I’m a little conflicted on this one. It was very much a slow burn, which I am normally okay with- at least if it starts simmering early, and you have a general idea of what it’s building up to. This one really didn’t “simmer” much. This was sort of a dual POV & timeline- it went from Abby’s current POV and switched to Gia’s manuscript, which read like a diary in a past timeline. The beginning focused more on Gia’s manuscript, and then in the last third or so, was exclusively Abby’s POV. So I didn’t really like that the dual POV wasn’t even or symmetrical.

In the last maybe 20%, it finally starts to get a little bit thrilling. But then even that is cut short. I won’t give any spoilers on the ending, but I’d love to talk to someone about it!

Despite my complaints, I never thought about quitting. It still kept my interest, and I would have liked it more if I didn’t have expectations of it being more of a thriller.

3.5 rounded down

Overall I would say that I enjoyed this story but the first half was much stronger than the second. The ending seemed to lose it's way a bit and was a bit of a letdown.

Ladykiller begins with Gia offering an all-expenses paid trip to Sweden to Abby and Gia's brother, Benny, to celebrate Gia's birthday. Gia and Abby became best friends when Abby's mom was hired as the personal chef for Gia's family. Gia and Abby are forever bound by a tragic event that occurred when they were 18 and spending the summer in Greece at Gia's family's home. Abby manages to get the time off from her 60 hour week job as an attorney in Atlanta.to go to Sweden. When Abby and Benny arrive at the resort in Sweden, Gia is not there and is not responding to texts or phone calls. Concerned about not being able to contact Gia, Abby and Benny fly to Greece where Gia had been living in the famiily home. The house is abandoned raising even more questions. The two find a manuscript that Gia had been working on which seemed to describe the events leading up to the current day. The manuscript seems a bit exaggerated in its story, but that is all Abby and Benny have. Abby begins to have trouble discriminating between the truth and the lies, and question how well she really knew Gia. I could not put down this book; it was that compelling. I enjoyed the book through all of the twists and turns of the plot and wanted to see what would happen next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the opportunity to read the ARC of Ladykiller.

This year’s release, Lady Killer, is packed with soap opera-level drama that kept me on the edge of my seat. 😱 I knew I couldn’t trust anyone in this novel, and I was totally right!

I enjoyed every twist and turn while setting up my classroom for the school year.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Random House for the e-arc!

Sorry for the late review, I was moving while I was reading this! So I really enjoyed it. It was a good mystery with good pacing. I didn't find the mystery to be 'groundbreaking' but I didn't hate it. I liked Gia and Abby and the tension in their friendship. Will definitely read this author again.

🩵LADYKILLER: Katherine Wood
This read slayed. It was a perfect beach thriller! Set in the heat of the Mediterranean, an heiress is missing and her best friend and brother must piece together the clues and find her! It was of course full of secrets, revenge, and rich snobs!

My thanks to Random House, Katherine Wood and Netgalley.

I just loved this book. Also, its in Greece.. My favorite place that I've never been.
It is a story that seems to be popular among other authors who follow trends...but as trendy as this was? I still enjoyed it..

I went into Ladykiller blind, and boy was I glad that I did. This was a very captivating book that held my attention until the very end. The end was a bit of a letdown, however everything leading up to that was filled with mystery, betrayal, and the constant question of where is this story going to take us. It was also quite spicy in an almost off putting way (which I never thought I’d say) 😂 overall though, I would recommend this to my fellow thriller enthusiasts.

This was an entertaining read overall. Both main characters were very unlikeable in my opinion but the story was interesting. I do wish I had a little more closure in the end. A solid read but didn’t blow me away.

ARC copy!! Thanks to the publisher for a chance to read

Ladykiller is a fun and fast little thriller. I don't want to include a synopsis as I feel like it gives too much away. If you enjoy books like Gone Girl you'll likely enjoy the writing.

I sped through it quickly and it's nice for some mindless fun but I wish the ending was more concise and the same goes for the general plot. Also the sections with Abby get very repetitive very fast.

Ladykiller was a fun and engaging summer thriller. It was easy to read and binge, which is always what I look for in a mystery thriller. The setting was fun and created great atmosphere. Ultimately, the story ended up being just okay and could have done more to really stand out in my mind.

Told from the perspective of Abby (the solid, hardworking friend) and Gia, (the glamorous, unreliable rich girl), you are taken on a wild ride of the events leading up to the disappearance of Gia. Definitely has "Gone Girl" vibes, but it felt a lot shorter and with fewer twists, Who is telling the truth? What really happened? This book was fast paced.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC. #sponsored

Not the best, and not the worst. 4 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book was, in a word, twisty. Both positive and negative, I found this book hard to put down, but when I inevitably had to take a break, I had a hard time picking it back up because the story was just... all over the place. I loved the mystery aspect, and loved how nearly every character was untrustworthy (I even second-guessed BENNY at some points?), but the duplicity made it a little hard to follow at times.

That being said, the setting was gorgeously depicted and I could almost feel the summer sun on my skin while reading about Miteras. I feel like many things in this book could've been cleaned up and made this book slightly shorter and slightly more engaging. It drug at points,, the spice was too spicy and unnecessary, but the setting and the characters were redeeming enough to make the read worth it!

I'm giving this one a 3.5/5 stars and will be recommending to friends and followers!

Such a good read that I enjoyed! I'm so glad that I got the chance to read it early and will definitely be recommending it to multiple people who enjoy these types of novels. I enjoyed the characters and especially enjoyed the writing by this author. I'm excited to see what the author comes out with next as I'll definitely be reading it! Thank you to the publisher for my early copy of this book!

Thank you to Random House- Ballantine Books, NetGalley, and Katherine Wood for an advance copy of Lady Killer in exchange for an honest review. This was a fun one and would be perfect for any suspense/thriller lover! Told in multiple POVs, we find ourselves set in a story that started when Abby and Gia where in highschool and now they are adults. Through many twists and turns, we travel through parts of Europe (must visit Greece and Sweden) trying to figure out what’s real and what isn’t. I don’t want to say much more as to not spoil anything. My only complaint was that the ending had me still questioning motives and what actually happened. I feel like many readers enjoy being able to ponder on endings like this but I just like finite endings. Either way, this was a fast and great read and I definitely recommend it. I look forward to seeing what this author does next!! Pick up your copy now!

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Unfortunately, this book just didn't click for me. I had a hard time connecting with/caring about the characters and the mystery that unfolded throughout the novel. I did, however, LOVE the setting and thought the descriptions were perfection.

"Ladykiller" by Katherine Wood is a sharp and provocative thriller that delves into the complexities of justice and revenge with dark intensity. Its compelling narrative and nuanced characters create a gripping and thought-provoking read.

This was a fun beach read! A little long in places and a bit convoluted and open ended, but I enjoyed it.

One of my favorite thriller authors!!! This book easily ties The Lion’s Den for my favorite slot from Katherine Wood. I loved the characters, the dual timelines, and the ambiguous ending so much. It was mysterious and sexy and thrilling from the very beginning!