Fast paced, dark and stabby. The thrill and anxiousness come not from the acts themselves but from the main character's insecurities and meticulousness about her past and deep love for her family. What a ride - you cannot help but cheer her on while questioning her morals (and yours) I see this as a new TV series- I hope

An absolutely incredible/killer debut that makes me curious about what’s next for this author! The main character is like if Elle Woods only wore red bottoms, drove fast, liked pastries, and knifed men versus taking them down in the courtroom. If you have a soft spot for people doing bad things for good reasons (like Dexter), friendship soulmates, and edge-of-your-seat “Will she get away with it?” plots, and the Finlay Donovan series, this book is for you. And just think, this could be your Halloween read when it’s released!

I read about half of this and just got mad at the whole thing. Cordelia murders bad men and can't believe it when things start catching up with her. SHe was really irritating and I just couldn't finish it.

I gave this three stars but it should probably be two stars.
I wanted to enjoy this book but struggled due to Cor, the main character. She is very full of herself. She was written as a horrible person - selfish and self-serving. For example, her best friend has a boyfriend, so she has to be mean to him (as she is with all of the other boyfriends). When her friend attempts to say anything about Cor's date, no one is allowed to speak about him.

I struggled with the consistency and the flow of the story. The flow was like a river that is overflow its banks; it was all over the place.
The story had great potential but did not live up to it. The ending tried to be tidy but a few issues were left out (for example: in the company of the macarons and the cop date which was just dropped).

I had mixed reactions to this novel about a woman who kills men who abuse women and children. I liked the premise, but ultimately I only continued reading to see how it would end, rather than because I was enjoying it.

The main character could be both endearing and annoying. I was amused to realize that my occasional dislike of her was based more on her Botox use and fashion obsession than on the fact that she killed people. I could understand how her damaged childhood turned her into that person, but understanding didn't make me like her more. On the other hand, her unwavering support of her friend and goddaughter, and her interactions with a dog she thinks she dislikes, were admirable.

Thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the advance copy.

As I was reading, I couldn't decide how I felt about this book. The plot was very reminiscent of the television series, Dexter, albeit with some important distinctions. But I knew I was hooked when Cordelia's (main character) antics were giving me stomach aches from anxiety and yet I couldn't stop reading. I ended up staying up until 2 am to finish because I had to know what was going to happen!

Wells writes with that style that just flows effortlessly. I was shocked that this appears to be a debut novel for her. I'm hoping there will be a follow up to this book - Cordelia is a fascinating character.

Definitely one I would recommend, but also seems worth mentioning some trigger warnings for this one (love how Wells handled that too!).

A fast-paced, humorous, easy-going thriller.

Synopsis:
Cordelia Black is a pharmaceutical sales rep by day and a female vigilante by night. When her best friend Diane starts dating a controlling man who gives major creep vibes, she needs to decide if she'll deviate from her code in order to protect her best friend and goddaughter.

Plot/characters/pacing:
When we meet Cordelia, she's mid crisis, trying to deliver cupcakes to her goddaughter's school while taking multiple phone calls and being late for work. This chaotic drama continues thru out the story. Dont get me wrong, it's entertaining. But, I have a difficult time believing she could get away with her vigilante gig while being such a hot mess.
There are also several storylines that don't seem to go anywhere, The only purpose they serve is to add to the chaos. The problems with work don't seem to get resolved. The love interest Christopher seemed unnecessary to the story. If anything, I would've liked to see him end up with Diane.
Cordelia is likable and relatable, and I enjoyed the dark, humorous undertones. I also enjoyed the sassy goddaughter and the friendship with her ride-or-die bestie. I would've liked a different ending, but it was still an enjoyable read.

Vibes:
This is an easy-going thriller, light on violence and gore. I would describe this book as more drama than thriller. The beginning of the book gives off female Dexter vibes but quickly transitions to Finlay Donovan hot mess vibes. The friendship between besties and the drama is reminiscent of Dead to Me.

Recommended to readers that enjoy fast-paced thrillers, humor, found family, high fashion, drama

Thank you to @netgalley and @poisonedpenpress for the ARC.

Title: This Girl’s a Killer
Author: Emma C. Wells
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Pub date: October 29, 2024

This one drew me in immediately. If you like the show Dexter, this one is for you.

Cordelia might be a pharmaceutical sales person by day but, it’s what she does in her spare time that will have you flipping through these pages. She hunts bad men (a skill she’s perfected in her mind anyway).

You know what they say about best laid plans…

#Engrossing thriller

Thank you #NetGalley and #PoisonedPenPress for the opportunity to read something that kept me up late into the night.

I devoured this book in two days! It was great and perfect reading material for sitting outside and enjoying the weather where the stabby people can't get you! I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a little bit of dark humor and appreciating someone who is having a really bad hair day! I really hope this gets picked up for a movie or series because I think it would be hysterical! We all have had those days where everything goes wrong - but most times we aren't committing a murder! Thank you for the advanced copy!

