This one has a slow start but eventually gains momentum. I really loved the concept and thought the plot had a lot of potential, but I struggled to connect with the writing style. The pacing felt a little slow, and at times the story dragged. That said, I kept reading because I genuinely wanted to see how it all unfolded. I’m glad I stuck with it because it definitely picks up toward the end. The final chapters had me hooked, and the ending left me thinking, hmm…

Two Perfect Couples by Renita DeSilva, When Joe, Sash, Lydia and Paul go to India it is a trip of a lifetime. One night while on the beach drinking they’re taking turns checking on their children and also have Lydia‘s 15 year-old daughter watching them but when Joe goes to check on them,her son Ijet is missing. Joe is beside herself with wory her only son is missing but when she finds out who took him, it will be a catastrophic event and will throw everything Joe came to trust and believe in as an adult married woman into question. I found this book a tad bit slow but ultimately I really enjoyed it it is a slow burn mystery but not much longer than most other really good books. If you love thrillers then you will like this book just know Joe is made out to be over anxious questions herself and that did get on my nerves a tad bit but overall it was a really good read. I do want to say when someone takes a confidence and uses it as a ammunition later on when you’re no longer friends to me that is such a big betrayal because clearly you trusted them and now they’re using it against you and they have that in this book and it just made me cringe it really is a great mystery and I loved when Joe was at the train station at the end that almost made me tear up so yes definitely recommend this book. #NetGalley, #TheBlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview, #RenitaDeSilva, #TwoPerfectCouples,

4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Twisty, scandalous, and totally addictive!

I just finished Two Perfect Couples by Renita D’Silva (thank you so much to @renita & @bookouture for the ARC 🙏), and let me tell you: if you’re a fan of Freida McFadden, clear your calendar for August 7th—because you need to read this book.

The suspense kicks in right from chapter one and never lets up. We’ve got drama, affairs, a completely chaotic fortune teller, threatening messages & a missing child .

This story is like going to a dinner party where everyone’s pretending to be perfect but secretly plotting murder—or at least emotional destruction. It’s tense, fast-paced, and full of gasp-worthy twists.

Highly recommend if you like your domestic thrillers and total emotional chaos.

Unfortunately this was not my favorite book. I really liked the premise and found the kids engaging. I did not care for the adults though and maybe that was done intentionally. The ending did surprise me and left me fairly satisfied. Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

Great read. Surprising twists. Would love to know what happens next in the story. Hope she considers a second book.

The title and the blurb of this book drew me to it. I did enjoy it but found it had a few eyerolling moments. Overall a good read. Total rating 3.5 stars

Thank you Net Galley for an ARC of this book!

Two Perfect Couples has everything I should love in a thriller…in theory. The plot and setting are very interesting and unique, though the set up was slow I did really enjoy it.

I found the dialogue to be extremely repetitive and immature for the situation. It was really just the main character going in circles asking herself questions and actively working against the investigation to find her missing child. An unreliable narrator can be interesting, but this one was just not bright.

The motives also seemed really questionable to me and I’m not sure how these two couples were even friends. They don’t seem to like each other at all, why are they on holiday together?

Great story idea, but execution was a bit off for me. If you want a slower burn thriller with twisty character dynamics, you’ll enjoy this!

Two Perfect Couples is a brilliantly crafted psychological thriller that peels back the facade of perfection to reveal a dark and gripping tale of secrets and betrayal. The author weaves a story with complex characters and a twist so unexpected. Taut, tense, and utterly compelling—this is domestic suspense at its finest.

One night on their longed-for vacation, Yash and Jo’s son disappears from his bed while they are on the beach. In the search, secrets are revealed and the past becomes the present.

I enjoyed this, but there were several character elements that didn’t line up. We never saw Lydia and Jo interact as friends, so the fractures that start to appear don’t seem shocking, for instance.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc!

I was immediately drawn in by the title and cover. But it was the story that really kept me interested. It's about two families, who are best friends, going on a dream beach vacation to a foreign country—what could go wrong? Jo is an exhausted mom who's struggling a bit with her mental health. When her son goes missing during the trip, she has a hard time determining what is real and who she can trust. As they look for her son, the lies and secrets of both couples slowly unravel, each being a bit more shocking than the last!

Thank you, NetGalley, for the advanced copy.

3.5 Stars

I LOVED this one!!! I got another ARC from NetGalley and this has been the best one so far! These couples are sooooooo messy! I don’t want to give away any spoilers but I couldn’t put this one down and kept questioning every main character. I thought I had it figured out but was surprised in the end which is tough for me to find because I read a lot of thrillers.

I struggled with this book. I felt it was way too slow and could have probably been 50-75 pages less than what it was. Much like another reader stated, I found myself skimming/skipping pages a lot because it was just way too wordy. I did, however, enjoy all the twists and turns that came with each chapter.

