Jill is not happy!! this book had so many twists and turns, so much fun to read.
Buckle up and enjoy the ride!!

2.75 🌟

Jill Is Not Happy - the understatement of the century. The toxicity of the spousal relationship in this book reminded me a little of Gone Girl but in a more predictable way. I liked how the ending was written, though I could see that bothering some readers. It's challenging for me to pinpoint particulars about what did and didn't work with this book without giving away spoilers.

Recommended for fans of twisty, domestic cat-and-mouse stories.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penzler Publishers for the ARC.

Jill might not be happy but I find myself pretty pleased. This cat and mouse chase between husband and wife bonded by a common secret was such an entertaining, bingeable read. I read it in one day and it’s been a while since I’ve done that!

Jill was giving me serious Love from You vibes and I loved it. She was such an interesting character with lots of layers, it was fun watching them shed one by one.

The ending was left open so I wouldn’t be shocked if we get to catch up with these characters at a later date. (Which I hope we do!)

Read if you love:
⏰ Bingeable reads
🐱 Cat and mouse
👥 Dual POV

Thank you Scarlet Suspense and Netgalley for my review copies in exchange for an honest review!

Jill is not happy is an understatement. Jill has some issues.

She is determined to reconnect with Jack, her husband of many years. He has other ideas, though. Those that include a divorce and a side girlfriend, which he thinks Jill knows nothing about. Ha. She is always one step ahead of him. She will do anything to keep him as her husband, and she has.

I enjoyed Part one of their cat and mouse game on their road trip to Utah but got a little bored in part two and was disappointed by the lackluster ending.

I listened to this and there is only one female narrator. While she was good for Jill's parts, she didn't really try to change her voice for Jack's POV. A male and female narrator would have been so much better as, sometimes, I had to remember whose POV the narrator was in. She really didn't even try to change Jack's voice when she was narrating Jill's chapters, either.

Thank you to @thrillerbookloversthepulse and Penzler Publishers for an advanced readers copy. Thank you to MB Communications for a #gifted final copy. Thank you to Libro.fm for an advanced listener copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Jack and Jill are married with one daughter. Jack wants to leave Jill but he afraid of what she will do. Jill is going to hang on to Jack no matter what it takes.
What a marriage. What will Jill do next? Will Jack be able to get a divorce? Where does the daughter fit into all this. This is definitely a twisted tale.
You will be anticipating what will happen next. If you enjoy thrillers than this is one for you. The ending will surprise you and make you hope for Jill 2.

Thank you to #NetGalley, #KairaRouda and #Scarlet for a copy of this exciting, suspenseful thriller.
#JillisNotHappy

Thank you Penzler Publisher for a digital copy of this book. The opinions are my own and freely given.

This is the story of Jack and Jill, who met in college, fell in love and got married. Fast forward and Jack wants out of the marriage but Jill has a hold on him that he just can't break.

There is much deception in this story. Jack seems a bit lost, and Jill is a bit obsessive with her relationship with Jack and she will stop at NOTHING to keep.

My friends at The Pulse can't stop talking about this book, and you will love it too!

3.75 stars.

A fast-paced, easy-to-read popcorn revenge novel about a female main character, Jill, who will do anything to keep her husband, of twenty years, Jack, from leaving her for another woman. Jill is far from being happy and she will not take this lying down.

We get right into Jill’s head as the story is told from her POV (we also see Jack’s perspective) and wow is she a cunning, controlling, unhinged woman. While needing to suspend belief at times, it was entertaining to see just how far Jill would go to manipulate Jack amid his attempts to start a new life. But Jack is no angel himself as he and Jill have a dark secret in their past. Who will win this tug of war? Who will end up as collateral damage?

This would make a great pool or beach read this summer!

Thanks to the publisher for this complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

Thanks to #Netgalley and #PenzlerPubliahers for the book #JillIsNotHappyNow by #KairaRouda. This book is filled with revenge, murder and a cunning wife named Jill and I loved every coniving bit of it. Jill and Jack have drifted apart over the years and Jill wants their relationship back. After talking Jack into a a road trip to rekindle their romance, things get a little crazy. Jack is ready for a divorce and is going to file as soon as they get back. Jill has other ideas and she will use an old secret to try and hold onto him. Will Jill get her way?

"Jill is Not Happy" is an addictive and bingeable popcorn thriller. I picked this up solely for its name (for obvious reasons), and I am so glad I did. With its dual POVs and timelines, unlikeable characters, and fast pace, this book was an entertaining and quick read. I flew through it, and read it in just a few sittings. There's just something about an unhinged FMC that I love. I was a little disappointed with the ending, but overall I really enjoyed this one. This was my first Kaira Rouda book, and I will definitely be reading more!

Thank you to NetGalley and Scarlet for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oh, what a rollercoaster of frustration this book was! I found myself teetering on the edge of my patience as I followed the harrowing journey of this poor guy—he was truly living a nightmare!

Jill and Jack Tingley, a wealthy couple and college sweethearts, are drifting apart as they adjust to life as empty nesters with their daughter away at college. To reconnect, Jill suggests a road trip to Utah, but Jack secretly wants a divorce due to a shared hidden tragedy. As they embark on the trip, tension builds between them, revealing that Jill also has her own secrets. The journey becomes a battle of wits, with Jill determined to save their marriage and Jack ready to end it.

