UNHINGED AS F**K and I LOOOVED every single part of it! So what does that say about me? I'm always excited when A.R. Torre comes out with a new book because I know each new book will be even better than the last! It was one of the darkest books I've read in a long story and the suspense was addictive because I never saw the twist coming. The relationship between husband and wife was absolutely, incredibly, balls to the wall CRAZYYYYYYY but I am here for it!!!!

A husband and wife are both hiding secrets. But what happens when those secrets come out?

This book was full of twists and turns. In my opinion, the books twists were brought on at random moments and moved too quickly. I enjoyed the thought of the plot but it could have been brought out in a better way. I felt as though the twist was just thrown into the story and not strategically put in. I didn't gasp or feel surprised. I often felt confused, like I had missed something because of the way they were brought out.

This was also a hard book for me to get into. I typically enjoy books with multiple points of view but for some reason, this book didn't click. I didn't like the way they didn't all intertwine or connect together each chapter. I felt they jumped around too much.

I also found a couple of grammatical errors.

All in all, I rated this book 2 stars.

This book is absolutely unhinged from beginning to end and I LOVED IT!! After reading “The last party” by A.R Torre that was soooo good I was so excited to see a new book by her and had the pleasure to read early and it didn’t disappoint!! Thank you NetGalley and publisher!

I usually enjoy A. R. Torre’s books, but this one didn’t quite work for me. I’m not sure why, but it felt a bit messy and over-the-top. The concept was interesting, but it just didn’t draw me in as I had hoped. Based on the reviews I’ve read, opinions are mixed, so I’d still recommend checking it out to see what you think.

I would like to thank Thomas Mercer & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.

This most definitely isn't about a happy marriage... and that's what makes it good! I enjoyed the craziness of this plot and these characters. It was fun to see how things played out- though a bit far-fetched, I must add. Overall, I would call it another win for A.R. Torre! 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an ARC of this novel.

I would definitely recommend. Well written and interesting. The characters had me invested right from the start. I couldn’t put this one down!

Something about the writing just felt really messy. I feel like bombs were dropped but not in a way that made it easy to follow- there were multiple times I had to go back and re read things just to make sure I didn’t miss something. It was overall a good premise it just wasn’t executed very well.

Four and a half stars rounded up to five. Dinah and Joe have the perfect marriage. She is a homicide detective and he is a psychiatrist. But Dinah has a secret that she has never revealed...and it could change everything.
I loved this book! It was so clever and even though I figured out a plot point fairly early on, it in no way interfered with my enjoyment of this book. Highly, highly recommended.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

The story started out captivating but kind of fizzled out for me in the middle and ended unhinged.

I couldn’t root for more than one character and even seesawed on that one.

There were a few things I considered character inconsistencies, based on what had been said in the story prior to that point with no further explanation to validate the new difference. (Maybe they’re yet to be caught by the time it publishes.)

Even though I read it over the course of a day, it still felt laggy. I’m also left feeling there were loose threads by the end of it.

With thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advance digital copy.

“In our marriage, death is a common disruption of our peace.”

3.5*

I stayed up until 3AM so I could finish reading ‘A Happy Marriage’. The pieces of the puzzle start connecting quite early on in this one. The characters pretty much lay out a story for you and then dare you to believe it. Most of the answers are right there if you’re paying attention, but trust you will start to doubt yourself and what you’re given and you definitely should. This one is sad, but I enjoyed it. If you enjoy domestic thrillers that have a dash of dark humor along with the twisted, then this book is a gem.

Thanks to @netgalley for making this available to review ahead of its release date! As soon as I saw that A.R. Torre had a new book, I had to read it.

This was a fast-paced story about a detective with a hidden past, complex marriage and unsolved cases. It has strong themes of dark secrets, manipulation and abuse of power. Between the three different POVs and the short chapters, I flew through this book. It's an easy, quick read that held my attention.

A Happy Marriage is the third book l've read by this author, and although I did enjoy it, when I compare it to the other two books which were so addictive, I think it could have benefited from another layer to deepen the story and throw off the reader. It wasn't a particularly twisty story, which isn't necessary in every book, but I felt like one of the storylines could have gone further which would have added a bit more complexity to it.

If you love A.R. Torre or you're looking for a quick and easy read, this is a great option!

Another great dark thriller by A. R. Torre. Somehow this author makes crazy people and their ridiculous actions become unputdownable reading. In this book the story follows a police detective and psychologist husband and they are somehow linked to the murder of a local woman. This author is a master at slowly dropping clues which all come together into a shocking ending.

