While a quick, entertaining read, She Kills Me is not as good as the author’s book on plagues, Get Well Soon. Wright certainly did her research and writes about some fascinating women, but each section is so short that overall I was left wanting more. Likewise, I appreciate Wright’s wit and sense of humor but it often felt forced here because the pieces are so succinct that there isn’t much to build a joke on. 

 

I did really appreciate that Wright put content warnings in front of every single piece, so the reader knows what they’re getting into. 

 

Not mad I read this, but I’d recommend Get Well Soon over this if you’re looking to enjoy interesting history and Wright at her best.