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The Perfect Ruin: A Riveting New Psychological Thriller
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A thrilling new novel of lies, deception, and revenge from the bestselling author, perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and Joshilyn Jackson! The glamour of Miami has a dark side in this twisting story where nothing is what it seems, as one wronged woman seeks to destroy the seemingly perfect life of one of the city’s most revered socialites.
“A shocking, sensual thriller with sharp twists.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of The Wives
"Twisty and impossible to put down! 10/10 recommend." —Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author
“I was hooked from the very first twist.” —Alessandra Torre, New York Times bestselling author of Every Last Secret
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A brutal tragedy ended Ivy Hill’s happy family and childhood. Now in her twenties and severely troubled, she barely has a life—or much to live for. Until the day she discovers the name of the woman who destroyed her world: Lola Maxwell—the mega-wealthy socialite with a heart, Miami’s beloved “first lady” of charity. Accomplished, gorgeous, and oh-so-caring, Lola has the best of everything—and doesn’t deserve any of it. So it’s only right that Ivy take it all away . . .
Little by little, Ivy infiltrates Lola’s elite circle, becomes her new best friend—and plays Lola’s envious acquaintances and hangers-on against her. But seducing Lola’s handsome, devoted surgeon husband turns into a passionate dream Ivy suddenly can’t control. And soon, an insidious someone will twist Ivy’s revenge into a nightmare of deception, secrets, and betrayal that Ivy may not wake up from . . .
“An ideal summer read.”
—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
“This fast-paced and incredibly entertaining book is perfect for devouring by the poolside.”
—Off the Shelf
“A shocking, sensual thriller with sharp twists.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of The Wives
"Twisty and impossible to put down! 10/10 recommend." —Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author
“I was hooked from the very first twist.” —Alessandra Torre, New York Times bestselling author of Every Last Secret
Book Riot Best Summer 2021 Thrillers
BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Thrillers, Mysteries, And Suspense Novels
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A brutal tragedy ended Ivy Hill’s happy family and childhood. Now in her twenties and severely troubled, she barely has a life—or much to live for. Until the day she discovers the name of the woman who destroyed her world: Lola Maxwell—the mega-wealthy socialite with a heart, Miami’s beloved “first lady” of charity. Accomplished, gorgeous, and oh-so-caring, Lola has the best of everything—and doesn’t deserve any of it. So it’s only right that Ivy take it all away . . .
Little by little, Ivy infiltrates Lola’s elite circle, becomes her new best friend—and plays Lola’s envious acquaintances and hangers-on against her. But seducing Lola’s handsome, devoted surgeon husband turns into a passionate dream Ivy suddenly can’t control. And soon, an insidious someone will twist Ivy’s revenge into a nightmare of deception, secrets, and betrayal that Ivy may not wake up from . . .
“An ideal summer read.”
—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
“This fast-paced and incredibly entertaining book is perfect for devouring by the poolside.”
—Off the Shelf
Author
Shanora Williams
Shanora Williams is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including her traditional publishing debut, The Perfect Ruin. She began self-publishing in 2012 and first landed on the New York Times bestseller list when she was only nineteen years old. She lives with her husband and three sons near Charlotte, NC. Visit Shanora Williams online at www.ShanoraWilliams.com.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Perfect Ruin by Shanora Williams is both a book that compels you to keep reading at the same time that it makes you question whether you should. All in all a fun read but one I am hesitant to recommend to very many people.First of all, I don't need "likeable" characters, some of the greatest classics lack such characters, so that isn't an issue for me. I thought Williams made them interesting enough to make me want to know what would happen with them next. What didn't work for me was the tremendous disconnect between what types of mental illnesses result from what and how they generally manifest. I don't need perfection, some license is given, but to seemingly rewrite the entire field just undermined what the characters did. Once you tell yourself this is a bit of a fantasy thriller, not like the genre but as in this is a made up world rather than a fictionalized version of our own, it can be quite fun to read. The writing is fine, I do think some of those criticizing the writing are really talking about the plot points and their convolutedness. I will likely only recommend this to people I can explain how to approach it. I can think of a few people who enjoy reading books that are weak in plotting and stretch the suspension of disbelief well beyond breaking but are also page turners for one reason or another. Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via Goodreads.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow! This book was so good that my boyfriend was complaining last night when I read through the movie we were supposed to spend our Friday night watching together. The characters were so well developed that I found myself loving even the bad guys! If the author meant that she was unsure about adding the last chapter to the final edit, please do!! It tied up the loose ends perfectly and gave me some satisfaction walking away from the book. Great read.
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