone trying so hard to be cool by hating on everything and everyone. It is really hard to believe that she actually runs a hotline to save women from predators because she hates other women so much.

All of her killings are so sloppy and unrealistic. She never thinks anything through, she doesn't account for cameras, she doesn't wear gloves, and she is always drunk. She discusses her father's drinking but doesn't really make the connection that she also an alcoholic. She is not likeable at all so I was really hoping she would just get caught in the end or die in the fire but no, she frames the brown man. My goodness. He was the only man kind to her in this whole book and he goes down for her crimes and she just gets to live with no consequences for her actions. It all wrapped up so quickly and neatly that is not realistic at all. I do not know if all of it was supposed to be satire and I just didn't get the joke but I just did not like it.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

I like reading about strong and smart women, but the main character here may not be the smartest. Luckily, someone else steps up. The plot is interesting, and the story is entertaining if you want to waste a few hours, as the book would be much better at half the length.

Millie helps women in need to distance themselves from creepy men through her Message M hotline. But her past and deep hatred of the man who hurt her sister push her over the edge to do more than help.

I believe that this a debut for this author and I think the plot was fantastic. I will likely pick up more of her books in the future. I think that although the plot was good it was too long. Almost 400 pages for a thriller is a bit much in my opinion. The chapters felt long too, so maybe the 400 pages wouldn’t have if they were shorter chapters.

I really loved the dynamic between the two friends in this book. Everyone hopes to have a friendship like that. I did feel that the main character was supposed to be a girl’s girl and that was harder to fathom at times because she seemed kind of judgmental of the other women in the book. I also felt like there were a few things the main character wouldn’t have done or waited to do after you know how deeply she felt for her sister and friend. I also wasn’t a fan of the ending. But, I think it was a solid debut and can’t wait to see what the author writes in the future. *3.5 stars*

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books for the advanced copy of this book!

I mean, the title of this book alone is worth 5 stars. It’s what sold me on it immediately. I LOVED this book…. But I am also A Weirdo.

It’s about a chick who has taken it upon herself to be a vigilante protecting women who feel threatened by men. Like, if you’re out at a bar and someone won’t leave you alone, you call her and she picks you up and takes you home.

And then one of the men kinda-accidentally dies. And this serves as inspiration for her ever-escalating vengeance.

I am so glad this book lived up to the title in terms of the dark-black humor in it. It was so fun and psychotic and, frankly, just My Ideal Read.

Got this early from NetGalley and there were annoying formatting issues and typos but it didn’t take away from the whole thing. Hope it gets buzz when it’s released. I’ll be re-reading it for sure.

The way things got wrapped up is a bit far-fetched… but I stand by this being a (pitch black) dark comedy and so it doesn’t have to be all that realistic.

Thanks to Avon and Net Galley for the ARC! The graphic cover and eye catching title of this book hooked me in! An entertaining and enjoyable read but rated 3 stars because I felt it could have had more depth in believability and in maturity of writing/structure and I’m not sure I’ll remember the book long after finishing. That being said, a 3 star read is still a really solid read, I’d recommend to friends.

When the first line of the book is “the first man I ever killed was my father”, you genuinely want to keep reading. At least I did. Millie is the typical angry, bitter millenial. Its borderline annoying but it kind of lures you in. If you were one of the people wondering if ‘Promising Young Woman’ was based on a book; it could very easily be this book. Therefore its a bit predictable, but even so you want to keep reading. Its really psycho, pretty triggering (csa, rape), and really addictive. First 5 star read this year!

I’m struggling to find the words to review this book. I did not like it feels too simplistic but explaining why makes me think I may come across in the wrong way. Let’s see. Looking at the cover I thought this would have humour, remind me of ‘How to Kill Your Family’ or something like that, but it didn’t. This novel’s dealing with similar themes but in a darker more serious way.

The main character was frustrating. I felt for her, emphasised with the experiences but then she came across as selfish and just a horrible person. Almost like her experiences meant the person she becomes is inevitable - there was no hope that I could see. Don’t get me wrong, her experiences justify anger and pain, however, I’m not sure I was prepared for the selfishness that followed.

The side characters weren’t fleshed out enough in my opinion. I’m not sure if this was deliberate, keeping them at arms length for the reader in the same way the main character does throughout. I guess I felt disconnected from the characters and was not expecting that going in.

I became angry reading this book. Funny as I always want a visceral reaction as it means a novel has impacted but, anger? It’s difficult to explain. A lot of reviews note the men deserved violence, and believe me when I say that I agree with that. However, I just could not justify the ending with the violence that came before. Two wrongs don’t make a right? But an eye for an eye and all that. See, I’m torn as to why it made me angry. Is it because I can’t imagine being that that man who incurs such wrath? Or is it the ending that leaves such a sour taste in my mouth. The main character makes strange decisions and, as the side characters aren’t fleshed out, it just doesn’t seem logical to me.

Ultimately, while the book was well written and I understand why it’s getting such great reviews, I did not like it. I couldn’t find the ‘dark humour’ but maybe I’m not the target audience? This novel felt dark and sad to me, not humorous at all. With that, it’s a 2-star read.

There were some elements of this novel that I really loved! It was a super quick, easily bingeable novel. I think I read it in less than 24 hours. I didn't want to put it down once I started it. I love all characters named Millie, and this one did not let me down. She was fun but sometimes a bit annoying. Overall, I would recommend to anyone who wants a quick read.

Feeling uneasy on a date? Dealing with a persistent stranger at the bar? Concerned about being followed home? Enter Message M.

After numerous harrowing encounters, Millie Masters establishes a hotline for women walking alone at night: Message M. Yet, as she receives calls, Millie discovers that mere intervention isn't enough. The cycle of harassment persists night after night.

When her own sister falls victim to an assault, the temptation to take matters into her own hands becomes irresistible.

Because M can also stand for murder…

This dive into the female serial killer genre, marked by dark humor, immediately grabbed my attention. Millie's Message M hotline, initially a safety net for women, takes a sinister turn. Despite Millie's occasional frustrations, the author skillfully portrays her likability, earning my support for her journey. The dynamics within her friend group and her relationship with sister Katie enrich the storyline. Gratitude to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this compelling read!

"A drunk, a mother and a serial killer walk into a bar ..... "

Millie runs 'Message M', a help-line for vulnerable women on nights out after her younger sister was raped on New Years Eve. But the more she helps and the deeper she dives into the lives of twisted men, she slowly becomes entangled.

Mille is out for revenge for her sister Katie and she won't stop until she gets it, steering her towards a path of hell-bent obsessive murder. That only seems to get increasingly unhinged as the plot thickens.

From the first sentence it is very clear that this book is primarily focused around killing and heavy subjects, but Kellman has done a great job at addressing these with light-heartedness and a pinch of humour. I was hooked from the get go and thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. With such an action filled plot and a couple of 'accidents', there was never a dull moment. It is fast-paced and filled to the brim with murder, revenge and a little bit of love.

I loved the character progression of Millie, and the slow unravel into her past containing the shadows that turned her into 'Message M'. It was a delight to get to know this character and I would love to read about her future life after the events of this novel.

A massive thank you to Kellman and her publishers for the ARC, it was a pleasure to read!

read this with my friend, really enjoyed the storyline. The title caught my eye and i’m so glad i read, she a girlies girl 😭 definitely recommend. thank you netgalley!