Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC

Looking for another "Good for her" novel? Well, look no further! I love these kinds of books and I really enjoyed this one. It takes talent to make you root for an unlikable serial killer, but boy did I find our main character amusing. She's strong and badass, but a killer all the less. It's a gripping and suspenseful story which I highly recommend.

I really enjoyed the story. I had a few “omg” while I was reading. Overall great story. I felt like it ended pretty quick but really am looking to see what happens.

Talk about twists and turns. This book kept me reading simply to find out how Cordelia(Joan) got herself out of the self inflicted messes of her life. Very rare for "serial killer books" to have so much humor in them. Besides the devil neighbor dog, packing a corpse in kitty litter was hysterical. I am sure anyone loving Dexter will relish this

Cordelia Black is a stylish business woman and devoted friend and godmother. Oh…and a killer of bad men. She is meticulous and patient in all areas of her life, until she hits a few snags, things get messy, and she is forced to stray from her routines. Will everything smooth over or will she get caught with blood on her hands?

Thoughts: I enjoyed the little twists and turns in this debut novel. We got to know the characters and their stories well, with details sprinkled throughout to keep it interesting. Some parts were a little repetitive and I got a bit sick of the Joanie references toward the end, but otherwise enjoyed the story and the ending.

I have really been enjoying all of the female serial killer books that have been released lately and this one was no exception.

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

This Girl's a Killer by Emma C. Wells is a first person-POV thriller following Cordelia, a woman who would do anything to protect her best friend and goddaughter and does just that by murdering predators in her area. When her friend, Diane, starts dating Simon, Cordelia is convinced something is wrong with him but can't find any evidence. At least, not until he follows her home one night after witnessing her dispose of a body.

Cordelia reminds me of a female Dexter, a serial killer who is very methodical and has a very specific code in who they will and will not harm. Despite her annoyance with a neighbor’s dog, she refuses to inflict harm on animals and even eyes her neighbor when she suspects something is wrong. Cordelia mainly goes after pedophiles and men who commit sexual assault and won't do anything about Simon until he shows her that he's also a danger to Diane and Samantha, Diane’s daughter and Cordelia's goddaughter.

Cordelia's POV is mostly defined by her relationships with Diane and Samantha. We open with her driving all the way to Samantha's school to deliver birthday cupcakes when Diane was busy at work and stating that she would do anything for the two. The three of them are a family and it appears that Diane’s family is largely out of the picture and Cordelia has no contact at all with her mother.

Even when Cordelia is veering into the territory of being unlikeable, it's hard for me to actually fault her for her thinking because she sees predators at work, in her community, and saw them in her childhood and in her and Diane's college days. There's a lot to unpack in how she's a pharmaceutical sales rep who forges documents to keep supplies of the drug for herself so she can knock out her victims, particularly in the current climate of doctors over-prescribing oxycodone. It makes her more morally gray and an anti-hero, especially when paired with her taking the blood of her victims and making paintings she hangs in her house. Momentos of what she has done.

Content warning for mentions of CSA, abuse, sexual assault, and torture

I would recommend this to fans of books with anti-heroes, readers looking for a Dexter-esque lead, and those looking for a female lead who commits crimes but is hard to completely condemn

A friend recommented THIS GIRL'S A KILLER. The "girl" n the title is Cordelia Black, a best friend, a businesswoman, and, in her spare time, a killer of bad men. It's a funny, feminist thriller about friendship and murder.

This book started out really strong, and had me hooked from the beginning. I liked the premise behind it, and the main character was likeable. Cordelia Black is a pharma rep by day and killer of 'bad men' at night. She has a strong attachment to her 'found family', Diane and her daughter Samantha, and is very protective. I did like the aspect of Cordelia's artistic flair for making art with her victims blood, but that was really it as far as the suspense went.

Once I was halfway in, parts became repetitive (the relationship between the main character and her bestie didn't need to be constantly explained) and sort of fell flat for me. There was a lot of time spent on a situation that I won't go into for fear of spoilers, but it took too many pages, and could have been wrapped up a little better. Also, Mango's story just sort of ended up being 'neat' and I wasn't sure if Cordelia ended up having anything to do with it or was it truly an accident?

Additionally, Christopher, the guy Cordelia began dating (a cop, no less) was a missed opportunity for a good twist at the end, perhaps? And he basically just disappeared towards the end of the book. After their run-in at the hospital, there was no follow up or explanation.

I did like the book's cover art. It was attention grabbing.

I support women's rights and women's wrongs.

This book gave big Dexter vibes and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Cordelia Black was a great main character and someone you could really root for the entire time. The book went at a good pace and helped me stay interested the entire time. I would definitely read a sequel if one ever comes out.

Thank you Netgalley, Emma C. Wells, and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC.

Definitely worth the read. And definitely worth recommending to others! Thrillers are one if my favorite genre’s and this one did not disappoint. I loved the themes of chosen family as well as a unique code of honor.

From the moment Cordelia Black enters the scene, it’s clear that she’s a force to be reckoned with. Fiercely devoted and tirelessly driven, she is relentless in her pursuit of justice. Her version of justice, however, means taking matters into her own hands, eliminating those who threaten the innocent with a cold, calculated determination.

