And When She Was Good was the first Laura Lippman novel I have read and it definitely will not be my last! The plot was enthralling and every time I had to step away from the book to deal with the real world, I found myself thinking about the story and what would happen next. After finishing the novel, I looked at a few reviews and was shocked that there were so many negative takes. DO NOT let these dissuade you from picking up this title. I absolutely loved the characters (who were all terrible people, but so well-rounded), the storyline, and the ending! If you are looking for a fast-paced, backlist thriller, And When She Was Good should be your next read!