Warning: don’t read this book is you don’t like your humour on the darker side of life. If you enjoy black humour, read this book, it’s over-the-top, crude, fun, a tad murderous but oh so funny – it’s bloody brilliant!
Book Description:
When she was good, she was very, very good. When she was bad, she was deadly.
Rhiannon is your average girl next door, settled with her boyfriend and little dog…but she’s got a killer secret.
Although her childhood was haunted by a famous crime, Rhiannon’s life is normal now that her celebrity has dwindled. By day her job as an editorial assistant is demeaning and unsatisfying. By evening she dutifully listens to her friend’s plans for marriage and babies whilst secretly making a list.
A kill list.
From the man on the Lidl checkout who always mishandles her apples, to the driver who cuts her off on her way to work, to the people who have got it coming, Rhiannon’s ready to get her revenge.
Because the girl everyone overlooks might be able to get away with murder…
My Thoughts:
If you don’t like people staring at you for breaking out into fits of laughter, don’t read this book in public. Skuse knows how to write black comedy, and she’ll have you laughing out loud for sure.
Told in a series of journal entries, we journey with Rhiannon through her life as she documents the people she’d like to kill, manages to kill a few of them, all the while keeping up ‘The Act’ of appearing normal. I won’t divulge any more about the plot but I’m quite concerned that I wish Rhiannon was my friend. Wanting a serial killer for a friend is quite worrying but it’d be so worth it, if she was herself that is. Wait, wait, wait, let me clarify that, by herself, I don’t mean the serial killer part, I mean the sarcastic comments, the dry wit and the downright funny sense of humour.
Rhiannon is a wonderful character, and okay, she may have a few murderous tendencies but it makes for entertaining reading, and we all have our flaws, anyway, most of the people she kills are bad, so that’s okay right!? I mean, who doesn’t get annoyed when the person in front of you at the checkout has finished paying for their shopping, their bags are packed and they have their change but they still stand chatting to the cashiers for ages, while you’re impatiently waiting, and then to top it off the cashier has the cheek to thank you for waiting when she eventually serves you – like you had a choice in the matter! Don’t fret, Rhiannon doesn’t kill this customer, she’s just list-worthy, she tends to turn her fantasies into realities on the people who commit crimes of a more heinous nature. Yes, I’m shamelessly trying to justify having a serial killer for a friend but read this book and you’ll fully understand why. While this is crime fiction, it can be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys black humour.
I highly recommend this book, it’s hilarious, full of profanities, has some explicit scenes, it’s definitely adult reading material, it won’t be for everyone but it was perfect for me; come and see what a day in the life of Rhiannon is like – just don’t call her ‘Sweetpea!’
This book is available to buy from: Amazon UK / Book Depository (release date: 20/04/17)
I can’t wait to read this book! I love black humour in books, TV & film. Great review, you’ve got me really excited to read this now 🙂
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It’s awesome, I’m sure you’re going to love it!
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You lifted up all our curiosity, really need that book right now badly … great review!
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I’ve been waiting for this review! You’ve completely sold me and I’m heading off immediately to see how I can get this one. This reminds me totally of YOU by Caroline Kepnes…have you read it yet? Rhiannon and Joe could be long lost siblings from the sound of it. Don’t worry, I also wanted Joe for a friend and would be willing to overlook his tendency to kill people who cross him😂Great review!!
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I hope you manage to get a copy, I’m sure you’ll love it. Nah I haven’t read YOU yet but I plan too read it soon now!!! Gosh, I love the likeable serial killer ❤️
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I hope you read it SOON! You’ll love it I’m sure
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I need to, I’ve been saying I will for ages and still haven’t. Doubt I’ll fit it in this month as I’ve already got 4 of my own books scheduled in. So next month, I’ll move it to the next month pile now so I don’t forget haha
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Yay! I’m going to be getting in more of my own books as well as summer approaches. I’m not taking on any more blog tours or review requests after the ones I’m already obligated to do:)
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Lethal and humorous, I’ve never read this combination before.. sounds unique and interesting to say the least! I love the sound of it and it sounds relatable in a way ;-). Nice review.
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Thanks, you should give it a read, it’s on Netgalley 😊
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This sounds brilliant!
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It really is, and it’s on Netgalley 😊
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Great review!
I’m reading this one myself now and writing my review as I go along 😀 so many thoughts, so many… gosh, it is definitely out there isn’t it? 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it.. I’m still quite undecided how that’s going to end up for me.
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I love black humour and I’m quite a sarcastic person so i just loved Rhiannon’s comments, it’s one not to be taken to seriously. I hope you end up loving it. How far in are you?
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Oh yeah, I love her lists! There are oddly and scarily enough things in those lists that I agree with XD hahaha… I’m at 33%, if you can recall the baby talk *ahem* But true enough, I can’t but appreciate the entertainment factor here! 🙂
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Ah, yes, I remember exactly where you’re up to, you’ve got so much too come. I look forward to reading you review!
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So much to come? I can’t wait! 😉 Thanks.
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Excellent review, Janel! Sounds right up my street! 🙂
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Thanks Wendy, oh I absolutely loved it, I really hope you get a chance to read it, it’s so good!
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I’m with Renee, it sounds a bit like YOU. I loved the sound of this, might read it in the future… In need for a good laugh 😀
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Definitely get yourself a copy, it’ll make the perfect change when you fancy a change of pace. And I have to read YOU soon, I need in on this fan club haha
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I can relate to being the impatient person behind the chatty shopper.. hahah.. This book does sounds very interesting to read. Love your review!
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This sounds great! I love a bit of dark humor to break up the angst/seriousness of crime thrillers. I definitely will pick this up!
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Brilliant, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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I can’t wait to read this! FAB review 😃
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Thank you, I hope you love it!!😊
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Brilliant book and brilliant review. Can’t wait for more from this author x
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Thanks and yes, a bloody brilliant book! I too am looking forward to seeing what the author writes next, hoping for another comedy
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This sounds brilliant! Very tempted to pre-order it… Great review! 😀
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Do (or pop over to NG and see if it’s still available 😉)
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So, it is still available to request, and it’s so very tempting…
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