In This Girl's A Killer, Cordelia leads a double life: by day, she’s a successful pharmaceutical rep, but by night, she’s a vigilante hunting down dangerous men who escape justice. She’s fiercely devoted to her best friend Diane and her goddaughter, and her carefully curated image includes a top-notch hairdresser. But when she becomes the focus of a media frenzy as a suspected serial killer and Diane starts dating a man Cordelia mistrusts, her carefully controlled world begins to unravel, leading to intense personal and moral conflicts.

Cordelia is a likable main character. She's someone you want on your side. And I'm not saying that because of her penchant for retribution. Her unrelenting love for her best friend and her goddaughter reveals a deeply compassionate side that balances her darker tendencies. That's not to say she isn't flawed. Her impulsive decisions and occasional lapses in judgment often lead her into complicated and dangerous situations, making her all the more human and relatable.

If you were a fan of the show Dexter or the Finlay Donovan book series, you'll eat this book up!

I loved this book! Cordelia was a great character that was so interesting to read about. I felt the pacing of this book was perfect and the plot was unique. I found the book to be very entertaining and well written. I definitely recommend other readers pick this book up once it is published.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for the ARC.

This book took a little bit to get into, but once I did - I was completely hooked! Cordelia is a sassy, fearless female. Told from her POV, the reader gets to experience a deliciously dark and completely hilarious insight into the mind of a woman who’s no longer OK with evil men being allowed to roam freely. It gives off female Dexter vibes but with much more dark humor

4 stars rounded down to 3.5

Highly successful pharmaceutical representative by day and vigilante by night, Cordelia Black is fierce and loyal to her best friend, Diane, and her Goddaughter Sugar Bug. She has pulled herself out of the gutter, so to speak, and has left her terrible unfortunate past behind. Cordelia only stalks and kills bad men. Men that hurt women. She's always cool and calculated... until she's not one night.

The twists were for real. I never knew what was going to happen in the next breath. I was surprised to find out this is the author's debut title. I can't wait to see what else Emma C. Wells has instore for the future. Maybe more Cordelia Black books? Or new characters? Either way, I'm excited to follow her along in her journey. Gives this author a try, you won't regret it!!

Cordelia Black is the hero you never knew you needed! She is smart, loving and driven. Her life is dedicated to her best friend and goddaughter and one other interest - Cordelia likes to eliminate bad mend.

Living in Louisiana, Cordelia dons, different disguises to locate the men that she needs to "address." No one knows any better until the local news begins to mention potential "serial killer." Cordelia is stuck with a policeman in her life and a horrible man that her bestie is dating. What should she do? Fun and unique, here's to a great heroine and book 2!

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Cordelia Black is our new Dexter and you want her on your side! Thanks to Net Galley for the advance copy. Cordelia is fierce, smart, loyal, hilarious and creepy all at the same time. If you are in her circle, she will (truly) kill for you. Cordelia is out to right the very wrong things in our world and I look forward to going along with her on her next mission.

3.5 🌟

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

The title of this book is what caught my eye in the first place. This book is tension filled throughout and the question on my mind constantly was is she going to get caught? The ending of this book does answer that but it also leaves room for another story in this world. This book was wild and there were so many gross parts. There are massive trigger warnings for body horror. So maybe stay away from this book if that affects you.

Cordelia Black is an interesting complex character with many layers. We get a glimpse of her childhood and her past trauma. I did wish we got more of it so we know why she is the way she is today. It would help with understanding her character even more. Her best friend wasn’t that memorable and I forgot about her when she wasn’t part of the story. Her best friend’s daughter wasn’t that memorable either. The author tried to insert some sort of relationship with Cordelia and the police officer Christopher but I felt like that part of the story wasn’t as necessary.

The beginning and towards the end were the most interesting parts of the story. The middle did drag for a bit and that made me less likely to read more of the story when I was reading it. The author’s writing was really easy to read and didn’t affect my enjoyment of the story. Give this book a try if you like horror and thriller novels!

Thanks the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is probably going to go down as one of my favourite reads of this year! A serial killer with a big heart and good intentions is not something I thought I would be putting together in a sentence but this is what this book brings you. The author managed to make a blurry edge around hero and villain and as a reader you can make up your mind on what you think she is. I finished this book far too quickly and can't wait to see what the author is going to release next!

This is a debut book from author, Emma C. Wells. This was a comical book about a women who is successful at her job by day, but by night, she murders bad guys. Cordelia Black had a traumatic upbringing but meet her bestie, Diana, and became godmother to her daughter. I loved Cordelia’s relationship with them. Cordelia is a successful pharmaceutical sales representative who loves luxuries in life. She also does not like bad men. Cordelia’s character’s inner thoughts annoyed me, she spoke of how meticulous she was but made mistake after mistake. Overall, I enjoyed the book. I look forward to whatever is next for this debit author, she has a ton of potential.

Cordelia Black is one killer character!

The premise of This Girl’s a Killer drew me in first—we rarely hear about female serial killers being the protagonist and wow this one delivered! I loved her internal monologues and getting a glimpse inside her head as she relished ending one of her ‘bad men’ and I especially appreciated how unapologetic she was about her desires. A great anti-heroine! My heart raced as her problems stacked higher and higher!

It seems they left the door open at the end for possible future books and I hope we see more of her in years to come! Such a fun time!