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Kill For It
How far would you go for the thing you want most? Would you... kill for it?
Erin Goodman is a very good reporter. Up until recently, in fact, she was the best.
Cat Sullivan suddenly seems to have the inside scoop, she's always in the right place at the right time for the juiciest news reports.
When Cat just happens to be in the area when a murder is called in, Erin can no longer ignore the long run of coincidences giving Cat's career a boost.
But Cat knows Erin is onto her. And Cat is more than happy to toy with her colleague, especially if it gets her an even bigger story to report on.
In the game of cat and mouse, there can be only one winner.
Erin Goodman is a very good reporter. Up until recently, in fact, she was the best.
Cat Sullivan suddenly seems to have the inside scoop, she's always in the right place at the right time for the juiciest news reports.
When Cat just happens to be in the area when a murder is called in, Erin can no longer ignore the long run of coincidences giving Cat's career a boost.
But Cat knows Erin is onto her. And Cat is more than happy to toy with her colleague, especially if it gets her an even bigger story to report on.
In the game of cat and mouse, there can be only one winner.
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First published August 18, 2022
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April 5, 2023
Erin Goodman is a very good reporter she is the best& works for the Bristol Journal, her boss Hugh Carmine gave her an offer she couldn’t refuse.
Carmine media is the biggest conglomerate in the country, but its hard for women to get the promotions they deserve as it’s a man’s world… get it girls!!
Cat also works at the Bristol Journal also but Erin hardly notices her, she is a no body, a loner no friends, she thought this would be her dream job but alas she was wrong she dreamt of being the Lois Lane & would fall in love with the handsome reporter, but reality sets in she is a mis fit.
Cat is planning to be Erin’s new best friend what is she planning?
A series of multiple body’s start turning up in the Bristol Journal work colleagues end up dead. I won’t divulge any more as I may give spoilers away… let’s just say the final twist in this thriller left me with a wowza moment, this was my first read by Lizzie Fry & definitely wont be my last loved the characters thrilling from beginning to the end.I will be reading more by this author.
Oh I forgot to mention the pov is told by Erin & Cat & is in four parts very intriguing.
Carmine media is the biggest conglomerate in the country, but its hard for women to get the promotions they deserve as it’s a man’s world… get it girls!!
Cat also works at the Bristol Journal also but Erin hardly notices her, she is a no body, a loner no friends, she thought this would be her dream job but alas she was wrong she dreamt of being the Lois Lane & would fall in love with the handsome reporter, but reality sets in she is a mis fit.
Cat is planning to be Erin’s new best friend what is she planning?
A series of multiple body’s start turning up in the Bristol Journal work colleagues end up dead. I won’t divulge any more as I may give spoilers away… let’s just say the final twist in this thriller left me with a wowza moment, this was my first read by Lizzie Fry & definitely wont be my last loved the characters thrilling from beginning to the end.I will be reading more by this author.
Oh I forgot to mention the pov is told by Erin & Cat & is in four parts very intriguing.
November 15, 2022
Erin Goodman is a very good reporter. Up until recently, in fact, she was the best. Cat Sullivan suddenly seems to have the inside scoop, she's always in the right place at the right time for the juiciest news reports. When Cat just happens to be in the area when a murder is called in, Erin can no longer ignore the long run of coincidences giving Cat's career a boost. But Cat knows Erin is on to her. And Cat is more than happy to toy with her colleague, especially if it gets her an even bigger story to report on.
What a terrific game of cat and mouse. With its seemingly simple plotline, it lulls you in only to be nothing like what you were expecting. What so many twists, I never quite knew what was going to happen next. I was quickly pulled into this story. I couldn't quite male up my mind whether I liked the main characters or not, but they were definitely interesting. This well written book is gripping and tense. The plotline held my attention throughout.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #LittleBrownBookGroupUK and the author #LizzieFry for my ARC of #KillForIt in exchange for an honest review.
What a terrific game of cat and mouse. With its seemingly simple plotline, it lulls you in only to be nothing like what you were expecting. What so many twists, I never quite knew what was going to happen next. I was quickly pulled into this story. I couldn't quite male up my mind whether I liked the main characters or not, but they were definitely interesting. This well written book is gripping and tense. The plotline held my attention throughout.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #LittleBrownBookGroupUK and the author #LizzieFry for my ARC of #KillForIt in exchange for an honest review.
October 23, 2022
I have been on a roll with twisty thrillers of late and Kill For It was no different. Set in Bristol, this book had me loving and hating our 2 main characters at different stages of the book. I could absolutely relate to the themes, men getting the easier path to the top, women being over looked, women given the crap jobs… etc. it was a fun read with some great social commentary
Cat Crawford looks up to Erin Goodman, she wants to be her. And Erin finally noticed her and takes her under her wing. But then Cat’s article goes viral, after she found herself in the middle of the action. And that becomes addictive. So how does she keep it going? And Will Erin be able to stop her?
Thanks to Little Brown Brown Books UK and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. Publishes on November 24th.
Cat Crawford looks up to Erin Goodman, she wants to be her. And Erin finally noticed her and takes her under her wing. But then Cat’s article goes viral, after she found herself in the middle of the action. And that becomes addictive. So how does she keep it going? And Will Erin be able to stop her?