This book is incredible!

Two couples have been friends for years plan a trip together with their children in tow.

Ajit, one of the couples son, goes missing while in the care of a babysitter. Then secrets come out one by one.

These couples really don't know one another at all and have kept so many secrets from one another over the years. But one could harm Ajit!

The anxiety from this book starts at the beginning and doesn't let up.

A must read! Thank you NetGalley for the arc!

Two Perfect Couples had an intriguing premise. Two couples head out on a much needed holiday together, and everything seems to be going great until one of the children goes missing. I was really excited to read this book, but unfortunately it fell flat for me.

The multiple timelines added a bit of flair, but it was not enough to keep me fully engaged. I found myself skimming through parts just to get to the end. That said, I did enjoy the ending and appreciated a few of the plot twists along the way.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the advanced digital copy.

Two perfect couples had me enthralled- This has an interesting cast of characters that carry the story along a nice pace and create depth to the story. Great plot and I found myself filling an afternoon reading this in one sitting as I found it so enjoyable. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest , unbiased review. 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘We seem like perfect families, but our secrets must never come out’

The book follows the story of two couples and their children on a dream holiday to Goa. When Jo and Yash’s son, Ajit, disappears from his bed when the couples are out for the evening, leads into a tangled web of secrets, lies and tensions between them.

The first half of the book was a slow burn, it gave an insight into the anguish of Jo having lost her son, and how the implications of her past might have contributed to this. Jo isn’t the only one with a past though, and the repercussions will have an impact on their lives forever.

This is my first book from the author and I enjoyed the premise. The desperation and hopelessness of the parents, particularly Jo, was keeping me pulled in although at times I wanted a bit more of ‘something’ as it felt a little slow at times. Overall however it was a good read and one that kept the sensitivity of a parents worst nightmare.

3.5 ⭐️

Jo and Yash have three beautiful, innocent children and they are on holiday with their friends Paul and Lydia and their two daughters. One night, their dream holiday turns into a nightmare when one of the children goes missing from bed. Who took the child and why?! Secrets start to surface.

+ gripping and intriguing

The storyline hooked me from the beginning. The main characters secrets are slowly and briefly hinted upon, deliberately creating a sense of anxiousness and despair in the reader. Short sentences emphasise the panic of a mother who can't find her child. Jo's fear of being watched all the time, the constant reminder that her husband might be having an affair, lying and her own insecurities surfacing are clearly projected in the descriptive language used within the book.
The story jumps from time to time to different location and timelines so the reader has to pay attention but the chapters are clearly labelled and there's no way someone would not be able to keep up. For instance, there's a great deal of events that occurred before the disappearance of Ajit, new characters - potential suspects introduced just at the right moment to hold the readers attention.

I found this a bit slow going for the first few chapters but then it picked up. The characters were not particularly likeable and it was a bit too similar to the Madeline McCann case for my liking. Although an ok read I wanted to like it more than I did. Sorry just wasn’t for me.

The premise of “Two Perfect Couples” had all the makings of a gripping story—entangled relationships, hidden truths, and the promise of secrets unraveling against a beautiful backdrop. Renita D'Silva delivers a character-driven narrative that leans into emotional depth and slow reveals.

The setting is evocative and beautifully described, adding a lush, immersive quality to the story. Readers who enjoy a slow-burn novel that takes its time developing its characters and dynamics will likely appreciate the measured pace.

That said, while the character focus is strong, the story just moved a little too slowly for me. I kept hoping it would pick up. The potential was definitely there, but in the end, it didn’t quite win me over. Still, if you’re into slower, introspective reads with great atmosphere, this could be your kind of book.

Thank you NetGalley and the Publisher for this eARC opportunity. All opinions, of course, are my own.

The premise of Two Perfect Couples initially drew me in—two families vacationing at a secluded beach resort, only for their idyllic getaway to spiral into chaos when a child goes missing (reminded me of the Madeleine McCann case). With secrets, lies, and hidden tensions bubbling just beneath the surface, it had all the ingredients for a gripping domestic thriller.

Unfortunately, the execution fell a bit flat for me. The pacing felt sluggish, midway through, where I found myself skimming more than staying fully engaged. While the escalating drama between the adults had potential, I struggled to connect with any of the characters emotionally, which made it harder to feel invested in the outcome. Additionally, the central mystery didn’t quite deliver the suspense I was hoping for—I was not surprised/shocked by the reveal. I think it's from reading so many thrillers the last two years.

That said, the unraveling of secrets and the shifting dynamics between the four adults did add some intrigue, particularly as the lines between truth and deception began to blur. It’s a story that explores how fragile relationships can quickly fracture under pressure.

Although this wasn't a 4 or 5 star for me, it could very well be for others who enjoy slower-paced, character-driven thrillers.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.