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Such a Nice Girl
‘The thing is, we always believe the best of our own kids. What mother thinks her own daughter will do something terrible? But every bad deed is carried out by a person who was once someone’s child.’
Everyone has secrets. Even your daughter…
The morning after a glamorous, luxury wedding, you and your best friend go to wake your twenty-four-year-old daughters. You open the door to their shared room in the pool-house and find a lamp smashed on the floor, a blood stain on the carpet, a ringing phone – and both girls are nowhere to be seen.
The police come and you discover something shocking. Something inexplicable. Is one of your daughters trying to kill the other? And that’s when you and your best friend begin to unravel what's really going on between the girls.
You need to work together to find your daughters, testing your friendship to its limits. And you can’t help but wonder: which girl is the killer and which is the victim?
Everyone has secrets. Even your daughter…
The morning after a glamorous, luxury wedding, you and your best friend go to wake your twenty-four-year-old daughters. You open the door to their shared room in the pool-house and find a lamp smashed on the floor, a blood stain on the carpet, a ringing phone – and both girls are nowhere to be seen.
The police come and you discover something shocking. Something inexplicable. Is one of your daughters trying to kill the other? And that’s when you and your best friend begin to unravel what's really going on between the girls.
You need to work together to find your daughters, testing your friendship to its limits. And you can’t help but wonder: which girl is the killer and which is the victim?
372 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 7, 2026
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May 2, 2026
Oh Andrea Mara you are never shy of sharing a twist or two...
Such a Nice Girl is a tense Irish thriller about two missing daughters. Best friends Siobhan and Grace wake up after a luxury wedding to find their daughters, Ré and Luna, missing. After checking their shared pool-house room. They find blood, a smashed lamp, and a phone which has evidence that one of the girls might have hurt the other.
This is my fourth book by this author, and she is so a go to when I am looking for a one sit heck of a ride read.
You are sucked into the action from page one and stay immersed into the story throughout. There is a lot of characters in this one and at times I was a bit like ‘and you are who to this story?’ but after a while I got into the swing of whom was who! Some characters you will like, some you will feel meh about and others you will loathe. There was a great blend of different personalities.
I had my suspicions and Ms. Mara did a good job leading me off track. The story telling was told so well I could picture the read so well in my head and I think it would make a great movie or short tv series.
There are aplenty of twists and reveals that will have you in a tizzy while rapidly blinking and whispering ‘errr wtf’ . Although good I will say in the same breath that they are bit cliched and OTT.
I would say this book was fast paced but at times would take a little pit stop break and become slow but I wasn’t bored once and couldn’t wait to get to the end.
The book is told in a dual timeline, and I personally enjoyed the present more as it was so tension filled and you could feel the pressure from all involved.
I am excited to read the rest of her backlist and her future releases.
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I really enjoy this authors work!
Juicy blurb!
Excited to finally be reading this one!
🩵🤍🤍🩵
Such a Nice Girl is a tense Irish thriller about two missing daughters. Best friends Siobhan and Grace wake up after a luxury wedding to find their daughters, Ré and Luna, missing. After checking their shared pool-house room. They find blood, a smashed lamp, and a phone which has evidence that one of the girls might have hurt the other.
This is my fourth book by this author, and she is so a go to when I am looking for a one sit heck of a ride read.
You are sucked into the action from page one and stay immersed into the story throughout. There is a lot of characters in this one and at times I was a bit like ‘and you are who to this story?’ but after a while I got into the swing of whom was who! Some characters you will like, some you will feel meh about and others you will loathe. There was a great blend of different personalities.
I had my suspicions and Ms. Mara did a good job leading me off track. The story telling was told so well I could picture the read so well in my head and I think it would make a great movie or short tv series.
There are aplenty of twists and reveals that will have you in a tizzy while rapidly blinking and whispering ‘errr wtf’ . Although good I will say in the same breath that they are bit cliched and OTT.