Thanks to Little Brown Brown Books UK and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. Publishes on November 24th.
May 26, 2023
In a male dominated world, Cat, a young and aspiring investigative journalist, is trying to leave her mark. At the minute, her work tasks involve rewriting press releases and making tea.
Erin is an assistant editor in her early forties. She’s worked extremely hard to get where she is, but she’s paid the price: she’s divorced and her husband has the custody of their two boys.
One day, Erin finds Cat crying in the toilets. She invites the younger woman for a ‘working brunch’ and the two women immediately hit it off. Erin sees a lot of herself in Cat and the younger woman soon becomes Erin’s protégée.
When something happens to Cat, she uses that situation and writes an article which goes viral and is a big hit. She wants to keep the momentum going and get her name known at all cost… However, Erin is watching and she has a feeling that all is not well with Cat…
I really enjoyed this tense psychological thriller. I found it captivating and I was desperate to discover more.
I really liked Erin as a character. She is someone with whom a lot of women, including myself, can relate to: ambitious, wants to provide for their family, but finds it hard to get the work-family balance right. In Erin’s case, she didn’t get the balance, as she is divorced, but she is desperately trying to get back on track with her children and show to her ex-husband that she is a good mother.
My favourite character by far was Asif, Erin’s upstairs neighbour. I liked the unusual friendship between the two of them and his easy going persona.
Overall, it is a thrilling read that I devoured in a couple of days. I definitely recommend it.
Erin is an assistant editor in her early forties. She’s worked extremely hard to get where she is, but she’s paid the price: she’s divorced and her husband has the custody of their two boys.
One day, Erin finds Cat crying in the toilets. She invites the younger woman for a ‘working brunch’ and the two women immediately hit it off. Erin sees a lot of herself in Cat and the younger woman soon becomes Erin’s protégée.
When something happens to Cat, she uses that situation and writes an article which goes viral and is a big hit. She wants to keep the momentum going and get her name known at all cost… However, Erin is watching and she has a feeling that all is not well with Cat…
I really enjoyed this tense psychological thriller. I found it captivating and I was desperate to discover more.
I really liked Erin as a character. She is someone with whom a lot of women, including myself, can relate to: ambitious, wants to provide for their family, but finds it hard to get the work-family balance right. In Erin’s case, she didn’t get the balance, as she is divorced, but she is desperately trying to get back on track with her children and show to her ex-husband that she is a good mother.
My favourite character by far was Asif, Erin’s upstairs neighbour. I liked the unusual friendship between the two of them and his easy going persona.
Overall, it is a thrilling read that I devoured in a couple of days. I definitely recommend it.
May 23, 2023
Wow.... what a read!
This psychological thriller will keep you reading into the early hours of the morning. Kill For It tells the story of a young female journalist eager to succeed in a male-dominated industry, Cat would do anything to succeed. This is a gripping, edge-of-your-seat read.
Lizzie Fry tells the story from Erin and Cat’s perspective, allowing you to get to know these two women as you flip the pages. As you spend time in both characters' heads you enjoy their different views as the story unfolds. I loved these characters; the author did a wonderful job with these women.
Erin Goodman has worked hard to reach her position as assistant editor of the Bristol Journal. Her boss, John is on the brink of retirement and Erin is convinced that she will be promoted to his job. When the owner of Carmine Media reaches out Erin is confident that he is going to inform her about the promotion. You can imagine her frustration when she is tasked with the party planning for John’s retirement party.
While Erin appears to have lost her touch, young Cat Crawford seems to be heading for big things. Cat gets a scoop when she is first on the scene at the accidental death of Michael – another Carmine Media employee. Soon after she is there again when Lydia, a cleaner at Carmine Media dies at home. However, when Cat scoops a third death Erin becomes suspicious. Surely it is not a coincidence that people are dying around Cat. Can Erin trust her journalistic instincts or has she lost her touch?
This book had me racing for the end, I could not read this fast enough. I enjoyed the characters and love how the author shared their struggles in a male-dominated industry. These women both had to fight for what they wanted, but they went about it in completely different ways.
Erin Goodman worked hard to succeed, she is the main breadwinner at home, but her success has come at a price. Her long hours at work have left her family feeling ignored. Now Erin is divorced, and she has moved out of her house – leaving David to take care of her sons, Joshua and Dylan – while she pays the bills. She misses her family, and she wants them back – but at the same time, she is aware of the fact that she must provide for them financially. Under constant pressure at work with a to-do list that never ends – Erin takes Cat under her wing – not only because she wants to help Cat, but because she could use the help.
Cat has been at Carmine Media for two years and she is tired of being a word monkey. She wants recognition and promotion. When Erin Goodman reaches out to her, she is determined to take full advantage of the situation – she will even turn on Erin – her once role model to get to where she wants to go.
I loved this book – this was a brilliant read and I found myself racing for the end.
If you are keen on a psychological thriller about strong women, who will do whatever it takes to reach their goals then this is the book for you. Lizzie Fry has delivered a fantastically gripping read with this book – you do not want to miss this one.
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This psychological thriller will keep you reading into the early hours of the morning. Kill For It tells the story of a young female journalist eager to succeed in a male-dominated industry, Cat would do anything to succeed. This is a gripping, edge-of-your-seat read.
