Kitty is back! 🔪🩸 I actually cannot fault this book at all. If you loved the first one then you will love this one even more. Kitty is as epic and hilarious as ever but I also feel like the deeper message within the book is more profound in this one than it was in the first.

The sisterhood and female empowerment vibes are IMMACULATE and I bloody loved it!

I Bet You'd Look Good In a Coffin, what a book! I was so excited to have been approved for the advance egalley of this one, thank you so much HQ and Netgalley, all opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Kitty is back! I enjoyed that the story continues on from How To Kill Men and Get Away With It, with Kitty still in a relationship with Charlie, and friends Tor and Maisie are still present. Kitty turns 30, her social media influencer days behind her. Her mother is getting married and there's a mysogynistic new influencer, Blaze Bundy, spreading his vile opinions online making it hard for Kitty to control her urges to kill.....

I love the ease of reading. The book was written so well and drew me in keeping me hooked right up until the end. I like that the book covered current issues- how addictive and consuming social media can be, and how it relates to the MeToo movement.

I enjoyed seeing how Kitty reunited with her mother, the misunderstandings that she faced upon meeting her mother's fiance.... I also made a few assumptions myself, about who Blaze Bundy was, only to be completely wrong! I especially liked the twists in the story at the end....

I am looking forward to the possibility of a third book? Katy Brent and HQ please, please make this happen! I'd love to see how the ending of this book plays out......

Also, the reference to 'Bad Blood' was brilliant! Absolutely loved this book, thank you again HQ and Netgalley for the opportunity to read early,

I'm so glad Kitty made a return and this book did not disappoint!
Absolutely hilarious and I just couldn't put it down. I really hope Katy continues this series.
If you haven't read the first one you'd probably be best to read it before this.

The easiest 5 stars I've given this year!

Killer Kitty is back for another hugely entertaining murder-spree romp, this time in the South of France!

Once again, Katy Brent has pulled it off again; making you love a serial killer who so often gets things wrong and making you laugh along the way, even though your sensible head says murder is not a funny topic. With its glamorous location and moneyed pretty people, "Coffin" is the perfect read for a winter night with your feet-up on the sofa in front of the fire while the weather does its worst outside.

With the Kitty books, I'm increasingly reminded of Jilly Cooper's novels; they're definitely not to be taken seriously and are really great diversions with their aristocrats and glitterati behaving badly until shown up by a good-hearted hero or heroine - except Kitty is more of an anti-heroine with her murderous streak, albeit with the best of intentions. With Cooper about to return to our televisions, I think it's time for the new girl on the block to hit the screen...

Kitty Collins isn't evil. Not really. Admittedly, she does kill people, that's true, but only occasionally and usually only when she feels she has no real alternative.
And there's one other thing. She does absolutely love the act of murder itself. For Kitty's targets are not random or indiscriminate. They are all men, Specifically men who have used, abused or generally mistreated women in some way. And as she and many woman will know for themselves, there are many such men around, prowling around the streets and parks of our towns, skulking around our workplaces and offices and stalking our cities' pubs and nightclubs.
This is Katy Brent's third novel and the second to feature the homicidal Kitty, a character who we were first introduced to in Brent's fast-paced and funny feminist page-turner, How To Kill Men and Get Away With It (2023). This winning sequel sees Kitty adapting to her new life after the events of the first book, attending anger management classes in a bid to curtail her violent tendencies and desperately attempting to keep things going with her dream boyfriend, Charlie, who is totally oblivious to Kitty's secret life of murder. Throw into the mix some extra anxiety about the approaching marriage of Kitty's estranged mother in the South of France, not to mention the arrival of the Andrew Tate-like misogynistic social media influencer, Blaze Bundy and we have a fun-filled, violent, sexy sequel which is every bit as enjoyable as the talented Katy Brent's previous two novels, if not more so.

Katy has done it again !!! This book is an equally as fabulous as the first book! Murder, bit of love , bit of dark deliciousness. and the new characters and one introduction is perfect !! I will never stop recommending this author

Kitty, kitty, kitty! What have you been doing?!

Amazing, truly amazing. Absolutely devoured this book in an embarrassing amount of time. I honestly think it’s on par, if not better than the first! (And I bloody loved the first book).

Kitty is as unhinged as ever whilst channeling her inner feminist, crime fighting, serial killer energy. Her body count is double figures; and I don’t mean sex.

I was HOWLING at certain things in this book I.e ways she was going to kill a certain someone and the final few chapters where the “kitty songs” are spoken about.

I actually got the identity of Blaze wrong!! Not even on one occasion but 3. He was insufferable and I was 2 steps away from joining Kitty.

In the second instalment of Kitty Collins’ life; we follow her as she joins a female anger management group, attends her mothers wedding abroad and discovers a new misogynistic social influencer named Blaze Bundy who is more than a little clued up on who and what Kitty does.

