Ladykiller is a twisty thriller. Told through Abby's point of view and Gia's manuscript, the story unfolds. Alternating between past and present, the reader gets to put the pieces together, but is everyone telling the truth?
This fast paced story kept me turning the pages till the very end.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an early copy for review.

4.5 Stars

I received an advanced copy of this book from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine via NetGalley.

Best friends Gia and Abby, forever linked by a tragic event in Greece during their youth, find their lives diverging. Years later, Gia, now an heiress, invites Abby to celebrate her birthday beneath the Northern Lights in Sweden. However, upon arrival, they discover Gia missing and a cryptic manuscript revealing disturbing truths about her recent marriage and the guests at her Greek estate. Determined to find Gia, Abby and Benny, Gia’s brother, embark on a journey to uncover her whereabouts before it's too late.

The allure of a Greek island setting drew me into this narrative, painting a vivid picture that resonated with my own experiences. Amid this atmospheric backdrop, Gia's character felt a tad exaggerated, yet strangely enjoyable. Abby, on the other hand, emerged as a more relatable figure, although both protagonists made decisions that seemed inconsistent with their established traits. The author's strength lies in characterization, bringing the players to life with convincing depth that really resonated with me.

The initial pace was slow, but as the story unfolded, the mystery got more gripping. While some twists proved foreseeable, they retained an element of entertainment, with a surprise turn that genuinely caught me off guard. The concluding chapters introduced an intriguing direction, although I thought some of the issues were unresolved.

Overall, this was an engaging read that sustained my interest, featuring a cast of compelling characters. I'd recommend it to enthusiasts of psychological thrillers. I am really excited about what else this author has to offer in the future.

On a side note: how does a person who lives in a lap of luxury afford to live the same style of life without working and only expecting to see a house for $15 million minus taxes?

Woah I’m thrilled to have gotten to read this early through NetGalley! And I’m so glad I did. What a story. No spoilers from me
- just know you have to read it! Preorder it! Seriously now.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc!
Overall this was a good book! Kept a fast pace and kept my interest. At times it did jump between a past situation and current day and took me a minute to catch up, but otherwise was easy to follow. The story did have a few twists that weren’t completely shocking, but still entertaining. The ending was left open in a way, and I’m not a huge fan of that, but it fit with the storyline.

I couldn’t stop reading this! Our narrator is Abby, who is invited to meet up with her friend, Gia. We also get to know Gia through the memoir she writes. The story goes between the memoir and Abby’s present day. Lots of intrigue!!

I received an advance copy though Netgalley, but all opinions are my own.

I got recommended LadyKiller and this would be a GREAT beach read! I really loved the multiple point of view. I was really intrigued the entire time and it was a steady pace read for me. I love authors that don’t always give you exactly what you want at the end so I’ll definitely be reading more from this author.

I was told I would love this book, so I got a copy. At first I thought it was nothing special. Oh, I liked it but it seemed to be another typical mystery: two friends from opposite social hierarchies, throw in a beautiful Greek island, and one of the women goes missing. You know what I mean. But halfway through something happened. It went from meh to YEAH! From that point on, I loved it.

The two friends, Abby and Gia have drifted apart, particularly when Abby told Gia she wouldn't attend her wedding to Garret, the man she met 3 months earlier. Estranged, Gia invites her brother Benny and Abby to a Swedish resort hotel to reconnect. Except she doesn't show. She has disappeared. And secrets emerge that were buried 12 years ago.

The story alternates between Abby's journey in current time and Gia's life on her beachfront estate a month or two ago. As Gia writes her new book, this narrative becomes a key to unlocking her disappearance.

Not everything or everyone is who they seem or claim. With two different references to The Talented Mr. Ripley, it becomes clear that this tale, too, is one of deception and duplicity. But who is the real hero and who is the real villain? The second half of the book is a real page-turner. Enjoy!

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley. I received an advanced reader copy of this book in return for an honest review.

