As a devoted mother and avid thriller enthusiast, I was truly captivated by The Perfect Mother by Desiree Moodie. The premise of a child abduction raises profound questions, and I find myself deeply intrigued by how such a harrowing situation unfolds.
About The Perfect Mother Book by Desiree Moodie
The perfect neighborhood. The perfect family. The perfect crime.
When Dawn Harrington moves to the quiet, picturesque town of Meadowbrook, she’s hoping for a fresh start. A place where no one knows her name. Where she can leave behind the whispers, the heartbreak, the gaping hole left by the son who vanished from a park nearly twenty years ago. But secrets have a way of following you.
A few blocks over, Evelyn Harper has spent years crafting the perfect life—an adoring husband, beautiful children, a home straight out of a magazine. But when she sees Dawn standing in her driveway, Evelyn feels the first stirrings of something she hasn’t felt in years.
Fear.
Because Dawn isn’t just any new neighbor. She’s a woman with a past. A past that collides violently with Evelyn’s own.
At first, Dawn and Evelyn circle each other warily—neighborly smiles masking something far more sinister. But as Dawn starts asking questions and Evelyn begins watching her every move, the game between them becomes something far more treacherous.
As their carefully built lives begin to crumble, one of them will stop at nothing to uncover the truth.
The other will stop at nothing to keep it buried.
Because some lies can be forgiven. Others demand blood.
The Perfect Mother is a spellbinding psychological thriller about deception, obsession, and how far a mother will go for the truth. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn, and Shari Lapena, this is one twisted suburban nightmare you won’t soon forget.
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Book Details:
Book Title: THE PERFECT MOTHER by Desiree Moodie
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +),
Genre: Thriller
Publisher: Twisted Thoughts Publishing
Release date: May 2025
Format available for review: print-softback (USA=) and ebook (EPUB, PDF, MOBI for Kindle, BookFunnel download) internationally.
Content Rating: PG-13 + M: My book has a few "f" words, one or two religious profanities and a few crude terms. There is no sex, but there is violence. Mature themes include pregnancy loss.
Desiree Moodie has been writing since before she could talk — seriously. As a kid, she spent weekends scribbling on notebook paper and stapling the pages together into makeshift books.
Now, she crafts dark, twisty stories featuring morally complex characters and impossible-to-put-down plots. Her writing is influenced by her travels, old-school noir films, and pro-wrestling (yes, still). She loves difficult women, villains who might just have a point, and snappy dialogue.
When she's not writing, Desiree is watching reruns of Perry Mason, working on her Lauren Bacall impression, or pulling Tarot cards. She’s got a soft spot for readers who love clever, gritty stories with a little bite — so don’t be shy. Drop her a line (just not in all caps).
Disclosure: I did get an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
My Review of The Perfect Mother Book
As a mother who likes thrillers, I was eager to read Desiree Moodie's The Perfect Mother. However, I felt that the cat-and-mouse game between Evelyn and Dawn was a bit more drawn out than it needed to be. Yet, I couldn't wait to see the outcome of their relationship.
I was rooting for Dawn throughout the book. Even though I willingly gave up my first daughter for many personal reasons, I still couldn't imagine having any of my kids taken away from me without my consent. I can only imagine what I'd do if it did happen to me.
While I enjoyed reading Desiree's The Perfect Mother, I would not say that I was captivated enough to give it a full five (5) star rating. It was interesting enough to make me want to finish it, but I didn't devour it quickly. As such, I'm giving it a 3.5 rating.
It is available to read as a part of the Kindle Unlimited program right now, or you can buy your own copy.
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THE PERFECT MOTHER was released on May 16.
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Always love your honest reviews, Crystal! I am sad it wasn’t as captivating as the synopsis sounds, but sometimes that happens when a storyline lasts a little longer than it needs to. I’ve read plenty of books where I felt that way. Thanks for sharing, my friend!
Wishing you a wonderful rest of your week! 🙂
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It is sad for sure. It’s still a good book.
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Oh my this sounds so good. I saw this title while browsing Kindle.
It is a good read.
Great review, now I need to add this to my book list!
This was a fun read for sure.