New out March 31, 2026
A Good Person
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Our view
“A Good Person” is a dark, sharply written mystery about a woman whose revenge hex on her ex looks very different once he turns up dead. Kirsten King keeps Lillian at the centre, and for some readers her lack of likability is exactly what keeps the story gripping. Even guessing the ending a little early, they say, hardly spoils the pleasure. Fans of difficult heroines will enjoy her company.
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About the book
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.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 31 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 17% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.3 | 31 | 100% |
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