Lizzie Fry tells the story from Erin and Cat’s perspective, allowing you to get to know these two women as you flip the pages. As you spend time in both characters' heads you enjoy their different views as the story unfolds. I loved these characters; the author did a wonderful job with these women.
Erin Goodman has worked hard to reach her position as assistant editor of the Bristol Journal. Her boss, John is on the brink of retirement and Erin is convinced that she will be promoted to his job. When the owner of Carmine Media reaches out Erin is confident that he is going to inform her about the promotion. You can imagine her frustration when she is tasked with the party planning for John’s retirement party.
While Erin appears to have lost her touch, young Cat Crawford seems to be heading for big things. Cat gets a scoop when she is first on the scene at the accidental death of Michael – another Carmine Media employee. Soon after she is there again when Lydia, a cleaner at Carmine Media dies at home. However, when Cat scoops a third death Erin becomes suspicious. Surely it is not a coincidence that people are dying around Cat. Can Erin trust her journalistic instincts or has she lost her touch?
This book had me racing for the end, I could not read this fast enough. I enjoyed the characters and love how the author shared their struggles in a male-dominated industry. These women both had to fight for what they wanted, but they went about it in completely different ways.
Erin Goodman worked hard to succeed, she is the main breadwinner at home, but her success has come at a price. Her long hours at work have left her family feeling ignored. Now Erin is divorced, and she has moved out of her house – leaving David to take care of her sons, Joshua and Dylan – while she pays the bills. She misses her family, and she wants them back – but at the same time, she is aware of the fact that she must provide for them financially. Under constant pressure at work with a to-do list that never ends – Erin takes Cat under her wing – not only because she wants to help Cat, but because she could use the help.
Cat has been at Carmine Media for two years and she is tired of being a word monkey. She wants recognition and promotion. When Erin Goodman reaches out to her, she is determined to take full advantage of the situation – she will even turn on Erin – her once role model to get to where she wants to go.
I loved this book – this was a brilliant read and I found myself racing for the end.
If you are keen on a psychological thriller about strong women, who will do whatever it takes to reach their goals then this is the book for you. Lizzie Fry has delivered a fantastically gripping read with this book – you do not want to miss this one.
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January 23, 2023I’m using this book as a marker for this book I read on Wattpad which was literally AMAZING!!
November 26, 2024
At first, I had a hard time getting into this, but eventually, I got sucked in and couldn't put it down!
December 10, 2022
This is a wonderfully twisted story of ambition and vengeance. Women are second class citizens and the only way up is to bite claw and scratch. Or kill.
The scenario is only too plausible, and the writing is taut, spare and spellbinding. But don’t expect cozy or comfortable. This book is neither.
What it is is mesmerising, surprising, and ultimately dark.
Can you have a book without a hero?
You can if Lizzie Fry writes it.
Five big shiny stars and a strong recommendation that you read this.
The scenario is only too plausible, and the writing is taut, spare and spellbinding. But don’t expect cozy or comfortable. This book is neither.
What it is is mesmerising, surprising, and ultimately dark.
Can you have a book without a hero?
You can if Lizzie Fry writes it.
Five big shiny stars and a strong recommendation that you read this.
January 13, 2023
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Journalist Erin Goodman’s home life is complicated to say the least. Her work life though is a different beast altogether. She’s successful, focussed and driven. She’s a woman succeeding in a male dominated environment and she won’t stop until the top job is hers. Cat Crawford has the same ambition but she’s on the lowest rung of the lowest ladder at Carmine Media. She aspires to be like Erin but the thought of putting the effort in just feels a little bit too much like hard work. When Erin shocks her junior colleague by taking her under her wing, Cat is both flattered and surprised. The two women begin to spend more time together until one fateful night when Cat finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Wanting to share her experience she writes a piece which instantly goes viral. Suddenly Cat is the centre of attention at work and she likes how it feels. There’s a fast track to the top in sight, and for Cat, it’s within grasping distance. Providing she is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed….
Kill For It is a suspenseful page-turner of a novel which I thoroughly enjoyed from start to jaw-dropping finish. The plot is pacy and taut keeping you fully submerged in the world these characters inhabit. The characters are divine. They’re not particularly likeable but they do have moments where you can sympathise with them, even if they’re only brief. For example, as Erin’s boss says something totally inappropriate and demeaning to her for the third or fourth time that day just because he’s of a generation where that was how women were treated (not acceptable then, not acceptable now). Or when Cat’s awful boyfriend, Lawrence, is treating her badly. Again. I love a book that provokes a reaction in the reader that’s exactly what the author has achieved here with her cast of multi-layered, well-drawn characters. With misogynistic, entitled men throwing their weight around, making the big decisions, saying ‘I’m alright Jack’ and to heck with everyone else. They certainly increased my blood pressure! But the women \re just as bad, biting, scratching and backstabbing their way to the top. Doing whatever is necessary to rise above their counterparts.
