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The Girls Are All So Nice Here

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I liked the premise of this book better than the actual execution. It took far too long to get to the point of the story … of what had happened. And then it was a bit of a let down as the details were glanced over so quickly. The main character also acted more than a bit like a complete dumb-dumb, so that doesn’t sit well with with me. And the end - WTF? Where did that come from?

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If you love twisty mysteries, then The Girls Are All So Nice Here is definitely for you! This one is dark and disturbing just like I love them!

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It took me a bit to get into, and Forever to write this review. I really did enjoy this book, and appreciated how easily it flowed, making it an addictive read. I appreciate writer's who know how to adequately pace a book, and not fill it with a ton of filler.

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i received an advance digital copy of the book from the author, publisher and NetGalley.com. Thanks to all for the opportunity to read and review. The opinions expressed in this book are my own.

Sit down and buckle up because you are in for a wild ride. More than just a thriller, this book examines what college can be like for young women on their own for the first time facing issues that they aren't prepared for. Unreliable, unlikable yet very real characters fill the pages and you won't cheer for the heroine of this book. Not at all.

A compulsive page turner, you won't want to put it down. 4 out of 5 stars, pacing was slow for me, the plot could have moved a bit quicker. Recommended reading.

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I enjoyed this. This book kept me guessing until the end and I was pretty surprised by how it turned out. I would definitely read more by this author.

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Ambrosia Wellington reluctantly returns to her college for the 10th reunion, as the messages she receives makes it impossible to stay away. She has tried to change her life since her college days, leaving her best friend, Sloane “Sully” Sullivan far behind. At the reunion, it is clear to Amb that she is not the only one receiving messages. Is it true that you can never truly escape your past?

I started this book several times, losing interest quickly upon each undertaking. This time was no different, but I was determined to finish. The mean girl idea was not a new one, nor was the mystery behind the notes being sent. The outcome was no surprise and I could muster up no sympathy for any of the characters. The constant slip between time periods did not help, not really building suspense or creating any kind of element of surprise.

Overall, The Girls Are So Nice Here is not a book I would recommend to other readers. The characters are wholly unlikable and the plot seems driven by shock value and not much substance.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy by NetGalley and the publisher. The opinions contained within this review were my own.

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This was a total mean girl story. There was only one person in this book that had any redeeming qualities. It was nastiest from start to finish. The twists and turns were good but the overall book was just okay. I got bored with all the nastiness.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for a honest opinion. 3⭐️

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The Girls Are All So Nice Here is a story about mean girls trying to outrun the past. To be honest, I didn't like any of the characters, but I think they were made unlikable on purpose. It felt like they weren't sorry for anything they did. Instead, they were sorry that they might be caught, that someone might know everything. Basically, this is a storyline that we've seen so many times in books and movies that it really needs something to set it apart. It falls short of the mark. Still, it's an okay read for the most part, other than a few spots that were slower than I cared for.

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Are you ready for a wonderful psychological thriller? This is a USA Best book of 2021. And author # Laurie Elizabeth Flynn's novel # The Girls Are All So Nice Here is breathtaking.

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Revenge for a event ten years old. Ambrosia Wellington has worked so hard to create a new life. Now it's time for the reunion...
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#Netgalley, # Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, and # Simon & Schuster 💜🐾🐾

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This was a solid, thrilling story.

The Girls Are All So Nice Here tells the story of Ambrosia Wellington who, when attending her 10 year college reunion, receives an anonymous note that changes things forever.

I love a good story of revenge. This one is well developed with strong character development, but it didn't stand out from the many thrillers I've read around school reunions.

It was an enjoyable read, but it won't stick with me as a favorite for years to come.

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DNF - Did not finish. I did not connect with the writing style or plot and will not be finishing this title. Thank you, NetGalley and Publisher for the early copy!

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Thank you to NetGalley or an ARC of this ebook.

WOW. The girls are DEFINITELY not so nice here!! I love a good mean girls away at school plot and this one did not disappoint. The characters were developed and very fleshed out. They were flawed and easy to love or hate at different times throughout. I very much enjoyed Flynn's writing style and it captivated me just as much as her story line. This was a very enjoyable read that had me guessing until the end. 4 amazing stars and all the recommendations!

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Not a bad thriller with a decent little twist at the end, but not one I'd rave about. Amb's back and forth with what to tell her husband, whether to go to the reunion, etc, was a bit tedious, and the girls were just a little over the top, even for a college.

