Thank you to Berkley Publishing and Netgalley for providing me with an advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

Lyla, her husband Graham, and her mother-in-law Margo are the kind of rich that most people only dream of. Graham and his mother get easily bored, however, and being influential, affluent, and powerful isn't enough for them, so they ease their ennui by inviting less fortunate tenants to stay in their guesthouse and subsequently ruin their lives. Lyla is content to be a spectator until Graham announces that it's her turn to play.

Let's get this out of the way: every single character in this book is detestable at worst and inoffensively annoying at best. Don't go into this one expecting to find someone to root for. I'm not put off by books about horrible people, and this one had a unique and interesting (if at times unbelievable) premise at its core. It's escapism at it's best: the reader is immersed in a world where everyone is beautiful and consequences don't really matter.

That being said, I felt that the storyline did meander a little bit and there were some details that made it challenging for me to really suspend my disbelief fully. While it was interesting at times to see the same situation from different characters' points of view, sometimes it was too repetitive and sometimes there were gaping plot holes that remained unresolved. I feel like there was something of substance here that could have really packed a punch, but everything somehow ended up feeling a little too diluted.

The novel's climax didn't really feel like much of anything at all, and the ending was wrapped up in a nice, pretty bow, which really didn't work here. I wanted some of the characters to experience some sort of justice for their misdeeds, but instead I was left wanting.

This was a fun and quick read, but I do wish the plotline was a little more focused.

This was a very interesting, suspenseful story that I enjoyed. The concept of the plot isn’t new. A woman marries an extremely rich man and finds herself thrown into this crazy lifestyle, but what they do for fun is far from normal. I found the overlaying darkness that loomed over the entire book quite captivating, but the characters were a mix of extremely interesting and quite dull. I found Graham and Margo so fascinating–I seriously couldn’t imagine having as much money as they do and being able to have everything you could ever want at your disposal, and when you’re bored you quite literally torment people for enjoyment, however Lyla was just a bit…blah. I picked up what Brazier was trying to do with her character, but I just couldn’t connect with her. My biggest issue was I felt like Lyla didn’t know what she wanted to do. Did she want to continue to enjoy her fabulous (yet boring) life? Get away from it all? Partake in Graham and Margo’s game? She changed her mind a few too many times for my liking. I absolutely loved Demi and her grittiness. For me, she was a perfect example of what it is like to be lower income in America. The imagery that Brazier was able to achieve was amazing. I could picture every flower, every glitter molecule, the deep pits of Graham’s dimples perfectly. The twist at the end left me with my jaw on the floor. I found myself thinking about this one when I wasn’t reading it, and in the end I did enjoy it.

Thank you to Eliza Jane Brazier, Berkeley Publishing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All reviews are my own unbiased opinion.

Thanks to Berkley for an advanced copy of Good RIch People.

I don't know what I just read. It was so disturbing and twisty and strange at the same time. It's a pyschological thriller about a rich couple (and his mom) and the games they play with other people.

While reading this so many times I questioned WTF I was reading, but at the same time I couldn't put it down. The short chapters made it go by quickly and while I hated the characters, they were well written and I couldn't tell where this book was going to go next.

The only CW I'm going to give is a scene where a dog is murdered. I don't like it when something like this is used for shock value.

If you're into dark, twisty and slightly disturbing then I recommend this book!

Loved this book! It’s sarcastic, hilarious, disturbing, & I couldn’t put it down! Definitely recommend!

I would like to thank NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

“Rich People live in a different world.” …. ‘I want to live in that world. I want to live in a world where I can step over a body, not look need in the eye, where I can be free of want, free of me.”

Good Rich People is one of those books that I had to think about for a while after I finished. It was the same with Eliza Jane’s first book, If I Disappear, which I loved for all its incredible weirdness. There’s something surreal, almost sotto voce about the theme that actually screamed loudly; It left me feeling extremely disturbed. First off, the characters are horrible – this is not to say they aren’t well-developed, on the contrary, they are very much so but man, I did not like them.

