dcgu's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
somarostam's review against another edition
4.0
This book caught me at first sight with its wonderful cover and intriguing title and exciting blurb. I knew I needed to read it , so, when I had the chance, I jumped at it and it was such a delight!
Kit is London's most famous killer, known as the Perfect Killer. Every police officer is on her case, looking for clues, Kit is a smart serial killer, but she's also a 16-year-old girl. So, when she receives a killing order for someone in her own high school, she is very intrigued and the young police officer, Alex, also intrigues her with his wit and his insistence on the Perfect Killer case. Will these draw Kit finally into the hand of the police?
A sixteen-year-old hired killer? Count me in. Although we might have heard a lot about young killers, mostly in the fantasy and dystopia genre, this was the first time I've read of such a young girl with an absurd job. And you cannot deny that it was as interesting as ever. This book was fast-paced and i could not pull myself away from it, not for one second. I needed to know every single thing that happened and that made me finish this book in only two days.
This book's main center, is not romance, it's mostly the philosophical and moral part of what Kit does. Is it right to kill people? Is it wrong? Do "right" and "wrong" really exist or are they results of the human society's misplaced ideas? That was really intriguing and i loved Kit's take on it. How she rolled it over in her head and kept thinking about it and its consequences. She is one of the smartest girls I've seen in YA, but she also had her insecurities and flaws, she wasn't perfect.
There's a little something going on between Alex and Kit, but we don't see anything, not even kisses. I was a bit disappointed in the romantic aspect, that's probably why I put four stars instead of five. This book is a thriller at times, a contemporary some other times, but it was still as amazing as I hoped it would be. This is for fans of thrillers and a little mystery on the side, you'll definitely like it.
Kit is London's most famous killer, known as the Perfect Killer. Every police officer is on her case, looking for clues, Kit is a smart serial killer, but she's also a 16-year-old girl. So, when she receives a killing order for someone in her own high school, she is very intrigued and the young police officer, Alex, also intrigues her with his wit and his insistence on the Perfect Killer case. Will these draw Kit finally into the hand of the police?
A sixteen-year-old hired killer? Count me in. Although we might have heard a lot about young killers, mostly in the fantasy and dystopia genre, this was the first time I've read of such a young girl with an absurd job. And you cannot deny that it was as interesting as ever. This book was fast-paced and i could not pull myself away from it, not for one second. I needed to know every single thing that happened and that made me finish this book in only two days.
This book's main center, is not romance, it's mostly the philosophical and moral part of what Kit does. Is it right to kill people? Is it wrong? Do "right" and "wrong" really exist or are they results of the human society's misplaced ideas? That was really intriguing and i loved Kit's take on it. How she rolled it over in her head and kept thinking about it and its consequences. She is one of the smartest girls I've seen in YA, but she also had her insecurities and flaws, she wasn't perfect.
There's a little something going on between Alex and Kit, but we don't see anything, not even kisses. I was a bit disappointed in the romantic aspect, that's probably why I put four stars instead of five. This book is a thriller at times, a contemporary some other times, but it was still as amazing as I hoped it would be. This is for fans of thrillers and a little mystery on the side, you'll definitely like it.
blumingflower's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
mxacp96's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I liked the story of the perfect killer. I was on the edge of my seat by the halfway point and finished the book in 2 hours. Worth a read it was on my tbr forever.
haddas's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 stars
I enjoyed reading this book but I had a couple of problems with it too.
The main character was influenced a bit too much by her mother and that bothered me because once she gets to the point when she doesn't want to kill anymore, her mother gives her an excuse why she should continue and she takes it without any hesitation.
The thing that bothered me the most was the fact that she killed Michael not because he was mean to her best friend but because he was mean to her "victim" and that in the end, kit doesn't think about the fact that she is going to kill her best friend (and maybe her only friend ever) but that she is going to kill just another one of her victims.
Even though I had problems with the book, I still liked it and think it is a good book to read. It was very different from the books I usually read but overall it was a good and interesting read.
I enjoyed reading this book but I had a couple of problems with it too.
The main character was influenced a bit too much by her mother and that bothered me because once she gets to the point when she doesn't want to kill anymore, her mother gives her an excuse why she should continue and she takes it without any hesitation.