Would I recommend this book? I would, yes. Kill For It is a highly readable, twisty thriller packed full of suspense and superb characterisation. I loved the author’s debut, The Coven, and despite Kill For It being quite different in many ways, it was just as addictive and compelling, demonstrating what a talented writer Fry is. I loved how fast paced the plot was and how interesting the author made the Bristol setting despite the majority of the action happening at Carmine Media, so a fairly featureless high-rise building. The tension and overarching sense that something ominous was going to happen was done so well. Many of the characters made my blood boil and I LOVED it. Books should absolutely make you feel something. Am I right? (Special mention to the only character in the book who I fell in love with here and that’s Asif 😍.) I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent with Kill For It and I look forward to seeing what the author delivers next. You can be 100% sure I’ll be reading it! Recommended.
Journalist Erin Goodman’s home life is complicated to say the least. Her work life though is a different beast altogether. She’s successful, focussed and driven. She’s a woman succeeding in a male dominated environment and she won’t stop until the top job is hers. Cat Crawford has the same ambition but she’s on the lowest rung of the lowest ladder at Carmine Media. She aspires to be like Erin but the thought of putting the effort in just feels a little bit too much like hard work. When Erin shocks her junior colleague by taking her under her wing, Cat is both flattered and surprised. The two women begin to spend more time together until one fateful night when Cat finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Wanting to share her experience she writes a piece which instantly goes viral. Suddenly Cat is the centre of attention at work and she likes how it feels. There’s a fast track to the top in sight, and for Cat, it’s within grasping distance. Providing she is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed….
Kill For It is a suspenseful page-turner of a novel which I thoroughly enjoyed from start to jaw-dropping finish. The plot is pacy and taut keeping you fully submerged in the world these characters inhabit. The characters are divine. They’re not particularly likeable but they do have moments where you can sympathise with them, even if they’re only brief. For example, as Erin’s boss says something totally inappropriate and demeaning to her for the third or fourth time that day just because he’s of a generation where that was how women were treated (not acceptable then, not acceptable now). Or when Cat’s awful boyfriend, Lawrence, is treating her badly. Again. I love a book that provokes a reaction in the reader that’s exactly what the author has achieved here with her cast of multi-layered, well-drawn characters. With misogynistic, entitled men throwing their weight around, making the big decisions, saying ‘I’m alright Jack’ and to heck with everyone else. They certainly increased my blood pressure! But the women \re just as bad, biting, scratching and backstabbing their way to the top. Doing whatever is necessary to rise above their counterparts.
Would I recommend this book? I would, yes. Kill For It is a highly readable, twisty thriller packed full of suspense and superb characterisation. I loved the author’s debut, The Coven, and despite Kill For It being quite different in many ways, it was just as addictive and compelling, demonstrating what a talented writer Fry is. I loved how fast paced the plot was and how interesting the author made the Bristol setting despite the majority of the action happening at Carmine Media, so a fairly featureless high-rise building. The tension and overarching sense that something ominous was going to happen was done so well. Many of the characters made my blood boil and I LOVED it. Books should absolutely make you feel something. Am I right? (Special mention to the only character in the book who I fell in love with here and that’s Asif 😍.) I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent with Kill For It and I look forward to seeing what the author delivers next. You can be 100% sure I’ll be reading it! Recommended.
May 26, 2023
4.5 out of 5 stars
Kill For It by Lizzie Fry is a powerful and mind-bending story of two strong women.
The way it took the issue of gender inequality (specifically women) head on was really admirable. It was mesmerising how it all tied in too, if at times it did get a little dark.
It was well-paced and everything moved quickly, but not necessarily too quickly. I thought it was very well-balanced as I felt I really got to know Cat and Erin and it wasn’t short on action either. At times, I loved and also hated Cat and Erin, which is what I think made them such great characters. Their flaws weren’t hidden and I really liked that.
I found the way it was set up really interesting. I love when books have extra parts that aren’t what you’d expect in books such as the reports in this book and the responses on twitter to the reports. I thought that really added to the overall feel of it and made it really engaging too.
I found the dual point of view great to read and helped me understand the characters more too. The four parts were interesting, although I’m not sure they were entirely needed. Perhaps if it just continued as a regular story, I may have enjoyed it more, I’m not sure.
The prologue was powerful, and whilst many of you may know, I’m not a fan of prologues, I actually thought it worked well in this case.
It was honestly such a great read! It was so twisted and had me questioning everything which was brilliant! It had a great sense of danger in the setting (although I would’ve perhaps liked to have a bit more depth on where it was set to help add to the story) throughout which made it exciting to read.
Overall, I look forward to reading more from this author! I’m definitely going to watch out for more of her titles.
Thank you, Sphere Books and Anne (Random Things Tours), for my copy.
Kill For It by Lizzie Fry is a powerful and mind-bending story of two strong women.
The way it took the issue of gender inequality (specifically women) head on was really admirable. It was mesmerising how it all tied in too, if at times it did get a little dark.
It was well-paced and everything moved quickly, but not necessarily too quickly. I thought it was very well-balanced as I felt I really got to know Cat and Erin and it wasn’t short on action either. At times, I loved and also hated Cat and Erin, which is what I think made them such great characters. Their flaws weren’t hidden and I really liked that.
I found the way it was set up really interesting. I love when books have extra parts that aren’t what you’d expect in books such as the reports in this book and the responses on twitter to the reports. I thought that really added to the overall feel of it and made it really engaging too.
I found the dual point of view great to read and helped me understand the characters more too. The four parts were interesting, although I’m not sure they were entirely needed. Perhaps if it just continued as a regular story, I may have enjoyed it more, I’m not sure.