I would say this book was fast paced but at times would take a little pit stop break and become slow but I wasn’t bored once and couldn’t wait to get to the end.
The book is told in a dual timeline, and I personally enjoyed the present more as it was so tension filled and you could feel the pressure from all involved.
I am excited to read the rest of her backlist and her future releases.
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pre read
I really enjoy this authors work!
Juicy blurb!
Excited to finally be reading this one!
🩵🤍🤍🩵
June 9, 2026
I liked parts of this book, but it felt really slow and not much happened for a long time. The secrets were interesting though and kept me reading. Overall, it had a good idea, but it dragged too much for me.
July 6, 2026
There is a lot of exploring of different theories, so much so that I got a bit tired of another revelation.
August 24, 2026
Siobhán and Grace are lifelong best friends. Their girls have been inseparable since birth. Then, after a wedding, the girls disappear, and a frantic call comes through from one of them. Siobhán is certain the voice belongs to her daughter, Ré, but Grace is just as certain it's her daughter, Luna. So, which girl is on the phone, and what the heck happened to them?
One thing I thought Mara did particularly well here was explore the different relationships and how quickly they can be tested when something goes wrong. Siobhán and Grace have been friends for decades, while their daughters have practically grown up side by side. But with both girls missing and questions beginning to surface about what may have happened between them, that friendship slowly starts to shift. Doubt creeps in, loyalties are tested, and both mothers are faced with the possibility that maybe they don't know their daughters, or even each other, quite as well as they thought.
The story moves between the past and present, with the present covering the days surrounding Luna's dad's wedding and the girls' disappearance, while the past gives us more insight into these characters and their history together. I enjoyed both timelines and trying to piece together how everything connected, because there's quite a tangled web here with plenty of secrets thrown into the mix. I definitely wasn't expecting the plot to thicken quite the way it did.
For the most part, I found this really bingeable. The premise is immediately intriguing, the chapters are short, and while there's a lot going on, it never felt like too much to keep track of. I did think it lost some of its thrill factor through a good chunk of the middle, though. I was still curious about what had happened to Ré and Luna, but there were definitely stretches where the pace dipped and I wanted a bit more momentum.
The final stretch does pick things back up, with plenty of twists thrown in as everything starts to come together. I liked that it still managed to catch me off guard a few times, although the wilder the ride became, the more I had to throw disbelief out the window.
This wasn't a total winner for me, but there was still plenty I enjoyed. The relationship dynamics were a highlight, particularly the way motherhood, friendship and loyalty collide when doubt enters the picture. Andrea Mara is still an author I'll happily keep reading, and I still have a few of her backlist titles I'm looking forward to checking out.
3.5⭐️
One thing I thought Mara did particularly well here was explore the different relationships and how quickly they can be tested when something goes wrong. Siobhán and Grace have been friends for decades, while their daughters have practically grown up side by side. But with both girls missing and questions beginning to surface about what may have happened between them, that friendship slowly starts to shift. Doubt creeps in, loyalties are tested, and both mothers are faced with the possibility that maybe they don't know their daughters, or even each other, quite as well as they thought.
The story moves between the past and present, with the present covering the days surrounding Luna's dad's wedding and the girls' disappearance, while the past gives us more insight into these characters and their history together. I enjoyed both timelines and trying to piece together how everything connected, because there's quite a tangled web here with plenty of secrets thrown into the mix. I definitely wasn't expecting the plot to thicken quite the way it did.
For the most part, I found this really bingeable. The premise is immediately intriguing, the chapters are short, and while there's a lot going on, it never felt like too much to keep track of. I did think it lost some of its thrill factor through a good chunk of the middle, though. I was still curious about what had happened to Ré and Luna, but there were definitely stretches where the pace dipped and I wanted a bit more momentum.
The final stretch does pick things back up, with plenty of twists thrown in as everything starts to come together. I liked that it still managed to catch me off guard a few times, although the wilder the ride became, the more I had to throw disbelief out the window.
