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One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman [Book Review]

Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: One Death at a Time

Author: Abbi Waxman

Publisher: Berkley

Publish Date: April 15, 2025

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Series: na

My Rating: 4/5

BOOK BLURB

When Julia Mann, a bad-tempered ex-actress and professional thorn in the side of authority, runs into Natasha Mason at an AA meeting, it’s anything but a meet-cute. Julia just found a dead body in her swimming pool, and the cops say she did it (she already went to jail for murder once, so now they think she’s making a habit of it). Mason is eager to clear Julia’s name and help keep her sober, but all Julia wants is for Mason to leave her alone.

As their investigation ranges from the Hollywood Hills to the world of burlesque to the country clubs of Palm Springs, this unconventional team realizes their shared love of sarcasm and poor life choices are proving to be a powerful combination. Will secrets from their past trip them up, or will their team of showgirls, cat burglars, and Hollywood agents help them stay one step ahead? Are dead piranhas, false noses, and a giant martini glass important clues or simply your typical day in Los Angeles? And will they manage to solve the crime before they kill each other, or worse, fall off the wagon? Trying to keep it simple and take it easy is one thing—trying to find a murderer before they kill again is a whole other program.

MY REVIEW

Julia is a former actress who recently found a dead body in her pool, and is suspected of murder. Mason is a young woman figuring out what she wants in life. When they show up at the same AA meeting, Mason offers to be Julia’s sponsor. Julia is not keen on the idea, but goes along with it. Mason is determined to prove Julia’s innocence, and the adventure begins.

One Death at a Time is a light and fun mystery. Sharp and snarky characters, and a fast-paced plot make for an entertaining read.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper [Book Review]

Posted on November 9, 2025November 9, 2025 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: A Proposal to Die For

Author: Molly Harper

Publisher: Berkley

Publish Date: April 8, 2025

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Series: na

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

Jessamine Bricker loves a plan. Contingency plans and pros-and-cons lists are her love language, and because of that, her proposal planning business is thriving. But with rent costs rising at her office building, Jess jumps at the chance to plan a proposal between her snobby high school classmate, Diana, and her very wealthy boyfriend, Trenton Tillard…the Fourth.

Roped into joining Diana’s ”pre-bridal” retreat at the exclusive Golden Ash resort, Jess hopes to fade into the background, get some work done, and maybe find some time to unwind. Their first day is anything but relaxing: Diana is furious about the mountain spa’s lack of cell phone reception, the couple next door argues constantly, and Jess swears she just saw a drug deal go down. To top it all off, she’s warned to stay out of the woods by the gruff and sexy chef, Dean Osbourne. Is this a retreat or a horror movie?

As Jess tries to do her job while placating the bride-to-be and her increasingly over-the-top demands, she spends more and more time with the resort owners, finding herself much more in tune with the laid-back Osbourne family than her social climbing “boss.” Between a meditation garden-related drowning and Jess’s discovery of a body in a sauna, it’s clear that deadly secrets abound at the Golden Ash. Now it’s up to Jess to unravel the mysteries here in the mountains—before all her plans are cancelled…permanently.

MY REVIEW

Jessamine is an engagement proposal planner hired to plan her high school rival’s proposal. While on the pre-wedding retreat at a remote spa, the bodies start to pile up.

A Proposal to Die For has humor, romance, and mystery. Entertaining characters and a delightful setting. Good for readers who enjoy light, cozy mysteries.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto [Book Review]

Posted on November 9, 2025November 9, 2025 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping [on a Dead Man]

Author: Jesse Q. Sutanto

Publisher: Berkley

Publish Date: April 1, 2025

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Series: Vera Wong #2

My Rating: 4/5

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping [on a Dead Man] by Jesse Q. Sutanto

BOOK BLURB

Ever since a man was found dead in Vera’s teahouse, life has been good. For Vera that is. She’s surrounded by loved ones, her shop is bustling, and best of all, her son, Tilly, has a girlfriend! All thanks to Vera, because Tilly’s girlfriend is none other than Officer Selena Gray. The very same Officer Gray that she had harassed while investigating the teahouse murder. Still, Vera wishes more dead bodies would pop up in her shop, but one mustn’t be ungrateful, even if one is slightly…bored.

