Cordelia Black (amazing name btw) is a pharmaceutical rep by day and a serial killer of (BAD) men at night. I eat this theme up for lunch and dinner so I was so excited to read this one. I really liked the main character and her best friend, but the story was kind of meh to me. I didn’t feel like we got enough backstory for Cordelia and her motivation for why she does what she does. Overall, it was a solid read. 4/5 stars ⭐️. Thank you Netgalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and Emma C. Wells for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The character of Cordelia is one I didn't expect to love as much as I did! I love the elements of darkness, love and life.

This book caused me to make poor life choices. I'd stay up late trying to finish just one more chapter, even though I knew the next day was going to be rough. Totally worth it.

It had everything I want in a thriller. A female main character that's spiraling into an unhinged version of themselves, morally grey motivations and drama until the very last page.

Emma C. Wells expertly blurs the lines between villain and anti-hero. This Girl's a Killer will have you on the edge of your seat. You haven't read anything quite like this.

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest review.

I really loved This Girl's a Killer! It has a great storyline, and it was a quick and easy read that flowed well. I liked that the killer is a normal woman that you wouldn't assume is a killer. The girl next door is friend, godmother, worker, and murderer... This is book needs to be on your TBR list if it isn't already! Why did she kill? Was she crazy or was there another reason? I highly recommend reading to find out!!! I definitely can't wait to add the paperback to my shelf as well!!

If Dexter was a woman with a killer sense of style he would be Cordelia Black. I really enjoyed reading this book. It was very dark and twisty, but Cordelia's internal dialogue lightens it up a bit and the found family aspect of this story is sweet. This book really took me on a roller coaster ride and I really had no clue how it was all going to come together in the end. Definitely something you should add to your TBR for spooky season.

Thank you NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Author for this ARC

This book did not end the way I was anticipating and I…am unsure how to feel.

Cordelia has it all under control. She’s got her best friend and the friends daughter, a great job, and a rather…consuming hobby. She’s known as the best pharmaceutical sales rep in the area, but she also holds another title the local news in passing around. Serial killer.

This book is a wild ride. I thought we were headed one way, and then towards the end it just totally veers in another direction. I was kept intrigued and invested in the story all throughout the chapters. There’s nothing lighthearted about it, but for fans of suspenseful thrillers, this is for you!

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the early release of this book. I LOVED it! It kept me interested and entertained until the very end. I felt like the ending showed that there was definitely room for a second book. If there is a second book I will be reading it!

This book follows Cordelia a pharmaceutical rep who partakes in some extra curricular activities. She likes to get her hair and nails done and spends time with her best friend and best friend's daughter and on Fridays she hunts. Cordelia hunts bad men. When the town believes there's a serial killer on their hands Cordelia will do anything and everything to keep up with her lifestyle and to protect her chosen family. This is such an interesting story with great characters. If you have read the Mindf*ck series by ST Abby you will love this book!

Without giving too much away I will say this is totally worth the read! The main character will have you laughing at her dark humor and the suspense will hold you tight until the last page! This book comes out September 10th so definitely keep it in mind for your fall TBR. This will make a great read for the beginning of spooky season!!

If you liked Dexter, you will love this book. This book is about a woman who is a vigilante killer of men who hurt girls/women. It kept me entertained! I only wish the author wrapped up the relationship of the main character with the man she was dating.

Thanks to Netgalley for this eArc!

A fantastic debut novel from Emma C. Wells. Edge of your seat, biting your nails good...Cordelia Black is multi layered, accomplished, wears designer labels and protective of her best friend and goddaughter...but she also has an interesting hobby. If Dexter had a little sister it would be Cordelia. Gruesome and hilarious all at the same time. Can't wait to read more from this author.
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC, it was great to give feedback.

The first thing I did after reading 'This Girl's a Killer' was search for other novels by this author. Imagine my surprise when I realised this is her debut novel!! Emma C Wells is definitely one to watch and I cannot wait to see what else she releases!

I read this book in one sitting. I could not put it down and felt myself immersed in the world of Cordelia Black, dying to read what happened next.

