She Used to Be Nice

Praise for She Used to Be Nice:“Original, emotionally compelling … and deftly crafted novel of tragedy, romance, and cliffhanger suspense leading to a memorable conclusion.”—Midwest Book Review“Effortlessly combines unputdownable suspense, characters that feel astonishingly real, biting social commentary, and even a swoon-worthy romance. A read-in-one-sitting novel I will be thinking about for a long time to come.”—Olivia Muenter, USA Today bestselling author of Such a Bad Influence“[A] searing debut… a powerful story to which so many women will undoubtedly be able to relate.”—Genevieve Wheeler, author of Adelaide“A harrowing and yet deeply cathartic read. LaFata has crafted a beautiful battle cry: Believe women!”—Caitlin Barasch, author of A Novel Obsession“She Used to Be Nice has the optimism of a romance, the propulsion of a thriller, and the social observations of contemporary fiction. It’s an addictive read.”—Eliza Moss, author of What It’s Like in Words “A gritty, bold, and darkly funny exploration of young womanhood. This book made me feel seen, and I bet many, many readers will feel the same way.”—Hannah Orenstein, author of Maine Characters“Bold and propulsive… A nail-biting tour de force!”—Ella Dawson, author of But How Are You, Really

Alexia LaFata has over ten years of experience in digital media, working at publications such as New York Magazine, The Cut, Vulture, Polygon, The Verge, and many others. She lives in New York City. She Used to Be Nice is her first novel.