it wasn’t good but it was fun. the plot was pretty ridiculous and there's no way Kitty should have gotten away with what she did

Kitty is an influencer. She's got loads of followers and can take care of herself. She also finds herself wanting to take care of the men in the world that treat women like crap--the ones that ghost, expect more than what their given, intimidate women, etc. How does she do it? She kills them.

How to Kill Men and Get Away With It was a darkly humorous and fun book--perfect for fall and spooky season! I found myself really liking Kitty as a narrator -- even though she's an influencer, she was still very relatable. I also found her struggle with men to be relatable in the real world. I didn't find this "man-hating" going on in the book to be too much. Instead, I felt the author really captured the sad state of dating affairs in the 21st century (although obviously minus the murdering!). But seriously -- ladies, if you've been fed up with feeling like you can't walk down the street alone at night without a weapon, or you are sick of the endless stream of ghosting from your Tinder dates...check out this book!

In the end, I loved the humor of the book but also enjoyed seeing Kitty Collins trying to navigate her own love life and all of the good and the bad. Those who don't really get "social media" and influencers might have a hard time getting into or relating to the characters, although I personally enjoyed it!

Overall, I loved this read. It was fun and fast and I will enjoy recommending it to patrons.

Kitty Collins is a VIBE!

First off can we talk about the title?? Because that was the first thing that immediately grabbed my attention. And the cover?! Who wouldn't want to read about a gorgeous man killing influencer with great taste? I mean, the men were bad, so it's okay, right?

Since I absolutely loved the Dexter series, the "female Dexter vibes" was definitely my jam. I loved Kitty's whip-smart attitude and her initial response to her accidental killings was kind of like "whoopsie" and also gave me some Killing Eve vibes (I also love Villanelle so I'm sensing a theme here).

There are a few triggers and darker themes in this book (we are talking serial killer after all) so be warned if that isn't your thing. But over all this was a quick and entertaining read, and since the ending was left open I would definitely be up for more books if this becomes a series.

5/5 stars

Sadly DNF, I just couldn't warm up to the main character or the supporting cast.
Interesting concept however, so I may well come back to this at another time.

I had to dnf only because I am a mood reader. I plan to start over once I get out of this slump. From what I did read I thoroughly enjoyed!!!

I requested this book because of the title. "How to Kill Men and Get Away With It" is epic and definitely set my expectations a lot higher than they should have been. I ended up DNFing this book at 25% because I was genuinely so bored with the character. The MC is basically a psychopathic murderer, which I'm fine with in fantasy or books that are marketed as dark, but this one is not. The side characters were flat and monotone, and if you asked me any of their names, I'd draw a blank.
It really comes down to this one simple fact: there are so many books in the world. Don't waste your time on the ones you don't enjoy.

How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent was not what I was expecting. I really wanted to love this book. I really did. I had a hard time relating to Kitty’s character. I mean, who wouldn’t have a hard time. She murders terrible men to make the world a better place for women.

Kitty is a famous instagram influencer with millions of followers. She has a friend group that are all just as selfish as her and only care about themselves and the followers they get. Kitty does have a little more compassion and we see that throughout the book as she starts to date Charlie, whom I love very much.

It was just hard to imagine an instagram influencer attacking all of these men and being able to carry them to places to dispose of them.

Was it entertaining? Yes. Did I finish the book? Yes. Would I read it again? Probably not. It’s a twisted and witty read that you can finish in a day.

Thanks again for NetGalley for the ARC!

This isn't my normal type of book. But I really enjoyed it! Kitty Collins is quite loveable despite doing what she does. Highly recommend.

Kitty is a rich girl. She spends her time hanging out with her well- off friends and consolidating her position as an insta influencer. Then she accidently finds a new outlet – killing men who prey on women – or is this a venture she seems to have had some previous experience in?
How To Kill Men and Get Away With It is an entertaining read. Once you have ingested a healthy pinch of salt, this book provides a wealth of colourful characters, well-worked back stories and murders, some better planned and executed than others. This is a page-turner, made intriguing with the assistance of a stalker, almost until the end, by which time the reveals and justifications start to wear a bit thin.
I surprised myself by really liking this read and am grateful to Netgalley UK and HQ

I tore right through this one ! It's laugh-out-loud funny, razor-sharp, whip-smart, dark & twisted all rolled into one ! The best way I can describe this book is that it's like Finlay Donovan meets Dexter. Totally binge-worthy, and I definitely smell a sequel, and I am here for it !! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The title of this book intrigued me which is why I chose it. It was a ‘good-enough’ read although frankly, having read a load of murder and police procedural books, how her DNA was not found at these murders is an absolutely mystery to me. I get that she is a modern day vigilante, only killing those who deserve it but frankly it was all a little too far fetched for me. However, I kept on reading it so it clearly wasn’t that bd at all!

The identification of her stalker, The Creep, which would have surprised me, actually didn’t at all.

I’d give this ARC three stars, it was an easy to read book, with some really good bits and some bits that left me going…..’Seriously, that could never happen!’.

Would I read another of this author, yes probably.