The prologue was powerful, and whilst many of you may know, I’m not a fan of prologues, I actually thought it worked well in this case.
It was honestly such a great read! It was so twisted and had me questioning everything which was brilliant! It had a great sense of danger in the setting (although I would’ve perhaps liked to have a bit more depth on where it was set to help add to the story) throughout which made it exciting to read.
Overall, I look forward to reading more from this author! I’m definitely going to watch out for more of her titles.
Thank you, Sphere Books and Anne (Random Things Tours), for my copy.
December 8, 2023
Lizzie Fry’s Kill For It is a propulsive tale of ambition, deceit and vengeance readers will just gallop through.
Cat is the woman Erin Goodman would love to be when she’s older. While Erin lurches from one professional disaster to the next, Cat is a woman who is smart, confident and successful. With Erin struggling at her job, she stands in awe as Cat’s star continues to rise – and what is even more impressive is that Cat – unlike other women she knows – has earned every little bit of success through hard work and her own blood, sweat and tears. While Erin is full of admiration for Cat, the latter is not even aware of the former’s existence – which is why when something terrible happens to Cat, Erin finds herself at the right place and at the right time and writes an article that gets everybody’s attention – including Cat’s!
Things have certainly changed now for Erin and Cat. Fully aware that her every move is being watched, analysed and reported on, Cat realises that she can use Erin for her own advantage – and use her to get an even bigger story to report on. With the stakes getting higher with each passing day, it’s everything to play for for Erin and Cat – and this time around there can only be one winner. But who will it be?
A gripping page-turner packed with twist after twist that will leave readers with their jaws on the floor desperate to find out what will happen next, Lizzie Fry’s Kill For It is a book where the shocks and revelations come so thick and fast putting this book down is not an option.
Nail-biting, fast-paced and immensely enjoyable, Lizzie Fry’s Kill For It is simply top-notch!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Cat is the woman Erin Goodman would love to be when she’s older. While Erin lurches from one professional disaster to the next, Cat is a woman who is smart, confident and successful. With Erin struggling at her job, she stands in awe as Cat’s star continues to rise – and what is even more impressive is that Cat – unlike other women she knows – has earned every little bit of success through hard work and her own blood, sweat and tears. While Erin is full of admiration for Cat, the latter is not even aware of the former’s existence – which is why when something terrible happens to Cat, Erin finds herself at the right place and at the right time and writes an article that gets everybody’s attention – including Cat’s!
Things have certainly changed now for Erin and Cat. Fully aware that her every move is being watched, analysed and reported on, Cat realises that she can use Erin for her own advantage – and use her to get an even bigger story to report on. With the stakes getting higher with each passing day, it’s everything to play for for Erin and Cat – and this time around there can only be one winner. But who will it be?
A gripping page-turner packed with twist after twist that will leave readers with their jaws on the floor desperate to find out what will happen next, Lizzie Fry’s Kill For It is a book where the shocks and revelations come so thick and fast putting this book down is not an option.
Nail-biting, fast-paced and immensely enjoyable, Lizzie Fry’s Kill For It is simply top-notch!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 23, 2023
For me the layout of this book was great especially with it being split into four parts. From the moment it starts the prologue is epic but you immediately want to know who took it away? There was so much familiarity with how women are treated for being boss bitches and this was such a way to engross the reader.
Then boom…four months earlier… will we find out who is to blame? I loved the introduction to Erin and her backstory and the fact she was still sleeping with her ex husband. I enjoyed that it was based in Bristol and being able to visualise places. I also liked that it defied traditions in a family household. When the author introduced Cat and her turbulent relationship with Lawrence I couldn’t help being curious how this was going to play out. So when the chapters fluttered back and forth between Erin and Cat I was hooked.
A lot happens in the first part in terms of relationships, drunken teens and an unexpected death. Before shortly entering part two. What else could the author unfold to ramp things up to the next level? This book just got even more unexpected, with past domestic abuse experiences, drugs and a woman ending up dead. I loved the added touch of the articles and the Twitter feed. How Asif ventured more in Erin’s life was warming. I then had to brace myself for part 3 as jealousy began to ramp up. It’s dark, but warming at the same time. Although I was a tad disappointed with the ending I was glad that the epilogue finalised things up to give it a proper ending although I’m eager to know if there will be a book two?
Then boom…four months earlier… will we find out who is to blame? I loved the introduction to Erin and her backstory and the fact she was still sleeping with her ex husband. I enjoyed that it was based in Bristol and being able to visualise places. I also liked that it defied traditions in a family household. When the author introduced Cat and her turbulent relationship with Lawrence I couldn’t help being curious how this was going to play out. So when the chapters fluttered back and forth between Erin and Cat I was hooked.
A lot happens in the first part in terms of relationships, drunken teens and an unexpected death. Before shortly entering part two. What else could the author unfold to ramp things up to the next level? This book just got even more unexpected, with past domestic abuse experiences, drugs and a woman ending up dead. I loved the added touch of the articles and the Twitter feed. How Asif ventured more in Erin’s life was warming. I then had to brace myself for part 3 as jealousy began to ramp up. It’s dark, but warming at the same time. Although I was a tad disappointed with the ending I was glad that the epilogue finalised things up to give it a proper ending although I’m eager to know if there will be a book two?
