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Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies: A Novel
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Expected 8 Sep 26For fans of
The Hunting
A woman in mourning finds renewed purpose in her fake persona for an online mom group—but membership comes at a killer cost.
In the wake of losing her son, Becca also lost her marriage and her moorings. Now, work and time spent with her best friend, Lynn, are what gets her through the day. But it's a private group of moms on social media that gets her through the long nights.
Run by Karen, the holy grail of perfect wives, Mommy Wine Time is a place where women share stories, perfectly airbrushed photos, and advice disguised as humble brags. And it's where Becca pretends to be Lucy, with the help of a stock photo account. Lucy's an ideal wife and mother living a dahlia-filled life in Seattle, enjoying all the things that Becca is certain she'll never have again.
But the line between Becca's truths and Lucy's lies starts to blur when a series of bad deeds, daring games, and too many bottles of cheap chardonnay reveals something darker. Soon, what began as mere petty crimes escalates to kidnapping, assault, revenge, and murder. Still, the more Becca pretends, the more alive she feels . . .
This psychological thriller from the author of Pretty/Ugly takes the wine moms from Big Little Lies and Desperate Housewives, puts them in an online space where it's easier to hide their true identities, and then gives them even darker obsessions. Cheers.
In the wake of losing her son, Becca also lost her marriage and her moorings. Now, work and time spent with her best friend, Lynn, are what gets her through the day. But it's a private group of moms on social media that gets her through the long nights.
Run by Karen, the holy grail of perfect wives, Mommy Wine Time is a place where women share stories, perfectly airbrushed photos, and advice disguised as humble brags. And it's where Becca pretends to be Lucy, with the help of a stock photo account. Lucy's an ideal wife and mother living a dahlia-filled life in Seattle, enjoying all the things that Becca is certain she'll never have again.
But the line between Becca's truths and Lucy's lies starts to blur when a series of bad deeds, daring games, and too many bottles of cheap chardonnay reveals something darker. Soon, what began as mere petty crimes escalates to kidnapping, assault, revenge, and murder. Still, the more Becca pretends, the more alive she feels . . .
This psychological thriller from the author of Pretty/Ugly takes the wine moms from Big Little Lies and Desperate Housewives, puts them in an online space where it's easier to hide their true identities, and then gives them even darker obsessions. Cheers.
288 pages, Paperback
Expected publication September 8, 2026
About the author
Jennifer Anne Gordon
15 books206 followersJennifer Anne Gordon is a Gothic horror novelist. Her work includes Beautiful, Frightening and Silent (2020) which won the Kindle Award for Best Horror/Suspense for 2020, and From Daylight to Madness (The Hotel book 1), and When the Sleeping Dead Still Talk (The Hotel book 2).
She had a collection of her mixed media artwork published during spring of 2020, entitled Victoriana: mixed media art of Jennifer Gordon
Jennifer is one of the hosts as well as the creator of Vox Vomitus, a video podcast on the Global Authors on the Air Network, as well as the Co-Host of the You Tube Channel “Talk Horror to Me”. She had been a contributor to Ladies of Horror Fiction, as well as Horror Tree.
Jennifer is a pale curly haired ginger, obsessed with horror, ghosts, abandoned buildings, and her dog "Lord Tubby".
She graduated from the New Hampshire Institute of Art, where she studied Acting. She also studied at the University of New Hampshire with a concentration in Art History and English.
She has made her living as an actress, a magician's assistant, a "gallerina", a comic book dealer, a painter, and burlesque performer and for the past 10 years as an award-winning professional ballroom dancer, performer, instructor, and choreographer.
When not scribbling away (ok, typing frantically) she enjoys traveling with her fiancé and dance partner, teaching her dog ridiculous tricks (like 'give me a kiss' and 'what hand is the treat in?' ok these are not great tricks.) as well as taking photos of abandoned buildings and haunted locations.
She is a leo, so at the end of the day she just thinks about her hair.
She had a collection of her mixed media artwork published during spring of 2020, entitled Victoriana: mixed media art of Jennifer Gordon
Jennifer is one of the hosts as well as the creator of Vox Vomitus, a video podcast on the Global Authors on the Air Network, as well as the Co-Host of the You Tube Channel “Talk Horror to Me”. She had been a contributor to Ladies of Horror Fiction, as well as Horror Tree.
Jennifer is a pale curly haired ginger, obsessed with horror, ghosts, abandoned buildings, and her dog "Lord Tubby".
She graduated from the New Hampshire Institute of Art, where she studied Acting. She also studied at the University of New Hampshire with a concentration in Art History and English.
She has made her living as an actress, a magician's assistant, a "gallerina", a comic book dealer, a painter, and burlesque performer and for the past 10 years as an award-winning professional ballroom dancer, performer, instructor, and choreographer.
When not scribbling away (ok, typing frantically) she enjoys traveling with her fiancé and dance partner, teaching her dog ridiculous tricks (like 'give me a kiss' and 'what hand is the treat in?' ok these are not great tricks.) as well as taking photos of abandoned buildings and haunted locations.
She is a leo, so at the end of the day she just thinks about her hair.
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May 7, 2026
Mind is definitely blown!
This book was absolutely wild, so weird, and nothing like I expected (in the best way possible!) I was completely hooked from page one and literally could not put it down!!
The characters are quirky, chaotic, and so well-written that I found myself literally laughing out loud at their banter more times than I can count. Also, can we talk about some of the chapter names? They are such a fun touch and I am obsessed! Finding all the pop culture easter eggs (from songs to shows) made the reading experience so much more exciting and kept me wanting to say “just one more chapter” after every single chapter 😂😅
I’ve already decided this is going to be my official book club pick when it releases. I need my gals to read this so we can obsess over it together! You definitely need to pick this one up on September 8th if you love banter, Easter eggs, and keeping you on your toes plots.
Thank you to Netgalley and Podium Entertainment for allowing me to read this!
This book was absolutely wild, so weird, and nothing like I expected (in the best way possible!) I was completely hooked from page one and literally could not put it down!!
The characters are quirky, chaotic, and so well-written that I found myself literally laughing out loud at their banter more times than I can count. Also, can we talk about some of the chapter names? They are such a fun touch and I am obsessed! Finding all the pop culture easter eggs (from songs to shows) made the reading experience so much more exciting and kept me wanting to say “just one more chapter” after every single chapter 😂😅
I’ve already decided this is going to be my official book club pick when it releases. I need my gals to read this so we can obsess over it together! You definitely need to pick this one up on September 8th if you love banter, Easter eggs, and keeping you on your toes plots.
