Engaging and entertaining. A recommended purchase for collections where crime and thrillers are popular.

Cordelia Black is successful pharmaceutical rep with an impeccable designer wardrobe and a best friend who, along with her daughter, are more like family. But Cordelia lives a secret life after dark, when she hunts down and disposes of predatory men. Cordelia has perfected her skills and is very organized, which is why she has never been caught. But one day her best friend finds a new boyfriend – one that sets off all Cordelia’s alarm bells. Cordelia is determined to protect her friend from this threat, although she is rattled by a run of bad luck and talk of a serial killer in town that is causing men to disappear. Is Cordelia’s secret life about to be discovered?

This was such a fun read! It would have been extremely easy for the character of Cordelia Black to become very one-dimensional and cartoonish, but the author does a wonderful job of giving hints and brief glimpses of difficult childhood experiences which make Cordelia vulnerable and real. Cordelia sees the killing and disposal of predatory men not as murder, but as a public service. She treats it almost as a calling or vocation, even though she relishes the entire process. This contrasts with her endless compassion and devotion to her friend Diane and daughter Samantha, who are her chosen family, and her tenderness for the devil-dog Mango. The fact that she has this depth to her character means that the reader is definitely aligned with Cordelia and wants her to come out on top. There are also moments of humour and fun sprinkled throughout the novel which keep the tone light despite the dark subject matter. This is a fantastic debut and a uniquely enjoyable thriller. Enthusiastically recommended.

From ‘broken girl’ to the dealer of retribution, Cordelia Black is a strong and smart woman who lives a thoughtful life. Her goal is to rid the world of monsters and give herself purpose and ummm an unheard of art medium.
This is an ‘I can’t sleep until I’ve finished’ thriller for those looking for femme fatale that you are not likely to forget

I got the chills so many times toward the end of this book. It completely blew my mind. It managed to surpass my high expectations AND be nothing at all like I expected. Let me preface this with an apology. If I sound stunningly inarticulate at times in this review, I can't help it. My mind is completely fried from this being amazing. I recommend it for those looking for a good suspense book. My only complaint is that in order to make it a standalone, the author gave away too much of the plots of the previous books.

4.5 stars rounded up! This was such an entertaining book, I really enjoyed it.

I really love Cordelia, she is so bad a** and the greatest humor. I love that she’s glamorous and feminine but so strong, and is proudly both. Her love for her family is so fierce and her willingness to sacrifice herself to protect them is true loyalty. Her banter with Diane hilarious too!

Despite the lines between right and wrong being a little blurred in this book, Cordelia wants to make the world a better place, even if she has to do some unsavory things to do it. I really hope to see Cordelia(and Mango!) again in the future, serving justice where the “justice system” has failed.

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This started out really strong for me. I was behind Cordelia and what she was doing. I also hated Simon from the outset...but I started cringing for the last half of the book. I felt like there were several loose ends dangling at the end. And the end that were tied were just a bit too convenient. I guess the ending didn't feel as well thought out as the first half of the book.

4 stars

Clever and fast paced. I loved Cordelia.
Good and unpredictable twists. This is what I want out of a thriller. I hope there is more to come.

this girl’s a killer✨| ARC review

i simply could not get this book out of my head. anytime i wasn’t reading it, i wanted to be! this is such a key element to a great book for me.

i loved cordelia’s character and the storyline kept me hooked. i physically felt anxious and on edge trying to figure out what would happen next. this was the perfect rooting for the “bad guy”(who really isn’t) type book, and the writing style flowed so wonderfully. i felt as if i were actually there and experiencing everything. a great blend of humor and thrill.

this is perfect for my thriller girlies, and if you liked the show dexter!

i absolutely need more books from emma wells🤩 (maybe even a cordelia series???👀)

five star rating from me🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Irresistibly clever and sure to spice up the female serial killer, out to get revenge on bad men theme we have seen pop up more and more in recent thriller reads. Fantastic writing by Wells, the reader is instantly immersed in Cordelia Black's shoes from the first page, and they are amazing shoes btw :)

Thank you Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the advanced digital arc!

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing this book, with my honest review below.

I loved This Girl’s a Killer by Emma C. Wells! This book has similar tones to Jane Doe where we follow a serial killer with good intentions but deadly execution in Cordelia Black. We learn more about her childhood as the book continues and how she got to the point of killing, but the parts where she justifies her murders and how she goes about it I deeply enjoyed, as well as diving into her psyche.

When her close friend, who she views as family, Diane, and her daughter Sugar get caught up with a suspected bad guy Cordelia is sure to take action. But under her own moral code certain steps need to be taken to prove out he deserves it, which was fascinating. I enjoyed getting a look into Cordelia’s brain and the various conflicts in the plot, and I think any fan of a true psychological thriller will too!

Wow! Cannot believe this was a debut. This one is absolutely going to be a hit.
I'm obsessed with Cordelia Black and I was hooked immediately. It's a perfect female revenge story.
This woman could not have an ounce of good luck to save her life and the anxiety I felt had me stuck to
my Kindle just dying to see what happens next (pun not intended).
If you're into strong female leads and have an unhealthy love for Dexter, this is a must read.
This is up there with one of my favorite books this year so far and I cannot wait to recommend it to everyone.
Looking forward to more from this author. Thank you, Poisoned Pen Press for the widget!

Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for allowing me to read this book as an ARC copy.

5 stars for this masterpiece! The thriller aspects were truly thriller. The plot twists couldn’t be guessed. The FMC was so unique. When I wasn’t reading this book I was thinking about this world, the characters and what was going to happen next!!

I loved this book so much! I could have sat and read this in one day if I had the time!!! As a debut novel, Emma C. Wells is going to be on everyone’s radar for many years to come.

I had an absolute blast reading this book, it’s Dexter meets Legally Blonde and anytime there’s a female unaliving bad men I am here for it! Cordelia is a queen honestly and her story had me biting my nails and on edge hoping it all worked out for her as she dished out justice on those who deserved it. Honestly loved what she did with their blood after, is that odd to say?! Anyway, a fun and chaotic ride and I really enjoyed every second.

I was obsessed with reading this book. I truly couldn't get enough of it. I highly recommend this one

Reminiscent of the “Dexter” series, “This Girl’s a Killer” delves into the life of Cordelia Black, a pharma rep by day with a dark secret – she also happens to be a serial killer. This was such a cleverly crafted revenge thriller and a very quick read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read and review " This Girl’s a Killer” before its publication date.