I wasn’t sure how Katy would manage continuing the killer story of Kitty Collins but clearly I had nothing to worry about.

A perfect and dare I say realistic (is that too insane?) continuation of Kittie’s story. What do you do after revenge killing so many men? I really liked how the story developed, and the use of a vial misogynistic ‘influencer’ in this day and age was perfect!

The ending chef’s kiss. I can’t believe we got set up for a book 3. Cannot bloody wait!

Thank you so much to Katy Brent’s team and netgalley for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review

‘I Bet You’d Look Good In A Coffin’ by Katy Brent welcomes us back to the luxurious life of Kitty Collins, ex-influencer and reformed serial killer. After vowing to contain her anger and not dirty her hands even with the very scummiest of men, her resolve is tested by two horrific manifestations of the patriarchy… and let’s just say this book isn’t about her successfully abstaining from her murderous addiction. Instead, the reader is transported from Chelsea to the South of France for a wedding, followed by a stench of misogyny so strong that we’re all rooting for Kitty to get her groove back!

As darkly hilarious as the original ‘How To Kill Men And Get Away With It’, this book progresses the story and develops Kitty’s character well by exploring her relationships with her boyfriend Charlie and her soon-to-be-wed mother. Humour and tension are juxtaposed masterfully on every page, and there are a few totally shocking twists along the way! I struggled to put my kindle down and was actually gutted to reach the (deviously delicious) final page.

A few aspects made this book less relatable than the original (or what I consider Katy’s best book - ‘The Murder After The Night Before’) and a couple of problems solved too easily for my liking, but all in all, it was tightly plotted and fun with Kitty as loveable as ever.

This gets 4.5 stars from me and is an absolute must-read for fans of the original, or anyone new to the author who enjoys Bella Mackie, Eve Kelman or Julie Mae Cohen (though read Book 1 first!) I am already excited for the inevitable third instalment hinted at in the final paragraphs!

I received an advance Digital Review Copy of this book from the publisher HQ Digital via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

It is definitely worth reading the first book!

See I love Kitty, I think that this book effortlessly mixes fashion with wit and I enjoy all of it. I don’t even mind the suspense of disbelief.

This book on a much more important level speaks for women. The sheer amount of terrible masculinity in this book is not an exaggeration, it’s daily existence and the author has done an incredible job of making this book light in parts but unbelievably recognisable.

I would recommend this book series to all women. Why not give it a try, I guarantee you will enjoy it.

I received this ARC from NetGalley in return for an honest review which this is.

KATY BRENT HAS DONE IT AGAIN.

This is a sequel to Kitty Collins story and there is so much to unpack here. First of, the fact I am rooting for a serial killer. I mean, I can't lie Kitty is flawed but I can't help wanting to support her. Therapy would be a much less stressful route for her Anger but she just can't help herself. No spoilers but the ending of this book REALLY is giving. There is so much going on and so much I hope gets touched on in a third book (Please). I couldn't, and didn't put this book down.

Thank you NetGalley and HQ for the ARC, it is an honour!

If you haven’t read the first book in this series - do it immediately.
I loved this as much as the first book and it’s not often a sequel achieves this.
Witty, modern and brutal.
Kitty Collins has got a little bit of us all in her and this book didn’t not disappoint at all.
I really hope there’s a third! I’ve loved this!

4.5 stars
As a big fan of the first book in this series, I was so excited to see where it would take Kitty next. And this was just as brilliant.
It's got the same fantastic dark humour and you will be rooting for her the whole way through.
It encapsulates feminine rage particularly well and feels especially timely with what is going on in the world right now.
I also really liked the escapist South of France setting and seeing Kitty reconnect with her mum.
The twist towards the end felt a bit like it came out of nowhere but ultimately, I did like how everything concluded.
I can only hope that we will be getting another Kitty Collins book sometime soon.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I had heard good things about the first book in this series, so was very happy to get the opportunity to read this one on early release.

First though, I did have to go back and do my due diligence and read the first Kitty Collins book "How to Kill Men and Get Away With It" ... which took me less than 24 hours, because I enjoyed it so much. Full to the brim with humour and meaningful feminist rage, it was very well crafted. I Bet That You'd Look Good in a Coffin has not disappointed as a sequel. Staying true to the themes, but with a slightly different feel to the storyline itself, this book was entertaining, funny and I found myself again thoroughly enjoying following Kitty's murderous adventures.

In spite of following the life of a serial killer, this book really does make very entertaining reading. The comedy is so well woven through that it keeps the book light, enjoyable, and never feeling like a gritty or especially dark story. It takes a really hard, direct look at how women are treated in our society and the commentary on crimes against women and girls is truly a meaningful one. For all the women who have been failed by a justice system that does more to protect male perpetrators than the women that they hurt, Kitty Collins really explores a version of snap back that brings a very particular escapism that I appreciated in this novel.

A follow up, and such a fun read! I truly hope we will get more books in the series, since it has been really interesting to read Kitty's adventures!