Who can you trust? Who should you trust?

From the first sentence to the Epilogue, this was a wild ride that I could not put down, which I read in less than 24 hours (something I hardly ever do unless it is that good).

It was a cleverly written narrative of a couple (Joe and Dinah) with a seemingly “happy marriage,” oh, but do the secrets creep in from everywhere. A page turning fantastical ride, it was like being on a twisty, turny, diabolical rollercoaster you cannot (and don’t want to) get off of.

This was my first A.R. Torre book, and now I am hooked!!!! For me, it is a 4.5 star read (I hardly ever give 5 stars), and it will be a book I tell all my fellow suspense/thriller readers about.

Thank you to NetGalley, A.R. Torre, and Thomas and Mercer for the ARC.

Publishing date: June 24, 2025

I've left it a few days to reflect on this rating. It's an odd book. Whilst it kept me hooked I felt at the beginning it was slightly confusing as to who was who and who the chapter belonged too (not every chapter is named). The plot was very over the top and I to suspend my disbelief a lot of the time. I guessed the twists, I feel like it was really obvious.

Even thought there was a few things I couldn't get passed I did still enjoy the read of this book

Dinah is a detective and her husband Joe is a psychiatrist. At first, I thought, uh- oh Dinah, you better watch out for Joe. Then I thought uh-oh Joe, you better watch out for Dinah. By the end, I was like, I hope you two live unhappily ever after!
A strong and intriguing start that had me trying to figure out what the heck was going on. Unfortunately, around the 60% mark, I found myself losing interest. The reveals just didn’t surprise me and boy was I hoping for a different ending. Not every book is for every reader and this is the case of one that just wasn’t for me. I will eagerly await her next book as her writing usually grabs me and doesn’t let go. 3.5 stars.

Another perfect example of a book where you can absolute dislike all the characters yet love the book itself!

A.R. Torre has done it again, quickly becoming one of my favourite authors. When presenting with the opportunity to read an ARC for A Happy Marriage, I skipped my long TBR list and jumped right into this one and was not disappointed.

Admittingly, the first half to me was a bit slower but I appreciate it was setting the stage and building up for the second half. And, yep, the second half was a ride. The first twist I said "what the *%& just happened?" and to me, this makes a great psychological thriller.

Dinah and Joe have an unusual relationship, seemingly madly in love but both harbour secrets. They are both career driven and when their careers collide, sh*t is going to hit the fan.

Did I like Dinah and Joe? No. Absolutely not. These are the kind of people you meet and get a strange vibe from!

Did I like how the story came together with twists and over the top revelations? Absolutely!

Ahh! I am looooving AR Torre's dark era.
Dinah and Joe are the perfect couple with the perfect setup, knowing all of each other's secrets... Or do they?
How far are they willing to sacrifice for their love?
How long can their past lives stay buried?
Will Jessica come to terms with what happened to her mother and why she's been institutionalized?
The questions just kept coming and secrets kept unfolding.
I love a Lifetime movie thriller and AR Torre did not let me down.
I was hooked from the start, and aside from a few minor grammatical or sensory errors, I was obsessed with this book.
I will add that this book is not for those who can only read something realistic, because this is crazy and you just have to enjoy the ride.
Cannot wait for this to be released to the world. It deserves all the love.
4.5/5

A.R Torre delivers a gripping mix of psychological suspense and marital drama, keeping the reader hooked with well-developed characters and a steadily building sense of tension. Dinah and Joe’s perspectives add depth to the story, allowing us to see both their love for each other and the secrets they desperately want to keep hidden.

The twists feel natural rather than forced, making the unraveling of their marriage even more compelling. Torre does a great job exploring trust and deception in relationships, showing how even the strongest bonds can crack under pressure.

While the book is engaging, some parts—especially in the middle—drag a little, and certain twists might be easy to predict for seasoned thriller readers. Still, A Happy Marriage is an addictive, thought-provoking read that will leave you questioning just how well we ever really know the people we love.

Thank you for this ARC
Another great book by A. R. Torre! She has amazing twists and storytelling. The main characters each held their own secrets! I did not predict any of it.
I really liked the Detective element of it.

MS TORRE YOU’VE DONE IT AGAIN
another excellent unhinged and bingeable thriller from one of the most reliable authors in the game! she’s so good at writing morally grey characters; don’t even read the synopsis of this one bc it’s more fun to let the pieces slide into place.