Author: Daniel Kenitz
Publisher: Scribner
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 320
Date of Publication: January 7, 2025
My Rating: 4 Stars
DESCRIPTION:
Dawn Decker is an American everywoman and the salt to her husband Wyatt’s sweet, media-friendly charm on their Tennessee-based home renovation reality TV show, The Perfect Home. While Dawn bristles at the trappings of their D-list celebrity status, Wyatt hungers for greater fame. The couple also faces infertility issues stemming from Wyatt’s low sperm count. He secretly orders experimental fertility drugs, and they conceive, but his personality takes a dark turn—he becomes moody, withdrawn, and even cruel.
When Dawn discovers his horrifying plot to manufacture a tragedy in order to skyrocket their celebrity status, she takes their infant twins and goes on the run. Wyatt appears on national television to turn the public against her, painting Dawn as an unstable kidnapper suffering from postpartum psychosis. His charm is so compelling that even Dawn’s closest friends doubt her. She will have to dig deep into the past—both hers and Wyatt’s—to find allies, protect her children, and beat this beloved all-American celebrity at his own game.
Told in dual perspectives from both husband and wife, this smart, captivating, and twisty thriller is a fun, addictive read from the very first page.
MY THOUGHTS:
The Perfect Home, a moderately successful home renovation television show, also delves into the behind-the-scenes lives of Dawn and Wyatt Decker’s marriage. However, ratings are paramount, and the producers resort to drastic measures to boost them. Wyatt, on the other hand, has his own ideas.
Wyatt and Dawn are new parents to twins. When Dawn stumbles upon a disturbing plot that could potentially skyrocket the show’s ratings, she impulsively takes the twins on the run, causing a public relations nightmare. While the story provides insight into Wyatt’s struggles and demons, it also reveals the underlying reasons behind the Deckers’ strained relationship and their inability to become a perfect family.
Despite its irreverent tone, the book takes a serious turn almost immediately, reflecting Wyatt’s genuine emotions and his awful plans for his children. The suspenseful plot, which takes unexpected turns, keeps the reader engaged and eager to discover the outcome.
Many thanks to Scribner and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
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