I adore feminine rage stories. This book, despite its dark themes, is full of humor and surprisingly doesn't feel that heavy. I read it in a couple days because I had to find out what happened next. At times, it did feel a little slow, like building up to Simon's demise, and I do wonder what happened with "McSmiley" after the encounter at the hospital, and what Cordelia ultimately did with Simon's decapitated head. However, over all a great read. I'd recommend it and would read it again.

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. At the start of the book, I thought I was really going to enjoy it- a Dexter- like female character. Unfortunately, I felt that it fizzled out by the end.

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the eARC.
With all the stellar reviews I was looking forward to reading this book, but was disappointed. I didn't like the protagonist at all and her thought processes were boring and repetitive. In the end I flipped through the pages to see how it finished. Sorry!

4.5⭐️ / 5

Cordelia Black is a self-made woman. Pharmaceutical sales rep by day, serial killer by night. Everything in her life is meticulously planned out. Until it isn't...

Finlay Donovan meets Dexter Morgan in this captivating debut thriller by Emma C. Wells. The moral ambiguity of the main character blends effortlessly with her vigilante spirit. Despite her being a serial killer, I can't help but root for her. Great debut!

This book was an absolute page turner, I couldn't put it down. Was I supposed to be packing for a cruise, baking cookies, making shirts or a million other things to do? Yes. Yes I was. Instead, I was nose deep in this book flying through to see how it ended. I enjoyed the plot and the FMC rage was interesting to see. I was annoyed by all of the brand name dropping. I couldn't care less about any of the expensive name brands that she was constantly talking about. I also thought it was interesting watching her devolution into the slightly unhinged after the FMC screwed up multiple times, but I did enjoy how it nicely wrapped up and had a lot of fun reading this. Now, I'm off to pack for that cruise that's tomorrow and it's 9:17 pm at night.

Such a fun debut! I loved the female empowerment and rage that enveloped this story. Cordelia, the FMC, was sassy, snarky, full of wit and... a murderer of bad man. A vigilante that every woman should root for. She is definitely reminiscent of a female Dexter, and probably the closest by far to his likeness out of any of the female characters I've read in other books. I would have liked for there to have been more killing, (yes, I'm savage), but I still really enjoyed the plot of the story. Her bad luck and close calls added an intense atmosphere alongside her humorous internal thoughts. Shitty-kitty-Betty had me laughing hysterically. IYKYK. I was happy with how the story ended, but I feel like I was left hanging with Christopher. This could have been intentional. The ending was definitely set up for the story continue with a sequel. If that's the case, then I hope for more closure or continuation with their relationship. I think most women are going to love this book. I would definitely recommend! And fingers crossed for another book!!


Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for granting me early digital access in exchange for my honest review!

The serial killer who reveals themself to the reader in chapter 1 is an old trope, but this time it is a comely 33-year old career woman who knocks off badly behaving men. Her latest intended is bothering her long-time girl friend, and his demise makes for the plot points in this novel of crime and retribution. The killer has her standards -- only going after proven monsters of her own definition -- and the way she stalks, kills, and then disposes of the bodies is laid out in lurid detail. I found that a bit hard to handle, but the bather is very realistic and an interesting twist on the serial killer genr when seen from the opposite sex's POV. Will she get caught up in a web of her own mistakes? Will her girlfriend realize that her beau isn't ghosting her because he is a real ghost, gone into the beyond and her friend's freezer? It is almost a plausible plot and scarily believable.

Remember this book! This Girl’s a Killer by Emma C. Wells.
Best thriller I've read so far in 2024.
This book is so great it comes with a content warning for the faint of heart.
There are so many thrilling twists and neck-cracking turns.
Brilliantly written nail-biter about friends, family, trauma, and becoming a serial killer of rotten men.
I can only imagine this being made into a fantastic movie.
#ThisGirlsAKiller
#EmmaCWells
#NetGalley

I really enjoyed this book! Big time Dexter vibes. I do wish the book was a little more description, but I like things that are a little more gruesome.
Cordelia Black is a serial killer, but she doesn't really think of herself that way. She kills bad men. Men that are doing bad things to women and children, She's doing the world a favor. Too bad other people don't see it that way. Cordelia is a pharmaceutical rep who spends most of her time with her best friend and goddaughter.

Thank you to Netgalley for this advanced copy!

I absolutely LOVE Cordelia and her humor. I read this book in one day, I just could not put it down. The tension was real too, I had anxiety for the whole final half of the book. Fantastically well written. I seriously cannot wait to see what Emma C. Wells comes up with next!

This was a compelling thriller of the female rage sort with spots of dark humor throw in. The female MC works as a pharmaceutical rep by day and is a killer by night. She kills with a purpose - she kills men who are the dregs of society who need to be dealt with the safety of women and children. Her past comes into play here and her job comes in very handy when dealing with them. She suspects her bestie’s new beau might be one of those men and that’s when things take a turn. Her relationship with a cop also complicates things. I enjoyed reading this I would recommend it to someone who loves dark thrillers.