Beautiful heiress Gia Torres travels through life carefree. Until the sudden death of her father, she fails to appreciate her lavish life. Gia trusts only two people, her brother Benny, and her best friend Abby. They both try to slow Gia down; she is headstrong. Gia rashly marries a short-time acquaintance, Garrett, very quickly. They move to Gia's house in Greece. After repairs are completed Gia is selling the house to her stepmother. Marriage seems to be perfect for Gia and Garrett. Garrett manages the construction at the house while trying to salvage his failing business. His shipping company is struggling and Gia loans him money. Why didn't he tell Gia about this before they married? On a trip into town, they meet a couple who are waiting to have their yacht repaired. Gia and Garrett invite them to stay at their house. Are these people trustworthy? Benny and Abby travel to see the Northern Lights with Gia. Gia never arrives. Where could she be?

This psychological thriller explores the life of the wealthy. Gia's disappearance brings Benny and Gia back together to find her. Through twists and turns, Abby and Benny remain steadfast and loyal. Does loyalty prevent us from seeing clearly? This story details graphic sexual scenes and domestic violence, if these are triggers, please proceed carefully. This thriller will surprise and confuse. Who can be believed? The ending is unanticipated and surprising. Enjoy this lovely vacation but don't let your guard down!

Ladykiller” by Katherine Wood is an enthralling tale of mystery and friendship. The story unfolds with the disappearance of a young woman from a remote Greek islands estate, setting the stage for a suspenseful journey. Wood masterfully weaves a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, blending the allure of the Mediterranean backdrop with the intrigue of a suspenseful manuscript.

The characters, Gia and Abby, are finely crafted, their lifelong connection adding depth to the narrative. The contrast between Gia’s glamorous life and Abby’s dedication to her career creates a captivating dynamic. As the plot twists and turns, the reader is drawn into the mystery, fueled by the ominous email Abby receives and the deserted estate they encounter in Greece.

Wood’s storytelling prowess shines as Gia’s manuscript reveals the dark secrets of her marriage and the scandalous lives of the guests. The unanswered questions propel the plot forward, leaving readers eagerly turning pages to uncover the truth. The pacing is well-executed, maintaining tension and suspense throughout the narrative.

With a skillful blend of mystery, friendship, and scandal, “Ladykiller” captivates from start to finish. Katherine Wood delivers a gripping tale that keeps readers guessing until the final pages. If you’re a fan of thrilling mysteries set against the backdrop of exotic locales, this book is a must-read, earning it a solid 4/5 stars.

Rating: 4/5

So this book was a really good twisty thriller with a little romance thrown in. I loved the two main characters, Abby and Gia. Even though neither was perfect, I was routing for both of them. But...the ending was pretty terrible. It didn't really wrap anything up and I ended the book saying to myself "wait, that's it???". Besides the ending, I enjoyed the storyline and would read another book by Katherine Wood.

What a fun book. Abby and Gia are friends and they come from different backgrounds and are completely different. Gia the jetsetter is recently married to Garrett and lives on a Greek Island with her husband. While getting the house on the island ready for sale Gia and Garrett befriend a couple who stay with them while their boat is being repaired. Is the couple everything that they come across as. Abby is the level headed person in this friendship. A rollercoaster ride takes place with a conclusion that I didn't see coming.

I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this one, but I ended up flying through it. I loved the alternating POV between Abby and Gia. The author beautifully set up the meeting with Timeo and Emilia. I disliked Garett from the beginning, just to find out that maybe he wasn’t as bad as I thought (or was he? The final implications were a bit vague).

Overall, the writing was fantastic. Fast paced and intriguing. I loved reading it. The ending left me feeling a bit… unsettled? Confused? There was a lot left unknown, but I think that was intentional.

Gia and Abby have been best friends since their early teens, and their friendship even survived an intensely dark experience when they were 18. A decade later, after a falling out over Gia’s whirlwind marriage, they are set to reconnect in Sweden - but Gia doesn’t show up.

This book is filled with twists and turns as we go from Abby’s perspective to Gia’s perspective, as documented in her manuscript. The ending felt a bit too ambiguous and I wish there was a more clear conclusion. Overall, I’d rate this 3.5 stars since it’s still an engaging book with an interesting mix of characters!

Thank you to Random House via NetGalley for the ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review!