Then Vera comes across a distressed young woman who is obviously in need of her kindly guidance. The young woman is looking for a missing friend. Fortunately, while cat-sitting at Tilly and Selena’s, Vera finds a treasure trove: Selena’s briefcase. Inside is a file about the death of an enigmatic influencer—who also happens to be the friend that the young woman was looking for.

Online, Xander had it all: a parade of private jets, fabulous parties with socialites, and a burgeoning career as a social media influencer. The only problem is, after his body is fished out of Mission Bay, the police can’t seem to actually identify him. Who is Xander Lin? Nobody knows. Every contact is a dead end. Everybody claims not to know him, not even his parents.

Vera is determined to solve Xander’s murder. After all, doing so would surely be a big favor to Selena, and there is nothing she wouldn’t do for her future daughter-in-law.

MY REVIEW

Vera Wong is back with another mystery to solve. This time, she meets a young woman looking for a missing friend. Vera’s snooping reveals the missing friend is dead, but it’s unclear on the real identity of the individual.

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) is lighthearted mystery. Vera is in her 60s, and overlooked by many. An intriguing mystery and a fun cast of characters, make for an entertaining read.

Tea, food, and friendships are strong in this novel. Good for readers who like lighter mysteries that also focus on family.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Books in the Vera Wong Series:

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping [on a Dead Man]

Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang [Book Review]

Posted on November 9, 2025November 9, 2025 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: Julie Chan Is Dead

Author: Liann Zhang

Publisher: Atria Books

Publish Date: April 29, 2025

Genre: Mystery Thriller

Series: na

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied.

Transforming into Chloe is easier than expected. Julie effortlessly adopts Chloe’s luxurious influencer life, complete with designer clothes, a meticulous skincare routine, and millions of adoring followers. However, Julie soon realizes that Chloe’s seemingly picture-perfect life was anything but.

Haunted by Chloe’s untimely death and struggling to fit into the privileged influencer circle, Julie faces mounting challenges during a weeklong island retreat with Chloe’s exclusive group of influencer friends. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.

MY REVIEW

Julie doesn’t have a lot going for her, but her long lost twin sister is a popular influencer. When Julie discovers her sister’s dead body, she decides to hide the fact her sister’s died, and take over as her.

Julie Chan is Dead is told through the point of view of Julie herself, since she’s not really dead. Julie is a bit unhinged, making for an entertaining viewpoint. She dreams of the perfect life, but realizes her sister’s life wasn’t as perfect as it appeared.

Dark humor and mystery combine in this debut novel. Julie Chan is Dead is a fun ride with satire and a twisted story.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via EdelWeiss in exchange for an honest review.

All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman [Book Review]

Posted on November 9, 2025November 9, 2025 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: All the Other Mothers Hate Me

Author: Sarah Harman

Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons

Publish Date: March 11, 2025

Genre: Mystery Thriller

Series: na

My Rating: 3/5

All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman

BOOK BLURB

Florence Grimes is a thirty-one-year-old party girl who always takes the easy way out. Single, broke and unfulfilled after the humiliating end to her girl band career, she has only one reason to get out of bed each day: her ten-year-old son Dylan. But then Alfie Risby, her son’s bully and the heir to a vast frozen food empire, mysteriously vanishes during a class trip, and Dylan becomes the prime suspect. Florence, for once, is faced with a task she can’t quit: She’s got to find Alfie and clear her son’s name, or risk losing Dylan forever.

The only problem? Florence has no useful skills, let alone investigative ones, and all the other school moms hate her. Oh, and Florence has a reason to suspect Dylan might not be as innocent as she’d like to believe…

MY REVIEW

A mother wants to prove her son’s innocence after a classmate goes missing on a field trip.

All the Other Mothers Hate Me is told through Florence’s point of view. She is the mother of a ten year old boy, who is suspected of having something to do with a classmate’s disappearance. Florence sets out to prove her son’s innocence. Florence is eccentric, and lives a fairly chaotic existence. She’s a mess, and feels the other mother’s judge her.

All the Other Mothers Hate Me is a debut novel. It is a fun mystery with humor and suspense. Good for readers looking for a more lighthearted mystery.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Last Session by Julia Bartz [Book Review]

Posted on March 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: The Last Session

Author: Julia Bartz

Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books

Publish Date: April 1, 2025

Genre: Mystery Thriller

Series: na

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

When a catatonic woman shows up at the psychiatric unit, social worker Thea swears she knows her from somewhere. She’s shocked to discover the patient holds a link to a traumatic time in her past. Upon regaining lucidity, the patient claims she can’t remember the horrific recent events that caused her brain to shut down. Thea’s at a loss—especially when the patient is ripped away from her as suddenly as she appeared.

