Not having read The Perfect Marriage, I was concerned about not being able to follow the storyline of The Perfect Divorce. Fortunately, that proved not to be the case. Set over a decade after the events of the first book, The Perfect Divorce presents lawyers Sarah Morgan and Bob Miller, now married and with a young daughter. She's discovered he cheated on her and has filed for divorce, but he doesn't want the marriage to end. Her former husband, Adam, died in prison for murdering his mistress, but new DNA evidence points to the former sheriff, who is now in prison for vehicular manslaughter. And now the woman Bob slept with is missing, and he suspects Sarah had something to do with it. Jeneva Rose does a great job presenting each character's personality and goals right at the outset while giving a recap of the first book, so it was easy to jump into the story even without prior knowledge of the first book. Each character has their own skewed perspective of the events taking place and of the other characters, and for much of this book it felt like a return to the style of One of Us Is Dead, wherein every narrator is unreliable. This is a page-turner for sure.

However, because The Perfect Divorce hinges on re-examining what happened in The Perfect Marriage (including reopening the case even though readers of the first book clearly know what actually happened so it's more a matter of seeing if the new sheriff catches up and if Sarah and Bob get found out), it becomes painfully obvious even to a new reader that Sarah is not a good person. Moreover, her actions in The Perfect Divorce make it difficult to like her. And Bob is simply unlikeable. So, when reading about a battle between two unlikeable people, it becomes tough to cheer on either one. Even the missing woman isn't a good person. Other than some of the supporting characters, like the hairdresser Clarissa, the only really good narrator in this book is the new sheriff, Marcus Hudson, and even he only serves as a device to move the plot forward while playing into Sarah's hands.

Nearly all of the "twists" are predictable when one is fully aware of Sarah's scheming (to the point that one twist in particular, is so contrived that it seems unlikely), and the one twist that is not involves the reappearance of a major character from the first book, except he only appears on-screen briefly and appears to be coincidental to the main plot of this book despite it being a catalyst for many of the book's events. The ending leaves some ends dangling loose, clearly with the intent of leading into yet another sequel, but the fact these matters are unresolved is rather frustrating.

The narration is strong, especially by the brilliant Adam Lazarre-White (although it is a bit odd that every member of the northern Virginia sheriff's department has a thick Southern drawl EXCEPT for the sheriff). Overall, The Perfect Divorce feels like it was written for those who loved The Perfect Marriage and were curious what happened to those characters later on, but new readers might feel a bit lost. Thank you to Blackstone, the author, and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in advance and to provide an unbiased review.

I was so excited to hear of a sequel to The Perfect Marriage. Jeneva did not disappoint. Will Sarah's secrets be revealed? Is her estranged husband hiding a very dark secret? I loved the audio...great narrators..hats off Brittany Presley and Adam Lazarre-White.

I rarely say a sequel is better than the original, but this one DEFINTIELY IS. The Perfect Marriage *perfectly* sets up The Perfect Divorce to be even more entertaining when we revisit Sarah Morgan 11 years later.

This book has everything you’d want in a suspenseful thriller. A missing person. Or two. A bloody knife. Or two? An unsolved murder. Or two!

Honestly, I just had a good time reading this. The plot line is wild, outrageous, and fantastic, and it had me gasping at every turn. Like, jaw on the floor — I did not expect half of the twists that Jeneva Rose 🌹 throws at us. The suspense, the anticipation, it is ALL there.

Thank you to Blackstone Publishing and Netgalley for the Advanced Reader Copy. ❤️

The anticipation! The build up! Ahhh. This was so good! I loved every minute of it. Also, the narrator for Sheriff Hudson *swoon*! The audio was done so well!

I didn't love [book:The Perfect Marriage|223688351], but it was okay. And it has stuck with me. So I picked this one up. I kind of wish I hadn't. I hate all of these people so much. And knowing how much I hated them set the tone in the beginning. At least with an unknown, you don't start off knowing you hate all of the characters.

Like, I hate Bob. He is a terrible person. So it was hard for me to find sympathy. So I didn't care.

Looking at the other reviews, I am in the minority here. And that is fine. I didn't realize I was going into this with a negative vibe, but it makes sense since all of the characters are terrible people.

The audio narration is the best part. A full cast (some only brought on for a chapter or two). Mozahn Navabi, J.S. Arquin, Adam Lazarre- White, Brittany Pressley, Andi Arndt, and Andrew Eiden are all part of the cast.