Thank you to Netgalley and Podium Entertainment for allowing me to read this!
April 8, 2026
Jennifer Anne Gordon’s PERFECT WIVES, PERFECT LIES is absolutely incredible, and is a perfect book club pick. There is a lot to discuss in Gordon’s latest novel; on its surface, there’s the immense loss Becca has experienced in her life, from losing her son to the dissolution of her marriage. But beneath its layers (and there are a lot of beautifully written layers to PERFECT WIVES, PERFECT LIES), this is a book about self-discovery, healing, and coming to terms with reality, no matter how dark things may be.
Becca is all of us; we’ve all been at a point in our lives where we are longing for a past version of ourselves or hoping the future version of us is better. Gordon places her magnifying glass on our insecurities, and while initially heartbreaking, she holds our hand through it, and the examination makes us better. This makes Becca and the cast of characters in PERFECT WIVES, PERFECT LIES relatable and real.
Another layer is its incredibly realistic relationships. Becca’s relationships are believable, and it makes the tension and heartbreak in this book even more intense. We base so much of our worth and our identity in our relationships, even if they are toxic; we put the roots of who we are in the people in our lives, and ultimately, it can make us or break us. Yes, some of Becca’s decisions in this book are rash and impulsive, but at no point do they feel unbelievable, which is a testament to Gordon’s writing. And this is important because Gordon’s ability to make this world seem real makes the ladies of Mommy Wine Time and Becca’s relationship with Lucy even more tense, sinister, and eerie.
PERFECT WIVES, PERFECT LIES will make you cry, but it will also make you laugh. Gordon is witty and smart, and the humor in this book is perfectly placed to allow you to gather yourself and then allow Gordon to crush you and put you on the edge of your seat again. You can feel the heart that Gordon has poured into this book, and it makes it a must-read. I've never read a book that left me feeling so much, and it has me yearning for more books from Gordon. I can’t wait to see what she does next.
PUB DATE: September 8, 2026
Thank you to the author for my review copy.
Becca is all of us; we’ve all been at a point in our lives where we are longing for a past version of ourselves or hoping the future version of us is better. Gordon places her magnifying glass on our insecurities, and while initially heartbreaking, she holds our hand through it, and the examination makes us better. This makes Becca and the cast of characters in PERFECT WIVES, PERFECT LIES relatable and real.
Another layer is its incredibly realistic relationships. Becca’s relationships are believable, and it makes the tension and heartbreak in this book even more intense. We base so much of our worth and our identity in our relationships, even if they are toxic; we put the roots of who we are in the people in our lives, and ultimately, it can make us or break us. Yes, some of Becca’s decisions in this book are rash and impulsive, but at no point do they feel unbelievable, which is a testament to Gordon’s writing. And this is important because Gordon’s ability to make this world seem real makes the ladies of Mommy Wine Time and Becca’s relationship with Lucy even more tense, sinister, and eerie.
PERFECT WIVES, PERFECT LIES will make you cry, but it will also make you laugh. Gordon is witty and smart, and the humor in this book is perfectly placed to allow you to gather yourself and then allow Gordon to crush you and put you on the edge of your seat again. You can feel the heart that Gordon has poured into this book, and it makes it a must-read. I've never read a book that left me feeling so much, and it has me yearning for more books from Gordon. I can’t wait to see what she does next.
PUB DATE: September 8, 2026
Thank you to the author for my review copy.
May 14, 2026
I was very excited to receive this ARC and couldn’t wait to dive right in. It sounded really interesting from the synopsis, but unfortunately this one just wasn’t for me.
I had a hard time connecting with the characters, especially Becca. I have a background in social work so I understand her rough days, her stress levels, etc but I kept finding myself rolling my eyes at some of her actions.
It did, however, show how damaging social media can be, how people can become so obsessed with comparing themselves to others. This was a dark read that I probably wouldn’t recommend.
I had a hard time connecting with the characters, especially Becca. I have a background in social work so I understand her rough days, her stress levels, etc but I kept finding myself rolling my eyes at some of her actions.
It did, however, show how damaging social media can be, how people can become so obsessed with comparing themselves to others. This was a dark read that I probably wouldn’t recommend.
April 13, 2026
Thank you to Net Galley and Podium for the ARC of this title.
THIS is how you do a psychological thriller! The way this book had me locked in is insane! The whole time I’m wondering what is up with this Karen lady and trust me, none of the things that crossed my mind were what was actually going on. The ending of this book is absolutely insane but in the best way! This one will have you thinking for hours possibly days after you finish!
THIS is how you do a psychological thriller! The way this book had me locked in is insane! The whole time I’m wondering what is up with this Karen lady and trust me, none of the things that crossed my mind were what was actually going on. The ending of this book is absolutely insane but in the best way! This one will have you thinking for hours possibly days after you finish!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
From the very first page, this book completely pulled me in and refused to let go. It’s strange, unpredictable, emotionally intense, and honestly one of the most addictive psychological thrillers I’ve read in a long time. Every chapter left me desperate to keep going, especially with those clever chapter titles and all the fun pop culture references sprinkled throughout. Catching the little nods to songs and television shows made the experience even more entertaining, and the sharp, chaotic banter between the characters had me laughing way more than I expected from a thriller.
Jennifer Anne Gordon absolutely delivers with PERFECT WIVES, PERFECT LIES. Beneath the suspense and unsettling atmosphere is a deeply emotional story about grief, identity, healing, and the painful process of accepting reality. Becca feels incredibly authentic; her heartbreak, impulsive choices, insecurities, and longing for the life she once had make her impossible not to connect with. Gordon has a way of exposing the vulnerable parts of human nature while still guiding the reader through the darkness with compassion and wit.
The relationships in this novel are written so convincingly that every moment of tension hits even harder. Whether it’s Becca’s complicated personal struggles, her connection with Lucy, or the unsettling dynamic surrounding Mommy Wine Time, everything feels layered, eerie, and disturbingly believable. Even when the characters make questionable decisions, their actions never feel forced, which makes the emotional impact and suspense all the more powerful.