December 6, 2024
I don't really like to review things badly but this was the one of the worst books I have ever read. I would happily have DNF from within a few pages but it had good reviews and was a quick read so thought I should finish it in case it got good - it did not.
Everything in this book is trite and underwhelming, the characters are flimsy and uninteresting. The beats of the story are very expected as Cat murders more people bizarrely thinking three boring articles about them are making her famous by going 'viral' from a Bristol regional newspaper?! Literally none of it makes sense, especially in hindsight that Cat was hanging around the newspaper for two years then meets Erin, they speak a couple of times and then turns a murderer to write about it and even worse was the eye roll ending as if there will be a further showdown between the two women at a later date.
Both of them were dull with their stereotypical views about how hard it is to be a woman in the workplace despite neither of them being particularly held back by this. As if being a woman makes it ok for you to be a murderer. They weren't even interesting by both being morally questionable.
Each turn of this story made me roll my eyes, there was no consequence for any of their actions and there was nothing interesting being said about being a woman. Some things such as Cat's abusive partner Laurence who she seemed happy to stay with and Erin's relationship with Asif had no purpose and went nowhere. It felt like it was written by AI and it was truly a waste of my time which I should have left DNF.
Everything in this book is trite and underwhelming, the characters are flimsy and uninteresting. The beats of the story are very expected as Cat murders more people bizarrely thinking three boring articles about them are making her famous by going 'viral' from a Bristol regional newspaper?! Literally none of it makes sense, especially in hindsight that Cat was hanging around the newspaper for two years then meets Erin, they speak a couple of times and then turns a murderer to write about it and even worse was the eye roll ending as if there will be a further showdown between the two women at a later date.
Both of them were dull with their stereotypical views about how hard it is to be a woman in the workplace despite neither of them being particularly held back by this. As if being a woman makes it ok for you to be a murderer. They weren't even interesting by both being morally questionable.
Each turn of this story made me roll my eyes, there was no consequence for any of their actions and there was nothing interesting being said about being a woman. Some things such as Cat's abusive partner Laurence who she seemed happy to stay with and Erin's relationship with Asif had no purpose and went nowhere. It felt like it was written by AI and it was truly a waste of my time which I should have left DNF.
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May 19, 2023
🌟🌟🌟.75
Can women have it all? A well-balanced career, personal and family life.
“Kill For It plunges into the lives of two women working for the same company—Erin and Cat. Erin is one of the “higher-ups” that Cat idolizes.
After a random meeting, Erin takes an interest in Cat, a timid and insecure coworker. She remembers being at the bottom. Fighting her way to where she is and she’s still fighting to be seen as an equal among the boys. No other women helped her. They would rather step on top of her. She never understood why women see each other as the enemy and won’t help each other reach their goals rather than compete against each other.
At first, Erin is impressed with Cat’s ambition and is pleased to have a female friend. Until Cat’s drive is a little too fierce and the friendship turns toxic. Erin underestimated the soft-spoken and mousy girl she first met.
I’m sure most women have had at least one friendship that turned unhealthy. I did, but I still wasn’t prepared for the shocks that came as Cat devised her shocking plan to get what she wanted.
Sincere thanks to Random Things Tours and Lizzie Fry for this gifted ARC. All opinions are my own.
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Can women have it all? A well-balanced career, personal and family life.
“Kill For It plunges into the lives of two women working for the same company—Erin and Cat. Erin is one of the “higher-ups” that Cat idolizes.
After a random meeting, Erin takes an interest in Cat, a timid and insecure coworker. She remembers being at the bottom. Fighting her way to where she is and she’s still fighting to be seen as an equal among the boys. No other women helped her. They would rather step on top of her. She never understood why women see each other as the enemy and won’t help each other reach their goals rather than compete against each other.
At first, Erin is impressed with Cat’s ambition and is pleased to have a female friend. Until Cat’s drive is a little too fierce and the friendship turns toxic. Erin underestimated the soft-spoken and mousy girl she first met.
I’m sure most women have had at least one friendship that turned unhealthy. I did, but I still wasn’t prepared for the shocks that came as Cat devised her shocking plan to get what she wanted.
Sincere thanks to Random Things Tours and Lizzie Fry for this gifted ARC. All opinions are my own.
#KillForIt #LizzieFry #honestreview #giftedARC #Journalist #thrillerfriendsunite #mysteryandthrills #readwithme #bookaddict #thrilleraddict #thrillersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #lovebooks #bookreviewersofinstagram #lovetoreadbooks #cantstopreading #fortheloveofbooks #thriller #thrillerbooks
May 24, 2023
From its opening scenes, as a woman stumbles away from an accident pledging to seek revenge, I was gripped by Lizzie Fry's book.
The story is told from two perspectives, established journalist Erin Goodman, who is still watching her back even after years at the top of her game; and new-comer Cat Sullivan, who has been toiling away unrecognised at the newspaper for the past two years, desperate for her big break.
Erin takes Cat under her wing, recognising a kindred spirit with a killer journalistic instinct and the two bond quickly. And when Cat finds herself in a sticky situation after-hours in the office, she turns to Cat for help.