I received an advance audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

I've been anticipating this book since I finished listening to the audiobook of The Perfect Marriage in 2023. While this book wasn't announced until last year, I just knew there would be more to the story. You can't have a character as diabolical as Sarah Morgan and expect things to just be normal in her world. It takes a particularly messed up person to come up with that plan and enact it all while playing the doting wife to any onlookers. That being said... why am I constantly rooting for her to succeed despite her evil tendencies?! I don't know, but I love the ride. lol

I wasn't really sure where this story was going to go at first, but after Sarah finds out that Bob, her second husband and former coworker, is having an affair, I had a feeling we were going to be in for a bumpy ride. Bob knows all about Sarah's proclivities, and he immediately starts damage control. He knows being on Sarah's bad side will not go well for him, and it's a slippery slope once she's written you off. There is no limit to what Sarah will do to protect herself and their daughter. This book is full of twists and turns that make you question what you know, sometimes even what you knew from the first book. I don't want to say too much because it all plays a part in how things come together at the end, but it was a wild ride and I loved every minute of it.

This is one of those cases where the sequel far surpassed the original, and I really cannot say enough good things about this book.

Sarah Morgan committed the perfect crime 12 years ago. She framed her husband for his mistress's murder and got away with it. Now she's ready to divorce her second husband after he cheated but he won't go easily. There is no length Sarah will not go to to protect her daughter.

I have been anticipating the continuation of this story since the day it was announced. Sarah Morgan is such a likable villain. For someone who has done some bad things, I just can't help but root for her. I loved this evolution of her story and seeing her as a mother. I could not stop listening to this audiobook until I made it to the end. The narration was also fantastic. I highly recommend this one!

Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone publishing for the ARC of The Perfect Divorce.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced readers audiobook of The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose.

I read a physical copy of The Perfect Marriage a few years ago and I think The Perfect Divorce is the "perfect" follow up. I enjoyed this book even more. The cast of this audio experience were phenomenal getting each point of view from a different voice helped distinguish the characters and help visualize the situation. I could feel their emotions through their voices.

I think Jeneva Rose did a fabulous job bringing the reader back into Sarah's world. I love Sarah as a character, and I felt more connected to her in this sequel than I did the first book. I enjoyed getting to know her better. The side characters had a lot of depth and layers to them. The plot although silly at times still pulls the reader in and makes them wonder "what's going to happen".

I am hoping this is not the last time I get to visit Sarah's mind; I will definitely read a third, fourth and even fifth book into this lady's CRAZY world. Jeneva Rose is a master at writing ridiculous popcorn thrillers. I hope this book makes it into Scot's hand so her fans can experience another TikTok series on the ridiculousness of angry readers emailing authors about their experiences.

*side note - we never email authors, tag authors or tell authors about bad reviews. If you do that, you're just a jerk!

The Perfect Divorce
Jeneva Rose
Marriage is forever until it isn’t. Eleven years ago, Sarah Morgan’s husband was accused and convicted of murdering his mistress. Sarah is a high-powered lawyer and defended her husband. Unfortunately, he was convicted and sentenced to death by lethal injection. Sarah went on with her life; she married Bob Miller and started a family. She also made a career change.
Bob made a mistake; he had a one-night stand. Furious Sarah files for divorce. Bob keeps begging for a second chance to no avail. The divorce gets messy. New evidence is discovered in the case against Adam, evidence that proves he may not have committed the murder. The police reopen the case. Former deputy Marcus Hudson, now the sheriff, is determined to find the truth.
The woman Bob had the one-night stand with goes missing. Then his hairdresser disappears. There is evidence that all points to Bob.
Sarah is devoted to their daughter, Summer. When Bob threatens to go for custody, the gloves come off.
This is the second book in the Perfect series. Book 1 was the Perfect Marriage. This book stands well alone. The plot of this book is absurd and strange and beyond belief, but it works. If you read book 1 you know that Sarah is manipulative, but so is Bob. They are plotting against each other. The question is which one is the most devious, the most diabolical, and the most conniving. The plot is fast paced, and there is plenty of action. The plot is also dark and twisted. As to the characters: Sarah was smart, brilliant, and cunning. Bob tries to outsmart Sarah but, does he have what it takes to beat her at her own game.

Thank you NetGalley and Blackstone publishing.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.75/5)

Jeneva Rose delivers another darkly brilliant thriller with The Perfect Divorce, a gripping, mind-twisting ride through love, lies, and calculated revenge. The main character is as sharp as they come—genuine, devious, and dangerously intelligent. Every page drips with tension, and just when you think you have the upper hand, the plot twists and leaves you reeling.