This wasn't a total winner for me, but there was still plenty I enjoyed. The relationship dynamics were a highlight, particularly the way motherhood, friendship and loyalty collide when doubt enters the picture. Andrea Mara is still an author I'll happily keep reading, and I still have a few of her backlist titles I'm looking forward to checking out.
3.5⭐️
May 26, 2026
Andrea Mara ALWAYS throws you in right in the action from page 1 which I'm obsessed with and gives you enough characters to keep it interesting but not enough to overwhelm you.
I really liked this but not as much as some other books I've read by this author :(
I really liked this but not as much as some other books I've read by this author :(
May 21, 2026
Out in the UK only. Available in the US in 2027
I discovered Andrea Mara when I read It Should Have Been You and immediately wanted to read everything she’s written! She knows how to hook the reader right away and she doesn’t let go.
It’s the next day after a glamorous wedding. You and your best friend go to check on your adult daughters after all the late night booze. Only to find that both of your daughters are missing. There’s a blood stain on the floor and a call has been made to the police that seems very suspicious.
Where are the girls and what really happened?
This goes back to the past and the present as you try to put the pieces together. I found it very twisty and I couldn’t put it down! I know US readers are desperately awaiting the release for this one. For the record, I’ll read anything she writes.
Add it to your TBR! You’re not gonna want to miss this. I highly recommend it.
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to my sweet dear friend Suzy for gifting me a copy!
I discovered Andrea Mara when I read It Should Have Been You and immediately wanted to read everything she’s written! She knows how to hook the reader right away and she doesn’t let go.
It’s the next day after a glamorous wedding. You and your best friend go to check on your adult daughters after all the late night booze. Only to find that both of your daughters are missing. There’s a blood stain on the floor and a call has been made to the police that seems very suspicious.
Where are the girls and what really happened?
This goes back to the past and the present as you try to put the pieces together. I found it very twisty and I couldn’t put it down! I know US readers are desperately awaiting the release for this one. For the record, I’ll read anything she writes.
Add it to your TBR! You’re not gonna want to miss this. I highly recommend it.
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to my sweet dear friend Suzy for gifting me a copy!
May 2, 2026
Andrea Mara is ago to author for the twists and turns of a good thriller. She doesn’t muck around, you are immediately thrown into the action and there is no time to breathe, and I love that about her books.
I also love that her characters are so real and are flawed just like we are, she writes about everyday people who are put into an impossible situation. We are not meant to like them all, and boy were there some awful people in Such a Nice Girl. It is a story about friendships being tested, truths being outed and the past not staying in the past.
Set in Ireland, another page turning winner from this author. A fight gone too far, a kidnapping or something more sinister? read it and find out.
Thanks so much to Random House UK, Transworld, Bantam for allowing me to read this book early. Publishes on May 7th.
I also love that her characters are so real and are flawed just like we are, she writes about everyday people who are put into an impossible situation. We are not meant to like them all, and boy were there some awful people in Such a Nice Girl. It is a story about friendships being tested, truths being outed and the past not staying in the past.
Set in Ireland, another page turning winner from this author. A fight gone too far, a kidnapping or something more sinister? read it and find out.
Thanks so much to Random House UK, Transworld, Bantam for allowing me to read this book early. Publishes on May 7th.
June 17, 2026
Twisty but dragged on at times with not much happening.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I generally have a 'hit or miss' relationship with Andrea Mara however this one was neither. I would normally give it 3 stars however it is losing a star for the point below (which is a minor spoiler so don't read on if you don't want to know more.....)
....There is a point in the novel where they have a photo of one of the characters and they are trying to date the picture by the fact that the character has a nose stud but they then realise that it isn't a nose stud but is instead a speck of dust on the photo...sorry, not buying it.
....There is a point in the novel where they have a photo of one of the characters and they are trying to date the picture by the fact that the character has a nose stud but they then realise that it isn't a nose stud but is instead a speck of dust on the photo...sorry, not buying it.