And then there’s Karen. I spent the entire book trying to figure out what her deal was, building theory after theory in my head, and somehow I was still completely wrong. The twists in this story are brilliantly executed, and the finale is absolutely jaw-dropping. The ending left me stunned and replaying everything in my mind long after I finished the last page.
This book balances humor, heartbreak, and psychological tension so perfectly. One moment you’re laughing, the next your chest hurts, and then suddenly you’re gripping the book in complete disbelief. PERFECT WIVES, PERFECT LIES is unforgettable, emotionally charged, and the kind of thriller that will absolutely dominate a book club discussion. Jennifer Anne Gordon poured so much emotion and intelligence into this story, and I already cannot wait to read whatever she writes next.
Jennifer Anne Gordon absolutely delivers with PERFECT WIVES, PERFECT LIES. Beneath the suspense and unsettling atmosphere is a deeply emotional story about grief, identity, healing, and the painful process of accepting reality. Becca feels incredibly authentic; her heartbreak, impulsive choices, insecurities, and longing for the life she once had make her impossible not to connect with. Gordon has a way of exposing the vulnerable parts of human nature while still guiding the reader through the darkness with compassion and wit.
The relationships in this novel are written so convincingly that every moment of tension hits even harder. Whether it’s Becca’s complicated personal struggles, her connection with Lucy, or the unsettling dynamic surrounding Mommy Wine Time, everything feels layered, eerie, and disturbingly believable. Even when the characters make questionable decisions, their actions never feel forced, which makes the emotional impact and suspense all the more powerful.
And then there’s Karen. I spent the entire book trying to figure out what her deal was, building theory after theory in my head, and somehow I was still completely wrong. The twists in this story are brilliantly executed, and the finale is absolutely jaw-dropping. The ending left me stunned and replaying everything in my mind long after I finished the last page.
This book balances humor, heartbreak, and psychological tension so perfectly. One moment you’re laughing, the next your chest hurts, and then suddenly you’re gripping the book in complete disbelief. PERFECT WIVES, PERFECT LIES is unforgettable, emotionally charged, and the kind of thriller that will absolutely dominate a book club discussion. Jennifer Anne Gordon poured so much emotion and intelligence into this story, and I already cannot wait to read whatever she writes next.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Podium Entertainment, Jennifer Anne Gordon, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
An emotional, suspenseful story about a woman consumed by grief and desperately searching for relief through an online community of women—while discovering that nothing is quite as it seems.
Years after the tragic loss of her son, Becca is still struggling to cope with overwhelming grief and find any sense of peace. She becomes immersed in an online community of women who post about their perfect salads, perfect children, and perfect lives, and she finds herself increasingly drawn to them. But when another member invites her into a more private group, the secrets and dares begin to escalate.
I found this book incredibly compelling. I especially loved the repetitive figurative language woven throughout the novel: the recurring imagery of dahlias, lilacs, ranch dressing, and chic non-chickpea salads all cleverly reinforce Becca’s emotional state, her grief, her relationships, and her complicated feelings about the online community. Becca is a deeply complex character, clearly crying out for help after the death of her son. Her loneliness and emotional disorientation are portrayed beautifully through the narrative voice, and I genuinely found myself hoping she would eventually find peace and support by the end of the story.
The other women in the online group were equally intriguing—ambiguous, unsettling, and layered—and the overall storyline was impressively clever.
My only criticism is that I wanted slightly more resolution at the end, particularly regarding Becca and Karen’s relationship. Their storyline feels intentionally left lingering, which certainly suits the psychological thriller genre, but I still wanted a little more closure.
I would absolutely recommend this book—not only for its suspenseful story, but for the emotional depth of its characters and the powerful way grief is explored through the novel’s figurative language
An emotional, suspenseful story about a woman consumed by grief and desperately searching for relief through an online community of women—while discovering that nothing is quite as it seems.
Years after the tragic loss of her son, Becca is still struggling to cope with overwhelming grief and find any sense of peace. She becomes immersed in an online community of women who post about their perfect salads, perfect children, and perfect lives, and she finds herself increasingly drawn to them. But when another member invites her into a more private group, the secrets and dares begin to escalate.
I found this book incredibly compelling. I especially loved the repetitive figurative language woven throughout the novel: the recurring imagery of dahlias, lilacs, ranch dressing, and chic non-chickpea salads all cleverly reinforce Becca’s emotional state, her grief, her relationships, and her complicated feelings about the online community. Becca is a deeply complex character, clearly crying out for help after the death of her son. Her loneliness and emotional disorientation are portrayed beautifully through the narrative voice, and I genuinely found myself hoping she would eventually find peace and support by the end of the story.
The other women in the online group were equally intriguing—ambiguous, unsettling, and layered—and the overall storyline was impressively clever.
My only criticism is that I wanted slightly more resolution at the end, particularly regarding Becca and Karen’s relationship. Their storyline feels intentionally left lingering, which certainly suits the psychological thriller genre, but I still wanted a little more closure.
I would absolutely recommend this book—not only for its suspenseful story, but for the emotional depth of its characters and the powerful way grief is explored through the novel’s figurative language
Review of advance copy received from Author
I don't read romances or psychological thrillers or any other genre you might try to put PERFECT WIVES, PERFECT LIES into. But I devoured it! It had an energy that pulled me in and made me NEED to know what would happen next to Becca/Becky and her friends — those in real life and on the Internet.
Having spent more than my fair share of time online in the past (my husband and I met in a chatroom way back in 2000), I could relate to Becca's attraction to something outside of her physical existence, her need and desire to "go somewhere" where people appreciate and love her, even though she has friends in her real life who do, but she isn't connecting to them because they're all tied to her tragic past that involves the death of her son Gabe.
Becca, like all of us, makes some decisions that might not be the healthiest choices she could possibly make. But she does them for the same reasons we all make questionable decisions. She wants to fit in; she wants to be part of the cool crowd; she wants (and needs) to feel loved. Those choices ultimately alienate her from her "real-life" friends, though, and it becomes a question of can she/will she be able to figure out what is really going on with the online world with which she has become entangled? Can she stop before things go too far?
In addition to romance and psychological thriller, Gordon's work reminds the reader that grief can make people behave in ways they don't mean to, want to, or realize, until it's almost too late. She balances that grief with love, with wanting and needing to be loved, and a desire to be valued in a way she hasn't been valued in years. Gordon balances all of these things expertly, blending them into a perfect storm that Becca must figure out how to survive.
