56 pages 1 hour read

Mary Kubica

Just the Nicest Couple

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica is a domestic thriller about two couples, Nina and Jake Hayes and Lily and Christian Scott, unraveling after Jake goes missing. Nina and Lily, close friends and colleagues, are drawn into the mystery and ensuing cover-up involving Lily’s altercation with Jake. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the couples confront deception, betrayal, and trauma. The material addresses sexual assault, graphic violence, murder, suicide, and miscarriage.

Reviews & Readership

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Mary Kubica's Just the Nicest Couple receives praise for its gripping plot and well-developed characters, keeping readers engaged till the end. However, some find the pacing uneven, with sections feeling slow and meandering. Overall, it's a strong suspenseful read, but the fluctuating tempo may not suit everyone.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Just the Nicest Couple?

Readers who relish psychological thrillers with intricate plots and suspenseful twists, akin to Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train, will be captivated by Mary Kubica's Just the Nicest Couple. Ideal for those who enjoy a blend of domestic drama and mystery.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Psychological Fiction

Themes

Relationships: Marriage

Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal

Relationships: Mothers