A review by ajnel
The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

On the surface, Erika Cass has a picture-perfect life. That said, she knows that her sixteen year old son, Liam,is a psychopath. When Liam's girlfriend disappears and all evidence points to him as the perpetrator, Erica is forced to accept his true nature, this despite Liam's protestations of innocence. An interesting twist on the psychological thriller / whodunnit genre.  Unfortunately McFadden has a bit of a tell when it comes to certain family units she creates. This in turn tends to give away the reveal.  This despite the novel remains totally engaging. 3.5/5