The ending was not what I expected. It opened doors I didn't anticipate. Without giving it away, I'll only say, I was surprised, unsettled, and closed the book wanting more!
Having spent more than my fair share of time online in the past (my husband and I met in a chatroom way back in 2000), I could relate to Becca's attraction to something outside of her physical existence, her need and desire to "go somewhere" where people appreciate and love her, even though she has friends in her real life who do, but she isn't connecting to them because they're all tied to her tragic past that involves the death of her son Gabe.
Becca, like all of us, makes some decisions that might not be the healthiest choices she could possibly make. But she does them for the same reasons we all make questionable decisions. She wants to fit in; she wants to be part of the cool crowd; she wants (and needs) to feel loved. Those choices ultimately alienate her from her "real-life" friends, though, and it becomes a question of can she/will she be able to figure out what is really going on with the online world with which she has become entangled? Can she stop before things go too far?
In addition to romance and psychological thriller, Gordon's work reminds the reader that grief can make people behave in ways they don't mean to, want to, or realize, until it's almost too late. She balances that grief with love, with wanting and needing to be loved, and a desire to be valued in a way she hasn't been valued in years. Gordon balances all of these things expertly, blending them into a perfect storm that Becca must figure out how to survive.
The ending was not what I expected. It opened doors I didn't anticipate. Without giving it away, I'll only say, I was surprised, unsettled, and closed the book wanting more!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Obsessed, this caught my eye a while back and I have needed to get my hands on it and finally thanks to the author and publisher, I did!
I freaking loved this, I felt so called out at the start with the "FriYAY" thing because I am absolutely that person 😂.
I am also a lover of Desperate Housewives, it was more then just a silly drama, it was crime, secrets and murder!
Becca is on a slow spiral, she's lost everything except her best friend and her job and sometimes that's just not enough. I haven't lost a child, but I have lost things and myself along the way, and when you surface from that, it smacks you hard.
She found a mom group, you know those types of groups where everything is perfect Trad Mommy ™️ perfect and secrets and darkness don't exist, except Becca has some of both and makes up a persona named Lucy who is everything she wished she was, it's just a harmless thing, not real, no big deal.
But then it escalates and the group becomes more sinister somehow, how did it go from little dares to crime and how does Becca/Lucy pull herself back, if she even wants to that is. Kidnapping and revenge mix into the little dares
This book was dark and twisty but pulled me in, in a way I didn't expect, the friendships even the toxic technically fake ones seemed so real and believable because, well they are, I've been in them quiet a few times myself and seeing this mirror was dark to see how things could go with a little nudge in a different direction. I laughed at times with how Becca was with her real life friends, cringed at "Lucy" and her online friends and I'm not going to lie, I cried a little too with Becca and her struggle.
I absolutely loved this.
I freaking loved this, I felt so called out at the start with the "FriYAY" thing because I am absolutely that person 😂.
I am also a lover of Desperate Housewives, it was more then just a silly drama, it was crime, secrets and murder!
Becca is on a slow spiral, she's lost everything except her best friend and her job and sometimes that's just not enough. I haven't lost a child, but I have lost things and myself along the way, and when you surface from that, it smacks you hard.
She found a mom group, you know those types of groups where everything is perfect Trad Mommy ™️ perfect and secrets and darkness don't exist, except Becca has some of both and makes up a persona named Lucy who is everything she wished she was, it's just a harmless thing, not real, no big deal.
But then it escalates and the group becomes more sinister somehow, how did it go from little dares to crime and how does Becca/Lucy pull herself back, if she even wants to that is. Kidnapping and revenge mix into the little dares
This book was dark and twisty but pulled me in, in a way I didn't expect, the friendships even the toxic technically fake ones seemed so real and believable because, well they are, I've been in them quiet a few times myself and seeing this mirror was dark to see how things could go with a little nudge in a different direction. I laughed at times with how Becca was with her real life friends, cringed at "Lucy" and her online friends and I'm not going to lie, I cried a little too with Becca and her struggle.
I absolutely loved this.
Review of advance copy
The story follows Rebecca “Becca” Gauthier, a social worker struggling with the devastating loss of her son, the end of her marriage, and the weight of survivor’s guilt. Seeking comfort and escape, Becca immerses herself in an online community where she creates a perfect fictional version of her life, revealing how easily reality and illusion can become blurred. The novel’s emotional opening and deeply personal narration immediately draw readers into Becca’s pain and inner conflict.
I loved Gordon's portrayal of flawed, complicated characters. Becca is vulnerable, sarcastic, wounded, and desperately searching for a way to cope. Her friendship with Lynn adds warmth and honesty to the story, while the mysterious online group introduces tension and suspense. Through themes of perfection, social expectations, and the pressure to appear happy, the novel examines how people often hide their struggles behind curated versions of themselves.
Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies is a powerful exploration of secrets, grief, and the dangers of pretending to be someone else. Jennifer creates a story filled with psychological suspense while also delivering a thoughtful reflection on healing and human connection. With its complex protagonist, engaging mystery, and emotional intensity, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven thrillers that explore the darker sides of relationships and modern social life.
I loved Gordon's portrayal of flawed, complicated characters. Becca is vulnerable, sarcastic, wounded, and desperately searching for a way to cope. Her friendship with Lynn adds warmth and honesty to the story, while the mysterious online group introduces tension and suspense. Through themes of perfection, social expectations, and the pressure to appear happy, the novel examines how people often hide their struggles behind curated versions of themselves.
Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies is a powerful exploration of secrets, grief, and the dangers of pretending to be someone else. Jennifer creates a story filled with psychological suspense while also delivering a thoughtful reflection on healing and human connection. With its complex protagonist, engaging mystery, and emotional intensity, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven thrillers that explore the darker sides of relationships and modern social life.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies by Jennifer Anne Gordon is an absolutely unhinged and heartbreaking dive into loss, grief, love, and the dark side of social media.
A decade after the loss of her son and her marriage, Becca is flailing. Weekly Saturdays with her best friend Lynn help keep her afloat, but during lonely nights Becca turns to the comfort of the Facebook group Mommy Wine Time. In Mommy Wine Time Becca is not a grieving divorced mother and wife. She's Lucy, a happily married impeccable mom who makes healthy and deliciously inspired meals for her perfect family.
