I thought the premise of Two Perfect Couples sounded promising. However, it just didn't hit the mark for me. I found it to be on the slower side. I found myself skimming a good chunk in the middle. I found it hard to connect with any of the characters and it wasn't too hard to predict who the culprit actually was. Not my favorite read of the year.

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

Two couples take their kids on a vacation to a beach cottage in India. The first night, in between parental checks, a kid goes missing. An investigation starts and the couples secrets and hidden grudges are exposed. As the story unfolds you question which narrator you should believe. This book was well written however I struggled with the pacing of the story and the fact that it started out very much like the Madeleine McCann story.

I struggled to get into this book but it was well worth it in the end. A few chapters in and I was gripped. Characters I could connect with, lots of plot twists or should I call them Total bombs, and a great ending

This story started off very similar to the Madeleine McCann disappearance and for that reason I was very intrigued and excited to read this.

The story was enjoyable and the few twists within were great. I had some issues in the first half with the pacing, some repeated sentences, and not caring about many of the characters. Just wanting to know what happened to Ajit was the motivation to keep reading.

If you are a fan of thriller books with some fun twists, I think you will like this one. I just struggled slightly with the pacing and the writing style.

I was given an advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Wow, I was hooked from the very first page! This book is packed with twists, secrets, and red herrings that kept me guessing the whole time. The writing is really sharp and multilayered definitely one I couldn’t put down.

The story follows two groups of friends who barely know each other, but when Jo and her husband’s son is mysteriously taken during their holiday, everything spirals out of control. Secrets come pouring out, and you’re left wondering who’s telling the truth and who will get hurt.

Big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this. If you love dark, twisting thrillers, this one’s for you I’ll definitely be recommending it!

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC of Two Perfect Couples.

The premise was really interesting with the shocking dynamics between the two title couples and I enjoyed the fast pace of the story. But, the inner dialogue was just too much for me. the self hate, the many twists that seemed just too out there, made me give this book only 3 stars. I did really enjoy the suprise ending, I didn't see that coming!
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‘Two perfect couples’ is a psychological thriller set in a dream holiday in an Indian beach resort for 2 British couples.

All is going well, until one of the couples has a child mysteriously disappear from their accommodation when they are drinking outside.

While the local police investigate with a view to find the missing child, relations quickly deteriorate between these 4 adults as we discover a whole myriad of secrets and lies that come to the surface!

I found this book to be well written, the plot was enjoyable and the characters I found easy to visualise and relate to. Great ending! Definitely a novel I would highly recommend.

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

A emotionally rich story about love, secrets, and betrayal. The story is compelling enough, but the pacing is slow at times, very repetitive, and some twists feel predictable. An okay read, it doesn’t fully deliver on its promise, for me.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for sending this book for review consideration.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review of Two Perfect Couples. Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, Bookouture, for this opportunity.

Two Perfect Couples is a compelling and emotionally charged thriller that taps into every parent’s worst nightmare—a missing child. Renita D’Silva masterfully weaves a twisty, suspenseful narrative that not only keeps you guessing but also tugs at your heart.

One of the most gripping aspects of the story is the uncertainty around who, if anyone, can truly be trusted. As the characters’ lives intertwine and the truth begins to unravel, I found myself constantly questioning the reliability of the narrator—which only added to the tension.

D’Silva’s writing is evocative and immersive, and she does a brilliant job of balancing emotional depth with taut suspense. Just when I thought I had figured out where the story was going, the plot shifted in an unexpected direction. The ending, in particular, took me by surprise and left a lasting impression.

If you're a fan of psychological thrillers with strong emotional undercurrents and unpredictable twists, Two Perfect Couples should be at the top of your reading list. It’s a haunting, thought-provoking read that lingers long after the final page.

Wow this is a dark tale full of lies and secrets and two groups of friends who don’t really know each other at all. We meet Jo and her husband who are holidaying when the unthinkable happens, their son is taken from their holiday cottage during the night. As accusations fly and dark buried secrets come spilling out their lives will never be the same and will they ever see their precious boy again. This is a perfect edge of your seat thriller that will remind you to hold your family close at all times. Trust no one!

Review of ‘Two Perfect Couples’ by Renita D’Silva, due to be published on 7 August 2025 by Bookouture.

Two couples and their children arrive in Goa for a much anticipated and needed holiday of a lifetime, staying in an idyllic cottage surrounded by sun and sea.

All is well until the second night of the holiday, when the adults go down to the beach hut leaving the children asleep in the cottage, being watched over by the oldest girl. When Jo, the character central to the story, goes to check in the children, she finds her youngest son, Ajit, is missing and a window wide open outside his room.

When the police arrive, so do the media, and accusations, recriminations, secrets and lies bubble to the surface - leaving the two families torn apart.

A fast paced thriller, full of suspense and twists and a few really unlikeable characters!

Recommended read.

Arc Review. Thank you NetGalley & Renita D’Silva!

If you’re a Freida, Riley Sager & lover of page turner thrillers that will literally have you read a book in a day? Here. It. Is.

