Aussie Kayla Connolly brings activism to a chilling new reality when she takes on the mantle of thinning the world ranks of billionaires. Arguably, it’s down to all of us to try and realign the distribution of wealth but Kayla knows that some won’t be playing on the same team as her. Armed with a sense of humour as dry as the outback and a seven foot Pacific islander as a wingman, Kayla takes the battle to those who have the most to lose.

Meanwhile, Sargeant Kate Anderson of the Met Police has Kayla in her sights. But Kayla isn’t your everyday crim. Aside from creating a social media storm, there’s a school of thought that Kayla is doing a righteous job and Kate may just be happy to go along with the flow.

Whether taking down the wealthiest members of society will tackle world issues is up for debate. Kill Billionaire is a wickedly entertaining read and that is a nailed down certainty.

I was granted an advance copy of Kill Billionaire and am leaving this review voluntarily.

If you only read one book in 2026 it should be this one.
It is a fantasy book set in the near future, where the actions of the few are endangering the lives of the many.
From the title the reader can immediately guess what the proposed solution is.
The characters are superb, the settings although unlikely are terrific.
The main character Kayla is on the way to be a real life superhero when she meets her end, or does she.
Normally when reading psychological thrillers at key points if the reader is given three guesses what is going to happen next, the reader always gets one correct.
I never guessed any of the next actions correctly.
I loved it, and can't wait for Anders' next book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Having enjoyed Anders' first book I was really looking forward to this one and it did not disappoint. It's very relevant and really does stop and make you think. Bring on the revolution, I loved it!

With a name like that it’s easy to know what the book will be about. Set in a slightly more dystopian version of our world we follow a teenage Australian girl as she has to find the solution to climate change; you can probably guess what she decides upon. Whilst this was technically a multi POV story, Kayla dominates the narrative with her witty humour and intelligent solutions to any problem that comes her way. We also get some chapters with our ‘antagonist’, Kate, a headstrong policewoman who is destined for success with her ability to actually think like Kayla and somewhat predict the next moves. These are supplemented by an excellent secondary cast of Mr P, Nancy and Brian each with their own unique and slightly outlandish character traits. I wish we had gotten more from Dmitri the hacker friend whose presence was limited to when they needed something from him and then discarded. All together I’d say this is definitely a book that doesn’t tie itself to realism and flanderises current affairs to provide a stronger message about what needs to be done, although I fear it might come to fruition in the not so far future. If I had one minor gripe it’s that the phrase ‘kill billionaire’, which is used throughout the novel and is of course the title, doesn’t feel grammatically correct; I did check and turns out its allowed but ‘kill billionaires’ sounds much better and is also more accurate.

A bit of a play on words for the title should give readers an idea about the theme. Kate, is a forthright police officer but Kayla is the dominant voice, the witty, bright Australian teenager who is trying to find the solution to climate change (See title for answer). It's dystopian with a fabulously written setting using the Australian outback as a backdrop with all of its eerie, unsettling sensations. I enjoyed this novel more than I thought I would. Highly recommended. My thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers for the ARC.

We follow a teenage Australian girl as she attempts to discover a solution to climate change in a slightly more apocalyptic version of our planet. Although this was theoretically a multi-point of view novel, Kayla takes center stage because to her smart answers to every issue that arises and her clever sense of humour. We also spend a few chapters with Kate, our "antagonist," a stubborn police officer who is bound for success because she can think like Kayla and can foretell what will happen next. It's a book full of big ideas guaranteed to stir many emotions in every reader.

The title gives away what you’ll be getting from this before you’ve even got to the blurb of it. I was hooked on this story, it does jump about a bit but the pay off here was very good

Well wasn't this a rather bonkers, thrill a minute, story, played out by some rather interesting characters...
We start with 14 year old Kayla Connolly whose Australian outback home is destroyed by wildfires. She decides that enough is enough and that climate change needs to be addressed. Staring by targeting the billionaires who don't care, as long as they get richer. Private jets, oil fields, building on greenbelt, pollution, you know the sort. She meets Mr P when his home is flooded by rising sea water - another casualty of the climate billionaires - and together, the two of them, plot to end two such people - one property developer, the other a mining company CEO, both of whose actions are killing the planet... Teaming up with another kindred spirit they take their battle to the US
Meanwhile, in the UK there's a image of King Charles projected onto Parliament appearing to offer a BIG prize to anyone who ends a billionaire...
I loved this book... it's poignant, topical, and bonkers - three of my favourite things in a book of this genre. It also has some cracking characters, some of which also have cracking names which deserve to be read out loud!
And, in amongst all the bonkers, there is a quite important message around climate change and what we, as people, are doing to the world. It's not always credible and there are more than a few eye-rolly moments but, all said and done, it's a cracking read that, although pulls no punches, does so on a humorous level... I'm now off to see what else the author has written...
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Thanks to Random House UK, Vintage, Chatto & Windus & NetGalley for an advanced copy of Kill Billionaire by Anders Lustgarten.

Satirical, dark and sarcastic. Kill Billionaire imagines a word without billionaires, challenges the system and causes chaos and revolution along the way.

A thought provoking and relevant read.

