Michael Robotham’s latest delves into the complicated lives of multiple characters. A promising young figure skater is found murdered and another girl is found in a hidden a room and she refuses to divulge her identity. Their stories become intertwined as the story progresses and the aftermath is shocking.

I have read a few of Robotham’s books now and his writing is outstanding. I especially found the character development in this to be superb. The characters were deep and authentic. I loved how Evie had the ability to tell when people are lying or telling the truth. I’m not sure if this is a real thing, but it really worked in this. I have to say that I do hope that there is a sequel to this because there were a lot of loose ends and I would be interested in the further development of these characters.

Many thanks to Netgalley, Scribner and Michael Robotham for my complimentary e-copy ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I liked this book but did not love it and that is OK. The story kept me engaged through each and every page. It is a mystery, a psychological thriller, a police drama and so much more.

My thanks to Netgalley and Scribner for this advanced readers copy. This book is set to release in July 2019.

5 Brilliant Stars. A Crazy Pulse Pounding Thriller with a Ton of Heart!

“Good Girl, Bad Girl” is Michael Robotham’s Best Novel to Date.

“Evie Cormac” has been in a care home for quite some time. She never talks to anyone and no one knows of her real identity. Dubbed “Angel Face” she was found hiding in a home where police believed she was held captive for years.

Cyrus Haven is a Forensic Psychologist who works for the police. He is also hired to assist at the care home where Evie is living to aid in determining if she is ready to be released. In interviewing her, he discovers is that she can read people in a way that he has never seen before. He believes it to be a gift, she, a curse.

Concurrently, Cyrus must investigate a missing persons’ case - that of a missing High School Figure Skater Jodie Sheehan, whose body is found in a park. The race to discover who is behind Jodie’s death is on. The police believe they have a suspect. Everyone Cyrus interviews is hiding something. Can he figure out what it is before it’s too late?

Both Cyrus and Evie are used to going it alone. Can joining forces help them save each other and the day?

In my opinion, “Good Girl, Bad Girl” is Michael Robotham’s best novel to date. I have read every book he has ever written and this novel flowed like none of his others. In short, I loved it. The characters of Evie and Cyrus and their relationship and the way it evolved, suffice it to say, it completely drew me in. Evie, desperately needing someone to trust, a father figure, Cyrus, understanding Evie’s situation and knowing how to help others, he is exactly that.

There was a flow to Robotham’s writing in this book, a richness to the characters that drew me in and grabbed a hold of my heart and soul and that’s saying something considering that Michael Robotham’s serial character of Joseph O’Loughlin (one of my favorite characters of all time) is not featured in this book. The Suspense in “Good Girl, Bad Girl” Ratchets up and is Crazy Compelling. There are Times that your Heart is in your Throat. Your Stomach is Knotted Up. You are Waiting with Bated Breath. Alone. Desperate. Pulse Pounding. Waiting. Hoping. Reminding Yourself to Breathe.

Whether or not you’ve ever read Michael Robotham’s novels before, this my friends is a MUST-READ and is the ONE for YOU! It has heart and soul and will take you on a crazy ride to boot.

Another fabulous buddy read with Ms. Kaceey! So happy we read a Robotham together!!

A huge thank you to NetGalley, Edelweiss, Scribner and Michael Robotham for an arc of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Published on Goodreads, NetGalley and Edelweiss on 6.19.19.
Will be published on Amazon on 7.23.19.

It's always cool when I read a new (to me) author, love it and learn that he has others! Such is the case with Michael Robotham's latest. I loved Cyrus and Evie. Both are extremely damaged from their pasts and Cyrus is trying to earn Evie's trust. Evie has the uncanny ability to tell if someone is lying. Cyrus is also looking into the murder of a popular high-school student and her story will soon intersect with Evie's. This was a very emotional book as we learn more and more about both Evie and Cyrus. One scene had me ugly crying, as it was so happy and sad!
I was a little disappointed in the end, as I had so many unanswered questions. I still gave it 5 stars as it appears that there will be more books with these characters and hopefully I will learn more. I hope so! In the meantime, I will catch up on this author!
Thank you to NetGalley, Michael Robotham and Scribner for this ARC!
My review is on Goodreads and I will post to Amazon, Barnes and Noble and KOBO on Publishing date, July 23rd.