There are a few off-the-wall things that happen that put this outside the realm of reality but it didn’t really deter from my enjoyment that much. It’s the depravity of the characters that kept me turning pages, wondering just how far each would go.

Definitely unusual and unique with a darkness that is as shocking as it is vicious, this is one I’ll be recommending.

If a dark, snarky and twisty thriller is your cup of tea, then grab a cup and settle in. It's nothing but a game for Lyla and Graham in Good Rich People, how far will they go to win though? Past secrets with previous guests living in their guesthouse bubble at the surface as a new guest moves in. But new resident, Demi isn't all that she seems either and has secrets of her own. I didn't find any of the characters likable, relatable or reliable, but I feel that was the intent of the story, and I was perfectly fine rooting for the downfall of everyone. A compulsive read, a bit over the top and a plot line that is excessive at times, actually make for an unputdownable book. Like reading a Tarantino film. If you like books that are fast paced, a bit of dark humor, and keep you guessing the entire time this is the book for you.

Thank you to netgalley and Berkeley Publishing Group for the opportunity of receiving an advanced copy to read and review honestly.

Good Rich People is a psychological thriller about a rich couple and a dark game they play. The couple rents out a guest cottage on their property. They choose people they can torment and attempt to ruin their lives. Unfortunately for them, their latest tenant is not one to go down easy.

Lyla, Graham, and Margo, Graham’s mother, are very rich. So rich they invent their own game to ruin other people’s lives. Their latest target, Demi, is tough to break though. The characters are well developed, unlikable, and fun to read about. The point of views alternate throughout the story, helping make it a more engaging read.

An over-the-top thrill ride of secrets and lies. Good Rich People is a gripping and twisty book for fans of psychological thriller.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Oof. This one was a major DNF for me. Could not get into the storyline, did not like the characters, and honestly just felt it wasn’t my cup of tea. Such a strange one and there are way too many on my tbr to keep going.

Lyla is a rich woman living on an estate with her husband Graham and his mother, Marjorie. There is also a guest house on their property that they frequently rent out. Not because they need the money but because Graham and his mother are bored and make a sport out of ruining the lives of their tenants. Now they want Lyla to join them and prove herself.
Demi is their newest tenant but she isn't quite what she seems. She has taken over someone else's life and has nothing to lose except her freedom.
This is not a book with likable characters but the storyline was just crazy enough to draw and keep my attention. There were a few twists, some of them you could see coming and some that came out of left field.

When Lyla married Graham, she had no idea what she was getting into. He was rich. Like billionaire rich. Shortly after their marriage, Graham got bored. He needed entertainment. In order to be entertained, he and his mother would rent out their guesthouse and then ruin the lives of their guests. Now it’s Lyla’s turn. Graham and his mother, Margo, found a particularly difficult tenant for Lyla. However, this tenant is not who she seems.

I flew through this book. I had no idea where it was going, but I had to find out! I couldn’t trust any of the characters, which made it all the more thrilling. I loved how the chapters were organized and we got to see Lyla’s and Demi’s perspectives of the same events. This was one of the most twisty thrillers I’ve ever read!

This book is sharp, witty and full of sarcasm. It’s a gold mine of hilarious quotes (in a dark sense) as it’s full of self destruction, violence and plain vile human beings.

All the characters are savage and I mean sa-vage! You can really tell the talent Eliza has in writing with this one. Each character has their own set of mental issues and definitely haven’t worked on them. The chapters all come from different POVs which help the perception of the game become well rounded and doubly disturbing.
Don’t want to spoil this-just know it’s a gem.

Thank you Netgalley for my advance copy in exchange for my review!

A story with twists and turns I did not see coming. We are following multiple POVs as this rich couple who lives with their rich mother in law love to bring in tenants and mess with theit lives. The dialogue was a little all over the place, the couple spoke like the campiest Ryan Murphy villains, but everyone else seemed to speak fine. Interesting.