Becca is elated when Karen, THE perfect mom of perfect moms in the group, DMs her to invite her to a much more exclusive group of MWT members. Becca is equal parts disturbed and enthralled to learn that the moms in this chat have dropped the perfection facade by sharing their warped pasts and presents, and their impure thoughts about their imperfect children and husbands.
Desperate to make a connection and be noticed, Becca becomes obsessed with the group's ring leader, Karen. How far will she go to be accepted by these moms? What will she sacrifice to win Karen's affection? What crimes is she willing to ignore or commit in order to pass Karen's various sinister tests?
Disturbing, sorrowful, funny, dark, and sincere, this novel will blow your mind and make you question reality. This is a slow-burn, psychological page turner not to be missed.
A decade after the loss of her son and her marriage, Becca is flailing. Weekly Saturdays with her best friend Lynn help keep her afloat, but during lonely nights Becca turns to the comfort of the Facebook group Mommy Wine Time. In Mommy Wine Time Becca is not a grieving divorced mother and wife. She's Lucy, a happily married impeccable mom who makes healthy and deliciously inspired meals for her perfect family.
Becca is elated when Karen, THE perfect mom of perfect moms in the group, DMs her to invite her to a much more exclusive group of MWT members. Becca is equal parts disturbed and enthralled to learn that the moms in this chat have dropped the perfection facade by sharing their warped pasts and presents, and their impure thoughts about their imperfect children and husbands.
Desperate to make a connection and be noticed, Becca becomes obsessed with the group's ring leader, Karen. How far will she go to be accepted by these moms? What will she sacrifice to win Karen's affection? What crimes is she willing to ignore or commit in order to pass Karen's various sinister tests?
Disturbing, sorrowful, funny, dark, and sincere, this novel will blow your mind and make you question reality. This is a slow-burn, psychological page turner not to be missed.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies by Jennifer Anne Gordon was an experience, and absolutely nothing like I expected.
Becca is a social worker struggling to survive the unimaginable loss of her son, followed by the end of her marriage. (Content warnings for child death and descriptions of child abuse.) With her world falling apart, she leans on her best friend, her ex-husband, and the members of her online support group, Mommy Wine Time, to help her navigate the overwhelming grief.
There's just one problem. On Mommy Wine Time, she isn't Becca. She's Lucy, living a picture-perfect life in Seattle with her happy family.
When the group's mysterious leader, Karen, suddenly slides into Lucy/Becca's DMs, things quickly go from strange to deeply unsettling. What follows is a tangled web of manipulation, deception, secrets, and emotions that had me constantly questioning what was real.
Honestly? This is catfishing gone completely off the rails, and I'm still not entirely sure what I think about everything that happened. Psychological suspense, grief, depression, human connection, and identity all come together to create a compelling—but undeniably odd—story.
I'm landing on 3 stars because I genuinely can't decide whether I liked it or hated it, and somehow that feels like the most honest review I can give.
Thank you to NetGalley and Podium Entertainment for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Becca is a social worker struggling to survive the unimaginable loss of her son, followed by the end of her marriage. (Content warnings for child death and descriptions of child abuse.) With her world falling apart, she leans on her best friend, her ex-husband, and the members of her online support group, Mommy Wine Time, to help her navigate the overwhelming grief.
There's just one problem. On Mommy Wine Time, she isn't Becca. She's Lucy, living a picture-perfect life in Seattle with her happy family.
When the group's mysterious leader, Karen, suddenly slides into Lucy/Becca's DMs, things quickly go from strange to deeply unsettling. What follows is a tangled web of manipulation, deception, secrets, and emotions that had me constantly questioning what was real.
Honestly? This is catfishing gone completely off the rails, and I'm still not entirely sure what I think about everything that happened. Psychological suspense, grief, depression, human connection, and identity all come together to create a compelling—but undeniably odd—story.
I'm landing on 3 stars because I genuinely can't decide whether I liked it or hated it, and somehow that feels like the most honest review I can give.
Thank you to NetGalley and Podium Entertainment for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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June 17, 2026Don’t let the cute cover fool you, this story is dark and worth checking the trigger warnings on before diving in.
It’s a great depiction of grief (of losing a child, of blaming yourself) coupled with unmet mental health support. It captures so many emotions, which I generally love, including grief, mania, depression, obsession, and disappointment. The writing style is unique - very descriptive but in an almost stilted way.
I think my biggest issue with this book comes from unmet expectations. While it’s being marketed as a mystery / psychological thriller, I personally wouldn’t describe it that way. This is a story that dives deep into unmanaged grief and depression. Yes there is a mystery element, but it doesn’t come up until the last third of the book. I think if I had gone into this wanting to read a story of getting through a mother’s worst nightmare and the effects of undiagnosed schizophrenia, I would have been in the right mindset and been able to appreciate the story more. But instead, I was not emotionally prepared for how dark this was, and I was let down by the mystery element.
Thanks to Jennifer Anne Gordon, Podium Entertainment, and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
It’s a great depiction of grief (of losing a child, of blaming yourself) coupled with unmet mental health support. It captures so many emotions, which I generally love, including grief, mania, depression, obsession, and disappointment. The writing style is unique - very descriptive but in an almost stilted way.
I think my biggest issue with this book comes from unmet expectations. While it’s being marketed as a mystery / psychological thriller, I personally wouldn’t describe it that way. This is a story that dives deep into unmanaged grief and depression. Yes there is a mystery element, but it doesn’t come up until the last third of the book. I think if I had gone into this wanting to read a story of getting through a mother’s worst nightmare and the effects of undiagnosed schizophrenia, I would have been in the right mindset and been able to appreciate the story more. But instead, I was not emotionally prepared for how dark this was, and I was let down by the mystery element.
Thanks to Jennifer Anne Gordon, Podium Entertainment, and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
May 7, 2026
Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies is a sharp, wine‑soaked descent into the dangers of reinvention — the kind that begins with quiet grief and ends somewhere far darker.
Becca, still shattered by the loss of her son and the collapse of her marriage, slips into the online mom group Mommy Wine Time under the glossy alias “Lucy.” What starts as a harmless escape — a curated life full of dahlias and perfection — quickly becomes intoxicating. The group itself is deliciously toxic: airbrushed photos, humble brags, and Karen ruling the feed like a ring‑light‑lit queen.