I Bet You’d Look Good in a Coffin is a darkly humorous and thrilling read that kept me utterly captivated from start to finish. The protagonist grapples with her murderous impulses while navigating the stunning backdrop of the South of France, where she is meant to celebrate her mother’s marriage to a man she has never met. Instead of indulging in sun-soaked relaxation, she finds herself contemplating the fate of Blaze Bundy, a notorious online influencer spreading misogyny.

The author’s wit shines through as the narrative balances suspense and comedy, making it difficult to put down. I was genuinely surprised by the twists and turns throughout the story; despite thinking I had it all figured out, the revelations caught me completely off guard. This book is a fantastic blend of dark themes and clever storytelling, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it!

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Well I couldn't make my mind up on this book having read and really enjoyed the two previous ones. Loved the black humour as ever. It seemed as if there were more feelings and emotion in this book. Kitty is a really good character and her reasons for serial killing of men are understandable but incredible! I wonder if the book is aimed at female readers and it may be odd that, I, as a 70 odd year old man am in the minority. Still a very good book

Just fabulous! Our favourite vegan, female serial killer is back. Kitty Collins is a wonderful character, with a heart of gold and sharp tongue, she will do anything to protect those she loves, and I mean anything. She dresses well, has amazing shoes and is now living with her boyfriend, Charlie. And she should be happy.. but something is missing.

It has been a year since her last kill and she is getting that itch again. Every where she looks there are awful men who are just asking for her attention., especially an influencer called Blaze Bundy. He has his sights set on Kitty and she has no idea who he is, but knows that his content is dangerous. In top of all of this, her mother is back in her life and is getting married.

This was so fun to read, but with a serious theme for women. It is sassy, it is clever and it is funny. Yes ok, it is also dark, gory and messy, but that is also fun right?! I will read anything Katy Brent writes, she has a way of just getting the reader hooked and not letting go.

Published on January 30th, 2025, this will be perfect beach reading for us Aussies. Thank you HQ for the super early copy to read.

Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for the ARC

How to Kill Men and Get Away With It was one of the best novels I've read this year and I was so stoked to be back in Kitty's world. She's a great character. Morally grey but with a big heart and a lust for murdering bad men. I Bet You'd Look Good in a Coffin was just as entertaining, if not more, than the first book. New adventures and more trouble for Kitty. Buy it! Read it! Love it!

I’d like to extend many great thanks to NetGalley and HQ Stories at Harper Collins for giving me the opportunity to read this book in advance of publication.

Kitty Collins is back! What better way to celebrate spooky season than with a bad bitch who completely justifiably murders awful men? This highly anticipated sequel sees the return of my favourite antiheroine, and this time she's gone international.

I accidentally stumbled upon Kitty's first outing in How to Kill Men and Get Away With It last spring and have been wanting more from her ever since. Katy Brent's second novel - The Murder After the Night Before - was my first review of this year, and she's quickly become an author that I will jump at when news comes of further releases. If there was a Guinness Record for fastest NetGalley request I would be the holder purely for the speed with which I submitted my request for this one.

I Bet You'd Look Good in a Coffin finds Kitty in a settled place; she's not killed for a long time, she's in a wonderful relationship, she's turning thirty, she gives absolutely top-notch wardrobe envy...but she's still having niggles about offing terrible men. Between a pervy TV presenter, a shady psychiatrist and an unhinged Andrew Tate-esque influencer it's safe to say it's not long before those niggles are addressed and the body count begins its bloody tally.

Brutal as she is, there is a likeable, darkly witty, friendly feel to Kitty that's explored within her relationships with her friends, her boyfriend, and her mum throughout the book. She truly believes that her murders are valid because they're committed on the worst men, and you know what? It's hard to disagree.

The social commentary within Coffin is such an important element, and is so spot on that I implore any man reading this review to pick it up for that reason alone. Let yourselves begin to form the smallest inkling as to what women in 2024 are sad, mad and angry about, what we have to battle against, the casual sexism, the overt hatred, how we're spoken to like shit, how we're treated even worse, and how we're completely sick and tired of being on the receiving end of men. No, not all men, I know that...but it is A L W A Y S a man.

With narrative that's factual and isn't pushy with those elements, whilst not shying away from issues that genuinely affect women on the daily, with plenty of sprinklings of dark humour and millennial references, Katy's writing is amongst my favourites. This is the third book of hers that I've read - and loved - and each one manages to edge the last. Coffin is a triumph, and it's great to see Kitty back to her best. It's like if Made in Chelsea moved to Elm Street but was set inside a copy of Vogue magazine.

I can't say much more as I don't want to spoil any plot points. I will say I finished the whole book in about six hours, if that's any indication as to how much I enjoyed it and how good of a read it was. I can only hope there's a third outing underway for Kitty, because she definitely has some unfinished business.

Rating: ✨✨✨✨✨