But soon their friendship sours, as Cat's ambition pushes her ever further, and leads her to see Erin's movements as undermining and unsupportive.
Both characters were fascinating to read about - ambitious, driven, hugely talented women who are passed over by their upper-class male bosses, destined to make tea and bring cakes rather than make the decisions.
The psychological thriller element of the story was well-written and gripping, I was surprised and entertained by the plot-twists and the social commentary.
Well worth a read, thank you for my copy!
The story is told from two perspectives, established journalist Erin Goodman, who is still watching her back even after years at the top of her game; and new-comer Cat Sullivan, who has been toiling away unrecognised at the newspaper for the past two years, desperate for her big break.
Erin takes Cat under her wing, recognising a kindred spirit with a killer journalistic instinct and the two bond quickly. And when Cat finds herself in a sticky situation after-hours in the office, she turns to Cat for help.
But soon their friendship sours, as Cat's ambition pushes her ever further, and leads her to see Erin's movements as undermining and unsupportive.
Both characters were fascinating to read about - ambitious, driven, hugely talented women who are passed over by their upper-class male bosses, destined to make tea and bring cakes rather than make the decisions.
The psychological thriller element of the story was well-written and gripping, I was surprised and entertained by the plot-twists and the social commentary.
Well worth a read, thank you for my copy!
December 16, 2022
I'm a big fan of Lizzie Fry's work. What I particularly admire is her sense of pace. There are few, if any, longueurs in her writing. She is also clever at keeping the reader guessing. I had no idea what was going to happen to Erin or Cat - though I feared for both as the story developed.
There can be few women who don't identify with the lives of these characters - the mistreatment by partners, the micro-aggressions both experience at work. But that's the skill of Fry, neither character is likeable at times, Cat particularly so - but you find yourself relating to them.
Fry is also adept at portraying the link between trauma and behaviour. She demonstrates an innate understanding of her characters. I liked that Erin struggles with family commitments and earning a living. She wants to fix everything for her husband and sons; for her upstairs neighbour, Asif; even, disastrously, for Cat.
The ending was a stroke of genius! No spoilers here, mind. Suffice to say that here are female characters who are complex: frail, machiavellian, yet enduring.
There can be few women who don't identify with the lives of these characters - the mistreatment by partners, the micro-aggressions both experience at work. But that's the skill of Fry, neither character is likeable at times, Cat particularly so - but you find yourself relating to them.
Fry is also adept at portraying the link between trauma and behaviour. She demonstrates an innate understanding of her characters. I liked that Erin struggles with family commitments and earning a living. She wants to fix everything for her husband and sons; for her upstairs neighbour, Asif; even, disastrously, for Cat.
The ending was a stroke of genius! No spoilers here, mind. Suffice to say that here are female characters who are complex: frail, machiavellian, yet enduring.
May 19, 2023
Well that was a ride! This is an exceptionally readable, twisty book that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. The groundwork at the beginning was so easy to read through and then it felt a bit like when you get to the top of the rollercoaster.....what a page turner.
How far would you go to get to the top? One quote that I think stood out for me, and sums up the book so well "If you can't get there through the front door - use the window" this book very much centres itself around women and their disadvantages in certain areas of the workforce - particularly when companies are led by the 'boys club', so for Cat, the best option to get to the top is to 'use the window'. The book is told from alternating POV's beteen Erin who has made it into upper management (and shares this quote), and Cat who is trying to get out of the cubicle farm in the offices of a heavily male-led news outlet.
I won't say much more on the plot as its good for this book to just drip feed itself, but this is definitely one to read - I'm off to find more Lizzie Fry books.
How far would you go to get to the top? One quote that I think stood out for me, and sums up the book so well "If you can't get there through the front door - use the window" this book very much centres itself around women and their disadvantages in certain areas of the workforce - particularly when companies are led by the 'boys club', so for Cat, the best option to get to the top is to 'use the window'. The book is told from alternating POV's beteen Erin who has made it into upper management (and shares this quote), and Cat who is trying to get out of the cubicle farm in the offices of a heavily male-led news outlet.
I won't say much more on the plot as its good for this book to just drip feed itself, but this is definitely one to read - I'm off to find more Lizzie Fry books.
April 16, 2024
I'm about to start reading it and im a little freaked out by the cover.
about 60 pages in. so far it's pretty good, nothing too interesting has happend yet and I don't see how it relates to murder. but it's easy to read and the font is good.
probably about 120 pages in, someone attacked cat and ended up falling in a hole. I can see where the death bit comes in.
chapter 20, page 164. I've decided I don't like cat anymore. actually, I decided that when she threw leila off her own balcony. so yeah let's see how this goes.
I've finished! ngl I forgot to update this but oh well. 3 stars. I'm not happy with the ending, I would have preferred for cat to end up in jail or something but she managed to get away 😭
I think that's everything I wanted to say. oh and it really annoyed me when Erin lied about being preggo to David to get him out the house. like you don't need to be so dramatic, just tell him the truth.
about 60 pages in. so far it's pretty good, nothing too interesting has happend yet and I don't see how it relates to murder. but it's easy to read and the font is good.
probably about 120 pages in, someone attacked cat and ended up falling in a hole. I can see where the death bit comes in.
chapter 20, page 164. I've decided I don't like cat anymore. actually, I decided that when she threw leila off her own balcony. so yeah let's see how this goes.
