This was a book I didn’t know I needed and I devoured it in a day. All of the characters had such depth to them and were fully developed. I adored the main character, Kitty’s, internal dialogue. I fully identified with the women in her angry women’s support group and feel that most if not all women can identify and understand her reasoning for murder.

I would theorize throughout the book what was going to happen or who was BB and every time I thought I got it right a plot twist would happen or more information was given that had me screaming. The plot twists were unexpected in the best way, and the ending had me in happy tears.

I felt seen by the characters and the author. This truly is a book for all women, especially if you love mysteries and thrillers. I was arguing to myself in defense of Kitty when things went awry and wallowed with her when pitfalls happened.
Love the main characters and will read anything about them that comes in the future.

"Imagine living an entire life without feeling afraid. It’s inconceivable to me."

I support women's rights and sometimes their wrongs, and I 100% support Kitty's wrongs! Kitty Collins is a kitty that always lands on her feet! Our girl gets herself into some tense situations but her badassery always wins in the end.

Thank you to both #NetGalley and Harper 360 for providing me an advance copy of Katy Brent's latest #mysterythriller, I Bet You'd Look Good in a Coffin, in exchange for an honest review.

#IBetYoudLookGoodinaCoffin is book two in the Kitty Collins series, the follow-up to #HowtoKillMenandGetAwayWithIt. While it is possible to read this sequel as a standalone, the characters and callbacks will make much more sense if you read both books in order...Obviously.

Self-proclaimed, female #Dexter and protagonist, Kitty Collins, has been "murder-sober" for a year. Between her perfect relationship with her boyfriend Charlie and the deeper connections she has established with her two best friends, Tor and Maisie, life is good. Well, mostly good, with one minor exception: Blaze Bundy.

Blaze Bundy is an anonymous social media influencer who promotes content that is rife with misogyny, and whose vast following consists of an incel base. Although Kitty is aware these sorts of accounts are a trigger that induces her rage, which in turn, strengthens her desire to murder, she cannot help herself—especially, not after Blaze starts sending her threatening DMs because now it is personal.

The urge to kill again steadily grows when in addition to the Blaze fiasco, her best friend Tor starts dating her therapist, a new member with a horrific backstory joins the AWA, and in a surprise twist, her mother is getting remarried in ten days to a man whom Kitty has never met, which involves a detour to Cannes. The mounting stress becomes overwhelming and Kitty finally snaps, breaking her murder-less streak.

Book two returns with crazier antics, darker undertones, several mystery subplots, and more black comedy than ever. I was genuinely concerned that the sophomore follow-up would not exceed the hilarity and success of book one, but it equally delivered. Personally, I enjoyed the deeper foray into the macabre.

For fans of the series or readers seeking something different, add this novel to your #2025summer reading list stat!

I BET YOU’D LOOK GOOD IN A COFFIN ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5. Kitty Collins is back! And she is now a reformed vigilante justice murder! She has stopped murdering, and even given up her social media page of a million followers! She is on the mend! Her estranged mother announces she’s getting married, and Kitty and her boyfriend Charlie are invited to France for the nuptials, but who is her mysterious fiancé? When Kitty begins getting stalked online, too many things feel out of place. This book was super fun, a quick read, a good balance of humor and wit, with real redemption for woman, and issues we face. Just like the first book, I couldn’t put it down, and kept rooting for this anti-hero! Hoping we can get more of Kitty and her redemptive tales.

I received an ARC of this ebook from NetGalley and Harper 360 in exchange for my honest review! How to Kill Men and Get Away With It was one of my favorite reads of 2023 and I was very excited to find out it was getting a sequel. It did not disappoint. This had a gripping storyline, the darkest humor, and a very satisfying ending. One of my favorite book tropes is killing the patriarchy and this book executes that perfectly.

Kitty is back and is trying so hard to be good. Unfortunately, men just don’t know how to stop being dicks and Kitty soon has no choice but to go back to her old tricks. Hiding this part of herself from her love and with her mother getting married, Kitty’s under a lot of stress. Thank God killing people gives her some relief! Snarky, humorous, and some new revelations, this story was another fun one. I love Kitty as a character & I can’t wait for another book featuring her. My only complaint was the over the top stuff towards the end.

First five star book of the year! (I said what I said.)
The pace: Perfection. 🤌🏻
The humor: Laugh out loud!
How an author can write a book about a vengeful vegan serial killer and make it feel like chick lit? Superb sorcery. 👏🏻

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Harper360 for this ARC!