A satirical thriller exploring capitalism, neoliberalism and climate change, exploring what happens when a teenage Australian girl decides the world would be better off without billionaires. The book portrayed an Interesting exploration of the societal and economic impact of the death of multiple billionaires. Some gorgeous bits of writing, at times almost Gothic, emphasising the decay and disintegration of British politics, of the natural world. Sometimes comments felt a bit too on the nose, and could have benefited from a slight paring back. But overall this was surprisingly good fun whilst remaining a thoughtful and poignant exploration of late capitalism's destructive impact on the planet.

4.25 stars.

Surprisingly Brilliant. Kayla is one of the most lovable characters I’ve ever read, genuinely a joy to read. I think this book is especially important in today’s political climate.

The writing is impressively complex whilst also being extremely easy to comprehend. Makes it an easy read, but also feels rewarding.

Such a compelling story, it’s addicting and instantly draws you in. This book wastes no time, there’s constant action (I mean what do you expect from a book called ‘Kill Billionaire”??), and it’s extremely engaging. There’s wacky events, but sadly in this day and age I think it’s especially relevant, and not that far fetched.

Along with this it’s actually very funny. There were some sitcom-like moments, and I couldn’t help but find myself thinking this would be an AMAZING movie or tv show. It discusses serious topics in a playful way. The book argues that violence is a necessary evil, when related to resistance.

Kayla is not afraid to state her opinion, she’s outspoken, and is clearly trying to win you over, despite her ‘I don’t care’ attitude. Every character in the book has such a distinct voice. It felt like such a breath of fresh air, and truly surprised me.

It took a bit to get into it, but once I was 4 chapters in I was hooked. The duel POV’s was annoying at first (because I loved Kayla’s character too much lol) but I eventually didn’t mind it.

Only lost .75 of a star because of some small loose-ends I would’ve liked to see wrapped up, but overall amazing. Definitely give this book a read!

Thank you to Penguin Random House UK (Vintage Publishing) for sending me an eARC of this book on NetGalley.

I was hooked from the title to the very last word. This was a gripping, fast-paced novel about climate change, capitalist society, the elite, and revenge.
The story mainly follows Kayla Connelly, a 14-year-old Australian girl, who witnesses her home being destroyed and her thirst for revenge is sparked. She ultimately blames billionaires for what has happened to her home and the planet, which results in her travelling the globe to carry out her plans to get justice.

My only reason for not giving it 5 stars is that some of the points of view seem unnecessary, such as having one section focus on the FBI guy, but then it doesn't return to him at all, which felt slightly pointless to get to know him at the beginning.

I highly recommend this entertaining but hard-hitting read.

Kill Billionaire was such a fun and chaotic read, and I recommend everyone pick it up immediately!

After 14 year old Kayla's life is flipped upside down when a forest fire tears through her family home, she decides to take action in the only way she deems reasonable - by going after the billionaires that have been destroying the planet. When Kayla meets Mr Poliata during a visit to her school to do a talk, she immediately see's that he's just as frustrated as her and makes it her mission to team up with him to fix the world.

This was such a different book to what I usually read and I truly loved every moment of it.

I'm not sure how accurate a representation of an Aussie teen Kayla is (mostly due to just how wild she is), but I LOVE her. She's such a fantastic character in so many ways. She's hilarious, she's quick witted, and she's got a real spark to her that you can't help but love and admire. She's got such a quick mind and, despite the stressful situations her and Mr P keep finding themselves in, she keeps a cool head and is always ready to adapt her plans on the spot.

Despite the wild and crazy antics Kayla and Mr P get up to, there was a surprisingly sweet found family element to the story as well that really pulled at my heartstrings. The pair form such a lovely and genuine bond throughout the book and I loved all the little ways they look out for and support one another.

Whilst this was an incredibly fun and wild read, there was still a really important message throughout regarding climate change, the state of the world today, and the lack of action from people in charge and I think a lot of people will really resonate with it. I definitely recommend picking up Kill Billionaire if you want a book that talks about important issues, but also helps inject a little bit of fun into the world.

Thank you so much for the ARC!

Kill Billionaire by Anders Lustgarten follows Kayla, a teenage genius driven by climate devastation, as she embarks on a radical mission to hold powerful figures accountable in a world pushed to its limits.

This is a bold and provocative book that leans into its premise with confidence, delivering a fast paced and often darkly humorous narrative. Kayla is a standout character, sharp, driven and unapologetic, carrying much of the story with her intelligence and wit.

I found the multi perspective structure effective, particularly the inclusion of Kate, whose viewpoint adds tension and a different moral lens. Their dynamic creates an engaging push and pull throughout the story.

The supporting cast brings variety and energy, each adding something distinctive to the narrative, even if some characters could have been explored in more depth.

The story does not aim for strict realism, instead exaggerating elements of current issues to highlight its themes. This gives it a slightly dystopian edge while reinforcing the message at its core.

A daring and thought provoking book that blends satire, action and commentary into an engaging and unconventional story.

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This is literally the definition of eat the rich literally lol. I honestly had a blast reading the book ever since I added it to my tbr! Kayla is definitely a character, and I was flabbergasted she was a 14-year-old omg! Kill billionaire was a fun ride, and since it’s to be published in like a week (4/30!)I say give it a chance, you won’t be disappointed!