A Good Person
NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 BY FORBES, THE MILLIONS, GOODREADS, CRIMEREADS, AND BOOKSTR
"A zillennial Gone Girl." —New York Times Book Review
"If Ottessa Moshfegh dabbled in murder." —Seattle Times
"Part Fleabag, part Gone Girl." —theSkimm
An electric binge-of-a-debut about an antihero who seeks revenge on her ex-situationship with a hex, only for him to actually, literally die.
Lillian and Henry have been enjoying each other’s company, particularly in bed. Even though Lillian’s best (and only) friend calls it a “situationship,” Lillian knows better. And she has a plan to lock Henry down. She’ll be the best, most accommodating version of herself until he falls in love with her. But when Henry blindsides Lillian with a breakup instead of a love declaration, Lillian is left with no choice but to exact revenge with a hex.
Lillian expects Henry to grovel and come crawling back to her. What she doesn’t anticipate is becoming a prime suspect in his murder case when he’s found dead.
Desperate to control the narrative, clear her name, and assume her rightful place as Henry’s mourning girlfriend, Lillian’s pursuit of the truth will throw her into a dangerous tailspin, which may just upend her life for good.
A deliciously addictive novel that explores our darkest, most human impulses, A Good Person heralds Kirsten King as a striking new voice in fiction.
"A zillennial Gone Girl." —New York Times Book Review
"If Ottessa Moshfegh dabbled in murder." —Seattle Times
"Part Fleabag, part Gone Girl." —theSkimm
An electric binge-of-a-debut about an antihero who seeks revenge on her ex-situationship with a hex, only for him to actually, literally die.
Lillian and Henry have been enjoying each other’s company, particularly in bed. Even though Lillian’s best (and only) friend calls it a “situationship,” Lillian knows better. And she has a plan to lock Henry down. She’ll be the best, most accommodating version of herself until he falls in love with her. But when Henry blindsides Lillian with a breakup instead of a love declaration, Lillian is left with no choice but to exact revenge with a hex.
Lillian expects Henry to grovel and come crawling back to her. What she doesn’t anticipate is becoming a prime suspect in his murder case when he’s found dead.
Desperate to control the narrative, clear her name, and assume her rightful place as Henry’s mourning girlfriend, Lillian’s pursuit of the truth will throw her into a dangerous tailspin, which may just upend her life for good.
A deliciously addictive novel that explores our darkest, most human impulses, A Good Person heralds Kirsten King as a striking new voice in fiction.
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Yes, she’s awful. No, I did not enjoy the experience.
You ever read a book where you understand what the author is doing…
you respect the craft…
and yet you’re sitting there like:
“please get me out of this woman’s brain immediately.”
That was me with A Good Person.
Now listen—Lillian is exactly who she’s supposed to be:
✨ unlikeable
✨ messy
✨ deeply unreliable
✨ making decisions that make you want to lie down on the floor and rethink humanity
And I get it. I do. This is very much a “female rage / antihero / morally gray disaster” situation.
But here’s the issue:
I did not enjoy a single second of being inside her head.
Like yes, she’s chaotic. Yes, she’s spiraling. Yes, she’s giving “I will ruin my own life and take everyone with me.”
But also…
why are we spending so much time on the bodily functions??
The ICK.
THE. ICK.
I know it was intentional. I know it was adding to the discomfort and the whole “unfiltered humanity” vibe.
But personally?
I was uncomfortable in a way that was less “this is brilliant” and more “I would like to leave.”
The premise is so good:
Situationship revenge hex accidentally turns into a murder investigation?
Say less. I was READY.
And to be fair:
It’s bingeable (read it in a few hours)
It’s sharp and self-aware
It fully commits to the bit
But the reading experience?
Felt like being trapped in a group chat with someone who overshares everything and you can’t mute it.
Not bad. Not amazing. Just… aggressively not my vibe. But I know plenty of folks who will eat this up!
Many thanks to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for this review copy!
You ever read a book where you understand what the author is doing…
you respect the craft…
and yet you’re sitting there like:
“please get me out of this woman’s brain immediately.”
That was me with A Good Person.
Now listen—Lillian is exactly who she’s supposed to be:
✨ unlikeable
✨ messy
✨ deeply unreliable
✨ making decisions that make you want to lie down on the floor and rethink humanity
And I get it. I do. This is very much a “female rage / antihero / morally gray disaster” situation.
But here’s the issue:
I did not enjoy a single second of being inside her head.
Like yes, she’s chaotic. Yes, she’s spiraling. Yes, she’s giving “I will ruin my own life and take everyone with me.”
But also…
why are we spending so much time on the bodily functions??
The ICK.
THE. ICK.
I know it was intentional. I know it was adding to the discomfort and the whole “unfiltered humanity” vibe.
But personally?
I was uncomfortable in a way that was less “this is brilliant” and more “I would like to leave.”
The premise is so good:
Situationship revenge hex accidentally turns into a murder investigation?
Say less. I was READY.
And to be fair:
It’s bingeable (read it in a few hours)
It’s sharp and self-aware
It fully commits to the bit
But the reading experience?
Felt like being trapped in a group chat with someone who overshares everything and you can’t mute it.
Not bad. Not amazing. Just… aggressively not my vibe. But I know plenty of folks who will eat this up!
Many thanks to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for this review copy!
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