[Ad-gifted] As serial killers go, on the surface of things, Kitty Collins doesn’t fit the standard profile. However, serial killer she is, and woe betide any misogynistic man who does not live up to her high expectations. Published by HQ Digital, How to Kill Men and Get Away with it is a richly dark (or even darkly rich) tale of macabre humour.
It is written by Katy Brent, author and award-winning journalist, and tells the story (from the perspective of our often accidental murderess) of the trials and tribulations of a troubled, privileged ‘Influencer’ left to wallow in a luxurious penthouse by her distant mother, whilst trying to deal with her self-proclaimed ‘daddy issues’.
Kitty’s own father has ‘mysteriously’ disappeared and she is harbouring commitment issues as a result of her first real love breaking her heart. Ironically, she is a vegan who is heir to a meat fortune and although she is repulsed by the way her family’s fortune has been accrued, Kitty’s slaughterous behaviour means that her father’s abattoirs come in extremely useful. If you’re as hooked as some of Kitty’s victims, then the first thing I’d do is warn your husband or partner that you’re reading this book. Trust me, it’s not a title you want to leave casually around the house without providing some context first! Reassurance that this is not simple an instruction manual is definitely needed!!
What I thought of the Book
When the words ‘social media influencer are muttered’, they can induce huge inner sighs and feelings of scorn about everything that’s wrong with the world of social media. However, Kitty would entirely agree with you. Although grateful for the freedom that her thousands of followers give her to enjoy the luxurious lifestyle that she has become accustomed to, Kitty uses her profile brilliantly to hide what she believes is her real job in the world: to rid the Earth of undeserving men!
Kitty definitely doesn’t suffer fools and her one woman crusade to rid the world of those men who she believes the world is better off without, is at times, hilariously funny yet emotive. The book is quite graphic and I’ll admit that it’s not what I usually sign up for when committing time to curl up and escape. However, Kitty’s wit and cynicism of the world around her and her (often unwitting accidental) homicides, create an engaging character who you root for. You’ll laugh, feel uncomfortable and cry along with the heroine (if you’re allowed to call a serial killer that).
I’m not sure if Katy Brent wanted to produce anything other than something darkly entertaining; however, How to Kill Men does challenge stereotypes and evoke questions about accountability and who has the right to be judge, jury and in this case executioner! Aside from the killing, there’s also a helpful dose of romance and friendship (although the latter proves quite tricky for our dear Kitty in some respects!). This helps to balance out the macabre and the reader can follow Kitty to see whether she is able to get herself out of the sticky situations that she finds herself in or whether it’ll all end up in the mincer like some of her victims!
How much is the book and how can you buy it?
How to Kill Men and Get Away with it is available to buy from Amazon directly. The kindle edition retails for £0.99 while the paperback retails for £5.00. Please check Amazon for the latest pricing as this may change.
About the Author
KATY BRENT is a freelance journalist and has been in the industry for over fifteen years. She started work in women’s magazines back in 2005. In 2006, Katy won a PTA award for New Journalist of the Year. More recently she has focused on television journalism. Writing a book has always been her dream and lockdown finally gave the time she kept using as an excuse for not doing it.
About the book
- Publisher : HQ Digital
- Paperback : 384 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-0008536695
- Dimensions : 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
Review by: Rowena Jukes
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*We were sent a copy of the Book in return for a feature. All opinions are our own.
25 comments
This seems super cool to read! I will check it out for sure, I am actually very excited about it.
So glad to hear that
I was taken back with the title for this book. But am curious what the author has created. Thank you for this book review.
You are welcome, it is an interesting book and worth a read
SOunds like a great read! The title is so fascinating that makes me wanna read it so much! Im so curios!
It is worth a read Beth
Ha, I have to say it does sound like a good book. I love the theme of this, who doesn’t love a good murder. Sound like some very bad men will get their comeuppance. Perfect to take on my summer holiday.
I agree, a good plot is a must! Great summer read
That is certainly quite a catchy title. Sounds like a very interesting read though…I love crime novels and this one has some unexpected twists and turns.
Agree, such a fun book to have and read, I enjoyed it
I love the title! I’d love to get my hands on this book. Seems very interesting!
Your book review of “How to Kill Men and Get Away With It” is intriguing and well-written! The way you analyze the plot and characters while maintaining a sense of mystery makes me eager to read the book. Great job! 👍📚
Thank you for your comments, I hope it has inspired you to get a copy of the book
Sounds like an interesting and entertaining book. I have not heard of this title or author before and it is nice to check out something different.
Hope you do Marysa, it is a fabulous book
I’ve seen this bright cover around quite a lot and would love to read it, but alas my TBR pile is way too long now. I do like how it sounds like an untraditional murder/ crime type of book x
Agree, it is and worth adding to your list when it is not that high
I love the sound of this book by Katy Brent, definitely the perfect summer read!
A good book to add to your reading list
This entire concept is amazing and I really am going to check out this book. Sounds like a really interesting and funny concept, to be honest – being famous online but killing terrible men offline.
Hope you do Jupiter, it is an interesting read
I love the bright look of this book and the title is super catchy that is for sure 😉 I am always looking for a new good book to add to my reading collection and may have to check this one out!
Hope you do, the book cover is really attractive
I think this would be a good book to read. It’s definitely something I’ll keep in mind!
It is a fantastic summer read