A review by katieslibraryreads
Play Nice by Rachel Harrison

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

5 ⭐️ I’ll say it once and I’ll say it again, I will read every single thing Rachel Harrison writes. This has to be my favorite book so far! Clio’s return to her “haunted” (according to her recently deceased estranged mother) childhood home uncovers more than old wounds, family trauma, and crumbling construction. This novel is full of tension, psychological thrills, paranormal chills and all the feels at the exact same time. There is family trauma, sibling bonds, a budding romance and explores the “crazy women” narrative - I have so many highlights about that alone! Begging everyone to pick this up! 

 

Publishing 9/9/25 

 

Thank you so much to Berkley Publishing Group, Rachel Harrison and NetGalley for providing me with this eARC in exchange for my honest review!