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: ✨✨✨✨✨

Kitty is back… and she’s trying to be good! She’s sworn off murdering, for now! She’s been going to therapy to help with her anger but is it controlling the urge to rid the world of terrible men? I think not…

Kitty’s mum is back in her life and she’s getting married, Kitty doesn’t think her mums new partners intentions are true to his word. Kitty is also being sent strange videos on Instagram by a misogynistic influencer, threatening her. Then she’s worried her boyfriend is cheating! With all of this going on can Kitty hold herself back from killing?

This is book two in Kitty Collins’ murderous world and I honestly loved it! Funny, dark and quick paced! I’d 100% recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read, I love the character of Kitty, she’s given such depth over these two books and you really feel like you know her. Nice to see some new characters being introduced too. Would love to see more from Katy and I’m so glad I didn’t have to wait until January for this one, thanks NetGalley!

5* !!!!! thank you HQ for giving me my first ever advance reader copy, and what a book it was!

is kitty collins a prolific serial killer, who quite literally can’t be stopped? yes
did parts of the book make me feel sorry for said serial killer? yes
does she need therapy? yes
and do I want her to have a happy ending? yes

all those things are not mutually exclusive, and to be totally honest I need more kitty collins books now!

My favourite Vegan Serial Killer, Kitty Collins is back ridding London and now France of disgusting men.

I loved the first book “How to kill men and get away with it” and the follow up has exceeded expectations for me. Again the perfect blend of humour and murder. There were parts of the book where I was convinced I knew what was coming, only to have guessed it completely wrong. I honestly adore Kitty and her mother.

Katy Brent is back and wow did she go above and beyond! I have to start this off by saying how lucky I feel to have been given the chance to read this book so early and I can guarantee that this will be a highlight of the year ahead. Following on from her must read debut novel "How to Kill men and Get away with it" Brent brings back beloved anti- heroine and controversial vigilante Kitty Collins with readers left wondering is this influencer ready to put her murdering ways behind her and enjoy love with her partner Charlie, or will bad habits surface once again.

I found this to be a perfect sequel! Following on from the previous book, readers are introduced to Kitty Collins and her life a year on from where we left off and keen to ditch her old ways in exchange for a new life, Kitty is left fighting an urge that consumes her every being. Throughout we are treated to dark witty humour, twists and turns and fast paced action that keeps you hooked throughout. The pacing of this intense yet fun thriller meant this was an easy read for me and I found myself up until the early hours of the morning consuming every single page. Old characters are put right back in front of us including Kitty's friendship group and boyfriend along with new characters along away. A key new face readers are introduced to is online misogynist Blaze Bundy who presents as a very relevant and annoyingly common character, reflecting real life personas we see in our day to day life. Touching on the rise of incel culture and online violence and the normalisation of violence against women and misogyny, this was a book that felt extremely current while also tapping into the female rage so many are experiencing thanks to the rise in all that was just mentioned. Kitty Collins presents herself as the face of female rage and revenge and it makes for a satisfying and intense read.

The book also doesn't hold back on its gory scenes with excellently written detailed descriptions of some of the most gory moments to take place. The new scenes and settings, character introductions and further exploring of Kitty's relationships with people in her life readers are left feeling even closer to Miss Collins, while also feeling frustrations towards her actions and admiration for her heart and compassion. We see new sides to Kitty and development of other characters which adds to the overall story. I loved how this book kept me guessing and I genuinely didn't see several of the twists that came our way.

Katy Brent has gifted her fans with an excellent fast paced thriller full of action, emotion, gore and humour. This was a read that felt current and action packed, keeping you on the edge of your seat as you read further. Going into this fans are sure to have high expectations following a brilliant first book but not only did Brent live up to those expectations she exceeded them and dare I say I enjoyed this even more than the first which I had already rated a five star. Left wanting even more from Katy Brent and Kitty Collins I cannot recommend this book enough. This right here is a must read.

I ate this book up so fast!!! It was witty, dark and very very fun! It was great to see Kitty go through a lot of human (and not so human) emotions. I thought I had guessed a lot so was extremely cocky, turns out I was wrong each time lol. I wasn't a huge fan of the twist though, it came out of nowhere in my opinion. I also would've loved a tiny bit more unaliving but I did really enjoy the journey Kitty was on.