I’ve read The Perfect Marriage, and now The Perfect Divorce, and while I loved The Perfect Marriage (solid 4 stars), this one edges closer to perfection. If you love morally gray protagonists and psychological warfare wrapped in a thriller, The Perfect Divorce is a must-read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Just like the first book, I really enjoyed this one. The suspense and the cunning nature of Sarah was just as good as it was in The Perfect Marriage. Jeneva always keeps me invested in her story telling and she always has the best narrators telling her stories. I couldn’t have picked better narrators to play each character. The narrators truly embodied their respective characters and played their roles perfectly. I loved this follow up and that ending was everything 😍

I can't lie (because this was a ALC and I'm obligated not to), the first book was entertaining but a solid 3 star read for me. Despite saying that, I still think about that book often. Going in with that expectation, I can't say that I liked it more--but it was precisely what I expected. You definitely have to suspend disbelief a little bit, but it's overall still kinda a good time. I loved the multiple narrators on the audio version, so that really added a lot to the story. 3.5 stars.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ALC of this book!

I read The Perfect Marriage a while back, and looking back at the rating am surprised how low it was.
I must not have liked it very much. The sequel, however, was pretty good. I feel like I never ever like the sequel more than the original, but I suppose there is a first time for everything.
The story is fast paced, a little ridiculous (hey it’s a thriller), and wrapped up nicely at the end.
If you liked The Perfect Marriage maybe you will like this one, if you didn’t like it, you might still really like this one. Who knows. 3⭐️
Thank you Netgalley and Blackstone Publishing for the advanced listen!

Oh my…this book was amazing!! Narration was perfect for this book.

Thank you Blackstone Publishing for the audio version of this book to listen to and review.

i think i loved this one even more than the first!

the full cast narration was absolutely perfect and i was so entertained by the different POVs! 10/10 for the narration/audio experience for sure

as far as the story, this one was more "believable" than the first and hence why i may have enjoyed it a tiny bit more than the first. (i rated the first book 4 stars and would rate this one 4.5)

i loved the premise of Sarah ending up with Bob after Adam was found guilty and put to death, etc. ...these characters are nuts and flawed and I WAS HERE FOR IT! Sarah of course was the mastermind all along and always two steps ahead and i loved every second of her antics :) this series is Jeneva Rose's best work in my opinion. solid writing, great characters and very entertaining!! the perfect popcorn thriller to binge

i will review this on my page soon for pub day!

I’m going to have to read a physical copy of this because the audio is just SO rough to get through. The narrators are putting me to sleep

This sequel is a SUCCESS!! Sarah Morgan is back and her life hasn't gotten any calmer. She's been married to Bob Miller for 10 years and now, because he had an affair, they're getting a divorce. When some crimes from the past (refer to The Perfect Marriage) resurface, a whole lot of twisted drama ensues. The war between Bob and Sarah is on, but who's going to walk away with the victory or at all? Can Sarah pull it off again, or will Bob outwit her this time?

Jeneva Rose did it again, she wrote the PERFECT book. I raced through this one. It was super entertaining and the audio narration was excellent. All I can ask is that there be a third book in this series - keep the good stuff coming. I highly recommend putting this book on top of your TBR pile and if you haven't read The Perfect Marriage yet, get right on that too!

What in the Keystone Cops just happened?!

This was an entertaining cat and mouse thriller with two of the most unlikable main characters I’ve come across in a while. The tense plot line kept my attention and had me guessing at every turn, wondering which one of them would come out on top. In the end, I was vastly disappointed with the outcome because both villains deserved a bad ending. I was also appalled by the amateurish police work and could not believe how facts that were so glaringly obvious got swept right under the rug.

There were some plot holes and the true motivation behind the MFC actions were not really clear. I’m still shaking my head over the ending of this book but all in all, this was a good read/listen by a new to me author and I definitely recommend.

Sarah Morgan whom we first met in The Perfect Marriage is back and now married to Bob Miller. Facing some marital issues after Bob got caught having an affair, Sarah is seeking a divorce. The divorce proceedings are moving along rapidly and so is the body count.
The plot is wild and somewhat unrealistic, but it keeps you engaged. The narrators for this book are so enjoyable. I highly recommend this one!
Thank you NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing – Audiobooks for my advanced copy.

I read the book first and loved it, and the audio does not disappoint either. I loved the narrators so much. I love all her books narrations she really picks great ones.