What a way to go - Bella Mackie

Bella Mackie, bestselling author of How to Kill Your Family, returns with another brilliantly twisted tale of crime, wit, and liberation. In What a Way to Go, we follow a woman who appears to have it all together—but who is quietly planning the undoing of those who’ve wronged her.

Told with razor-sharp humour and a delightfully wicked voice, this novel skewers toxic relationships, male entitlement, and societal expectations—with plenty of satisfying chaos along the way.

Main Themes of the Book

• Revenge and Empowerment: When polite society fails, one woman rewrites the rules
• Dark Feminist Comedy: Witty, biting, and unafraid to push the boundaries
• Love, Lies, and Power: Examines what women endure—and what they’re capable of
• Unapologetic Rage: Taps into the universal fantasy of payback
• Identity and Rebellion: Breaking free from expectations to reclaim your story

Reasons to Choose This Book by Bella Mackie

• Written by Bella Mackie, author of the Sunday Times bestseller How to Kill Your Family
• For fans of Killing Eve, Ottessa Moshfegh, or My Year of Rest and Relaxation
• A rare blend of satire, thriller, and psychological insight
• Perfect for readers who enjoy female anti-heroes, revenge plots, and laugh-out-loud dark humor
• Highly quotable, smartly paced, and utterly addictive

What a Way to Go is a thrilling, sharply observant story that turns female rage into high entertainment. With biting social commentary and gleeful subversion, Bella Mackie proves once again that she’s one of the boldest, funniest voices in contemporary fiction.

If you’ve ever fantasized about flipping the script, this book will speak to your darkest—and most delightful—instincts.