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Thanks to Netgalley , Simon and Schuster, and Laurie Elizabeth Flynn for this ARC. My first book by this author. I kept hearing about this book on my bookclub web sites, so finally got to read it. I don’t know if this was my age group(70’s) for it though. Collage girls and boys mostly being promiscuous and partying, drinking and doing drugs. All leads to a death of a fellow student. Honestly it was a bit to long and the storyline couldn’t get to the point of it till the end. I read pretty much every genre, so I’m glad I read this because of all the hype. 3 1/2 stars....

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Didn't capture my attention and engagement. I'll hopefully try again in the future. Didn't capture my attention and engagement. I'll hopefully try again in the future.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this twisty and suspenseful novel. I always love a good reunion story and this one didn't disappoint!

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Ambrosia Wellington is going to be an IT girl in college, and she's obsessed with making that happen. But much to her horror, she quickly realizes her goody two shoes roommate is causing her to be left out of things by the others in her dorm. Sloane "Sully" takes her under her wing though, taking her to parties and introducing her to boys. Flash forward to ten years later, and Ambrosia has left her collect mean girl days so far behind her that it's like it never happened. Except now, an invitation to her reunion threatens to expose all her ugly secrets.

I wanted to like Amb more than I did, but it's hard to get past everything she did and impossible considering she's still so immature. She barely shows remorse, and it's hard to relate to this former mean girl who, let's face it, is still a mean girl at heart. I didn't see the big reveal coming, but I don't know that it really thrilled me. Still totally worth it for female-focused thriller lovers, though.

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The last thing Ambrosia Wellington wants to do is go to her ten-year college reunion. Her first year of college is something she has worked really hard to put in the past. But her husband, Adrian, has been encouraging her to go. And she got a cryptic message in the mail. She goes, but only so that she can find out who is behind the message and try to control the narrative with her husband. Especially since Sloane Sullivan, "Sully" will be there. Even though they were best friends that the first year of college, Amb doesn't trust her at all. The truth of the matter is that Amb was not very nice when she was in college and she did a lot of things that she regrets to this day. In fact, some of the things they did were downright illegal. Will Amb survive the reunion, or will she be forced to pay for the things she and Sully did all those years ago?


My college freshman roommate was a bit of a nightmare, so I was excited to see what The Girls Are All So Nice Here was all about. I found myself relating to Flora more than Ambrosia, though. Ambrosia and Sully were probably two of the worst characters I read this year. Sully was sociopathic, but Amb was no victim and had sociopathic tendencies herself. More than once I wanted to stop reading this book, but I wanted to see who was behind the emails. And really, even that wasn't a surprise. CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS. This was one book I was glad to see end.

Bottom Line - There is often a fine line that authors walk when writing psychological thrillers. With The Girls Are All So Nice Here the line was crossed by the main character we were supposed to feel sympathetic towards and there was no return. There were no redeeming qualities and no payoff for the readers who finished the book. It was disappointing.

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The Girls Are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn
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Pages: 320
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: 3/9/2021
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⚠️Trigger warning: contains bullying, suicide and mention of rape⚠️
Ambrosia "Amb" Wellington has just received an invitation to the 10 year reunion at her alumni College, Wesleyan. A place in her past that she never had any intentions of revisiting. However, with constant nudges from her husband Adrian and her best friend Billie, the reunion seems to be inevitable. Ambrosia braces for a step back into her dark past, hoping upon hope that her true colors remain hidden from her husband. See, Ambrosia and one of her closest friends at Wesleyan, Sloane "Sully" Sullivan were anything but good natured college students. In fact, they were downright nasty. They were the mean girls. Ambrosia has changed and put the past events behind her. Unfortunately,  someone from the past knows something and is determined to get their message across. When notes and clues start popping up randomly suggesting that the truth is about to surface before the weekend is up, Ambrosia not only regrets her decision to attend the reunion, but also starts questioning her past choices. Can she figure out who is behind the threats before everything in her life crumbles before her very eyes?
Thank you Netgalley, Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, and Simon and Schuster for the opportunity to read and review this book. Though I thought the plot was really good, I hated the two main characters, but it was more that I hated how down right vicious and cold hearted they were. The storyline itself was very dark and twisted, which is actually the type of book I love. The story goes back and forth between the past and present day which helped bring the story together. As toxic and revolting as some of the characters were, it definitely delivers a shock value. If you're into dark psychological thrillers I would definitely suggest you check this book out! I rate this ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Two former friends return to college and find someone bent on revenge for the bad things they did.

College setting, dual timelines, and bad girls? This was an entertaining, twisty thriller.

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