Nothing Bad Happens Here, Rachel Ekstrom Courage
Nothing Bad Happens Here, Rachel Ekstrom Courage
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Nothing Bad Happens Here

Author: Rachel Ekstrom Courage

Narrator: Lindsey Dorcus

Unabridged: 10 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/18/2025

Synopsis

Coming here was a bad idea… This razor-sharp thriller rippling with secrets, privilege, and intoxicating female friendship is “one part fairy tale and one part New England whodunit, with a twist I never saw coming!” (Katie Cotugno, New York Times bestselling author of Liar’s Beach)

A carefree New England vacation is just what sixteen-year-old Lucia needs to chase her sadness away. At least, according to her mom, who whisks them away for the summer with her ridiculously wealthy new boyfriend. Nothing bad happens in Nantucket, a charming island with cobblestone streets and million-dollar cottages.

But when Lucia stumbles upon the body of a teenage girl on a beach, the discovery reopens old wounds from her past. With the dead girl's identity a mystery, Lucia takes it upon herself to investigate and crosses paths with Selah and her pack of devil-may-care besties. The three girls are beautiful, chaotic, and a little wild—and they help Lucia forget her crushing sense of grief and loneliness. But as Lucia becomes a part of their shimmering world, she begins to suspect that there are dark secrets hidden in this quiet enclave, and that uncovering them may be the key to solving the dead girl’s murder. Not everything on this island is what it seems…

“Perfect for fans of We Were Liars. You won’t want to miss this tense, twisty, gorgeously written read!” —New York Times bestselling author Kass Morgan

About The Author

Rachel Ekstrom Courage grew up spending summers in Nantucket, wishing that something mysterious and magical would happen to her. A literary agent by day, she lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband (the children’s book author Nick Courage) and their dog, Chaely.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Casey Reads 🌸 on January 26, 2025

Lucia’s mother drags her off to a summer in Nantucket with her new boyfriend. Lucia recently experienced a tragedy and feels alone in the world and is looking for new connections. In her first week there, she finds a body on the beach. She is also suspicious of other things that start happening so s......more

Goodreads review by Erin on July 29, 2024

Thriller fans rejoice! Packed with expertly layered twists and the perfect kiss of supernatural, NOTHING BAD HAPPENS HERE snagged me like a barbed fish hook! I’ll be thinking about the Three for a long time to come!......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on February 12, 2025

Hmmmm I’m happy with the twist but I also wanted more at the end! I picked up on the hints throughout, and would’ve been disappointed without it! It was slightly paranormal as well…but it also didn’t fully explore it. It felt unfinished, but I still enjoyed my time. I received an ALC from the publis......more

Goodreads review by Fizah(Books tales by me) on January 28, 2025

Actual Rating 2.5 THANKS TO THE NETGALLEY AND PUBLISHER FOR THIS DIGITAL ARC IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW Lucia had a terrible and sad year. She just wanted to stay in throughout the summer. But her Mom had other plans, and now they are in Nantucket to stay with her new boyfriend, who lives with h......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on March 25, 2025

Strong YA voice, but a few holes and inconsistencies. It wasn't a bad read, but it wasn't a fantastic read either. A very American voice and themed novel, which had some good plotlines. The protagonist and her choices had me questioning some of the direction the plot was going. Not as strong as the T......more

Quotes

“Part mystery, part thriller, part deep dive into the heart of a grieving teen, Nothing Bad Happens Here is compelling and vivid and absolutely pitch-perfect! A summer in Nantucket you won’t forget!” —Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

“Perfect for fans of We Were Liars. You won’t want to miss this tense, twisty, gorgeously written read!” —Kass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of the series The 100 and The Ravens

“One part fairy tale and one part old-fashioned New England whodunit, with a twist I never saw coming!” —Katie Cotugno, New York Times bestselling author of Liar’s Beach

“Expertly layered twists and the perfect kiss of the supernatural. Thriller fans, rejoice!” —Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child

“The perfect summer read! Rich teens beach-partying in glamorous Nantucket . . . and then a murder. Enough mystery, twists, secrets and surprises to keep you reading to the startling finish. Loved it!” —R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series and Fear Street

“An atmospheric thriller where darkness is just beneath the surface.” —Mindy McGinnis, Edgar Award–winning author of A Madness So Discreet and The Female of the Species

“A can’t-put-it-down mystery layered with authentic relationships, sharp class commentary, and touches of magical lore. I absolutely devoured it.” —Jacqueline West, New York Times bestselling author of Last Things and the Books of Elsewhere series

“[A] smashing suspense debut! A page-turning exploration of the way the truth gets concealed—and the all-too-human and all-too-necessary desire to find the truth at any cost. Sure to be one of the best YA thrillers of the year. Don’t miss it!” —David Bell, New York Times bestselling author of She’s Gone and Nobody Needs to Know

"Ekstrom's debut is a riveting, graceful high wire act, a delectable and dynamic New England thriller that pulls no punches. It left me utterly breathless." —Derek Milman, author of A Darker Mischief and Swipe Right for Murder

"A summer in Nantucket brings beauty and tragedy to the surface... Sparkling and seductive, with an eerie undercurrent." —Kirkus Reviews

"Plot twists keep the wheels of Courage’s suspenseful debut spinning while the mysterious girl gang and ample romantic frivolities provide the fun." —Publishers Weekly

"This mysterious teen beach read has plenty of twists to hold the interest of readers. The first-person narrative offers suspense and a surprise ending." —School Library Journal

"This spellbinding blend of mystery, thrills, and drama is rich in character and suspense....is both entertaining through its many twists and turns and filled with lessons about trusting intuition." —Booklist

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