Okay...what the heck was that?!? There were so many plot holes, unexplained ridiculous occurrences, and yet, I could not put this down and kind of loved it. I feel like it will get plenty of terrible reviews, but not from me. I loved the Demi (replacement) character, but the other characters were not at all developed and were pretty unrealistic. I have so many questions. This book still gets an A for originality from me. I'm going to be thinking about it for a while...

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Berkeley Publishing Group for this advanced reader's copy for an honest review. I loved every second.

"Because every good rich person knows: in money and in life, it’s winner take all. Even if you have to leave a few bodies behind."

💛💛💛/5

This was an an interesting book! I've honestly never read anything like it before!

It plays on rich and poor people and what some people are willing to do to make it... murder maybe?!

I don't even know how to explain this book because it's so unique! If you want to try a whole different type of suspense give this book a read!

This book will be released January 25th!

Thank you @netgalley & @penguinrandomhouse for allowing me to read this arc!

This book...I am not sure about...I am not even sure what I read, still trying to figure that out.

I have never read anything by the author, so I don't know if this is her usual writing or if it is a one-off.

The whole concept of a family playing a game with other people's lives to solve them being bored seemed a
a bit over the top to me, especially when a murder was brought in.

I don't mind dark books, as a matter of fact, I usually really enjoy them, but this book seemed to try to make it humorous and it just did not come off as comedy.

None of the characters were likable...at all...they were just awful and pretentious

Also...I HATED the violence to the dog...that is a big no-no with me.

This is exactly the kind of book I love to read, with rich, unapologetically bad people doing bad things, and the few good people around them who have to navigate them to survive, and try their best to right their wrongs.

Lyla and Graham are the upstairs couple; Demi is their lodger in the guest house downstairs. None of them are who they say they are, sometimes literally. They all must be on their guard at all times to survive.

Told in a really spectacular way from the two women's perspectives, this delicious book will keep you captivated until the very last page.

I’m kicking off 2022 with one of the most twisted books I think I’ve ever read. Seriously. These characters were NUTS. This book was part American Psycho/part Tarantino film and I actually really enjoyed it! I must’ve been craving something extra disturbing this week 🤷🏼‍♀️😆

This will not be every reader’s cup of tea, so just be forewarned that it is very, VERY dark. But check out that cover! I definitely couldn’t resist picking it up. Check it out when it hits shelves on January 25th if you think it’s something you’d like!

I'm still trying to figure out what I just read.....

My second by the author and it is completely over the top and quite dark and disturbing. The concept of a wealthy family playing a very twisted game that involves murder is NOT going to be everyone's cup of tea!

The characters didn't feel authentic to me, but rather pretentious and fake, which is probably a good thing because it gave it a more satirical feel. They were so awful I didn't want them to be "real people".

I'm actually glad they cut their heads out in the cover! Hmm...... not sure what else to say about this one. I'm at a loss for words.

This book goes to the extremes - She may have been going for a dark comedy, but it didn't work well for me.

If you are looking for something exaggerated, twisted, evilish (made that word up), wicked and chaotic than you will find it here.

What happens when you have all the money in the world, the most handsome husband and all the Moët you could ever hope to drink? Boredom. What happens when your husband and your mother in law play a game so twisted and filled with deception that it could cost them not only all they own but possibly all their life.

GOOD RICH PEOPLE is the story of Lyla, Graham and his mother Margot, a family so bored with wealth they play a game with their tenants taking turns at ruining their lives, the more their tenant lose, the more entertained there are. But what happens when they meet Demi, a woman who also believes that in the game of life, it’s winner takes all.

Their game reaches its peak at Grahams birthday party a night that will prove who will be the ultimate winner.

This book was interesting and different than anything I had read in quite some time and had plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader entertained. I really enjoyed how vile yet likable most of the characters in this book were

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book! I will be posting my review on social media, to include Instagram, Amazon, Goodreads, and Instagram!