I've finished! ngl I forgot to update this but oh well. 3 stars. I'm not happy with the ending, I would have preferred for cat to end up in jail or something but she managed to get away 😭
I think that's everything I wanted to say. oh and it really annoyed me when Erin lied about being preggo to David to get him out the house. like you don't need to be so dramatic, just tell him the truth.
May 21, 2024
Never Lie by Lizzie Fry:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Never doubt the healing power of telling your story…”
I didn’t know what to expect from this book. I was utterly impressed. There were social references that took the tiniest research to understand but most of the verbiage translated well. The plot was somewhat predictable but for some reason I could NOT put this one down. This would be an excellent introduction to someone who is new to the thriller genre.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Never doubt the healing power of telling your story…”
I didn’t know what to expect from this book. I was utterly impressed. There were social references that took the tiniest research to understand but most of the verbiage translated well. The plot was somewhat predictable but for some reason I could NOT put this one down. This would be an excellent introduction to someone who is new to the thriller genre.
October 13, 2022
Twisty, nail-biting fun - couldn't put it down!
This story starts off innocently enough, lulling you into a false sense of what might happen next.
You are wrong!
There is no way that anyone would guess the twists and turns that this book takes you on.
High energy, relentless and brutal... give it a read, I dare you!
This story starts off innocently enough, lulling you into a false sense of what might happen next.
You are wrong!
There is no way that anyone would guess the twists and turns that this book takes you on.
High energy, relentless and brutal... give it a read, I dare you!
June 21, 2023
A fantastic gripping read. Couldn't put this book down once I'd started it. I just had to know how things developed between Erin and Cat in the world of journalism. I certainly wasn't disappointed. An intriguing psychological thriller
June 9, 2024
I would give this one 3.5 ⭐️
The story is a bit far fetched. Multiple murders, common denominator, yet no questioning. That part was a bit stretched. Storyline is decent. I liked the fast pace of the book.
The story is a bit far fetched. Multiple murders, common denominator, yet no questioning. That part was a bit stretched. Storyline is decent. I liked the fast pace of the book.
September 14, 2022
I like how the writer took the usually male entitlement and put it unashamedly into a female character. And I love Erin as a character, I identified with her most. She’s a perfectly flawed character.
November 1, 2022
Gripping right from the start. Twisty, suspenseful and full of unpredictability, it kept me guessing all the way through. A real page turner
May 19, 2023
Really gripping book with a good twist to the end.
May 9, 2024
Well paced book and entertaining read. Touches upon experiences many women 'tolerate' in the workplace. Not sure how I feel about the ending exactly, but it's a fun read overall!
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June 16, 2024DNF too feministy for my liking and boring
January 11, 2025
Good book!
October 12, 2023
Kill For It is a novel of intrigue and suspense that kept me gripped throughout. Whilst there are plenty of unexpected deaths, and it is most certainly a thriller, the main theme here is the struggles that women have in the workplace. Lizzie Fry incorporates the frustrations of sexism and misogyny into a nail-biting story, and it really works.
Erin and Cat come from similar working class backgrounds. They both work for the same large news organisation. Cat sits in a tiny cubicle, re-writing press releases and dreaming of becoming an investigative journalist, whilst Erin is a deputy editor, with her own office and tipped for the top.
When Erin discovers Cat crying in the staff toilets one day, she takes her under her wing. Listening to her, offering her friendship and sharing her experiences. Cat is delighted to have finally been noticed, however, she wants more, and after writing a piece that goes viral, she is determined to stay above the radar.
Cat will do anything to make sure that she continues to be noticed, and slowly Erin realises that quiet, mousy Cat is not quite all that she seems.
As the body count soars, and Cat slowly eases her way into the more influential circles, Erin realises that her own star is fading, and only she can do something about it.
This is a fast-paced, tense and sometimes very dark story that details just how far someone will go to ensure that they are noticed. Both Cat and Erin are fabulous characters, well rounded and cleverly drawn. The toxicity of the workplace shines through the story, with numerous male characters who are either weak, but hold powerful positions, or downright sexist, with one saving grace in the shape of Erin's neighbour Asif.
Erin and Cat come from similar working class backgrounds. They both work for the same large news organisation. Cat sits in a tiny cubicle, re-writing press releases and dreaming of becoming an investigative journalist, whilst Erin is a deputy editor, with her own office and tipped for the top.
When Erin discovers Cat crying in the staff toilets one day, she takes her under her wing. Listening to her, offering her friendship and sharing her experiences. Cat is delighted to have finally been noticed, however, she wants more, and after writing a piece that goes viral, she is determined to stay above the radar.
Cat will do anything to make sure that she continues to be noticed, and slowly Erin realises that quiet, mousy Cat is not quite all that she seems.
As the body count soars, and Cat slowly eases her way into the more influential circles, Erin realises that her own star is fading, and only she can do something about it.
This is a fast-paced, tense and sometimes very dark story that details just how far someone will go to ensure that they are noticed. Both Cat and Erin are fabulous characters, well rounded and cleverly drawn. The toxicity of the workplace shines through the story, with numerous male characters who are either weak, but hold powerful positions, or downright sexist, with one saving grace in the shape of Erin's neighbour Asif.
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