54 pages 1 hour read

Sarah Pekkanen, Greer Hendricks

The Golden Couple

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The Golden Couple by Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks follows Avery Chambers, a former therapist turned consultant, as she helps a married couple, Marissa and Matthew Bishop, address Marissa's infidelity. As Avery employs her unique methods to mend their marriage, underlying treacheries come to light, revealing Matthew's sinister intentions, culminating in a dramatic confrontation. The book references physical assault, implied sexual assault, self-harm, suicide, and euthanasia.

Reviews & Readership

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The Golden Couple by Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks captivates with its psychological depth and skillful plot twists, delivering a thrilling read. However, critics suggest that character development occasionally lacks depth and the ending feels somewhat rushed. Overall, it's a compelling, if imperfect, psychological thriller.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Golden Couple?

An ideal reader for Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks' The Golden Couple would be fans of domestic thrillers and psychological suspense. If you enjoyed The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, you'll likely be captivated by this twisty tale of a seemingly perfect couple hiding dark secrets.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Psychological Fiction

Themes

Natural World: Appearance & Reality

Relationships: Marriage

Emotions/Behavior: Revenge