Book Review - Such A Good Couple by Sophie White

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Title: Such  A Good Couple

Author: Sophie White

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland

Publication Date: 26th August 2025

Rating: 4 Stars

SIX FRIENDS. THREE COUPLES. ONE HOLIDAY THAT WILL RUIN EVERYTHING . . .

'This book is exactly what I crave from popular fiction and so rarely get. Enormously entertaining and enjoyable' MARIAN KEYES

'Utterly gripping, glamorous, and emotionally devastating. Each storyline is razor-sharp and deeply felt, with characters so vivid you ache for them' LOUISE O'NEILL

MAGGIE'S LIFE HAS NEVER LOOKED BETTER.

She has a superstar husband, a Hollywood mansion and a stylist on call. No one, not even Fionn (who's usually in a different time zone), knows how much she's struggling.

ANNIE'S TRYING TO GET PREGNANT.

Conor's trying to talk to Annie about their crumbling relationship. But breaking up after two decades would be crazy - and if they do, how will Annie ever become a mother?

CLARA THOUGHT SHE AND OLLIE WERE HAPPY.

Even though the chaos of parenting means they're rarely in the same room of their crowded home. Then she spots a text on his phone that might blow their life up.

A sun-soaked holiday in Cape Cod brings the six friends together, each hoping to escape their problems. But soon champagne, secrets and harsh truths are spilled. When the first 'it's over' sends shockwaves through the group, will the other couples survive the fallout?

I've been mulling it over in my mind for over a week since finishing the book as to what my thoughts are, and the honest answer is I'm still unsure. 

But the fact I am  thinking about the book still is definitely a sign of good writing. 

I'm just conflicted in what words to use, as the book starts off and it feels nice and light hearted,  Three couples who are life long friends all on a group holiday together, and the first chapter made me think this was going to be a hilarious look a parenting.  

As Clara's initial predicament was very funny! 

But as we get to know these characters, it is clear everyone is hiding something, most often from their own partner. 

And there are tough themes involved in this book, and in the case of one character, my heart broke for her. 

But without giving spoilers, I can't explain why, but it is hard for me to use words like enjoy about the whole book, as it's not quite the right word. 

It definitely puts you through the emotional wringer, and you will have empathy for at least some of our leading ladies.  

It's a good book, from an author that I have read before and will certainly read again. 

Thank you to Hachette Books Ireland and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.