The thing that bothered me the most was the fact that she killed Michael not because he was mean to her best friend but because he was mean to her "victim" and that in the end, kit doesn't think about the fact that she is going to kill her best friend (and maybe her only friend ever) but that she is going to kill just another one of her victims.
Even though I had problems with the book, I still liked it and think it is a good book to read. It was very different from the books I usually read but overall it was a good and interesting read.
wandereaderr's review against another edition
4.0
I have read some horrible reviews on this book and I'm not sure why they hated the book so much. If you want realistic murder books, read a fucking true crime book you rude ass twats. And while, Kit, did over explain everything, the book was fantastic. She did sort of make me angry though because I wanted her to just stand up to her mother and finally tell her that she wanted to stop killing. And she finally did that at the end when she let Alex arrest her. I loved this book.
aberman's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, to be perfectly honest, this is one of the best books I have read in years!!!! Written by a seventeen-year-old female author, this book is about a seventeen-year-old serial killer in the heart of London. Rule number one: Nothing is Right, Nothing is Wrong. Called "The Perfect Killer" by the media and the law, she learned everything she knows from her mother. And everything is perfect, until she makes the biggest mistake of all - believing that she is perfect.
Excellent character development, beautiful location descriptions, plot twists, and a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat til the end make this a book I will recommend for years to come. I can't wait to read what the new author comes up with next.
Thank you to Goodreads and Katherine Ewell for giving me the opportunity to read this book before the rest of the world has the pleasure.
(I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.)
Excellent character development, beautiful location descriptions, plot twists, and a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat til the end make this a book I will recommend for years to come. I can't wait to read what the new author comes up with next.
Thank you to Goodreads and Katherine Ewell for giving me the opportunity to read this book before the rest of the world has the pleasure.
(I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.)
lovegirl30's review against another edition
3.0
I am really mixed about what to say about this novel. I don't agree completely with all the negative ratings, but it wasn't the best young adult I have ever read. It was just okay. I am going to try to piece together my thoughts but this might end up being pretty long-winded.
You may think I am weird but I have been looking for a story written from the perspective of a serial killer for a while. I am very interested in the psychology of criminals, crime, and what drives a person to do such a horrid act. So I was eager to pick this little novel up. It disappointed me quite a bit though.
So this story follows Kit who is a seventeen-year-old murderer. Her mother is a super famous serial killer and has been training Kit to follow in her footsteps. She has known since she was a very small child how to brutally murder another human, and do it absolutely perfectly. She had her first kill at the tender age of nine. She has become the "perfect killer" and is notorious for her crimes in London. She gets this name because she leaves no trace or clues behind. Oddly enough though Kit isn't killing people because she enjoys suffering or causing people pain. To this girl, it is just a job, and someone must do it. In the end, we find out that maybe, just maybe she enjoys it a little.
In terms of characters, Kit was so ridiculous. She was incredibly rude and pretentious. Even for a murderer, she seemed to be far too evil, conceited, and completely stuck up her own butt. I did enjoy her character development, and overcame a few her mother's paranoia and past it wasn't enough to really save her as a character for me. I did like her mother as a character. She was haunted by what she did and I liked that.
The characters of Maggie and Michael were very dull and weren't completely developed. We never really got an idea about what their lives were like and who they were as people. There was no depth or any interest built into them. The character of the cop, Alex was completely unrealistic and stupid. It was hinted at a love interest when he was a twenty-something year old. I didn't enjoy how they interacted.
The writing is pretty mediocre. You can tell it was written when the author was very young. I found out that the author Ewell was only seventeen years old when she wrote it. The writing is disjointed, the descriptions are vague and repetitive. There are grammatical errors galore. Ultimately, the issue for me is that the writing is just completely emotionless. It feels like a school writing assignment at times.
There were a lot of things I liked about this story. It is extremely unique there aren't many stories written from the perspective of the serial killer. It was an engaging and entertaining plot. One that drew me in from the get-go.
All in All, the story is not for every reader. I believe this book has a very specific audience and it is obvious that I am not that audience. Ultimately I just think it could have used a few more rounds of editing but it is in no way a bad book. I am glad I got this book at the library before I decided to buy it.