A review by ianb
The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I need to start this book off by saying that what I read was Disturbing and the most disturbing book I have read. I highly recommend going to look up trigger warnings for this one as there are a lot and I’m not going to capture them all, It features Child Abuse and Animal abuse to name a couple. But It’s a gripping read and once you are hooked you are not released until you get to the end, and it will leave you wanting more… 
 
Dr. Christopher Bauer and his wife, Hannah, have been struggling with infertility for years. Hannah, now 41, has all but given up hope of having children until..... 
 
This story is told through alternating Character Chapters- Christopher, Hannah and A Social Worker and they all work together to move the story along The entire time your reading you know that it is leading up to something big but that reveal doesn't come until the last 25% which will have you furiously flipping the pages. 
 
Lucinda Berry has penned quite the nightmarish tale. This was my first read by her but I assure you it will NOT be my last. I'm going to get my greedy grabby hands on anything she has written. 
If you want a unique, edge of your seat, psychological thriller. . . Look No Further. This book will BLOW YOU AWAY. 
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