My thanks go to the author, the publishers and to Netgalley for an advanced e.reader copy of this book. This review however is entirely my own opinion!

I felt very torn by this book. It was well written, but it just seemed unnecessary extreme, especially as far as sexual assault goes. Not sure I would recommend

Thanks netgalley for the ARC

TW: Rape, gore, sexual abuse, miscarriage, violence

This book is really quick paced

How she wasn’t caught I have no idea!!

I actually can’t stand the MC but it was still a good read the twist at the end I didn’t expect

4 ⭐️

Meet Kitty Collins
Friend. Lover. Killer.

Did you ever feel unsafe walking home at night, keys in between your fingers, hoping you get home ok? Well Kitty, like many women in the world, feels that way. One night she’s accosted by a guy from the nightclub who just wouldn’t take no for an answer. They struggle, he falls and lands on a broken glass bottle. And so Kitty accidentally begins her killing spree. Kitty gets a taste for a revenge and targets only those she believes deserves to be killed. She can’t stop and what’s more, she likes it!

I consumed this book! So entertaining, brimming with dark humour, twisted logic and glamorous young people. Kitty is a popular Instagram influencer, who documents her life for her followers. Her friends, who all live in the wealthy area of Chelsea, come from equally rich backgrounds and live for the ‘Gram.

Think Made in Chelsea meets Dexter!

I loved Kitty and her twisted logic. As the story progresses, you get to see just how messed up she is and what has driven her to think that acting as a vigilante dishing out revenge and retribution is ok. You cannot put this book down! One of the most original and engrossing books I’ve read in a long time.

TW: This book tackles some really heavy issues like eating disorders, sexual assault, rape, suicide, mental health, stalking.

An absolute treat of a read.
Deliciously dark and crazy! Perfect for fans of My Sister is A Serial Killer and Killing Eve. A stunning debut- can’t wait to see what the author writes next!

Thanks to NetGalley and publishers for the arc. How to Kill Men and Get Away With It is out now!

I was hooked the minute I saw the cover with the title, "How to Kill Men. and Get Away With It," and I liked the story overall. It feels like Dexter, Killing Eve, Kill Bill, etc. While I struggled with how unlikeable the main character was, I think her personality served the purpose of quickly developing the character into one that the reader could reliably count on to act in a consistent way. The plot was a bit repetitive, but it did what it promised- murder. My biggest issue, and the main reason for my rating, is that it has an excessive amount of sexual assault- so much so that it seemed to exist in the story sometimes for the sake of shock-value entertainment, rather than serve as reasoning or justification for the plot and protagonist's actions. Spoiler: There was a false rape accusation in the climax of the book. I hate when books, shows, or movies feature this trope because I think it perpetuates the dangerous lie that women frequently report false rape stories. That's just not true.
*3.5 rounded down

This book is quick paced literally jumping from murder to murder, but not your typical thriller formula. Kitty Collins doesn’t plan to be a murderer, but the role truly finds her. Although how she is never caught is truly the real miracle she leaves tracks wherever she goes. This book was a fun read and I picked it up and didn’t put it down till I was finished.

Reviewed for NetGalley:

This was a little too intense, dark and bloody right from the start for me. I should have expected as much with the title, but hard to stomach at times.

How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent.

I am not going to lie, the title of this book grabbed my attention. There has been a number of books in recent years featuring women who kill, My Sister the Serial Killer and How to Murder Your Family being two that spring to mind (I enjoyed both) and the author acknowledges this sub-genre in her acknowledgements. How to Kill Men and Get Away With It was a quick binge read. Dark, funny and it sucked me in.

Kitty Collins is an influencer in London, walking home one night with her keys between her fingers, a man she had been speaking to earlier, who wouldn't take no for an answer, is following her. Minutes later, the man is dead and so begins Kitty's killing spree. The book follows Kitty over a number of months and her circle of friends in the influencer world and Kitty ramps up her body count as she continues to come across men who have wronged women.

This is a dark, sometimes graphic, often funny read. Wildly outlandish and there are some plot holes but nonetheless it was an engaging, well written read. I liked it. The author left the ending open for a second book and Id absolutely read it if she writes it.

Entertaining non taxing, oddly satisfying with a horrible protagonist that you can't help but root for. Recommend.

I really enjoyed what I would call the female approach to Dexter. This book could have been considered heavy due to the topic and what type of people Kitty was targeting but the authors writing style had a really comedic approach which I enjoyed. The book was action packed and had me engaged in the first chapter which I find valuable as a reader. Overall I read through the book pretty quickly and enjoyed it however it can be heavy and dark at times even with the “justice” being delivered.

If I were to describe my perfect book. This is it. If you have ever been scared to walk home, worried that your small talk will be taken the wrong way, or unable to feel comfortable in a room full of men; this book is here to validate those feelings. The concept is creative and so refreshing to read.
The author does a great job with making a hard, emotional aspect of society funny, entertaining, and heartwarming. If you are a fan of serial killer shows like Dexter and Killing Eve this should be a must read for you.

My sincere thanks to the author and NetGalley for the gifted review copy. This book is available now. Dont worry, I have already ordered a final copy of my own though.