I’m conflicted about this book. I’m on a female rage kick and was excited to read about this vigilante that saves women from terrible men and is trying to avenge her sister. However, the murders were sloppy, poorly thought out, and very unrealistic. I’m one to suspend my disbelief for a fun read, but there’s no way she wouldn’t have gotten caught right away with how impulsive her actions are. Further, the main character is so deeply unlikeable, I wasn’t rooting for her.
The book is fast paced and entertaining. Some parts are actually very funny. But the ending really lost me.
This gets 3 stars because it really kept my attention and I was able to finish in 1 reading. I enjoyed the book even though it angered me soooo much. Haha.
Thank you to NetGalley, Avon, and the author for the opportunity to read this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review a copy of this novel. I would like to say that I would thoroughly recommend this novel.

2.5- something about this really did not work for me. I love a female rage read and a female vigilante, but the characterization of Millie did not work for me as a successful version of these themes. The way she slid from an accidental death all the way to a murder and went on a killing spree did not make sense to me. I also think that an unlikeable female narrator can work under different circumstances, but this did not work for me either. Finding out that she killed her father also did not help to explain about her being a murderer all along. I think it had successful bones, but ultimately poor execution.

Thank you to Harper 360 and NetGalley for an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review

This was definitely a light, fun read! The main character was definitely not likeable, which is fine for me, but having the entire story in her POV made certain points drag. The whole side plot with the neighbor seemed random. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the arc!

This was a fun tongue and cheek thriller that I could not put down. I loved the dark humor and the characters in this book, this book had me laughing out loud a few times and I really grew to love the main characters. This was my first from this author and hope it’s not my last. I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

Fantastic read! Fed up with men taking advantage of women , Millie has formed her one woman justice brigade. After her sister has been assaulted she is on a mission to hunt down the attacker. With some bumbled attempts at righting wrongs the ball is off and rolling. With some laughable moments and dark times this s book is quite the read. Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy . I’m leaving this review voluntarily

I'm so torn about this book. On one hand, I love a female vigilante killer who is just trying to right some wrongs that horrible men do to women, but does that make it okay? This ethical dilemma left me feeling a bit middle of the road with this book. It is QUITE dark, which I honestly wasn't expecting. All the murder definitely surprised me, which is for sure on me. I mean, look at the book title. That being said, I kind of grew to like Millie, the main female character? She had such dark humor that I really enjoyed. She obviously became more unhinged as the book progressed, however, she had enough self awareness to understand that she was getting out of hand. It left me with a moral dilemma. The pacing at the end of the book had me very interested and couldn't wait to see how it all tied together. Overall, I do think that this is a book that I'll remember well because it was unique and certainly kept me interested. I give it a solid 3.5/5 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

This one was hilarious, and it definitely didn’t feel like a debut! It’s about a woman who starts taking out bad men who hurt women, and she ends up spiraling and wanting to kill men for annoying her 😅 It went downhill so fast, and there were a couple twists I didn’t see coming! It was so darkly funny and sarcastic, and I loved the ending. Also, everyone needs a friend like Nina (I’m obsessed) 🫡

TW: rape, sexual assault, suicide attempt

Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon for the opportunity to read before pub day! ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. HOW TO KILL A GUY IN TEN WAYS is out now!

This book was amazing. I love that our main character is a female revenge serial killer. Not completely in love with the ending but still recommend the book.

How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways is a deliciously dark and twisted thriller that follows Millie Masters, who sets up a hotline for women feeling unsafe walking home alone. When her sister is assaulted, Millie takes justice into her own hands, evolving from a concerned sister to a calculating avenger. The book masterfully blends horror with dark humor, offering a fresh perspective on the serial killer trope. Though the dark humor sometimes overshadows the serious themes, the sharp writing, engaging pacing, and complex characters make "How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways" a compelling read for fans of satirical, dark thrillers.

I received an advanced copy of How To Kill A Guy in Ten Ways by Eve Kellman. I found it to be a dark yet hilarious and socially relevant book about vigilante justice, which was led by Millie Masters. Millie helps run Message M, and she is committed to protect women from predatory men. It did take a turn towards the end that I was not quite expecting, and loved the added suspense of the stories intertwining.