Mr. Robotham does it again! I am a big fan of this author! I have especially enjoyed his Joe O'Loughlin series and wasn't sure if I was going to like Cyrus as much but shame on me for doubting.

Good Girl Bad Girl features Cyrus Haven, a psychologist, former student of Joe O'Loughlin with a haunting past. And then there is Evie, a.k.a. "Angel Face" dubbed by the media, a traumatized teen who Cyrus is trying to help. What a fantastic way to introduce a new character and keep fans hooked. Well done! Both of these characters are very intriguing and have many secrets yet to reveal and stories to tell. Evie definitely adds to what I hope to be an upcoming series with more to come from both of these characters!

Cyrus is working on the murder of a young girl, Jodie Sheehan while also working with Evie. The story was compelling and had me tearing through the pages. I am now hooked on these characters so I hope there will be more to follow... Oh, and don't forget Poppy! :) If you have yet to read a book from this author, I highly recommend.

A huge thank you to Scribner and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. An honor to be approved for a Michael Robotham book! 5 stars!

This book was highly addictive. I found myself staying up late at night just to find out how it ended. It leaves some things unanswered, which I was a little disappointed in, but I am hoping for a sequel!

3.5 stars (rounded down)

Once again, the book's synopsis sounds to me like it was the author's elevator pitch, which didn't quite turn out exactly the same, once the book was fleshed out...

Evie Cormac (dubbed, Angel Face by the press, when she was discovered as a victim of an unthinkable crime, six years ago) has initiated a court proceeding, demanding the right to be released from the children's home where she has been living, now that she has turned eighteen.

Cyrus Haven, a forensic psychologist with a tragic past of his own, must determine if Evie could survive on her own, if granted her freedom. When he first meets Evie, she will only answer questions posed to her, using the lyrics from popular songs. But, he is fascinated by her, because of the special ability she has of knowing when people are lying-a subject he wrote his thesis on.


Cyrus is also a consultant on a current case, involving the murder of pretty and popular, High school figure skating champion, Jodie Sheehan.

How the stories of these two very different girls intersect, is the crux of the book.


The STRENGTH of this novel for me was the relationship that Cyrus forms with Evie, though he MAY have earned her trust, a bit quickly. But then again, if she can "sniff out a lie" then she could probably read that he was sincere in his desire to help her. Cyrus believes that "an effective psychologist is someone who commits, who goes into the darkness to bring someone out." That was something that Joe O'Loughlin, a university lecturer of his (and frequent character from earlier novels) had taught him.


But, I expected this "truth reader" ability to me more of a focus in this story, and was disappointed that it was not. Perhaps it will be in future novels that these characters might be featured in.


The crime of "who" killed Jodie, was MUCH LESS satisfying for me. With one despicable character going unpunished, and the fate of his friend, and investigator, Lenny left unresolved. Again, there are hints that the author may bring these characters back in future novels, so perhaps I will get my answers then, if I choose to continue on.

I would like to thank Netgalley, Scribner , and Michael Robotham for the digital ARC, I received in exchange for candid review! This title will be released on July 23, 2019.

This is the type of book that frustrates me to no end. It was a page turner--I wanted to know all the different layers of the multiple narratives being shared. However, the end left me wanting so so much. When I finished it, I actually had a moment where I thought my e-reader had cut off the final pages. I was still left with so many questions--and not in a good way, but in a frustrated that I was left cold way.

However, despite the ending, I did love this novel; there was positive (and interesting) character development, a classic who-dunnit story with multiple suspects, and great writing.