I BET YOUD LOOK GOOD IN A COFFIN by KATY BRENT ⚰️

Our favourite female vigilante serial killer Kitty Collins has returned, but this time she is trying to be good. With all the same dry humour, mystery, and plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing, Brent has produced a killer (pun intended) sequel. I really enjoyed How to Kill Men And Get Away With It, but honestly I Bet You’d Look Good In A Coffin is even better.

As with Brents other books the use of wit and almost caricature characters lighten the mood in an otherwise heavy and very real issues women face every day. The story never feels too heavy but you still get to see the true impact of how violence against women affects our every day lives and what I thought was great here was that we got to see that the trauma doesn’t just leave after X amount of time, or even after “justice” has been served (in whatever format that might come * cough cough kittys karma*). But like I said, this never feels too heavy while ready, I didn’t need to take breaks and in reality, I flew through this story in no time.

Brent is great at writing a quick paced story. I never felt too far away from the next piece of action with Kittys knack for getting herself into trouble there was always some form of hilarity or, on the other end of the scale, travesty just around the corner.

The beautiful location of sun, sand, sea, and an over the top luxurious hotel in the south of France was making me jealous as I sat reading this at home with wind and rain outside, but I wouldn’t expect anything less in Kitty Collins life.

This is a great fun sequel to the first Kitty Collins book - she's now sworn off murder and is attending a support group to help her manage her anger. But does it really need managing? Or do some men just get what they deserve?

Katy Brent’s I Bet You'd Look Good in a Coffin picks up the thread of Kitty Collins's story with a delightful blend of humour, mystery, and a touch of the macabre. After thoroughly enjoying Brent's first instalment, my anticipation for this sequel was high, and I’m pleased to say it lived up to my expectations.

Brent's writing style remains sharp and engaging, perfectly capturing Kitty's quirky charm and her knack for finding herself in outrageous situations. The plot is cleverly woven, filled with unexpected twists that kept me guessing while still allowing for those moments of laugh-out-loud humour that Brent is known for. The pacing is brisk, making it hard to put down, as each chapter leaves you eager to find out what happens next.

What I particularly appreciated in this sequel is the development of Kitty’s character. We see her grow, facing new challenges that not only test her wit but also her friendships and relationships. The supporting cast is just as delightful, each bringing their own flair to the story and enriching Kitty's journey.

Brent balances the darker themes of the narrative with a light-hearted tone, ensuring that while readers may ponder the serious questions of life and death, they’re also thoroughly entertained. The incorporation of gothic elements adds a unique flavour that sets this series apart in the contemporary fiction landscape.

Overall, I Bet You'd Look Good in a Coffin is a worthy follow-up that maintains the charm and intrigue of its predecessor. Whether you’re a fan of the first book or new to Kitty’s world, this instalment is sure to delight and entertain. I’m already looking forward to seeing where Brent takes Kitty next! Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a mix of humour and mystery wrapped in a gothic bow.

Kitty Collins is back, and she’s more fabulous—and dangerous—than ever! In this latest installment, we dive into the mind of our favorite anti-heroine, whose sharp wit and dark humor keep us both entertained and horrified.
Kitty’s internal struggle with her violent impulses is both compelling and darkly funny. She grapples with her desire to kill, especially when faced with the online misogyny of influencer Blaze Bundy. It’s a clever commentary on modern society’s issues wrapped in a narrative full of sass and edge.
Set against the sun-soaked backdrop of the South of France, the story juxtaposes Kitty's glamorous surroundings with her sinister intentions. Instead of lounging by the pool with a cocktail, she’s contemplating murder while dealing with family dynamics at her mother’s wedding. This tension creates a unique blend of humor and suspense that keeps the reader on their toes.
The writing is sharp, with Kitty’s voice shining through in every snarky remark and introspective thought. It’s a deliciously thrilling ride, reminding us that while Kitty may be a killer, she’s also a woman with a complex set of morals and motivations.
If you enjoy anti-heroines with a penchant for chaos and a razor-sharp tongue, this book is a must-read. Kitty Collins proves once again that sometimes, the most compelling characters are the ones who straddle the line between right and wrong. An absolute page-turner that leaves you eagerly awaiting Kitty's next move!

I dropped what i was reading and was thrilled to be sent the latest from Katy Brent.
Its dark, funny and thrilling!
So many possible villains, great twists and one i certainly didn't guess.
Please let there be more i read this far to quickly.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.