But as the games turn reckless and the chardonnay flows, the line between Becca and Lucy blurs. Petty mischief spirals into kidnapping, revenge, and murder, and the more she pretends, the more alive she feels.
It’s a slick, addictive psychological thriller with the bite of Big Little Lies and the suburban rot of Desperate Housewives, all filtered through the anonymity of online personas. Dark, messy, and compulsively readable — a reminder that the most dangerous lies are the ones we tell ourselves.
With thanks to Jennifer Anne Gordon, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Becca, still shattered by the loss of her son and the collapse of her marriage, slips into the online mom group Mommy Wine Time under the glossy alias “Lucy.” What starts as a harmless escape — a curated life full of dahlias and perfection — quickly becomes intoxicating. The group itself is deliciously toxic: airbrushed photos, humble brags, and Karen ruling the feed like a ring‑light‑lit queen.
But as the games turn reckless and the chardonnay flows, the line between Becca and Lucy blurs. Petty mischief spirals into kidnapping, revenge, and murder, and the more she pretends, the more alive she feels.
It’s a slick, addictive psychological thriller with the bite of Big Little Lies and the suburban rot of Desperate Housewives, all filtered through the anonymity of online personas. Dark, messy, and compulsively readable — a reminder that the most dangerous lies are the ones we tell ourselves.
With thanks to Jennifer Anne Gordon, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I received an ARC of this book from Podium Entertainment via NetGalley in exchange for my honest feedback. It is truly like nothing I have ever read before. Ms. Gordon is hilarious. I can't even imagine how she comes up with some of her darkly comedic gems of phrases.
However, you need to go into this book with a lot of trigger warnings, and even though none affect me personally, there were times where I simply felt like I could not handle the level of trauma involved. The main TW's are child loss, suicide, and animal loss.
Becca is heartbreaking. But also so believable, which is even more heartbreaking! I loved her relationship with Lynn and also her extremely refreshing relationship with Matt. Not at all a typical cliche of a divorced couple.
The whole Facebook group thing - I don't know - this is only semi-believable. But perhaps when you are at rock bottom, this could happen?
I felt we could have found out a little more about a main character near the end (during the time Becca is wearing her pencil skirt - just to clarify in which scene without giving anything away). And I am glad that when you finish the book, heartbreak is slightly less.
However, you need to go into this book with a lot of trigger warnings, and even though none affect me personally, there were times where I simply felt like I could not handle the level of trauma involved. The main TW's are child loss, suicide, and animal loss.
Becca is heartbreaking. But also so believable, which is even more heartbreaking! I loved her relationship with Lynn and also her extremely refreshing relationship with Matt. Not at all a typical cliche of a divorced couple.
The whole Facebook group thing - I don't know - this is only semi-believable. But perhaps when you are at rock bottom, this could happen?
I felt we could have found out a little more about a main character near the end (during the time Becca is wearing her pencil skirt - just to clarify in which scene without giving anything away). And I am glad that when you finish the book, heartbreak is slightly less.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Don't let the cute pink cover fool you, this one's a dark tale.
Grief is the driver in this gradually paced mystery. Becca's real-life circle is not providing the comfort she needs, and so she turns to an online group. Mommy Wine Time is not only a group where she can be herself, but it's a forum where she can not be herself.
I wasn't expecting the level of sadness that hit me while reading this. If you've experienced grief, you can likely relate to much of what Becca is going through. You can hate and love her RL friends and family. You can also fall into the draw of her online group.
This book has been different than any in my reading stack this year. It's strange, eerie, funny, dark, and even a little off-putting. Adverbs, some might describe grief with. Schizophrenic, how grief is, isn't it?
Thank you @netgalley and @podiumentertainment for the ARC.
Grief is the driver in this gradually paced mystery. Becca's real-life circle is not providing the comfort she needs, and so she turns to an online group. Mommy Wine Time is not only a group where she can be herself, but it's a forum where she can not be herself.
...and she needs that right now
I wasn't expecting the level of sadness that hit me while reading this. If you've experienced grief, you can likely relate to much of what Becca is going through. You can hate and love her RL friends and family. You can also fall into the draw of her online group.
This book has been different than any in my reading stack this year. It's strange, eerie, funny, dark, and even a little off-putting. Adverbs, some might describe grief with. Schizophrenic, how grief is, isn't it?
Thank you @netgalley and @podiumentertainment for the ARC.
May 2, 2026
2,25 stars
I really enjoyed the summary of this book and was excited to receive an advanced reader’s copy. I couldn��t wait to dive in, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me.
I can’t quite put my finger on why I didn’t enjoy it as much as I’d hoped, but I struggled to connect with the characters. Becca, in particular, frustrated me throughout, and I found it hard to truly empathize with her. While I understood the pain of her loss, it somehow didn’t resonate with me on an emotional level.
The book explores themes of grief, self-discovery after loss, and the toxic sides of social media. Maybe the writing simply didn’t click with me, but overall, it just wasn’t for me. That said, I have nothing against the author and would definitely be open to reading another one of her books—this one just didn’t work for me.
I really enjoyed the summary of this book and was excited to receive an advanced reader’s copy. I couldn��t wait to dive in, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me.
I can’t quite put my finger on why I didn’t enjoy it as much as I’d hoped, but I struggled to connect with the characters. Becca, in particular, frustrated me throughout, and I found it hard to truly empathize with her. While I understood the pain of her loss, it somehow didn’t resonate with me on an emotional level.
The book explores themes of grief, self-discovery after loss, and the toxic sides of social media. Maybe the writing simply didn’t click with me, but overall, it just wasn’t for me. That said, I have nothing against the author and would definitely be open to reading another one of her books—this one just didn’t work for me.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!
Wow. I was so excited after reading the synopsis that this book would be one of my favourites, however, it was not. I don’t know why I didn’t quite connect with this one; was it the characters or the writing style?
This one follows Becca through her grief as she delves into her mum group on social media. The lines start to blur between her fake persona and her actual identity. I found all the characters to be rather unlikeable but I feel like that was the point. I did love the banter between Becca and Lynn in this book. This psychological thriller goes deeper into the dangers of social media and the fake/exaggerrated posts online. Do you really know who you’re talking to online?
