A Perfect Marriage was a nice quick read. It was heart warming and sentimental. I enjoyed it.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Thank you to the Red Door Publishing and Netgalley for letting me read this novel before it releases on March 22. The beginning drew me in when Sally, the heroine, meets a magnetic geneticist at a conference she’s attending. After she returns home, she can’t get him out of her mind and hopes to see him again soon although they are quite far apart geographically.

The story goes on to talk about her first marriage and her deceased husband and the curiosity her daughter, Charlie, shows about her father. Told in alternating “Then” and “Now” chapters, which was a format that worked well to get all the information across that a reader would need.

From other reviews I read, I’m in the minority on my viewpoint so take this with a grain of salt. For me, there wasn’t enough going on in the book. It was a slow read. I definitely needed more action. But decide for yourself. We all have different and valid opinions.

The main element that draws me to a thriller is the promise of twisty relationship dynamics. I adore the promise of something or someone not being as they seem - especially someone. The premise of this book drew me in with that promise, and I couldn't wait to start reading.


The writing is sublime. It's pitch-perfect. From language choice to sentence structure, it's simply masterful. I soaked up the words hungrily and their haunting vividness swayed me into euphoria. The dialogue is equally immersive - entertaining and gripping every time someone opens their mouth.
The level of detail is incredible. The author's deep perception of people and scenes makes every scene come alive and the characters instantly three-dimensional. It's not the boring kind of detail because the language is so strong, and I love it.

The setting adds so much to the story. Under bleak, overcast English skies in the middle of a bustling city, the plot comes alive and the scenes are richly complemented. It's beautifully atmospheric.

The plot isn't packed with twists; in that regard, it's rather predictable. But I didn't mind at all because I was so engrossed in the characters and in Sally's journey. The emotion is understated, there's no big action or adrenaline pumping scenes, but it's still tight, gripping, and entertaining. It's superb.


The characters are brilliant. They're the kind of characters who give a first impression along the lines of "She's hiding something, he's so layered, they're so human and three-dimensional". They're instantly real people, if you know what I mean. You just know there's depth to them because the author pays attention to detail when she introduces them. It's effortless " bringing to life" of characters. It's impeccable.

Sally is a lovely heroine. She's well written and vivid, her journey as heartbreaking as it is hopeful. I loved seeing her character development and how her relationship with her daughter changes, too, as the story hops between Then and Now perspectives. And her relationship with Charlie (her daughter) is amazing. It's so relatable and genuine. I love well written mother-daughter bonds, and this one is wonderful and dynamic.

There's also female friendship! I love seeing Zoe and Sally come together, and they have each other's backs, which is quite a twist considering the story events. But it's good. It's unique, and it's empowering. I can't say much more cos of spoilers ;)

This is a thriller that's more about relationships than it is about thrills. I loved watching Sally interact with all the different people in her life, especially her relationships with the other female characters. Everything is so sincere and at the same time entertaining. It's beautiful.



A Perfect Marriage is a stunning, gently moving tale of love, loss and the things we hide - even from ourselves. The writing is poetic, the characters brilliant, and this book is incredibly moving

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to have an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
It was a quick read and definitely a well written book. The author lets her respect for love, relationships and friendship shine through in her words.
I much prefer thrillers and mysteries so it wasn't my type of book but I did enjoy it.

Thankyou to Alison Booth and Netgalley for the opportunity this novel is well written and flows lovely unfortunately it just wasn’t for me and that’s okay because reading would be boring if everyone liked the same thing! I would recommend this as everyone’s taste are different

'Alison Booth wove a beautiful intricate story of female friendships and the awfulness of an physically abusive marriage which she is still coming to terms with. In one word that seems to underline the entire book, HOPE. Such a wonderful and rewarding conclusion as well.

*Thank You to the Author/Publisher/Netgalley For the change to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review

Interesting and well crafted book. Ending I wasn’t expecting

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.

This book had a great storyline and the characters were likeable. I found the book interesting and had a great subject that needs more exposurer. Great book

A very descriptive book which talks about domestic violence in a emotive way. The storyline was good as it was unravelled throughout the book.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Alison Booth for the advanced copy of this book. I agreed to give my unbiased opinion voluntarily.

Beautifully written but in the end, there weren't any big surprises. I felt the stakes/reveal could have been higher/more shocking.

I was sent an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

The premise is good, sharp for a domestic thriller, but the editing is too loose in the pace is all over the place. I’d be open to re-read it after publication to see if it had gotten tightened up, because I think there is real potential here