This falls into my favorite kind of books where right off the jump you’re in action and I love that. Instantly grabs your attention and the race was on. You could feel the desperation and anxiety in the first 30 pages and it only builds from there.

The mind numbing reality bending of what is real what isn’t and who to believe.

Plus one of the twists early on I was GAGGED. You’re focused on so many things only to be plummeted into the universe of something else. Have to give a bravo to that, because it’s mind bending.

Don’t expect to be able to catch your breath. I had anxiety and anticipation in my chest every other page. It isn’t not easy to invoke such feelings by words on a page but this morphed into a cinema in my head and I needed to smoke my American spirit.

The main character being made to feel and seem absolutely crazy because of her past with mental health struggles, but then at times, it isn’t always as it seems.

Now there are some very far fetched unrealistic scenarios in this book, but it’s a fiction thriller and most all of them do. It’s what makes it fun. There’s also a lot of real things in here regarding mental health

When I tell you I couldn’t stop reading, and my anxiety was so high with suspense I felt like I was being hunted for sport I’m not being dramatic 😭

There is not just one two three or four plots and twists.

This author & book is going to pave a trending path on booktok I just know it.

GREAT DAMN JOB. ALSO DO I SMELL A SEQUEL???????

*lights a cigarette and stares off into the abyss*

Witch approved 🪄 Ding

For the book cover, I truly believe you should do a dark, foggy atmospheric beach house cover. I feel it will envelop more what this story is about, and for us who are drawn to that, aesthetically will be picked up more!

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This book follows the lives of two couples who seem to have it all, but as the story unfolds, you realize there’s a lot going on beneath the surface. The characters feel real, and their struggles are honest and relatable. It’s one of those books that pulls you in and makes you think about the masks people wear. A great read if you enjoy emotional stories with lots of depth.

Two couples go on holiday together with their children to a secluded beach cottage in India.
One the first evening while they are partying on the beach leaving their children to be looked after by their fourteen year old daughter, the other couples five year old child goes missing.
What follows is an investigation that shows all of the adults have been keeping secrets and holding grudges.
A slow moving story with multiple timelines.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookoture for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a really excellent read. I was hooked from the start, it’s so multilayered and well written that I couldn’t put it down. I love red herrings and secrets and this book had them in spades. Would definitely recommend it!

I’ve already read several books by this author, and the least you can say about her is that she truly knows how to bring a story to life. Her descriptions and details are so vivid that you can see everything unfold before your eyes, which also means you can feel the emotions perfectly.

We follow two couples and their children as they head off on vacation. These are people who know and trust each other completely. They’re looking forward to this well-deserved trip and plan to fully enjoy it.

Then something happens that shakes everyone to their core, leaving them completely devastated. Fortunately, they can lean on one another during these dark moments. But is that really the case? Do they truly know each other that well, and is that trust actually justified?

For me personally, this is the best book I’ve read by this author so far. The story is masterfully structured, and just when you think you’ve figured it all out, she manages to plant seeds of doubt, forcing you to reset and rethink everything from the beginning.

The emotions flow right off the pages, and it didn’t take long before I reached for a tissue.

Some people can’t keep a secret for two minutes. Others have no trouble hiding something for years.

And then comes the ending… Will the author leave it at that, or will she treat us to a sequel? I wouldn’t mind finding out how everything continues.

I never once doubted giving this book 5 stars. For me, this is a masterpiece in its genre.

Thank you.

This book really makes you question your friends. I thought it was rather predictble-affairs, jealousy, backstabbing, paternity questions. I felt it was kind of long. It was ok. I am not from the UK so I don't know the Madeline McCann story but will def check it out.

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for this ARC! I loved this book! Inhaled it in less than 24 hours! It started out by giving the vibes of the case of Madaline McCann! This book did not disappoint! The infidelity of Yash with Lydia the best friend for all of Yash and Jo’s marriage. How Jo had an affair with JT! All completely wild and everything all tied together in the end! And the ENDING!! omg leaving it with JT going to come for Ajit because he thinks he is his son!! Book two?? I fricken hope so!! I will be devouring that one! I will definitely be getting more of this Authors books!!

Two Perfect Couples had me hooked from the start. Starting with a bang right out of the gate, this will leave you guessing throughout the entire book.

Two couples and their children go on holiday to a quiet beach resort. What was supposed to be a relaxing time soon turns frantic when one of the children goes missing. As the search ensues, the secrets and lies start spewing forth. They all are hiding something, but who's secret is the catalyst for revenge.

This is a very fast paced and twisty tale riddled with deception. The suspense and tension will keep you on the edge of your seat. I read it in one sitting. The chapters flow quickly and it's an easy read.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy

Two perfect couples go on holiday together when disaster strikes and a child is taken away. Who are these couples? can they trust each other?

This book touches on very sensitive themes and as other readers have pointed out, some scenes reminded me of the Madeleine McCann case. It's done tastefully and respectfully, but obviously if this is a trigger for you then you may find it tough to read.

This is a superb psychologycal thriller where nothing is as it seems, an absolute page turner!! I loved the ending, the book was so twisty and some characters were pure evil, I didn't know what to expect! I highly recommend this book.