Jan 7, 2022

Book Beginning: The Perfect Family by Teresa Driscoll



Her Perfect Family by Teresa Driscoll, November 1, 2021, Thomas & Mercer
Genre: psychological thriller

Book beginning:
PROLOGUE
Pink

The daughter looks at her outfit. And suddenly, at the eleventh hour, she realizes the colour is all wrong. 

 

Page 56:
"Don't you test his clothing or something? For residue. I've seen that on the television -'

Book description: The perfect family? Or the perfect lie?

Would you read on?

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19 comments:

  1. I have heard a little about Her Prefect Family and want to read it too. I hope you are enjoying it!

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    1. I'm just starting it, but I've seen some good reviews.

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  2. The Perfect family has been doing the rounds in the bookish world, so there must be something about it. Finish it quickly then you can tell us more about it!

    Have a good weekend!

    Elza Reads

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  3. Those snippets make me want to know what is happening.

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    1. Me, too. I'm about to start this book soon!

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  4. Ooh I'd definitely read on! Why is the colour wrong? Who is being tested for residue? I'm always down for a good family psychological thriller, they're my favourite kind of thriller xD I hope you have a lovely weekend :) Juli @ A Universe in Words

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    1. Glad those quotes grabbed your interest! Hope you get to read it soon! Have a great reading weekend, too.

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  5. I would definitely keep reading. I love psychological thrillers.

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  6. It looks and sounds interesting! I hope you enjoy it! Have a great weekend! https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2022/01/first-line-friday-33-fresh-scars.html

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    1. I'm hoping it will be a little different from previous ones I've read, plotwise.

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  7. Hmm. Two comments about fabric. Interesting. I take it there has been a death? My Friday quotes

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    1. I assume there has been a shooting, yes. And nice catch re the clothing comments in the two excerpts.

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  8. I'm curious for more! Happy weekend!

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