I struggled a little with this as, although I found it gripping reading about our "underworld" intelligence agencies, it became a little repetitive reading about our heroines experiences trying to combine being a trained assassin and a new Mum. Very amusing in parts, and having been a career Mum in the 70's-not so very long ago, smiled in recognition at the put downs by fellow male colleagues. Sadly though found it dragging in others.. Overall a good read and would definitely make a good Book Club read but not quite for me.

From the very beginning Killing It was an exciting, light-hearted entertaining read. It was addictive, engaging and believable even if it was about a spy who is also a mum. I particularly loved how it portrayed some serious and relatable issues and the amazing feats the average mum pulls off every single day without batting an eye. This book was brilliant. LOVED IT!.

Overall an enjoyable read, if a little too corny/cliche for my tastes at times. Having said that, it is what it says on the tin so to speak, and I can easily see it generating a good following.

A secret agent story with a twist... a mumma and a spy.

I wanted tot read this book because the idea intrigued me and I was not wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, Funny and clever a great read!

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review

A definitely different secret agent story and a definitely weird secret agent. The book is a roller coaster of a story, a bit like the life of the agent mother whose life this is about. Just like the "heroine's" life, this story has its up and downs but overall a few more of the ups. Is it humorous, yes; exciting, sometimes; wandering, sometimes; mundane, just a tiny bit.

The main question - is it worth reading and the answer is an unequivocal yes or you will miss out on what it takes to be a "killer" mother spy in a man spy world.

Couldn’t stop reading this! The book is brilliantly funny and brings up topics that most women can relate to; how to “have it all” with a career, marriage, children and ex partners! Loved every page and read it within days! The adventures of Lex, GiGi and Jake should continue!

A light-hearted, fun, entertaining read! Lex is a new mum but she is also a trained assassin working for a secret government division. Her first day back after maternity leave and she is put in charge of a critical mission that could put the privacy and security of the entire nation at risk. She gets to use her new status as a mum as a disguise to help her infiltrate.
The story itself it exciting and additive, the characters engaging and believable, but the real triumph is the nod to the incredible feats the average mum pulls off every day. Being a mum is just as challenging as being a trained assassin? She almost has me convinced.

Reasonably gripping in the second half though this was slow to start and it was a bit heavy-handed with the 'I am woman; hear me roar' polemic on occasion.However, I did find myself unwilling to get out of bed on a Sunday morning until I'd finished it which shows that I enjoyed it overall and found myself quite invested in the outcome.
The main character is likeable and the whole story read like an action movie; very visual writing - I could definitely see this being optioned for a female Bond-type of film.

Sorry, but I can’t give a full review of this book because I failed to finish it. It sounded so promising, but it was less about fighting crime and being an assassin and more about illfitting clothes and leaky breasts.

Really couldn’t get into this book. It felt really ‘showy’ and couldn’t see the substance. Shame because the synopsis sounded promising.

Really enjoyed this book about a trained assasin returning to work after having a baby. The situation is extreme but the juggling act of a working mother is shown here in all it's guilt ridden glory. The other mothers she befriends are more than just stereotypes although wittily described. Plenty of laugh out loud moments and enough of of a thriller plot to keep me happy. Perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, light and humorous with a dangerous edge. Would make a great film/tv show concept.

Loved this! Had me hooked from the beginning. Alexis was a great character and I really enjoyed following her ups and downs throughout the book.

Which is best being a mother or a killer? Alexis tries to combine the two and finds herself becoming paranoid in both, but being paranoid doesn't necessarily mean that there isn't someone out to get you.

An exciting, well written book which I enjoyed. At times it made me laugh and at times my heart bear faster.

Once again I was seduced in to reading a book by a great cover image. I know they say you can’t judge a book by its cover but here you pretty well can. Lex is a secret agent and we meet her as she returns to work after having a baby. What follows is an amusing tale as Lex tries to establish a work life balance. It gets a bit bonkers in places but it’s a good read and you don’t need to be a mum to appreciate it.

I absolutely love the premise of this book and I think there's lots of scope for a decent series here. The style and main character reminded me of Janet Evanovitch' Stephanie Plum series. My only criticism of this first outing is that it relies too heavily on the old chick lit school pta evening mother stereotypes. Surely the whole secret agent assassin scenario could have just covered something a bit more fresh? I did enjoy it, although it's definitely file under put brain in neutral and just run with it territory.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Alexis is returning to work after maternity leave but she is not your normal mum, she works for the secret service. Can she juggle her job, death threats and the scariest job of all - being a mum!

This book grabbed me instantly when it mentions a gun hiding in the Cath Kidston nappy bag. Her inner thoughts on killing the smug mummies, it was brilliant!

This book was an absolutely hilarious take on the trials and tribulations of being a working mom - as a spy Alexis is not in what anyone would consider a run-of-the-mill career, but all the funnier and more enjoyable for that.

I really enjoyed this light hearted book. I laughed my way through it. I really liked the characters and the writing style. I thought the idea of the book was really good and executed really well. I sat and read it in one sitting. I will be looking out for more books by this author.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

I didn't get this book at all! A spy thriller that's not really a spy thriller with a woman just returning from maternity leave and having problems with leaky breasts etc. There must be a message in here somewhere that women can do what they want and return to work in a male dominated world etc but I don't think this book is going to do much for "the cause" as they say.

I'm afraid I felt the book was trying too hard to be funny and cool and I got sick of listening to the baby stuff. On the other hand, this book will hit a nerve with many and the mixed worlds of babies and high level jobs will be an experience many can relate to. It was too twee for my liking.

Okay, so I don't typically read this genre, and that's probably reflected in my review. However, I'm always open to trying new things and when I spotted this title on NetGalley I loved the sound of it.

I have a three-year-old little menace and whilst I'm sadly not a spy, the synopsis made me laugh and was still relatable.

I love Lex, she's feisty, strong-willed and determined to prove herself in a very masculine world. I love her humour but I do feel that the comedy is specifically aimed at mums and so might not be relatable to a broader readership.

"My enemies have got it wrong if they think that becoming a mother has made me weaker. I stare down at her as she holds my little finger. There is nothing I wouldn't do for her. Climb mountains. Fight tigers. Track down and kill every single fucker trying to tear us apart. I will show them all."

I liked the initial plot idea but did find myself struggling with the pace a little and I was pushing myself to keep reading after 50%.

It was the underlying story of motherhood and Lex's character that kept me going through some of the 'slower' plot moments, and is truly my favourite aspect of the book.

The book is a very strong advocate for feminism as the author honestly portrays sexism in the workplace. It was eerie how familiar some of the lines from the male characters in the book felt from personal experience.

Overall, I really enjoyed the twist on the traditional male-led spy novel and found the humour realistic and relatable. Recommended for lovers of crime fiction and any mum who needs a little reminder that she's amazing!