You will love this book if you love unhinged female characters and slow burner psychological thrillers.
Wow. I was so excited after reading the synopsis that this book would be one of my favourites, however, it was not. I don’t know why I didn’t quite connect with this one; was it the characters or the writing style?
This one follows Becca through her grief as she delves into her mum group on social media. The lines start to blur between her fake persona and her actual identity. I found all the characters to be rather unlikeable but I feel like that was the point. I did love the banter between Becca and Lynn in this book. This psychological thriller goes deeper into the dangers of social media and the fake/exaggerrated posts online. Do you really know who you’re talking to online?
You will love this book if you love unhinged female characters and slow burner psychological thrillers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I was really excited when I received this from NetGalley— the title and cover art really pulled me in. It started off kind of weird, but I pushed past that because a lot of books are hard to start but then AMAZING!! This book, however, was dragging and felt as if it had no plot nor point to it. The only part that intrigued me slightly was the truth behind Karen’s identity and the “backstory”. I feel like this book had a lot of potential to be something great, because the concept of the book IS good. However, the execution made me not really like this book all that much. I felt like it was very repetitive, and for the majority of the story there wasn’t a plot and it was just Becca jealous of the other “girls” relationships with Karen. Anyways, this wasn’t my favorite book, but this is no hate whatsoever to the author. I’ve read reviews of people who have LOVED these story, but personally it was not for me 🤷♀️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Perfect Wives, Perfect Lives – Jennifer Anne Gordon
ARC Review ✨
Published September 8
What a ride.
I’m not hard-faced, but it does take a lot to make me laugh. You know when something makes you laugh on the inside, but not actually out loud? Well, this did.
It’s not even a comedy. I just found parts of the group chat hilarious. Absolutely brutal, and I’m here for that kind of thing.
Beneath the humour is a dark, addictive psychological thriller packed with grief, obsession, secrets, and the carefully curated lives we present online. The characters aren’t always likeable, but they’re endlessly entertaining to watch unravel.
It left me with one question, though:
How many group chats would get us into serious trouble if someone else read them? 🤔
Thank you @netgalley and @podiumentertainment for the ARC.
ARC Review ✨
Published September 8
What a ride.
I’m not hard-faced, but it does take a lot to make me laugh. You know when something makes you laugh on the inside, but not actually out loud? Well, this did.
It’s not even a comedy. I just found parts of the group chat hilarious. Absolutely brutal, and I’m here for that kind of thing.
Beneath the humour is a dark, addictive psychological thriller packed with grief, obsession, secrets, and the carefully curated lives we present online. The characters aren’t always likeable, but they’re endlessly entertaining to watch unravel.
It left me with one question, though:
How many group chats would get us into serious trouble if someone else read them? 🤔
Thank you @netgalley and @podiumentertainment for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is one of those novels where you wonder how the author got inside your head to rip out your thoughts and put them out there for everyone to see and you feel so exposed you could cry, but then the next line is so absurdly hilarious and insightful that you're crying but mostly trying not to pee your pants. Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies scraped against the raw spots in my heart and then covered them up with blue frosting and poured me a glass of boxed wine. A masterclass in relationships: those we don't value, those we can't leave, those that mimic real relationships but are they? and the animals that we pour our love into when we're all out of love to give and forget what being loved is even like. Visceral, juicy, and bold, this one is not to be missed. A must read.
April 18, 2026
I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley.
I love a good thriller mystery! I also love a crazy FMC. I think it was a very interesting take on grief and how someone might cope in a way that leads to an insane spiral. I think the biggest strength of this story was how unpredictable it was. I had hunches, and all of them were incorrect haha. There is nothing quite like reading an ending you did not see coming! Gordon really did an excellent job of giving life to heartbreak, grief and how the human mind responds to it. I also like the exploration of the social media and how easy it is to use for connection but also how easy it is to portray something so far from reality. Overall a fantastic thriller!!!
I love a good thriller mystery! I also love a crazy FMC. I think it was a very interesting take on grief and how someone might cope in a way that leads to an insane spiral. I think the biggest strength of this story was how unpredictable it was. I had hunches, and all of them were incorrect haha. There is nothing quite like reading an ending you did not see coming! Gordon really did an excellent job of giving life to heartbreak, grief and how the human mind responds to it. I also like the exploration of the social media and how easy it is to use for connection but also how easy it is to portray something so far from reality. Overall a fantastic thriller!!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
‘For fans of The Hunting Wives: A woman in mourning finds renewed purpose in her fake persona for an online mom group—but membership comes at a killer cost.’
Wow. My feelings are all over the place after finishing this one. I almost feel like I should read it again for some much needed clarity.
Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies was one wild & crazy ride. An absolute emotional roller coaster. Obsession, depression, mania, pain, desperation & grief, it’s all here. My curiosity never abated. It had me swiping my kindle like a maniac. And I will never not give praise to a page-flipper. My first time reading this author. So yea, I’m going to need more.
Thanks to Podium Entertainment for the opportunity. Opinions are my own.
Pub: 9.8.2026.
Wow. My feelings are all over the place after finishing this one. I almost feel like I should read it again for some much needed clarity.
Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies was one wild & crazy ride. An absolute emotional roller coaster. Obsession, depression, mania, pain, desperation & grief, it’s all here. My curiosity never abated. It had me swiping my kindle like a maniac. And I will never not give praise to a page-flipper. My first time reading this author. So yea, I’m going to need more.
Thanks to Podium Entertainment for the opportunity. Opinions are my own.
Pub: 9.8.2026.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This one had a strong premise—grief, identity, and the idea of escaping into a curated, “perfect” life online. It started in a direction that felt like it could turn into something really layered and unsettling.
For me, it didn’t fully get there.
Becca’s character had potential, especially in the way her grief blurred into obsession and reinvention. But as the story progressed, I felt more disconnected than pulled in. The pacing felt uneven, and instead of building tension, it stayed at the same level for too long.
I kept waiting for a shift—something sharper or more impactful—and it just never quite hit. The emotional depth and psychological elements were there, but they didn’t land as strongly as I expected.
Not a bad read, just not one that stuck with me.
For me, it didn’t fully get there.
Becca’s character had potential, especially in the way her grief blurred into obsession and reinvention. But as the story progressed, I felt more disconnected than pulled in. The pacing felt uneven, and instead of building tension, it stayed at the same level for too long.