Kitty Collins has decided to make a change in her life. Previously, she'd made it her mission to murder bad men, usually as painfully as possible. After accidentally killing the wrong man and now being in a happy relationship, she decides to just attend women's trauma group meetings instead and swears off her former murderous ways. At one meeting, however, she hears a story about a traumatized young woman who has been victimized by a powerful man and she's unable to control her murderous impulses. She'll be doing the world a favor by getting rid of a predator. At the same time, her estranged mother has suddenly turned up to bring Kitty and her boyfriend Charlie to France for her upcoming wedding, and she's not going to take no for an answer, despite how this might mess up Kitty's murderous routine. Kitty and her mother inherited vast wealth after the death (assisted) of her abattoir owning scumbag of a father. This allows them to wear expensive designer clothing while not having to bother with a pesky job. When Kitty arrives in Cannes, she's immediately suspicious of her mother's fiancé. He's much younger and gorgeous. When Kitty observes him for a while, she notes some even more questionable behavior. Her mother is in love, but it's up to Kitty to make sure a potential bad man doesn't marry her mother. When Charlie is called away for a work emergency and is suddenly ignoring her calls, Kitty's panic and murderous rage will have to find an outlet somewhere. Oh, and she's also being targeted and antagonized by an online misogynist who claims he's going to murder her, so she'll have to get to him first.

I enjoyed the really funny situations and the way Kitty can rationalize even the most outrageous behavior. The only strange thing is that as she's swanning around Cannes planning various evil deeds, she seems to forget quite often that someone is stalking her. I guess since she's been so successful in the murder business it makes her feel invincible. Even though she's very morally questionable, you can't help but root for Kitty to get away with it all!

Such a great book. Couldn't stop reading it. Thank you for my advance reader copy. Can't wait to look up other books from this author.

Never have I read a book simply from it's title but this is the one. I got quite a few laughs over this, and I'm pretty sure I'd wear a t-shirt with this on it. Anyway, this was definitely a book different than any other that I have read, and I enjoyed reading most of it. And I pretty sure you will too. Just remember it's fiction.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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

I absolutely adored this. It was an absolute blast to read! Once I started, I just didn’t want to stop. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

This book is an absolute blast—dark, funny, and delightfully twisted. Kitty, the main character, gave me major female Dexter vibes, and I loved every second of her sharp wit and killer instincts (literally). The mix of humor and suspense kept me hooked from start to finish. If you love morally complex characters and a fast-paced plot with a wicked sense of humor, this book is a must-read!

Kitty is back at it, and I’ve fallen in love with her all over again. While the first book felt tight and controlled, this version of Kitty leans more into a “things are spiraling, and I’m anxious” vibe. The tension in this book—especially during the final climax—is breathtaking. I was on edge, waiting to see how everything would unfold, and the reveals? Stunning. 10/10 for me.

We finally get to meet Kitty’s elusive yet fabulously lovestruck mother, Carmela, and watch as Kitty’s killing sobriety starts to crack. When she suspects her stepdad-to-be, Gabriel, might just be the Andrew Tate-esque threat lurking in the shadows, all bets are off. Blaze Bundy is at the top of her hit list, and it’s a race to the altar to make sure he’s handled before the vows are exchanged. Normally, I pride myself on guessing plots, but Katy Brent is a master of her craft—just when you think you have it all figured out, she rips the rug from under you. This book is such an amazing escape from the patriarchy that I, too, feel like I’m sunning in the south of France instead of the current American political climate.

I loved Kitty’s journey as she wrestled with her thirst to take out bad men. She’s usually so careful, so I was genuinely shocked at all her slip-ups in this book. Carmela’s quick thinking saves Kitty from herself—just like with her first kill. Her mother and stepdad are fantastic characters, and I’m glad they played such a major role beyond just the wedding. Carmela is so much like Kitty, and watching their relationship evolve was one of my favorite parts. I don’t know why, but she’s giving me serious Parent Trap mom vibes.
The murders in this book felt far more out of Kitty’s control, and I really hope we get a follow-up where her newfound family helps usher her into her next vigilante era.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC. I Bet You’d Look Good in a Coffin by Katy Brent is a darkly comedic and thrilling book that blends elements of mystery with coming-of-age themes. The book does a great job of mixing humor with darker tones, making it both eerie and oddly relatable. Brent’s writing is sharp and witty, capturing the emotional complexity of adolescence with an edge. It’s a quirky, fast-paced read that will appeal to fans of dark humor and those who enjoy a touch of the macabre.

This book is a quick, entertaining read full of wit and humor. Kitty is a relatable character, and while her methods are, let’s say, questionable, they’re motivated by good intentions. The story balances dark humor with macabre moments, especially when Kitty channels her anger at the type of man she despises. With plenty of twists and turns, the book keeps you hooked until the end.

