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Book Review: Such a nice girl by Andrea Mara

Such a Nice Girl by Andrea Mara was my first book by this author, and the premise immediately drew me in. The idea behind the story was intriguing and I found myself hooked from the start, eager to discover what had actually happened. One of the strengths of the novel is its twists. For much of the book I believed I had figured out the direction the story was heading in, only to be proven wrong. Mara does a great job keeping the reader guessing, and the tension around the mystery kept me turning the pages. However, the characters didn’t work quite as well for me. While the fear and desperation of parents whose daughters have gone missing is understandable, the behaviour of the two mothers sometimes felt exaggerated and unrealistic. At times their actions felt more frustrating than believable. I also found the opening section a bit repetitive, and there were a few plot elements that felt slightly far-fetched, seemingly included to create additional twists. Despite these issues, I still ...
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Review: My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.


My Husband’s Wife was my first introduction to Alice Feeney. The premise pulled me in immediately and the first chapters felt strong. I was ready for a twisty thriller that grabbed me by the shoulders and refused to let go. Instead, the pacing slowed down and I found myself waiting for the story to find its rhythm again.


The short POV chapters usually help me stay engaged, but here they made the story feel divided. Instead of layering tension, the structure created distance. It often felt like I was reading two different stories that were not ready to meet.


Around the eighty percent mark, I was still unsure how I felt. So much was happening, yet the story still felt slow. Some character choices and moments did not land for me. Birdy’s rudeness felt unnecessary. Several scenes did not serve the plot. The random sex scenes felt especially out of place.


The final twenty percent delivered one twist after another. Some were predictable, others were surprising, and together they created a very intense ending. I appreciated the final reveal because I truly did not expect it.


In the end, I enjoyed the experience more than I expected. I was frustrated at times, but never bored. I am curious enough to read more from Feeney and would love to hear recommendations from readers who know her work well.


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