July 2, 2026
How does Andrea Mara consistently turn out five star thrillers. I am in awe. Genuinely. 🙌🙌🙌
May 5, 2026
Absolutely loved this one. It was so interesting and gripping and the twists were amazing. Andrea Mara is a safe choice always, although I always get whiplash from her books so beware! Would absolutely recommend!
August 18, 2026
I loved the incredibly short chapters, the twists were good, had a strong finish and was easy to read but the reason it's just 3 stars for me is simply because I found it boring most of the time 😬 I did have to force myself to pick up this book each time I'm sorry to say. It won't stop me from reading more from this author though, I hope my next read is better 🩷
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June 10, 20260 / 5
Literally a pile of steaming shit. Most bizarre plot. Don’t even bother with this one. Not even worth the time for a review. Won’t be considering Mara as an author to read anymore. Avoid at all cost. That’s it.
Literally a pile of steaming shit. Most bizarre plot. Don’t even bother with this one. Not even worth the time for a review. Won’t be considering Mara as an author to read anymore. Avoid at all cost. That’s it.
May 3, 2026
I read this in a day and genuinely struggled to put it down. I absolutely flew through it!
After a wedding, two young women vanish from a pool house. There’s blood left behind, and from there it’s a constant spiral of suspicion, shifting perspectives and second guessing everything you think you know. It’s not just about what happened. It’s about who you believe, and that never feels settled.
This explores adult friendships, long buried secrets and revenge in a way that feels messy, layered and constantly shifting. Loyalties feel fragile, perspectives keep changing, and I was constantly recalibrating as new details came to light.
The pacing is sharp, the chapters are quick, and it’s incredibly easy to lose hours to this without even realising (I mean, did I set out when I picked this up around midday today to read this in a day? No I did not. Yet, here we are at 10ishpm having done just that)!
Twisty, tense and ridiculously addictive. I couldn’t put it down and highly recommend if you love character driven domestic suspense where no one can be taken at face value.
After a wedding, two young women vanish from a pool house. There’s blood left behind, and from there it’s a constant spiral of suspicion, shifting perspectives and second guessing everything you think you know. It’s not just about what happened. It’s about who you believe, and that never feels settled.
This explores adult friendships, long buried secrets and revenge in a way that feels messy, layered and constantly shifting. Loyalties feel fragile, perspectives keep changing, and I was constantly recalibrating as new details came to light.
The pacing is sharp, the chapters are quick, and it’s incredibly easy to lose hours to this without even realising (I mean, did I set out when I picked this up around midday today to read this in a day? No I did not. Yet, here we are at 10ishpm having done just that)!
Twisty, tense and ridiculously addictive. I couldn’t put it down and highly recommend if you love character driven domestic suspense where no one can be taken at face value.
Did Not Finish
May 28, 2026I don’t know why I keep trying Mara’s books. Each one I’ve tried, I’ve not finished. I have come to learn after attempting to read nearly a handful of her work, that it’s the overwhelming dialogue that feels like filler to her intriguing plots. If it weren’t for the abundance of needless dialogue, I think I would favor her writing style. Not sure if there will be a next time.
July 23, 2026
Never underestimate the secrets hiding behind the perfect family.
Andrea Mara has a knack for taking an ordinary situation and slowly turning it into something far more sinister, and Such a Nice Girl was another addictive read.
The tension builds steadily as secrets begin to unravel, suspicions shift, and every character seems to have something to hide. I loved trying to piece everything together, even though the story constantly had me questioning my theories.
While I found a couple of twists more predictable than others, there were enough surprises to keep me hooked, and the final chapters tied everything together in a satisfying way.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced domestic thriller filled with deception, family drama, and plenty of “wait… what?” moments, this one is well worth picking up.
Andrea Mara has a knack for taking an ordinary situation and slowly turning it into something far more sinister, and Such a Nice Girl was another addictive read.