This was My second robotham novel, and I really enjoyed it. It had interesting storylines and interesting characters. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for review.

Michael Robotham is at the top of his game with Good Girl, Bad Girl! I always enjoy his books and this one was no exception. The story moves fast and the twists are clever and unexpected. I don't want to give anything away, but if you're a fan of intelligent crime fiction, this is for you!

A multi-layered plot with fascinating characters.

The latest from Micheal Robotham is a crime/police-procedural story that introduces Cyrus Haven, a psychologist with a disturbing and heart-breaking past. The camaraderie between Cyrus and his patient added sentiment.

The writing is compelling and the crimes are gritty. The characters are all flawed and mysterious. There are many surprises and a character with a special gift that she calls a curse. This one kept me guessing and page turning to find out the who, the why, and the how.

The two cases that Cyrus is dealing with, come together in an explosive ending.

Recommend to fans of crime fiction that enjoy a gritty subplot.

This one is out on July 23,2019

I LOVE THIS BOOK. I'm a big fan of Michael Robotham's Joe O'Loughlin series, and was at first disappointed to find this was not another entry in the series. And then I met Cyrus and Evie.

Cyrus Haven is a forensic psychologist (and former student of Joe O'Loughlin's, we learn) who is working on solving the murder of Jodie Sheehan. At the same time he's dealing with Evie Cormac, a foster child with a shady past who turns out not to be at all who and what we (and Cyrus) thought. Both stories are compelling, and both include unexpected twists -- some you may see coming, and some you may not.

This book is obviously the first of a series (at least I hope it is, considering how it ends), and I look forward to the next appearance of Cyrus and Evie. Solving crimes with them, and figuring out who Evie is, is going to be fun.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a Kindle ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I have read every book written by Michael Robotham and this is by far my favorite. The introduction of a new protagonist (also a psychologist), utilizing multiple POVs, while introducing a “traumatized” adolescent girl with a “special power” come together to tell this tale. I look forward to the next (hopefully) book in this series.

Thank you NetGalley and Scribner for an advanced review copy. Interesting story from one of my favorite authors. Not my favorite from him but I look forward to reading more from him.

Michael Robotham is an incredible author. I have read a few of his novels and really enjoyed this one- Good Girl, Bad Girl is the latest and wow! From the very beginning, I was hooked and kept reading and reading.



A girl is discovered hiding in a secret room in the aftermath of a terrible crime. Half-starved and filthy, she won’t tell anyone her name, or her age, or where she came from. Maybe she is twelve, maybe fifteen. She doesn’t appear in any missing person file, and her DNA can’t be matched to an identity. Six years later, still unidentified, she is living in a secure children’s home with a new name, Evie Cormac. When she initiates a court case demanding the right to be released as an adult, forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven must determine if Evie is ready to go free. But she is unlike anyone he’s ever met—fascinating and dangerous in equal measure. Evie knows when someone is lying, and no one around her is telling the truth.

Meanwhile, Cyrus is called in to investigate the shocking murder of a high school figure-skating champion, Jodie Sheehan, who dies on a lonely footpath close to her home. Pretty and popular, Jodie is portrayed by everyone as the ultimate girl-next-door, but as Cyrus peels back the layers, a secret life emerges—one that Evie Cormac, the girl with no past, knows something about. A man haunted by his own tragic history, Cyrus is caught between the two cases—one girl who needs saving and another who needs justice. What price will he pay for the truth? Fiendishly clever, swiftly paced, and emotionally explosive, Good Girl, Bad Girl is the perfect thrilling summer read from internationally bestselling author Michael Robotham.

The murder part of the story was a little messy but I loved the two main characters and didn’t want to put it down and wanted more at the end. I would love a part two!

Thanks to Netgalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review.

'Everything has a half-life- even facts.'