How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways by Eve Kellman is such a catchy title and the book did not disappoint. Thriller delivered with dark humour and even some sort of twisted romance thrown in. This book has you rooting for a serial killer. It was an exciting read. Thank you, Netgalley and Harper 360 for giving me the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

"How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways" is a darkly humorous novel where Millie Masters starts a hotline, Message M, to protect women from predatory men, escalating to drastic measures like murder. While it blends comedy and social commentary well, the story slows in the middle with too much detail and many characters, slightly dulling its impact. Millie's complex character and descent into obsession offer a gripping exploration of moral ambiguity, appealing to readers who enjoy unconventional tales with strong female protagonists.

Two words to summarize this book - feminine rage. While we don’t all go around murking people, with vigilante justice in mind, this book is a masterful conversation on women. It’s no secret how much bad befalls women - taken advantage of, in so many ways - it seems to be a shared hallmark of the female existence. “How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways” explores what happens when enough is enough.

Millie Masters is an icon. Nina just as much of an icon. When two women, plagued by their experiences with men, put their minds together, what can be accomplished. I don’t want to spoil anything, so I won’t go in depth, but even beyond the collective feminine rage, this book is a beautiful conversation on the depth of female friendships.

This book…this book was incredible. This was Kellman’s debut novel, and I have such a hard time believing that. It was brilliant. It has the voice, the confidence, of a much more seasoned author. The characters, even the most offhand, are woven together in a beautiful tapestry. While there is some quite-dark subject matter, this book is quite funny. From Millie’s point of view, she has thoughts (some of which get verbalize) that we all think and want desperately to say. Intricate, dazzling, I just don’t have the words to appropriately praise this book!

Thank you for the ARC!

Millie Millie Millie!! A girls girl trying to avenge her sister from a horrific crime of rape. Message Millie if any man gives you the creeps!

I loved the concept of this book, the triggering and horrible topics of this book were mildly lightened with some dark humor. Reminded me a little of Dexter.

I enjoyed the story line and was rooting for Millie’s success the whole time.

I want to start by saying I do not condone murder, even if it is allegedly for a good reason. However, I condone reading about it and having moments of “Oh no… maybe let’s not do ALL that.” From beginning to end, I was wrapped up in this story and left wondering how easily I could step into the role of MC if push came to shove. Before you all worry for your safety, we are good.

How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways is a fun trip from beginning to end. The fears and stress of being a woman are sprinkled throughout the book. Eve Kellman does a great job showing the many ways we are scared and how sometimes those fears are realized, which are much darker than we can imagine. Sprinkle in a wee bit of murder and planning, and you will have this masterpiece that is a downward spiral to revenge and utter chaos.

So continue to cover your drinks, watch your backs, and a little shove won’t hurt too many people. I want to start by saying I do not condone murder, even if it is allegedly for a good reason. However, I condone reading about it and having moments of “Oh no… maybe let’s not do ALL that.” From beginning to end, I was wrapped up in this story and left wondering how easily I could step into the role of MC if push came to shove. Before you all worry for your safety, we are good.

How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways is a fun trip from beginning to end. The fears and stress of being a woman are sprinkled throughout the book. Eve Kellman does a great job showing the many ways we are scared and how sometimes those fears are realized, which are much darker than we can imagine. Sprinkle in a wee bit of murder and planning, and you will have this masterpiece that is a downward spiral to revenge and utter chaos.

So continue to cover your drinks, watch your backs, and a little shove won’t hurt too many people. (Legally I’m kidding!)

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

Thank you to Avon and Eve Kellman for the chance to read 'How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways'. There were some absolutely amazing parts of this book (Nina! The pie death! Millie's neighbor drama!) but on the whole I did feel like it spent too much time on parts that could've been cut or shorter. I'm all for a book where the serial killer is the main character, but unfortunately Millie was just TOO big of a jerk for me to enjoy this. I get it, she's edgy.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC!

This book was not for me. I tried a few times to read this but could only get past the first few chapters. I really wanted to like it but not for me.

This was gifted by Netgalley & the publisher. Thank you to them for allowing me access to this early e-arc.

We are following Millie, who set up a hotline for women who have ever felt unsafe after having a date. Only this isn't your typical hotline. Millie thinks that things have gotten out of hand with men hurting women, when her own sister is the victim of the abuse. So she begins killing them. Millie is now a serial killer, but only of the bad men.

This had such high expectations from me, based off of the premise. However, I did not feel like it delivered on what I was hoping for it to deliver on. I felt kinda bored, and was really hoping for more of an impact from the story.