The tension builds steadily as secrets begin to unravel, suspicions shift, and every character seems to have something to hide. I loved trying to piece everything together, even though the story constantly had me questioning my theories.
While I found a couple of twists more predictable than others, there were enough surprises to keep me hooked, and the final chapters tied everything together in a satisfying way.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced domestic thriller filled with deception, family drama, and plenty of “wait… what?” moments, this one is well worth picking up.
May 26, 2026
The morning after attending a glamorous wedding, best friends Grace & Siobhan are stocked to learn their daughters, Ré and Luna are missing. There is blood in found in their accommodation and it doesn’t make any sense, but even more confusing is learning a call was made to 999, with one of their girls saying the other was threatening them with a knife?
Siobhan believes the voice on the call is her daughter Ré, and Grace is convinced the voice is her daughter Luna.. but who was it? And where are the girls now?
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Andrea Mara has done it again! This slow burn suspense builds perfectly with each chapter
Without giving anything away, let me say this is one of those fab stories where you have no idea where you are headed as you get caught up the web of twists and turns!
Thank you so much Penguin Books for my gifted copy!
April 18, 2026
It's been a busy few months and I'm hopelessly behind on reviews, but determined to get back on track and what better book to start with than Andrea Mara's latest thriller, which is due to be published on 7 May.
Andrea is renowned for her well-plotted, Irish suburban noir - with All Her Fault having recently been made into a blockbuster TV series starring Sarah Snook - and Andrea delivers again with Such a Nice Girl. It's set in south county Dublin but with a summer setting and a swimming pool in the garden (a rarity in Ireland!), this could be California or the South of France. It makes for a great holiday read (I read it in the Greek sunshine over Easter).
The book opens on the morning after a glamorous wedding, and two lifelong friends awake to discover that both of their daughters are missing, and with a bloodstain on the carpet of the poolhouse, it would appear that one of them is trying to kill - or has killed - the other.
Andrea's books are famously intricately plotted, sometimes to the point where the sheer number of characters takes me out of the story, and I'll often forget what happened in the book almost immediately after finishing it. That didn't happen here. This is a tightly plotted mystery that kept me turning pages and guessing to the end (red herrings galore thrown in). It has TV/film adaptation written all over it. One to pack in your hand luggage; you'll have it finished before you land. 4/5 stars
*Many thanks to Andrea and to Penguin Books Ireland for the advance copy. Such a Nice Girl will be published next week on 8 May.
Andrea is renowned for her well-plotted, Irish suburban noir - with All Her Fault having recently been made into a blockbuster TV series starring Sarah Snook - and Andrea delivers again with Such a Nice Girl. It's set in south county Dublin but with a summer setting and a swimming pool in the garden (a rarity in Ireland!), this could be California or the South of France. It makes for a great holiday read (I read it in the Greek sunshine over Easter).
The book opens on the morning after a glamorous wedding, and two lifelong friends awake to discover that both of their daughters are missing, and with a bloodstain on the carpet of the poolhouse, it would appear that one of them is trying to kill - or has killed - the other.
Andrea's books are famously intricately plotted, sometimes to the point where the sheer number of characters takes me out of the story, and I'll often forget what happened in the book almost immediately after finishing it. That didn't happen here. This is a tightly plotted mystery that kept me turning pages and guessing to the end (red herrings galore thrown in). It has TV/film adaptation written all over it. One to pack in your hand luggage; you'll have it finished before you land. 4/5 stars
*Many thanks to Andrea and to Penguin Books Ireland for the advance copy. Such a Nice Girl will be published next week on 8 May.
May 16, 2026
2.5 ... Meh 🤷🏼♀️ I haven't read a thriller that's really gripped or shocked me in a long time .. the hunt continues!