Determined to find her, Thea follows a trail of clues to a remote center in Southwestern New Mexico, where a charismatic couple holds a controversial monthly retreat to uncover attendees’ romantic and sexual issues. Forced to participate in increasingly intimate exercises, Thea finds herself inching closer not only to her missing patient, but also to tantalizing answers about her harrowing past. However, time is running out, and if she stays for the last session, she too might lose her mind…or worse.

MY REVIEW

Thea, a social worker at a psychiatric unit, recognizes a patient and wants to help her. When the patient abruptly leaves the facility, Thea tries to find her, and ends up in a remote wellness retreat.

The Last Session is told through Thea’s point of view. Thea is naive and makes some poor decisions throughout the book. The plot is entertaining, but does involve suspending disbelief.

This is a slow burning and bizarre mystery. Good for readers who enjoy fiction involving cults and wellness retreats gone wrong.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

Books by Julia Bartz:

The Writing Retreat
The Last Session

Dead Man’s List by Karen Rose [Book Review]

Posted on March 4, 2025November 15, 2025 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: Dead Man’s List

Author: Karen Rose

Publisher: Berkley

Publish Date: March 4, 2025

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Series: Romantic Suspense #31, San Diego Case Files #3

My Rating: 4/5

BOOK BLURB

On a long-anticipated second date with police psychologist Dr. Sam Reeves—right as things are getting steamy—Kit stumbles across the mutilated body of a local San Diego politician. The man was loved by many of his constituents but is hated and reviled by many more. That the suspect list is long surprises no one, but exactly who ends up on it stuns Kit and her team.

As the SDPD reveal the victim’s sinister dealings, Kit and Sam are forced to navigate the closely guarded world of the city’s richest and most powerful citizens to find answers. But time is rapidly running out, with their sources of information dropping like flies as the killer methodically eliminates loose ends—and anyone else who stands in the way.

MY REVIEW

Kit and Sam are on a date when they stumble across the dead body of a local politician. Kit is a detective and Sam is a police psychologist. This investigation takes them into the world of some of San Diego’s most powerful citizens.

Dead Man’s List is the third book in the San Diego Case Files series, and the thirty-first book in the Romantic Suspense series by Karen Rose. While Dead Man’s List can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the first two books, Cold Blooded Liar and Cheater, before this one.

Well-developed and interesting characters. Dead Man’s List is a fast-paced and intriguing thriller.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Books by Karen Rose:

Don’t Tell (Chicago #1)
Have You Seen Her?
I’m Watching You (Chicago #2)
Nothing to Fear (Chicago #3)
You Can’t Hide (Chicago #4)
Count to Ten (Chicago #5)
Die for Me (Daniel Vartanian #1)
Scream for Me (Daniel Vartanian #2)
Kill for Me (Daniel Vartanian #3)
I Can See You (Minneapolis #1)
Silent Scream (Minneapolis #2)
You Belong to Me (Baltimore #1)
No One Left to Tell (Baltimore #2)
Did You Miss Me? (Baltimore #3)
Watch Your Back (Baltimore #4)
Closer Than You Think (Cincinnati #1)
Alone in the Dark (Cincinnati #2)
Every Dark Corner (Cincinnati #3)
Monster in the Closet (Baltimore #5)
Edge of Darkness (Cincinnati #4)
Death Is Not Enough (Baltimore #6)
Say You’re Sorry (Sacramento #1)
Into the Dark (Cincinnati #5)
Say No More (Sacramento #2)
Say Goodbye (Sacramento #3)
Quarter to Midnight (New Orleans #1)
Cold Blooded Liar (San Diego #1)
Beneath Dark Waters (New Orleans #2)
Cheater (San Diego #2)
Buried Too Deep (New Orleans #3)
Dead Man’s List (San Diego #3)
Knife in the Back (New Orleans #4)

Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn [Book Review]

Posted on February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: Kills Well with Others

Author: Deanna Raybourn

Publisher: Berkley

Publish Date: March 4, 2025

Genre: Mystery Thriller

Series: Killers of a Certain Age #2

My Rating: 3/5

Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn

BOOK BLURB

After more than a year of laying low, Billie, Helen, Mary Alice, and Natalie are called back into action. They have enjoyed their time off, but the lack of excitement is starting to chafe: a professional killer can only take so many watercolor classes and yoga sessions without itching to strangle someone…literally. When they receive a summons from the head of the elite assassin organization known as the Museum, they are ready tackle the greatest challenge of their careers.

