I love this author’s books! I found this one to be another exciting thriller by her. The Greece setting drew me in and wished I was with these characters… until chaos started to unfold. Gia’s manuscript were a fun way to draw the reader in and learn about her marriage. The story unfolded nicely but somewhat predictable.

The way this was formatted did not work including the timeline mix. Additionally, this was way longer than necessary and took a bit to get into.

The description of this book was intriguing and had me excited to read it. Unfortunately, it fell flat. Between slow pacing, unrealistic plot twist, and unreliable characters, it was just too much.

Thank you to NetGalley, and Random House Publishing Group, Ballantine, Bantam for an ARC of this book.

This book was not what I expected. I expected twists and turns but was delightfully surprised when they took me through the whole book.

The "rich people behaving badly" genre doesn't really resonate with me, but I was willing to give Ladykiller a chance due to the true crime element. The book starts out very strong, with interesting characters who clearly don't value honesty and plenty of juicy drama. Towards the 60% mark I started feeling like things should be wrapping up, but the book just kept going. Reveals weren't paying off past that point, and several characters just faded away as opposed to having a clear (and ideally deserved or dramatic) ending.

a gripping, sun-drenched psychological thriller that draws readers into a world of secrets, betrayal, and unreliable narratives. When Gia, a glamorous heiress, vanishes from her remote Greek island estate, her best friend Abby embarks on a desperate search, armed only with a mysterious manuscript Gia left behind. What unfolds is a twisty, high-stakes race against time that explores the complex layers of friendship, wealth, and deception. offers plenty of juicy intrigue for fans of high-society drama and unreliable narration. The intricate web of lies and half-truths, combined with the sizzling Mediterranean backdrop, makes for a tantalizing read. If you love a good psychological puzzle where nothing is quite what it seems, this book is sure to keep you hooked—if only to finally uncover the truth behind Gia's disappearance.

Starts strong. Doesn't land the ending. The writing is very captivating though! I really enjoyed Woods style.

A fun fast thriller set in an exotic location- great beach read to hand sell to mystery readers. I would definitely read another by the author.

I enjoyed the back and forth timellines and different points of view. The story of their friendship and how far she is willing to go to find her friend was an intriguing story and mystery.

This book was a wild ride, but not always in the best way for me. Abby and Gia have been friends since childhood, with Gia being the daughter of the super wealthy family Abby’s mom works for. They shared a very traumatizing experience when they were 18 and stayed friends but have, in recent years, drifted apart. Gia married a stranger very quickly and Abby was worried it may be a bad idea. When Gia doesn’t show up for a birthday trip she planned to reunite with Abby and her brother, they become increasingly concerned and new secrets come out about what really happened when they were 18. It is a very twisty ride and I felt like I was constantly trying to guess the ending but, when the ending finally came, I felt like there were no real answers and was left a little disappointed. Overall, I would give it 3.5 stars if I could.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Bantam for my ARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

"Ladykiller" by Katherine Wood is a gripping read with a stunning Greek backdrop that completely draws you in. The setting adds so much to the atmosphere, making the whole story feel rich and immersive.

One of the things I really loved about this book was the ending—it doesn’t wrap everything up neatly with a bow, which makes it feel more realistic and leaves room for interpretation. It lingers in your mind even after you’ve finished.

At its core, this is a story about privilege and the problems that come with it—think "rich people problems" but with a dark, intriguing twist. The characters are complex, their struggles compelling, and the whole book keeps you hooked from start to finish.

If you like mysteries with a bit of glamour, an exotic setting, and an ending that makes you think, this one’s definitely worth picking up.

I was so looking forward to this novel and it absolutely did not do it for me. Mixing the past, the present, unknown timelines, a manuscript (good grief), and multiple narrators, it's no wonder I had a hard time getting invested and staying interested. As soon as I was getting into a storyline, the entire novel shifted and I had to start back at square one. When it finally got back around to a place I was interested in, I had already moved on.

I listened to this novel on audio and the narrators were good but maybe the audio didn't help me follow as well. I felt myself tuning out a lot, particularly at the start of new segments. The novel is long, felt drawn out, and there were so many extraneous characters and unnecessary plotlines. The entire history was completely unnecessary and felt like it was thrown in to "explain" some things away.

I also struggled with the manuscript. You can never trust them and they're just so over the top. I have a very hard time getting on board with believing that anyone would truly create one, especially in the current circumstances.

Overall, this one was a miss. I sure do love that cover though!

It took me a long time to get to this book, and I'm sad to say it wasn't really the book for me. This was all rich people behaving badly, and unfortunately nothing about it really resonated with me. The mystery was slightly interesting, but unfortunately this one didn't work for me.

Loved the setting and this cover omg! What a fun ride! It had a great mystery but I was sadly hoping for more. The ending also left a lot to be desired. Thanks netgalley for the gifted arc in exchange for an honest review!

This story is divided into two narrators: Gia and Abby. Gia’s is an exciting, twisty story, but Abby's is the opposite. She’s very passive about events in her life. In the third act, when we follow more of Abby, I’m disappointed at how dull the story has become.
The prose itself lacks a storytelling feel and makes the book flat.

I don’t know why I waited so long to read this one. Split views between present day with Abby, who is searching for her friend Gia, and a month earlier when Gia is missing and they find her manuscript of what happened. This all happens in the beautiful scenery of a small Greek island where Gia’s family owns an estate. As she begins to think that her husband is not only cheating on her, but stealing from her, secrets from the past and present start to come out. I loved this book so much. It was so captivating and reminded me a lot of the Amanda Knox trials, just fictionalized and embellished. The end was left a little open, but I still enjoyed immensely.

Very great read, I enjoyed the characters a lot. This is a good one and I recommend. Five stars. I will recommend this.

The premise of this book is really good, but the delivery is only so-so. There could have been so much more. It felt like Gia was awfully naïve at times, which didn't make sense. She was also not very likable. Abby was a likable character, but that isn't enough. The rest of the characters were not multi-dimensional. This is a thriller, though, and I wasn't expecting a lot of character development.

So that leaves us with the story and the place. The setting in Greece was wonderful. I'm a sucker for a book taking place somewhere gorgeous and romantic. The story's pacing was up and down, so I felt that affected the "thrill" part of thriller.

I don't mind an ambiguous ending, but if you do, consider yourself warned. I'd prefer that to a neatly tied up ending that was rushed.

My thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this one, but it was hard to stay interested for me. The beginning had me hooked and then it kind of just died down and I was left underwhelmed. I did love the alternating timelines and POVs and think the characters were good. Either way, I think this story is worth a chance if you enjoy murder, mystery, and betrayal! Thank you netgalley for the book to read and review!

Thank you for the opportunty to read this advance copy,

Ladykiller is an engrossing psychological thriller, full of clever twists and subtle clues that kept me hooked from start to finish. The vivid descriptions transported me to the stunning Greek Isles, but it was the intricately layered plot that had me constantly guessing. The suspense builds steadily, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t figure out the final twist.

Told through dual timelines—Abby in the present and Gia’s manuscript from the past—the story unfolds with intensity, and the characters feel realistic and complex. However, the open-ended conclusion left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. While some may appreciate the ambiguity, I found myself wishing for more closure.