This is the second instalment of the novels that the Killing Eve TV show was based on. To be honest, by the time I’d finished this book the show had deviated so utterly from the text that I wasn’t even sure if it had taken the book into account, was going to do so in the next series or if Pheobe Waller Bridge was just forging ahead with her own storylines from now on. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

In No Tomorrow, the main characters remain as in the first book; Eve Polastri (MI6 agent) and Oxana Vorontsova (Villanelle, sociopath and assassin). The two women are locked in a deadly game of cat and mouse, with Eve edging ever closer to Villanelle and the secretive organisation that she works for – only to find out the extent to which she’s been manipulated.

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I’ll start with a nice positive – this book was far more coherent than the first one (Codename: Villanelle). The whole narrative flowed better, there was more content, the characters were more fleshed out. I mean, it’s still an overtly glamourous, ridiculously premised spy thriller so it’s never going to win any literary awards but it’s also super fast paced, exciting voyerism. You just have to remember to suspend your belief from time to time.

It was also nice to see a few glimpses of the humour of the TV series but unfortunately it was nowhere near as frequent or as well done. I thought that was such a shame because the TV series really does stand out for it’s quick wit and black humour. However, the book still retains a certain charm and is definitely a page turner. The characters are just as far fetched as ever but the way that Villanelle and Eve are drawn to each other is unique and even a tiny bit sexy. I mean, Eve still has stratospheric leaps of imagination (her instinct, ha! That must be why she’s female) and Villanelle survives some frankly bonkers murder scenes (spoiler alert: a leather suitcase does not provide much protection from a bomb blast) but the dynamic between the two women is fascinating.

It did find it annoying that I couldn’t for the life of me work out where the book was in relation to the TV series. Like AT ALL. Some events didn’t happen, others were alluded to, some were fairly similar but meant that things that had happened in the TV series didn’t make sense. It doesn’t help that a few of the male characters in the book have been changed to women for the television. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for diverse representation but it doesn’t make it easy when you’re reading ahead to find out what happens and you can’t even figure out who is who!

Overall, I enjoyed No Tomorrow a lot more than Codename: Villanelle and I’m looking forwards to seeing what happens next, both in text and on the television. I still prefer the TV series but the final chapter of No Tomorrow has set up a really interesting premise that I’m super excited about. I need to know what happens!

Terrific, gripping sequel to 'Codename Villanelle' (filmed for TV as 'Killing Eve'). The pace is fantastic, retaining the dark humour of the first book (one particular death is as amusing as it is imaginative).
Highly (and thoroughly) recommended.

I am going to try and review these two books (which I was given recently in exchange for a review), without spoilers. The review will be for both together, because I think they are a unit and you do need to read them both to get the full story.
Before reading the books I had (coincidentally) binge watched the TV series on iPlayer, which I loved, and was disappointed when it finished. If you have seen the telly version, the books are different enough to keep you interested. I thought the books were better than the show, and some of the differences made me wonder why the screen writer had changed certain things.
A lot of thriller/spy/crime fiction I find preposterous (Child 44 for example), some, only too believable (any John le Carre), and these novels while being a bit daft, sat somewhere between the two poles allowing appropriate suspension of disbelief. The books were, I thought, more satisfying in a narrative and plot sense, than the TV show, by a long way.
The two lead characters are quite believable in themselves, and attractive personalities-I found myself liking both women a lot, even when doing things I considered daft, or murderous. The writing is good, it’s unobtrusive, if you know what I mean. It’s written with a lot of cutting between the two protagonists, which suits a filmic portrayal, but it’s also a standard device. I had no issues staying with the books. The ending is different to the telly version, and I prefered it in as much as I thought it more believable within the dramatic logic of the story. I would recommend these books and I would love a third.

If Codename Villanelle provides the exposition, No Tomorrow is where Jennings' ultra-modern spy story really gets going. If anything, it's a more satisfying read - the characterisation has more depth and Eve in particular begins to come alive to the reader. Possibly one of the best endings I've read in a long time (with uses for dog food I'd never before realised!), this installment leaves you anxious for what-happens-next. Another great read, can't wait for the follow-up!

After reading codename:Villainelle I was really looking forward to reading this however I didn’t seem to enjoy reading this as much as the first book. It seemed to be very rushed in parts and dragged on in others however it did feel like a very short book. If recommend reading it to give the whole story (both books) an ending but definitely read the first book to get a background of the characters first or you will be lost

Jennings provides a fast-paced detective thriller with espionage, betrayal and murder all rolled in.
The main character struggles to balance her struggling marital relationship and demanding (sometimes terrifying) career until, ultimately, she is forced to choose between them. Surely an overriding threat to her life will govern such a decision? Or at least, lead to a very careful consideration of events? Perhaps not in Eve Polastri's case as, for me, she too often accepts explanations and situations that I felt she must surely question in more depth - this being particularly true of her final decision in the conclusion.
A satisfying read for fans of detective thrillers, though.

Thank you to NetGalley and John Murray for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

In this book Villanelle continues on her journey across Europe to carry out some more assassinations. While Eve is right behind her and getting closer to catching her.

I felt that this book was slightly better than the first in the sense that this book felt like it had a little more action compared to the first. The plot felt faster and better paced.

I really like how both characters are getting stronger as the books progress.

Personally, I feel that it would have been better if the first book and this one was combined into one.

Overall, I’ve enjoyed reading the series and look forward to reading the next book. I’m assuming there will be a third book based on the way this book ended.  I highly recommend this book and the first especially if you’ve seen and enjoyed watching the BBC series “Killing Eve.

I would like to thank NetGalley and John Murray Publishers for my eARC in return for a honest and unbiased review.

Wow - what a fantastic, engaging novel. Following directly on from Codename:Villanelle with enough backstory to just be a stand alone novel, the reader is treated to more of Eve and more of Villanelle, the Russian assassin working for a secret society attempting to change the world to suit their own vision.

It is not as well constructed as some novels I have read, indeed one may even say that in places it is a little naive, but that doesn't detract from the story itself, its twists and turns and the great reveal at the end that ought to come as a great shock, but if you have watched the TV series Killing Eve, for all the differences in the narrative, isn't such a surprise.

The brilliance of the TV series in the hands of Phoebe Waller-Bridge does somewhat over-shadow this book but in reality she does take what is already there and simply expands on it and makes it a little more feminist. Jenning's original Villanelle is more human, more realistic, and more profound that her TV version, without the manic overtones, she's not that offensive because she isn't actually unhinged. She's less fun but she's more likeable.

This is perfect escapism. You can lose yourself in the worlds of Eve and Villlanelle and end up rooting for them both. There are delightful plot turns, some quite charming characters we meet on the way, and the portrayal of modern-day Venice is intoxicating. I very much look forward to the sequel - I do hope there is one.

I didn’t know what to expect from this sequel but it was just as good as the first book.
Villanelle continues on her murdering journey across Europe, with Eve closing in on her trail.
The drama is fast paced and exciting, building up to a thrilling conclusion that leaves you waiting for the next instalment.

A short enjoyable read which is funny in places. I felt that this book was better than the first. I felt there was more to the plot in this book. I think the book would have been better if it had been a bit longer. That is probably just my personal taste.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.