Someone on the inside has compiled a list of important kills committed by Museum agents, connected to a single, shadowy figure, an Eastern European gangster with an iron fist, some serious criminal ambition, and a tendency to kill first and ask questions later. This new nemesis is murdering agents who got in the way of their power hungry plans and the aging quartet of killers is next.

Together the foursome embark on a wild ride across the globe on the double mission of rooting out the Museum’s mole and hunting down the gangster who seems to know their next move before they make it. Their enemy is unlike any they’ve faced before, and it will take all their killer experience to get out of this mission alive.

MY REVIEW

Four retired female assassins are called back to action. A mysterious Eastern European figure with a connection to the four friends’ first mission is targeting the four ladies.

Kills Well with Others is the second book in the Killers of a Certain Age series. This book is better enjoyed if you have read the first book, Killers of a Certain Age, and are familiar with the characters – Billie, Mary Alice, Helen, and Natalie.

This book is told through Billie’s point of view, and includes flashbacks from the past. The characters are well-developed and interesting. The story is action-packed and entertaining.

Kills Well with Others is a fast-paced and fun mystery.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Books in the Killers of a Certain Age series:

Killers of a Certain Age
Kills Well with Others

The Other People by C.B. Everett [Book Review]

Posted on February 8, 2025February 8, 2025 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: The Other People

Author: C.B. Everett

Publisher: Atria Books

Publish Date: March 25, 2025

Genre: Mystery Thriller

Series: na

My Rating: 2/5

BOOK BLURB

Ten strangers.

An old dark house.

A killer picking them off one by one.

And a missing girl who’s running out of time…

And then there was one.

Ten strangers wake up inside an old, locked house. They have no recollection of how they got there. In order to escape, they have to solve the disappearance of a young woman. But a killer also stalks the halls of the house and soon the body count starts to rise. Who are these strangers? Why were they chosen? Why would someone want to kill them? And who—or what—lurks in the cellar?

Forget what you think you know.

Because while you can trust yourself, can you really trust The Other People?

MY REVIEW

Ten strangers are trapped in an old house, and a killer is picking them off one by one.

The Other People is told using the multiple points of view of the people in the house. It’s a locked room mystery with interesting characters and plenty of drama. I usually enjoy locked room mysteries, but this one fell flat for me.

Fans of locked room mysteries may enjoy this one. It’s a bit creepy and does have a good twist.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay [Book Review]

Posted on January 21, 2025January 22, 2025 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage

Author: Asia Mackay

Publisher: Bantam

Publish Date: January 14, 2025

Genre: Mystery Thriller

Series: na

My Rating: 3/5

A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay

BOOK BLURB

I wasn’t smashing the patriarchy; I was killing it. Literally.

Hazel and Fox are an ordinary married couple with a baby. Except for one small thing: they’re murderers. Well, they used to be. They had it all. An enviable London lifestyle, five-star travels, and plenty of bad men to rid from the world. Then Hazel got pregnant.

Now, they’re just another mom-and-dad-and-baby. They gave up vigilante justice for life in the suburbs: arranged play dates instead of body disposals, diapers over daggers, mommy conversations instead of the sweet seduction right before a kill. Hazel finds her new life terribly dull. And the more she forces herself to play her monotonous, predictable role, the more she begins to feel that murderous itch again.

Meanwhile, Fox has really taken to being a father. Always the planner, he loves being five steps ahead of everyone and knowing exactly what’s coming around the bend. Plus, if anyone can understand Hazel needing one more kill, it’s Fox. But then Hazel kills someone without telling Fox. And when police show up at their door, Hazel realizes it will take everything she has to keep her family together.

MY REVIEW

Hazel and Fox are serial killers. Well, they were until they had a baby. Now, they are living dull lives in the suburbs. Hazel is bored. Fox is stressed. Hazel eventually kills someone, but thinks she can keep it from Fox.