Cyrus Haven’s career as a psychologist is to figure people out, reach into the broken parts, pull them out of the terrifying places that haunt them so they can confront their pain and heal. Asked to help with difficult teenager Evie, he discovers she has an uncanny ability, one that has been with her long before her own horror show life. She is “Angel Face” the child who was discovered in a secret room, a starved, sickly child of indeterminate age living more like an animal than human alongside the carnage of a horrific crime. No one knows where she came from, who she is, and she won’t talk about it. All the adults bombard her with questions, but it’s a past she doesn’t want to return to, not even in thought. “Isn’t my silence loud enough? I think. Don’t tell me that my silence doesn’t have a sound. I can hear it, loud and clear, screaming between my words.” Silence is her protection, and when she does talk it is the undoing of the people helping her, who to her are nothing more than captors, imprisoning her in the Children’s Home, fools to be played with. There is no one more skilled than Evie at eviscerating others with their own truths. She wants to be free to live life outside the home and Cyrus is key when his friend Guthrie asks for his help, undone by Evie and her mental games, but will she cooperate, when she cannot silence the noise of her past, and her only salvation is to never trust another? The other adults in charge feel she is a dangerous threat to society, with her record of violence on others. Sad as her past may be, there is something terrifying about her! She isn’t 18, they don’t really know her age, her DNA doesn’t supply her origins, she isn’t on a missing children’s list, it’s as if she came from nowhere. All they know is she was shockingly used and abused, there is no doubt she is a survivor but whatever she experienced left her damaged.

Cyrus has his own tortured past to contend with, or seal off. It is through his work, helping others that he seeks penance for the past. Where Evie was at the heart of her nightmare, Cyrus was absent from the bloody havoc of his own and it cost him his entire world. His current case involves the Ice Princess, fifteen year old figure skater Jodie Sheehan found murdered in a wooded area. What happened to her, the secrets she was hoarding are just as confounding and mysterious as Evie. The talented, sweet Jodie was living a sort of double life, rising ice rink star in the public eye but behind the scenes wrapped up in something seedy that led to her possible rape and later, her murder. Cyrus has no end of lies to sort through, from her trainer to her family and friends- everyone is a suspect.

Help arrives in the form of Evie, who deftly defies rules, authority to trudge through the intestines of the vile case. Cyrus will find a partner he didn’t ask for when he decides to take her in as a foster, and Evie’s instinct and impulsive nature may put her very life at risk. Just who is really saving whom? I found this incredibly engaging, Jodie’s story kept it all rolling but I want to pick at Evie’s scabs and find out what happened. Will there be a second book? I hope so!!! Yes, read it! Here I go again casting a book and making a movie in my head! Please, sir, I want some more.

Publication Date: July 23, 2019

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I enjoyed the multiple POV's that this story provided. The story grabbed me from the beginning and had me reading late into the night and then as soon as I woke up the next morning I was reading again. A great story.

This was a solid mystery. I don’t normally like mysteries, so I think it’s a good sign that I read the book and was engaged!

The story is told from the point of view of a psychologist and a patient of his. There is also a murder investigation going on at the same time.

It was interesting to read the story but I think it’s missing more history of the characters. They both had a lot going on and it was barely mentioned.

Overall a good mystery! Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first time to read a book by Michael Robotham, and I don't regret giving him a try. In this excellent thriller, Robotham introduces us to a psychologist (Cyrus) and a young woman (Evie) who has the uncanny ability to can tell whenever people are lying. The relationship between these two character is interwoven with a criminal investigation into a teenage girl who has as many secrets as Twin Peaks' Laura Palmer. Cyrus utilizes Evie to tell whether certain suspects in Jodie's murder are telling the truth. And the truth is, of course, much stranger and darker than anyone bargained for.

This was almost like two separate books: 1) the story about Evie and her twisted history--she was found in a locked room with a man who'd been tortured to death; and 2) the investigation into Jodie's secret life. I won't give away any of the twists and turns, but suffice it to say--there are a lot of them.

I'm curious to see if Robotham will turn bring these characters back for another installment. If he does, I'll definitely go along for the ride.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.