Oh Kitty! I was highly entertained while reading this. Kitty really knows how to take care of men (or anyone) who doesn’t need to be a part of society anymore. I love the dark humor and lightheartedness of this style of writing. I will be following Kitty for more adventures.

I received an ARC of this ebook from NetGalley and Harper 360 in exchange for my honest review!

If this book is not on your TBR list- add it right now. Do NOT wait. This was an easy 4.5 star read for me. Kitty Collins is back. She is still as feminist as ever, funny, and very angry. I literally could not put this book down. I read it in less than 2 days. Dark, comedic, and a quick read- this book is full of tension, complex emotions, murderous rage. I loved the character development of Kitty, her mother, and other very important characters in the book. For fans of thrillers, and dark humor, this book was a really great sequel to How To Kill Men and Get Away With It.

I am definitely adding both books to my "re-read" list. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360, as well as Katy Brent, for the opportunity to review this ARC and I look forward to reading more of her work!

Loved the dark humor and character development in this book! Didn’t see the twist at the end of the book and I did not have Blaze Bundy identified correctly at all. I’m looking forward to reading this author again. Thanks to Netgalley for the digital ARC!

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📜I Bet You’d Look Good In A Coffin
✍️Katy Brent
📠Harper 360
📚Mystery/Thriller Fiction/Satire
🗓️Pub date: June 10, 2025

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✨Thank you @NetGalley and @harpercollins360 for providing me with an Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. And thank you to @but_katy_did_it for always keeping me gluttonously entertained!

✨Kitty Collins is not your average run-of-the-mill serial killer. She’s smart. Fashionable. Popular. An influencer. And sick of everyone’s shit.

✨Having had to curb her murderous rage over the last several months, she’s itching to get back to business. Especially when Blaze Bundy enters her life, a misogynistic Instagram influencer that spouts hatred with every blog post. He would make it easy for her to dip her toe back into murderous waters.

✨Juggling her loving and near perfect boyfriend, Charlie, her very best girlfriends, a delusional mother having a shot-gun wedding, getting back to the influencer scene, and men at every turn testing her ounce-sized patience, Kitty has her hands full.

✨I knew I needed to read this after having loved How To Kill Men And Get Away With It. Think of Finlay Donovan meets female Dexter and you have Kitty Collins, who is filled with a feminist, cynical hatred of all things bad and actually does something about it.
This is funny. This is dark. This is exactly what I needed and what you need to add to your TBR immediately. You will root for Kitty, laugh at her wit, and not want the story to end. In fact, I strive to be Kitty Collins when I grow up 👀
Katy Brent does satirical prose like an Olympian, and I can’t get enough. All the stars!!

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I absolutely devoured *I Bet You’d Look Good in a Coffin*! Katy Brent has once again delivered a darkly hilarious and gripping story that’s impossible to put down. This sequel picks up with all the chaotic charm and sharp commentary of the first book, and somehow manages to raise the stakes even further.

The humor in this book is perfectly twisted—witty, sarcastic, and just the right amount of outrageous. I found myself laughing out loud in one moment and holding my breath the next. Brent has a real talent for blending comedy with crime, and it makes for a wildly entertaining ride.

The pacing is relentless in the best way possible. There’s never a dull moment, and each chapter pulls you deeper into the madness. What I appreciated most, though, is that the book doesn’t just entertain—it has something to say. The themes around patriarchy, power dynamics, and the treatment of women in society are woven in seamlessly. It’s sharp, relevant, and adds real depth to the story without ever feeling preachy.

As someone who loved the first book, I was thrilled with how well this one continues the journey. The character development, the callbacks, the growth—it all feels earned and satisfying. Brent manages to balance continuity with freshness, keeping returning readers hooked while still making the story feel exciting and new.

I was lucky enough to receive an advance reader copy from NetGalley and Harper360—huge thanks to both for the opportunity. This book was a complete blast, and I’m already hoping there’s more to come. If you’re into dark humor, fast-paced thrillers, and feminist revenge stories with bite, do not miss this one!

Book: I Bet You’d Look Good In A Coffin
Author: Katy Brent
Publisher: Harper 360
Pub Date: June 10, 2025

How can you not love Kitty Collins? She’s a serial killer but not your ordinary serial killer. She only kills men who deserves it. So what’s not to love? Kitty is filled with murderous and if you are like me and are in menopause then you probably are also. (It’s a joke…calm down Karen.) Katy Brent is the queen of dark humor! Just like her previous two books this is just as dark and hilariously twisted. Kitty makes murder look fun and she is just what I am looking for. Think Finlay Donovan meets Dexter and you have Kitty Collins.

Thank you Harper 360 and NetGalley for this sneak peak! Publication date is June 10, 2025.