Review: How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways

17 July 2026

I may have read a few too many of these books lately—female serial killers determined to rid the world of bad men.

And yes, I get it. There are far too many dangerous creeps out there, and I’m sure many women have, at one point or another, fantasised about making the world a safer place.

Millie has spent most of her life protecting her younger sister. It started with shielding her from their abusive father, so when her sister is assaulted on New Year’s Eve, Millie is devastated that she couldn’t protect her.

As she watches her sister sink deeper into depression, Millie becomes determined to find the man responsible and make him pay. But as her quest for revenge unfolds, she discovers that the truth is far more complicated than she first believed. One shocking revelation leads to another, and before long, Millie finds herself spiralling down a dark and dangerous path.

While I understood Millie’s anger and her overwhelming desire for revenge, I found the story a little too unrealistic to fully immerse myself in. Some of the choices the characters made required a significant suspension of disbelief, which made it difficult for me to connect with the plot.

That said, I did enjoy the humour scattered throughout the novel, as well as the strong themes of friendship and family. Millie is an entertaining, quirky protagonist, and the pacing keeps the story moving, making it a quick and easy read.

Overall, this one simply fell a little flat for me. Unfortunately, I think I’ve read one too many books with a similar premise, so it didn’t feel as fresh or original as I had hoped. Had I picked this up a year or two ago, I suspect I would have enjoyed it much more.

It’s definitely time for me to take a break from female serial killers and read something a little different.