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Meet Cordelia Black. Cordelia loves exactly three things: her chosen family composed of her best friend Diane and her goddaughter; her hairdresser (worth every penny plus tip); and killing bad men. By day she's a successful pharmaceutical rep with a pristine reputation and a designer wardrobe. By night she's culling South Louisiana of unscrupulous men—monsters who always seem to evade justice, until they meet her. It's a complicated yet fulfilling life that requires complete and total control at all times. But when the evening news starts throwing around the words "serial killer," pressure heightens for her in the South, and it's only exacerbated when Diane starts dating a man Cordelia isn't sure is a good person—someone who might unravel everything Cordelia has worked for. Soon Cordelia's world spirals, and she loses her grip on those tightly held threads that keep her safe.
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0A Killer Introduction: Emma C. Wells' 'This Girl's a Killer”
This Girl’s a Killer by Emma C. Wells is my introduction to this author’s work, and I’m officially hooked. I’m eager to explore more of her uniquely captivating style.
The story follows Cordelia Black, a polished pharmaceutical rep by day and a woman who takes matters into her own hands to seek justice for victims of corrupt politicians and abusive partners. Her carefully orchestrated world begins to unravel when her best friend, Diane, starts dating a man who sets off all of Cordelia’s alarms.
Wells masterfully crafts Cordelia as a complex and captivating heroine. The stark contrast between her seemingly ordinary day-time job and her pursuit of justice makes you root for her even when you know you shouldn't. The streak of dark humor running through the narrative adds a sharp wit, keeping me smiling even amidst the chilling suspense.
The pacing is taut, building suspense as Cordelia's two worlds inevitably collide. Wells' evocative depiction of South Louisiana provides a moody, atmospheric setting that immerses readers in the story. The novel also delves into powerful themes—justice, morality, and the complexities of female friendship—making it as thought-provoking as it is thrilling.
If you enjoy Leather and Lark or dark thrillers by Gillian Flynn, you'll be captivated by 'This Girl's a Killer'."
0True Rating: 3.5 Stars, rounded down.
My God.
There is something truly mind-boggling with reading a novel where the main character, Cordelia, is a serial killer. Reminiscent of They Never Learn by Layne Fargo (one of my favourite books), our main character offs predators. This is one of the books you definitely read in a single seating, and yet, it's fairly straightforward.
One thing I did enjoy were the characters. Cordelia is (shockingly) not one-dimensional-- we see hints of the different aspects of her life until they merge into a mess she can just barely get out of... if she's careful. I loved her relationship with her best friend and her goddaughter.
The only reason I didn't round the rating up to 4 stars is that there was SOMETHING missing that made it memorable. I guess it's because there was no major reveal scene. We knew the whole time the main character was a serial killer, we knew the whole time that her best friend's boyfriend was trouble, etc.. It just felt like I was waiting for some major twist that never came.
All said and done, though, I did enjoy this book! I would recommend the book to those who enjoy thrillers, especially those who enjoy the crime part rather than the solving part (which actually could be a problem I had with it given I usually prefer seeing the crime being solved rather than committed).
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