May 21, 2026
“I need police, help me, my room-mate has a knife, we had a fight, she said she’s going to kill me…”
This story is a high tension slow burn that's very dense with information. It’s not just about the peculiar circumstances of two girls gone missing that start the ripple of the police investigation. Actually, what starts as a simple phone call to the emergency soon unravels a much bigger and older picture, also between the mothers of both missing girls.
It’s a book about friendships and old feuds, betrayal and bitterness, also forgiveness and moving on. But before that, it gets super tangled by lies and turns of events, and messy as hell with suspense and unraveling secrets.
Definitely a very thrilling mystery that's set against a very interesting backdrop of a posh neighborhood in Dublin where despite the unlikely weather people have not only swimming pools but also pool houses. I never thought there even was such a thing - you live and you learn!
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This story is a high tension slow burn that's very dense with information. It’s not just about the peculiar circumstances of two girls gone missing that start the ripple of the police investigation. Actually, what starts as a simple phone call to the emergency soon unravels a much bigger and older picture, also between the mothers of both missing girls.
It’s a book about friendships and old feuds, betrayal and bitterness, also forgiveness and moving on. But before that, it gets super tangled by lies and turns of events, and messy as hell with suspense and unraveling secrets.
Definitely a very thrilling mystery that's set against a very interesting backdrop of a posh neighborhood in Dublin where despite the unlikely weather people have not only swimming pools but also pool houses. I never thought there even was such a thing - you live and you learn!
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June 27, 2026
“The easiest lies are the ones that are closest to the truth.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I ENOJOYED it thoroughly even though third POV isn’t my cup of tea. I loved how each chapter was left with a cliffhanger not letting me put down the book, all the dots connected to the full picture which sated all my tension at the end. The only part that disappointed me a bit was the REASON to why it all happened, it could have taken another changed but nevertheless, it was a good read.
I ENOJOYED it thoroughly even though third POV isn’t my cup of tea. I loved how each chapter was left with a cliffhanger not letting me put down the book, all the dots connected to the full picture which sated all my tension at the end. The only part that disappointed me a bit was the REASON to why it all happened, it could have taken another changed but nevertheless, it was a good read.
May 25, 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. I ended up listening to the majority of the book and audio and can highly recommend.
However the “Aussie” accent was very weird and strange. Bit too over the top. Very enjoyable book the quips back and forth between the mothers were hilarious. This book went into so many directions. Loved it
However the “Aussie” accent was very weird and strange. Bit too over the top. Very enjoyable book the quips back and forth between the mothers were hilarious. This book went into so many directions. Loved it
May 26, 2026
4⭐️- Andrea Mara never disappoints 📚🔥 Another brilliant thriller that throws you straight into the action from page one and does not let up.
As usual, it is packed with plenty of twists and turns 😳🌀 and each chapter ends on a cliffhanger that keeps you saying “just one more chapter” over and over again.
Some of the twists did feel a bit over the top at times 🤯 but it still worked overall and kept the pace really entertaining.
Overall, I liked it a lot 👍 just not quite as strong for me as some of her previous books, which I absolutely loved more. Still a very solid, addictive read though.
As usual, it is packed with plenty of twists and turns 😳🌀 and each chapter ends on a cliffhanger that keeps you saying “just one more chapter” over and over again.
Some of the twists did feel a bit over the top at times 🤯 but it still worked overall and kept the pace really entertaining.
Overall, I liked it a lot 👍 just not quite as strong for me as some of her previous books, which I absolutely loved more. Still a very solid, addictive read though.
May 9, 2026
Oh wow!!!
Andrea Mara knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat. You will be questioning everyone in this book and still not figure it out, what a fantastic read this was.
Andrea Mara knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat. You will be questioning everyone in this book and still not figure it out, what a fantastic read this was.
May 19, 2026
Easy read for my 13hr flight
June 27, 2026
As always, thoroughly enjoy Andrea's books. I particularly enjoyed her own cameo appearance! And am I the only one who thinks Andrea doesn't like wedding Day Twos??