If you love a badass, strong, female vigilante character, who'll do anything for the ones she loves, then you'll love Cordelia Black!

wow! this book pulled me out of a deep reading slump, I couldn’t wait to pick it back up every time I had to stop reading.

this was a badass story about feminine rage, and the lengths that you can go to for revenge and playing the long game.

I really related to Cordelia, especially wanting to reinvent yourself from the version of yourself in childhood.

the ending reallllllly stressed me out, but i’m so glad she was able to explain things and didn’t lose Diane.

Simon gave me the creeps SO BAD, and unfortunately I think we can all picture someone like him that we have met or been around in our lives.

this definitely shows the spiral that becoming a serial killer throws you down, but it was a fun way to vicariously see what a bad ass woman with a fierce plan can get away with for retribution.

Wow, what a debut by Emma C. Wells! This is IT friends, this book is so fun, a very fast read (even though it’s 400+ pages, trust me, you're going to fly through it) and incredibly suspenseful.

My quick synopsis, think Dexter but make it a woman pharmaceutical rep with high fashion taste and fierce loyalty to her chosen family, her ride or die BFF and goddaughter. I’ve fallen for our fmc, Cordelia Black, who kills by a code and things start to go very sideways. I was rooting for her until the very end. It may be similar to something we’ve all read before but I for one can’t wait to (hopefully) read more in a follow up... series perhaps?! If not, I’ll take a consolation prize of reading anything Emma C. Wells choses to put out next.

Definitely read this if you are a fan of Dexter, love a good revenge story, and have a fondness for strong female friendships. This was a lot of fun.

Also, the author does a great job in keeping the trigger warnings pretty spoiler free but this is a book that deals with murder. It is a lot less gory than others I’ve read (re: Butcher and Blackbird) and it does not glorify any of the violent crimes her monsters are guilty of.. which is fantastic in my eyes. All that said, be aware of what you’re reading.

Thank you Poisoned Pen Press, Emma C. Wells and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was such an intriguing read, Cordelia Black seems to have it all. Good luck, a successful career, her best friend Diana, always at her side, a great wardrobe, and killer shoes. Ahhhh, but the shoes are not the only killer in her house. Cordelia is a pharmaceutical sales rep by day, and a serial killer at night.
But her victims are all bad men and ridding the world of them makes everyone safer. She might have to keep her true nature hidden, but it’s a small price to pay knowing that the people she loves, especially Diane and her daughter Sugar are safe. She has everything perfectly planned, until she doesn’t. Suddenly, her job is in jeopardy, Diane is dating a man she doesn’t like or trust, and her nosy neighbor’s dog stumbles across an impulsive kill.
Can Cordelia figure out how to clean up the mess (and the dog) her life has become? You’ll want to read this laugh out loud debut to find out. Every time Cordelia seemed to be up to her neck in blood, I just kept flipping the pages to see if she could find a way to regain control. Wait until you see how she incorporates her ‘monsters’ into her art. Cordelia will never forget how she has made the world a better place.
There are so many moments I could mention, but I’d have to tiptoe through blood to avoid spoilers. Is it wrong that I was rooting for Cordelia to not get caught.

"Once upon a time, I’d been a broken girl, unable to protect herself from the scary things. Now, I was the scary thing."

The premise of this book immediately caught my eye and I was drawn into the plot from page 1! Readers meet Cordelia, on the outside she has it all, a fancy job, designer wardrobe, she is the kind of women who people envy and admire. But beneath her perfect exterior, lurks a secret. She is a serial killer, picking off men one by one, men who hurt women and children, men who she decides deserve to die.

When her best friend starts dating a new guy, things get complicated in her double life. While some of the details in this book were a tad hard to believe, I understand why it was written the way it was, more for shock and entertainment value, which it delivered tenfold! Was the story a 100% believable? No, but it was intriguing the entire way through. I loved the frantic, rushed pace of the plot as Cordelia scrambles to keep her perfect life together, I myself felt the frantic feelings that she was.

This would have been a perfect 5 stars for me if not for a few minor plot holes, but overall this book was highly entertaining and will stick with me for a long time!

Finlay Donovan meets Dexter and n this whirlwind book! What a fun story. I really enjoyed Cordelia and the storyline.