The main characters, Jill and Jack, appear to be polar opposites, but are they really? You’ll have to dive into the pages to uncover the truth. Jill is undeniably smart, but she’s also difficult and manipulative—definitely not the easiest character to warm up to. Meanwhile, Jack feels trapped in a web of compromise, desperately trying to keep his daughter safe. But then… UGH! Jack’s situation is so dire that it seems his only escape would be to eliminate Jill. You’d think that would be the answer, but life isn’t that simple, is it?

This book is a whirlwind of emotions, sticky situations, and some truly brutal outcomes! I was fortunate enough to experience both the eBook and the audiobook, and let me tell you, the audio version was a delight. It was upbeat and captivating—if the written word doesn’t quite do it for you, I highly recommend giving the audio a shot. The narrator brought the story to life, creating an immersive atmosphere that kept me hooked.

Fast-paced and filled with dark secrets that unravel slowly, this story throws Jack into some truly challenging predicaments. The outcome was not what I expected, but it all came together beautifully, culminating in a strong ending that left me satisfied.

If you’re a fan of spousal drama, dark secrets, and complex dilemmas, this book might just be your next obsession. Just a heads-up: you probably won’t be a fan of Jill, but you’ll certainly understand her motivations—even if you don’t support her actions. What a twisted, dark read this is! So, grab your wine glass and prepare for a journey that will leave you frustrated and even a bit annoyed. Well done, indeed!

Thank you, Thriller Book Lovers The Pulse, HighBridge Audio and Penzler Publishers | Scarlet, for the digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

5 stars for Kaira Rouda's newest book. She is amazing at storytelling. I have read and enjoyed all her books!

With names like Jack and Jill, you would think this is a story of a strong relationship that nothing could break. However, while that may be the case in Jill's unhinged mind, it's not for Jack. All he wants is a way out, and Jill refuses to let that happen. She will keep Jack by her side no matter the cost.

This was a fun, wild ride, and I am all for the crazy antics of one delusional woman. The weird part of this is that in my personal life, I know of a Jill with many similarities, including her religious background, her need for control, and her OCD about her precious white couch to name a few. This had me worried for a minute. She doesn't own a journal from what I know, at least. Needless to say, this one was an addicting popcorn thriller that I read in just a day's time. The dialogue did feel stilted on and off, but I think it added to just how deranged and often times, cold-hearted our protagonist was. The ending is what left me unsure of my rating as I was waiting for a big climax that never occurred. I still found this highly entertaining and give it three and a half stars.

Thank you to Netgalley and Penzler Publishers for this ARC.

I really enjoyed this thriller! Jill is so unhinged, psychotic and just plain awful. I found this book hard to put down and I had no idea what would happen next. If you’re looking for a domestic thriller with an insane main character, this one is for you!

Jill and her husband seem to have it all. But in reality, they are not happy. They stay together to keep a big secret. But what if that secret comes out?

This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time!

Oh my. What a game of cat and mouse! I quite enjoyed this unhinged road trip. This was my first read by this author and I’ll for sure be checking out more.
Maybe a little heavy on format and editing issues for this stage but overall would recommend to my domestic thriller girlies.

Thank you @netgalley and @penzlerpublishers @scarlet

Release Date June 10th

Kaira Rouda has written another awesome thriller!! This was a fast pace thriller that I read super quick! I couldn't put it down. Jill was crazy and I just had to know what she was going to do next!

Kaira Rouda has written what some may call a 'delicious' thriller. Jack and Jill are both awful, just ...terrible people.

Together since college, Jack and Jill have had a great life. But, now, as new empty nesters, the cracks in their relationship are starting to show. Jill plans a weekend away, to reconnect, but Jack wants the exact opposite. He's ready for a divorce. The problem: Jill knows everything, all of Jack's secrets. Jill knows how to manipulate to get what she wants, and she has no problem doing so, even to her husband.

Terrible people. Terrible marriage. Excellent thriller.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Jill Is Not Happy by Kaira Rouda
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

“Happy wife, happy life” gets turned on its head in this gripping road trip thriller. Jill and Jack, college sweethearts, are headed toward divorce—but Jill has other plans. As the cracks in their marriage widen, so does the danger.

Kaira Rouda delivers yet another nail-biting domestic thriller, packed with manipulation, secrets, and two delightfully unhinged characters. Nobody writes a narcissist quite like Kaira, and Jill Is Not Happy proves it—this book is a twisted cat-and-mouse game that had me glued to the page.

Marriage on the rocks, tension in every chapter, and a psychological showdown you won't see coming. If you love thrillers where the danger is hiding behind a smile, this one’s for you.

Thank you, @thrillerbookloversthepulse and @kairarouda
For providing me with an early copy of this book in return for an honest review. ❤️

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"Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch _______"

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Jill Is Not Happy is a must-read for fans of domestic thrillers who appreciate complex characters and morally ambiguous narratives. Rouda's latest work is a testament to her ability to craft stories that are as thought-provoking as they are thrilling.

Kaira Rouda has done it again my friends! I can say without any doubt that she’s become one of my favorite authors. Everything she writes has me in a chokehold from start to finish and Jill Is Not Happy is no exception! I loved this story and the characters were SO fun to get to know. The relationship and dynamic between Jack and Jill (yes like the nursery rhyme!) was full of scheming, secrets, lies and all the drama. I enjoyed the dual timeline between past and present that allows the reader to get to know the couple and how they came to be together. Jill Is Not Happy will be hitting bookshelves on June 10th!