June 29, 2026
I had to give this 5 stars cause I just couldn’t put it down and thought about it alllll the time.
Loved the writing. The twists. The back stories. So easy to relate to as all the characters were Irish. Never seen any of the twists coming. I HAVE to read more from Andrea!!!!
Loved the writing. The twists. The back stories. So easy to relate to as all the characters were Irish. Never seen any of the twists coming. I HAVE to read more from Andrea!!!!
June 8, 2026
This was just ok for me. It felt very slow paced and for pretty much the entire book we were just following the characters run around in circles. It could also have been a lot shorter, as most of the book felt very padded out to me.
Disappointing.
Disappointing.
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May 5, 2026#Gifted
She’s back! Queen of the domestic suspense novel Andrea Mara’s latest is publishing this week and I’m delighted to say it’s another banger. I’m talking can’t-put-down, reading-into-the-middle-of-the-night addictive reading, with a healthy sprinkling of trauma for the parents amongst us.
Siobhán and Grace have been best friends for most of their lives. Their daughters Ré and Luna are now in their early 20’s and on the surface are also pals but the morning after a glamorous wedding the two young women have seemingly disappeared without a trace leaving their mothers panicking. It soon transpires that one of the girls phoned the Gardaí asking for help, saying “my roommate is trying to kill me”.
It’s not obvious whose voice it is, leaving Siobhán and Grace stuck in an impossible situation; finding their kids before one of them hurts the other. But which is the dangerous one?
Soon all sorts of secrets from the past are being revealed in an effort to find the girls, changing all their lives in the process.
What Andrea Mara does really well is take a regular parental fear and flip it; what if it was actually deeply terrifying instead?
Mentioned in the book is that horror of getting a call from Creche to say your kid was involved in a biting incident; every parent would prefer their kid was the bitten party rather than the biter.
This is that but on speed.
My nerves were shot reading it, it’s so carefully plotted and evenly paced, I feel like I was on edge from the first page to the very end. There’s plenty of believable red herrings in here too so I couldn’t guess the ending; which rarely happens to me!
If you’re saving this for your holidays, that’s a great choice but I think this is also ideal for getting anyone out of a reading rut.
Highly recommend!
With many thanks @penguinbooksireland for my early copy. All opinions are my own, as always. Such a Nice Girl is out on the 7th of May.
She’s back! Queen of the domestic suspense novel Andrea Mara’s latest is publishing this week and I’m delighted to say it’s another banger. I’m talking can’t-put-down, reading-into-the-middle-of-the-night addictive reading, with a healthy sprinkling of trauma for the parents amongst us.
Siobhán and Grace have been best friends for most of their lives. Their daughters Ré and Luna are now in their early 20’s and on the surface are also pals but the morning after a glamorous wedding the two young women have seemingly disappeared without a trace leaving their mothers panicking. It soon transpires that one of the girls phoned the Gardaí asking for help, saying “my roommate is trying to kill me”.
It’s not obvious whose voice it is, leaving Siobhán and Grace stuck in an impossible situation; finding their kids before one of them hurts the other. But which is the dangerous one?
Soon all sorts of secrets from the past are being revealed in an effort to find the girls, changing all their lives in the process.
What Andrea Mara does really well is take a regular parental fear and flip it; what if it was actually deeply terrifying instead?
Mentioned in the book is that horror of getting a call from Creche to say your kid was involved in a biting incident; every parent would prefer their kid was the bitten party rather than the biter.
This is that but on speed.
My nerves were shot reading it, it’s so carefully plotted and evenly paced, I feel like I was on edge from the first page to the very end. There’s plenty of believable red herrings in here too so I couldn’t guess the ending; which rarely happens to me!
If you’re saving this for your holidays, that’s a great choice but I think this is also ideal for getting anyone out of a reading rut.
Highly recommend!
With many thanks @penguinbooksireland for my early copy. All opinions are my own, as always. Such a Nice Girl is out on the 7th of May.
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