This totally gave me female Dexter vibes. We love a vigilante female killer. I love Cordelia's character. This was a fun and quick ride!
This was a really solid debut novel and I was genuinely really impressed. Fantastic female revenge story and Cordelia is just so likable and Emma made it easy to connect with Cordelia and understand why she does what she does.

This Girl's a Killer by Emma C. Wells.
Ask Cordelia Black why she did it. The answer will always be: He had it coming. Cordelia Black loves exactly three things: Her chosen family, her hairdresser (worth every penny plus tip), and killing bad men. By day she's an ambitious pharma rep with a flawless reputation and designer wardrobe. By night, she culls South Louisiana of unscrupulous men—monsters who think they've evaded justice, until they meet her. Sure, the evening news may have started throwing around phrases like "serial killer," but Cordelia knows that's absurd. She's not a killer, she is simply karma. And being karma requires complete and utter control. But when Cordelia discovers a flaw in her perfectly designed system for eliminating monsters, pressure heightens. And it only intensifies when her best friend starts dating a man Cordelia isn't sure is a good person. Someone who might just unravel everything she has worked for. Soon enough Cordelia has to come face to face with the choices she's made. The good, the bad, and the murderous. Both her family, and her freedom, depend on it.-
I really did enjoy this book. I did like the cover. That's what drew me to this book. It was different. Thats what drew me to this book. It was twisty and gripping and fast paced and tense page Turner. I don't know how I felt about Cordelia. She did sound crazy with the handyman. I did like Diane. I did not expect that. I did like the ending and I really hope there is more to come. 4*.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I had so much fun with this one. Cordelia Black is kills very bad men, monsters that go under the radar and continue hurting people. All she wants in life is to protect her best friend and goddaughter, and she will do anything to keep them safe.

This novel follows in the vein of a story like Promising Young Woman. Its quick and delicious and Cordelia is a killer you root for. Emma C. Wells also does an amazing job not glorifying anything, not the violence and horrible acts these men commit, but also not the killing of them either. Its very much Cordelia's story. Especially as it's in first person, we get a long, hard look into her mind and her motivations, how the pain and hurt that she's suffered has molded her into who she is now, how it informs her justice and art.

I really enjoyed This Girl's a Killer. Keep an eye out for it when it hits stores 🔪

4.5 Star for me !

WOWZA! I cannot believe this masterpiece is a debut novel.

Cordelia Black is a pharma rep, doting godmother & BFF by day, stalker and badass, vigilante killer by night. Cordelia is cool, stylish, calculated & I want her as my BFF!
I loved the humor, the drama, the action. I can always get behind a serial killer with a big heart and good intentions.
I adored Cordelia, she is a multi-dimensional character with depth, flaws & all, you will fall in love with her and all of the characters in this book.

This was a fast-paced and highly entertaining read. It had all the feel-good vibes you could ask for, and was the perfect female revenge story. This is my first book by this author, and I can't wait to read more.
I'm recommending this book to everyone, and looking forward to more from this author. Thank you, Poisoned Pen Press, Netgalley & Emma C Wells for the opportunity to review and give my honest review.

I have read several books lately about women serial killers and I must say that "This Girl's a Killer" is among my favorites. I really enjoy the show "Dexter," and I think Cordelia is a female version of Dexter, complete with her own "Code".

The book had just the right amount of humor. Sometimes authors can take the dark humor too far, but Emma balanced all the elements well. She managed to keep a good mix between the humor, the actual killing, and how Cordelia is trying to balance everything.

The writing style was enjoyable, and there was just enough of all aspects of Cordelia's life. Emma balanced everything well, which kept me from getting bored. Sometimes an author will focus too long on one thing, but Emma kept the story moving at a good pace.

This book was a very fast read for me. I kept wanting to come back and see what would happen next.

Cordelia was put together, but she was also a complete mess. I really enjoyed seeing her thoughts, and that she had rules (like Dexter) and that she did truly care about people. She’s not a complete sociopath, just a little bit, lol.

I hope Emma writes more about Cordelia. I’d love to see what she does next.