This book was everywhere. I can’t even count how many people told me I “had” to read it. When that many people agree on a book, it either means it’s truly great… or the result of an elaborate group hoax. I’m happy to report it’s the former. The hype was totally justified.
From the jump, I thought Sarah was just a high-powered defense attorney doing what she had to do to make it in a male-dominated world. Meanwhile, Adam... Let’s just say he needed to quit whining, stop playing tortured writer, and maybe remember the whole don’t cheat on your wife part of his marriage vows.
I didn’t really root for either of them. I just wanted to know who the biggest liar was. Sarah’s a lawyer, so naturally I didn’t trust her (I’ve seen enough true crime docs to know better), and Adam was… well, let’s just say not exactly husband-of-the-year material.
The dual POV kept the pacing snappy and the suspense dialed up to full. I read it in one sitting, stopping only for caffeine and the occasional bathroom break. Every time Adam made a move, I was just waiting for him to mess it up. Again.
There were clues, misleads, and enough sketchy side characters to keep me guessing, but that last chapter blew my mind. I never saw it coming. You could’ve knocked me over with a feather. Even the Sheriff, who I knew was somehow going to turn out shady, surprised me in the end.
The courtroom scenes were tight and well-written. No “Objection!” drama like on TV, but the legal tension added a nice edge and a real-time crunch that made it impossible for me to put down.
Let’s be clear: there is no such thing as The Perfect Marriage, and this book proves it in spades. Misleading title? Absolutely. But that’s part of the fun.
If you love psychological thrillers with twists that punch you in the gut, this is one you need to read. Trust the hype. Just don’t trust any of the characters.
