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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
This book was nothing short of what is expected from Hendricks & Pekkanen. The shocking ending is expected and not expected. It's expected as it's what Hendricks & Pekkanen does best. It's like the seed of a pepper. The spiciness is expected, but it still gives you a chill when you get there. Some characters are more developed than others. As the title would tell you, the main focus is between Marissa and Matthew. Avery's character is harder to figure out. She's very translucent as a character, yet at the same time her character has a very high mystery that confuses me, but in a good way. I do think that Avery's side story doesn't add anything to her character and seems to be an extra storyline that is unnecessary to me. I would have loved to see Avery's character more developed. She doesn't have a back story. Overall, it's a must-read story.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for letting me read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for letting me read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I vacillated between 3 and 4 so let’s say 3.5. Maybe it’s because I trust real therapy but Avery seemed suspicious to me, which I think tinged the whole book.
Twisty turny rich people problems. I love what this writing duo crafts together
“All marriages contain secrets; of this I’m certain.”
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Golden Couple is a great mystery/thriller and a page turner!
Avery Chambers is a therapist who uses unconventional techniques with her clients. She recently lost her license, but she still practices as a consultant, using her unusual, guaranteed-to-work ten-step program on her clients.
Marissa Bishop calls Avery for help saving her marriage after she sleeps with someone while her husband is out of town. Avery meets with Marissa and her husband, Matthew and lays down the terms of her counseling engagement. She requires ten couple’s sessions – no cancelling and no tardiness allowed. And she gets complete access to their lives – no secrets from her. Commit to those terms and she guarantees success. Quite an unconventional process.
She knows every couple has secrets and after digging around into the Bishop’s lives, she isn’t surprised they have several. Part of mending their relationship is her finding those secrets and getting Marissa and Matthew to come clean with each other.
At the same time, Avery is still dealing from the fallout that resulted in the loss of her therapist license. Avery is an interesting character – part therapist, part detective – with the ability to get people to confide in her.
Both stories are suspenseful with twists and turns that surprised me. I had not read books by this team of writers but will be picking up The Wife Between Us by them next!
Avery Chambers is a therapist who uses unconventional techniques with her clients. She recently lost her license, but she still practices as a consultant, using her unusual, guaranteed-to-work ten-step program on her clients.
Marissa Bishop calls Avery for help saving her marriage after she sleeps with someone while her husband is out of town. Avery meets with Marissa and her husband, Matthew and lays down the terms of her counseling engagement. She requires ten couple’s sessions – no cancelling and no tardiness allowed. And she gets complete access to their lives – no secrets from her. Commit to those terms and she guarantees success. Quite an unconventional process.
She knows every couple has secrets and after digging around into the Bishop’s lives, she isn’t surprised they have several. Part of mending their relationship is her finding those secrets and getting Marissa and Matthew to come clean with each other.
At the same time, Avery is still dealing from the fallout that resulted in the loss of her therapist license. Avery is an interesting character – part therapist, part detective – with the ability to get people to confide in her.
Both stories are suspenseful with twists and turns that surprised me. I had not read books by this team of writers but will be picking up The Wife Between Us by them next!
dark
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a fun read! Recommend if you're having difficulty finishing your current reads/reading slump hits. It was easy to follow, and it keeps you questioning every character.