Hello readers! I have an excellent beach read for you today that is currently being developed for Netflix, and the main character is played by none other than Nicole Kidman. I’ll definitely be watching, but I HIGHLY recommend that you read the book first. Here’s the format for this review- I’ll give you a synopsis, my review, who I think should read this, and a pairing of some sort. Now let’s find out about….
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand
The Synopsis
It’s wedding weekend in Nantucket for Greer and Tag Winbury’s son, Benji and his bride-to-be, Celeste. Only, a dead body has been discovered. Everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect. The chief of police is tirelessly working on this investigation and starts to uncover all kinds of secrets that surely weren’t meant to see the light of day. You’ll never guess how this story unfolds, but you will quickly see that there’s no such thing as the perfect couple.
My Review
Elin Hilderbrand is one of my favorite authors. She writes complex characters and weaves her stories into intricate baskets of entertainment. This is a backlist title of hers (published in 2018), but it still holds up. One thing that you can count on with Elin and her Nantucket books is the setting. I’ve never been to Nantucket, but I feel as though I have after reading so many of her books. It seems like such a lovely place, and I hope to visit one day. Because of the depth of character, expert description of the setting, and the whodunit of it all, I’m giving this one five stars.
Who Should Read It?
Those of us not ready to say goodbye to summer and beach vibes. Those who love weddings. Those who love a dysfunctional family story. Those who love a good plot twist. Honestly, everyone should read this one. I think anyone would truly enjoy it.
Pair It With…
A rum drink. There’s a scene in the book when several characters gather to drink rum. They are choosing to drink very expensive rum straight, but I’d suggest something a little more appetizing such as a Mojito or a Dark and Stormy. But being that it’s a book about a wedding, maybe just some cake! 🙂
I hope you pick this one up before the film version comes out. You’ll probably have plenty of time with the writers’ and actors’ strike currently going on. Not sure they’re currently shooting. When you do, let me know how you like it! Get your copy at your local library, independent bookstore, secondhand books website, or here.
