Who Would Like This Book:
If you love fast-paced, twisty domestic thrillers with jaw-dropping reveals, "The Perfect Marriage" should be on your radar. It’s got all the Netflix crime drama vibes - successful lawyer, cheating spouse, murder at the lake house, and a courtroom showdown. The book keeps you guessing with red herrings and alternating perspectives, making this a total page-turner. Fans of books like "The Silent Patient" or "Gone Girl," and anyone who wants a quick, binge-worthy read should check this one out. If you enjoy BookTok favorites or love debating the wildest plot twists in your book club, you'll fit right in.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If clunky writing, unrealistic plot twists, or underdeveloped characters drive you up the wall, consider steering clear. Many readers disliked the implausible legal details, repetitive or basic writing style, and found the twist too far-fetched or even illogical based on the book’s structure. If you crave believable, meticulously researched thrillers or fully fleshed-out, relatable characters, you might find yourself frustrated. Also, critics have noted inconsistencies and over-the-top drama that can break immersion for detail-oriented or seasoned thriller readers.
About:
In "The Perfect Marriage" by Jeneva Rose, the story unfolds around Sarah, a successful defense attorney, and her struggling writer husband, Adam, who is involved in a passionate affair with Kelly. When Kelly is found brutally murdered, Sarah takes on the challenge of defending her husband, accused of the crime. The book delves into themes of betrayal, secrets, and high-stakes murder trials, with a plot full of twists and turns that keep readers on edge. However, some readers found the writing style to be clichéd and poorly executed, with discrepancies in character descriptions and unrealistic elements that detracted from the believability of the story.
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Triggers include themes of infidelity, murder, graphic violence, and bad language.
From The Publisher:
The bestselling thriller with "a tantalizing premise and twists at every turn . . . a sizzling, masterful debut about betrayal and justice" (Samantha M. Bailey, #1 national bestselling author).
Optioned by Picture Perfect Federation for development as a film or TV series
Sarah Morgan is a successful and powerful defense attorney in Washington D.C. As a named partner at her firm, life is going exactly how she planned. The same cannot be said for her husband, Adam. He's a struggling writer who has had little success in his career and he tires of his and Sarah's relationship as she is constantly working.
Out in the secluded woods, at the couple's lake house, Adam engages in a passionate affair with Kelly Summers. But one morning everything changes. Kelly is found brutally stabbed to death and now, Sarah must take on her hardest case yet, defending her own husband, a man accused of murdering his mistress.
The Perfect Marriage is a juicy, twisty, and utterly addictive thriller that will keep you turning pages. You won't see the ending coming . . . guaranteed!
"A twisty, compulsive book that will keep you reading all night! Fast-paced with crisp writing and an intriguing plot. Jeneva Rose is one to watch." -Samantha Downing, #1 international bestselling author of My Lovely Wife
"A book to be read in one gulp-this dastardly debut flies to a shocking reveal. I couldn't put it down; I had to see what happened. Twists galore." -J.T. Ellison, New York Times -bestselling author of Her Dark Lies
Ratings (143)
Incredible (17) | |
Loved It (57) | |
Liked It (28) | |
It Was OK (29) | |
Did Not Like (5) | |
Hated It (7) |
Reader Stats (255):
Read It (156) | |
Currently Reading (1) | |
Want To Read (72) | |
Did Not Finish (2) | |
Not Interested (24) |
12 comment(s)
Tres estrellas y media.
Lo he leído de un tirón. Intriga continua de principio a fin.
No un gran libro, pero si fácil de leer y que engancha.
it was kinda slow at points tbh, but when the trial started, it had me 100%
4.5
The ending was definitely a twist, not as easy to predict as I thought it would be but it was kind of rushed and I didn’t love that. The middle of the book was also super slow and kind of tough to get through. Wouldn’t read again but not the worst
DNF at 78% - 1.5 stars from what I read, and that’s only bc the narrators did a good job and some parts were so ridiculous it was funny, but that got old and now I’m bitter. I should’ve stopped reading instead of trying to barrel through, so that’s on me. I’ll read spoiler reviews to find out the ending. I cannot donate 2 more hours of my life to this
One of the best books of this genre I’ve read this year. The only reason I’m giving it 4 starts is because Adam is just too stupid to function.
i’m oblivious and did not see the ending coming, i guessed it but very very late, i thought it was paced well and it held my attention. i liked the switching povs. overall great read!
Honestly, he needed a better reason because it was barely any realism
this was fine? finished it in two days. had a hard time getting into it at first, i'm not used to this style of writing, or genre for that matter. but it was free on amazon prime reading so i figured why not. i gave up on the book a chapter or two in, but once i found boredom at work i picked it back up and finished it pretty quickly. i can say that i am surprised by the book, but wasn't truly satisfied with it if that makes sense. it kept me until the end, that's for sure. it was entertaining.
3.7 stars. I finished about two days ago but haven't got around reviewing it. While reading it i very much enjoyed it and liked the twist at the end. I actually guessed it which is a rarity but still enjoyed it. While sitting down to do the review I had forgotten most of it and had to refresh my memory but didn't take long so that's why it didn't get full 4 stars
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