A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage uses dual points of view, so the reader gets Hazel and Fox’s viewpoints. Hazel misses their old lives, and wants more excitement. She’s an artist. She’s passionate and impulsive. Fox is a business man. He’s organized and the one responsible for planning their kills. When Hazel kills behind Fox’s back, she’s trying to keep that hidden, but Fox is hiding his own secrets. Oh, and Hazel’s new bestie is a police officer, which does complicate things a bit.

A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage is a fun and entertaining thriller. Dark humor, secrets, and serial killers.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Cross My Heart by Megan Collins [Book Review]

Posted on January 14, 2025January 12, 2025 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: Cross My Heart

Author: Megan Collins

Publisher: Atria Books

Publish Date: January 14, 2025

Genre: Psychological Thriller

Series: na

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

Rosie Lachlan wants nothing more than to find The One.

A year after she was dumped in her wedding dress, she’s working at her parents’ bridal salon, anxious for a happy ending that can’t come soon enough. After receiving a life-saving heart transplant, Rosie knows her health is precious and precarious. She suspects her heart donor is Daphne Thorne, the wife of local celebrity author Morgan Thorne, who she begins messaging via an anonymous service called DonorConnect, ostensibly to learn more about Daphne. But Rosie has a secret: She’s convinced that now that she has his wife’s heart, she and Morgan are meant to be together.

As she and Morgan correspond, the pretense of avoiding personal details soon disappears, even if Rosie’s keeping some cards close to her chest. But as she digs deeper into Morgan’s previous marriage, she discovers disturbing rumors about the man she’s falling for. Could Morgan have had something to do with his late wife’s death? And can Rosie’s heart sustain another break—or is she next?

MY REVIEW

Rosie wants to find love, and thinks she may have found the right man. Rosie is a heart transplant patient, and starts emailing Morgan, the husband of the woman whose heart she received. She believes Morgan is the one for her, but she starts to hear some disturbing rumors as she learns more about him.

Cross My Heart is told primarily from Rosie’s point of view, but also includes email exchanges, phone messages, and book excerpts. Rosie is an intriguing, though sometimes frustrating character. Her “Rosie-colored glasses” viewpoint is somewhat unreliable. She is a romantic and has a positive outlook toward everything.

Cross My Heart is a well-crafted and suspenseful psychological thriller.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

Books by Megan Collins:

The Winter Sister
Behind the Red Door
The Family Plot
Thicker Than Water
Cross My Heart

The Perfect Home by Daniel Kenitz [Book Review]

Posted on January 7, 2025December 29, 2024 by Darinda

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BOOK INFO

Title: The Perfect Home

Author: Daniel Kenitz

Publisher: Scribner

Publish Date: January 7, 2025

Genre: Mystery Thriller

Series: na

My Rating: 3/5

BOOK BLURB

Dawn Decker is an American everywoman and the salt to her husband Wyatt’s sweet, media-friendly charm on their Tennessee-based home renovation reality TV show, The Perfect Home. While Dawn bristles at the trappings of their D-list celebrity status, Wyatt hungers for greater fame. The couple also faces infertility issues stemming from Wyatt’s low sperm count. He secretly orders experimental fertility drugs, and they conceive, but his personality takes a dark turn—he becomes moody, withdrawn, and even cruel.

When Dawn discovers his horrifying plot to manufacture a tragedy in order to skyrocket their celebrity status, she takes their infant twins and goes on the run. Wyatt appears on national television to turn the public against her, painting Dawn as an unstable kidnapper suffering from postpartum psychosis. His charm is so compelling that even Dawn’s closest friends doubt her. She will have to dig deep into the past—both hers and Wyatt’s—to find allies, protect her children, and beat this beloved all-American celebrity at his own game.

MY REVIEW

Dawn and Wyatt have a charming, perfect life. While they want to add a child to their lives, they are struggling with infertility issues. Wyatt starts taking fertility drugs, and they work… but his personality starts to change. After their twins are born, Dawn learns of Wyatt’s evil plan. Unfortunately, he has the more likable personality, and Dawn is portrayed as the unstable one.

The Perfect Home is told through Dawn and Wyatt’s points of view. They have a successful home renovation show, but Wyatt dreams of more fame. Dawn is content with the lives they have. Dawn is smart, but sometimes naive . Wyatt is not a good man, but he is very charming.

The Perfect Home is a twisty and wild thriller. An entertaining debut novel.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.