4.5/5 stars! I could not put this book down. It took a little bit for the main plot to develop, but there are great descriptions of the locations and scenery these places are in. Lots of twists and turns that I did not see coming. I would think it’s going one way for sure and something completely different would happen. Wanted to give it all 5 stars, but was not totally in love with the ending because it leaves you hanging a little bit. But, loved this thriller and it kept me on my toes.

I’m having a hard time reviewing this one. I didn’t love it, didn’t hate it. It kept my attention to want to finish it, it just didn’t “wow” me. The Greek island setting was fabulous, I enjoyed that aspect. The story started off super strong, but lost its way somewhere in the halfway mark. Ladykiller seemed like it would be a book I would love, but it was ultimately a miss for me, in the end. I was excited to read through the manuscript to get clues from it, but it ended up not being until past the midway mark that Abby finds it and it is useful. I thought the imbalance between Gia’s manuscript and Abby’s point of view was confusing to the reader. Unfortunately this is a miss, which is a bummer because it’s my first by Katherine Wood and I know people love her books!

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Gia and Abby have been friends since childhood, bonded by the tragedy that unfolded in Greece when they were eighteen. Now thirty, heiress Gia is back in Greece with her shiny new husband, entertaining glamorous guests with champagne under the hot Mediterranean sun, while bookish Abby is working fourteen-hour-days as an attorney. When Gia invites Abby on an all-expenses-paid trip to Sweden to celebrate her birthday, Abby’s thrilled to reconnect. But the day of her flight, Abby receives an ominous email that threatens to unearth the skeletons of her past, and when she and Gia’s brother Benny arrive in Sweden, Gia isn’t there. Abby and Benny fly to Greece, where they find Gia’s beachfront estate deserted, and the sole clue to her whereabouts the manuscript she penned, detailing the events leading up to her disappearance. Gia’s narrative reveals the dark truth about her provocative new marriage and the dirty secrets of their guests, a story almost too scandalous to be believed. But the pages end abruptly, leaving more questions than answers.

This was a page turner that was so well written that I did not want to put it down. Katherine Wood was a new author to me and I was drawn in by her characters and descriptions of the various places mentioned. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for offering this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be looking for more by this author.

Ladykiller is a page turner from beginning to end. It will keep you guessing, and thankfully, is limited in predictability. The scenery cannot be beat, and the characters are easy to relate to and root for. If you’re thinking the title gives something away, you may need to think again. I’m not telling, but ladykiller can mean lots of different things. Enjoy!

This story follows Abby and her childhood friend Gia. The story is told through multiple perspectives going between Gia’s manuscript and Abby.

Gia has recently gotten married during a whirlwind romance. To reconnect, she invites Abby to fly to Sweden for her birthday. This trip is meant to be “like old times” and her new husband is not part of this meet-up. It’s only meant to be Abby, Gia, and Gia’s brother Benny. When Abby and Benny arrive in Sweden, Gia is nowhere to be found.

These chapters are cut with excerpts of Gia’s manuscript. Once Abby finds the manuscript it’s up to you to decide what is true.

This book was faced paced and hard to put down.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group / Bantam for an eArc in exchange for an honest review.

This story was very underwhelming. This was more just a scandalous story about the rich and beautiful. There was no depth to the story and I was expecting more.

A huge thanks to NetGalley and Random House for the opportunity to read Ladykiller by Katherine Wood. Gia and Abby have been best friends since they were about 8 years old. They met when Abby's mom started cooking for Gia and her brother Bennys' family. However, the friendship changed once the two hit their teens and a night out led to the death of Gia's boyfriend Noah. The friendship never recovered, and Abby went onto become a lawyer and Gia stayed a wealthy princess with no responsibility. The brother Benny became a film producer. Gia and Bennys dad dies and instead of receiving the windfall of money that Gia and her husband, Garrett, are expecting, they find out that Gia and Bennys dad donated all his money to charity and left only his properties to his children. Gia is staying at the Greek property with her husband Garrett as they ready it for sale. To reconnect with her long-lost bestie, Gia invites Abby for a birthday celebration in Sweden with her brother Benny. The story builds slowly from their recollections, the current life situations of all the parties involved and lots of deception and lies that are made known to everyone as the story unfolds. Ladykiller is a slow suspenseful read that I thoroughly enjoyed.