A review by meeklovestoread
The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I have no words. This is honestly what I expected The Push to be! I wasn't feeling that book, but THIS! THIS IS THE ONE!

I was hooked from the first chapter and all through out the book. I like how the book was told through perspective: Christopher Bauer, Hannah Bauer, and Piper. Each chapter leaves you shook.

Everything that happened seemed to coincide with each character. Hannah growing manic. Christopher's unconditional (and annoying) devotion to Janie. Piper's loyalty to the Bauers. Lucinda really depicted how Janie broke up this family and just the aftermath of her efforts to drive a wedge between Christopher and Hannah. 

If the ending of the actual books bothered you I suggested going to the author's Instagram page to find the orginal epilogue. It wraps the story up pretty nicely.

This book can be pretty gruesome and disturbing so be warned when reading it. I suggest if you're a fan of The Push by Ashley Audrain I think you'd really like this one. 
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