I kept waiting for a shift—something sharper or more impactful—and it just never quite hit. The emotional depth and psychological elements were there, but they didn’t land as strongly as I expected.
Not a bad read, just not one that stuck with me.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Losing a child can be hell on a marriage, as Becca discovers when her newly single life leaves her dependent on work and her best friend for something to fill her days. Until she becomes involved with Mommy Wine Time, an online mothers group full of posturing mummies.
There she operates under the pseudonym Lucy, becoming increasingly preoccupied with these women's lives, in addition to her own imaginary one. Unfortunately, her new obsession also begins to lead her down an increasingly dangerous path...
This book does a good job of showing how the combination of obsession and social media can lead to a very dark place. An absorbing read, it gets 3.5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
There she operates under the pseudonym Lucy, becoming increasingly preoccupied with these women's lives, in addition to her own imaginary one. Unfortunately, her new obsession also begins to lead her down an increasingly dangerous path...
This book does a good job of showing how the combination of obsession and social media can lead to a very dark place. An absorbing read, it gets 3.5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
May 3, 2026
Thank you Podiumbooks for the review copy of Perfect Wives Perfect Lies, out September 8, 2026 🤍
This book was honestly… weird. But in a good way.
It dives into the world of “perfect” wives and the pressure to present a flawless life, but behind that image lies something much darker. The story slowly spirals into a tense, unsettling psychological mess full of secrets and manipulation.
At times it gave me Half His Age vibes , chaotic, slightly unhinged, and full of morally grey characters. You’re never quite sure what’s real, and that’s what makes it so addictive.
It can feel a bit over the top or confusing here and there, but overall I was hooked.
Dark, strange, and definitely memorable.
This book was honestly… weird. But in a good way.
It dives into the world of “perfect” wives and the pressure to present a flawless life, but behind that image lies something much darker. The story slowly spirals into a tense, unsettling psychological mess full of secrets and manipulation.
At times it gave me Half His Age vibes , chaotic, slightly unhinged, and full of morally grey characters. You’re never quite sure what’s real, and that’s what makes it so addictive.
It can feel a bit over the top or confusing here and there, but overall I was hooked.
Dark, strange, and definitely memorable.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
When Becca loses her son, she is unmoored by grief. Although divorced, the pangs she feel for her ex and the trauma bond they share is evident, and the loneliness is shown even in the midst of their hangs. Hanging with her best friend, Lynn, leaves her empty in ways her Wine Time mommy group doesn't. By night, Becca gets to become an entirely different person and bond with Karen, the mysterious sister of a school shooter who is elite amongst the other web Moms. This book is so riveting- the forum aspect, complete with the dark humor and wit was top of the line, and so well done. The contents of this one were so dark it shocked me, but I had a genuinely good time digesting this one. Thanks to NetGalley and Podium Entertainment for the eARC. All opinions are entirely my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved this book!
I would read a chapter or three before falling asleep. I never fell asleep reading, and I’d wake up thinking about it.
Sometimes I felt like a voyeur watching Becca sidestep dealing with the pain and grief that had become her life, watcher her try on alternate pretend lives so she wouldn’t ever have to deal with reality. It was painful to read. I wanted to give her a good shake and tell her to “Wake the F*** Up!”
I got worried when Pet Cematary references entered the story, afraid that Becca’s story would spiral into the same abyss that Louis Creed’s did.
In the end, I felt Karen didn’t get the hell she deserved, but maybe that was intensional. Maybe there’s more to come?
I would read a chapter or three before falling asleep. I never fell asleep reading, and I’d wake up thinking about it.
Sometimes I felt like a voyeur watching Becca sidestep dealing with the pain and grief that had become her life, watcher her try on alternate pretend lives so she wouldn’t ever have to deal with reality. It was painful to read. I wanted to give her a good shake and tell her to “Wake the F*** Up!”
I got worried when Pet Cematary references entered the story, afraid that Becca’s story would spiral into the same abyss that Louis Creed’s did.
In the end, I felt Karen didn’t get the hell she deserved, but maybe that was intensional. Maybe there’s more to come?
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book was twisty-turny in the best way. Overall, I did enjoy the book. It kept me entertained through the entirety of it, mainly because of the writing style. It did give Girl on a Train vibes because of the feeling of the narrator being unreliable. This isn’t the first book that I’ve read with a main character who spends most of her time wine drunk, but I did enjoy it more than other ones that I have read. I thought I knew the direction this book was taking and was completely blindsided at the end. While the ending was unexpected, in some ways it didn’t feel completely resolved.
I’d say it’s worth a read, but I wouldn’t say it quite reached a 5 star level.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
I’d say it’s worth a read, but I wouldn’t say it quite reached a 5 star level.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.75 stars - I loved the title, cover art and description of this book. And while there was enough here to keep me reading, the execution fell a bit flat for me. It felt a little "try hard" at being unhinged, suspenseful and funny at the same time. There were developments I didn't see coming, and I appreciated the use of "cat fishing"/ online mom group as story telling device, but overall the tone of the writing did not engage me as much as I wished it had.
Thank you to NetGalley and Podium Entertainment for providing me with an advance reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: Sept 8, 2026.
Thank you to NetGalley and Podium Entertainment for providing me with an advance reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: Sept 8, 2026.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies was a roller-coaster of a psychological thriller/ drama.
Becca is a middle aged social worker who is divorced and tragically lost her son 11 years ago.
She fills her evenings with Burger King, CVS wine, and pretending to be someone else in a "wine mom" social media group.
It started out interesting to me, but kind of slogged through the middle. No one was likeable. At about the 70% mark, it picked up again and I got re-invested.
Overall, this is a story about grief, obsession, social media, and relationships.
It was pretty dark.
Thanks to Netgalley and Podium Entertainment for an early copy for review.
Becca is a middle aged social worker who is divorced and tragically lost her son 11 years ago.
She fills her evenings with Burger King, CVS wine, and pretending to be someone else in a "wine mom" social media group.
It started out interesting to me, but kind of slogged through the middle. No one was likeable. At about the 70% mark, it picked up again and I got re-invested.
Overall, this is a story about grief, obsession, social media, and relationships.
It was pretty dark.
Thanks to Netgalley and Podium Entertainment for an early copy for review.
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