I was a bit disappointed in this second book I read by JP Delaney. While it is well written a mystery/thriller there was just a bit too much sci-fi for this reader's tastes. Abbie is a co-bot, a companion robot, born out of AI, Artificial Intelligence. Think of your Amazon Alexa come to life and able to interact with you and your family, and have empathy. The human Abbie disappeared five years before and her husband, tech guru Tim was considered as a suspect in her disappearance. Tim has created co-bot Abbie, but for what purpose? The idea that the co-bot can "feel" things and want to pursue ideas of her own was very unique and clever. I just found the main idea a bit far-fetched. I found myself more attracted to the mystery of what happened to the human and whether Tim was involved than the science fiction-y aspect of the story. Plenty of thought provoking ideas and twists and turns, but ultimately not my cup of tea. #ThePerfectWife #NetGalley

Let me start by saying I am not a fan of sci-fi books. I am a fan of JP Delaney though, so I made an exception. I’m glad I did. The world of AI was so skillfully intertwined in this suspense novel that it was easy to blur AI with reality. Abbie & Tim seem like a tech power couple, until money & power impact treatment for their autistic son. At odds over which approach is best, will it bring them closer as a family or tear them apart? Lots of twists along the way-especially towards the end. Thanks #netgalley and #ballantinebooks for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Weird but kept me reading. Ends as it probably has to but I wished something different. Makes you realize AI isn’t to be trifled with
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this arc for an honest review

Reminiscent of Lifel1k3 and The Diabolic, the main character for this book is an android. The author throws in a twist or two--the identity of the narrator is not revealed until the very end of the book.

In this work, the perfect wife is resurrected as an android by her famous robotics designer husband five years after her mysterious disappearance.. The android has enough wisps of memory to decides to solve the mystery on her own. She has an ulterior motive though that is not at all positive. Hard to put this one down as you try to figure out the layers of the mystery yourself. Recommended for sci-fi and mystery buffs as well as fans of psychological thrillers.

JP Delaney's The Perfect Wife challenges the limits of technology in our everyday world. What does it mean to be human? What are the differences between humans and technology? Can both serve the same purposes? Tim creates a "cobot" after his wife's disappearance. He claims this is to help him learn more information about where Abbie might have gone, but it seems not everyone agrees with that. The story is told in alternating points of view and it is only at the end of the story that the reader determines who is the speaker. This story kept me engaged and interested in finding out the ending. This book also raises some interesting moral dilemmas that would provide interesting conversation in a classroom or book club.

Wow wow wow. This book was positively riveting. A 'Black Mirror'ish look at the lengths a grieving husband -who is a tech genius - will go to get what he wants. I don't want to give too much away but this was one of the most unique and spellbinding books I've ever read. It kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat until the end. It was so well written with fantastic character development - so much so that I became emotionally invested in the "replacement" Abbie. I cannot say enough about this book. I anxiously tore through every page.. Kudos to the author too, for showing the struggles of having an autistic child. A truly unputdownable book that I give my highest recommendation to! Thank you to Net Galley for the sneak peak!

Abbie Cullen-Scott wakes up to find that she has been in a comma for 5 years. Her husband, Tim Scott, a tech giant genius informs her that she is actually a robot. His wife had been missing for 5 years. In order for him to get over his grief, he worked diligently through this company Scott Robotics for 5 years to make sure that he designed an exact replica of his wife. Once Abbie awoke, Tim whisked her out of the hospital, which didn’t seem normal to anyone. This whole situation is very confusing to Abbie. She feels like her old self and even had memories of the past, so how could she be a robot? She even remembers that she has a son, Danny, who is autistic. How has Danny been taken care of, since she was in a coma? Everyone who meets Abbie actually thinks she is the real deal. Tim had designed Abbie with an empathic personality. This was something that never before been attempted. Abbie actually is experiencing feelings of love for Tim. Even though he says he loves her, he doesn’t reciprocate with any real loving actions. So what happened to his real wife? Abbie finds all kinds of clues that point her to A Friend. What information will this Friend have to share with Abbie? What is Tim hiding from her? Where is his real wife? Is she alive? So many questions, and hardly any real answers. This book definitely will give you something to think about, especially with the rise of robots in our current society. The plot was definitely something that I would not have even imagined possible for a book. It kept me completely captivated until the very end. The character development was very well thought out. These ending was one that I didn’t expect. I enjoyed this book quite a bit.

Wow! Captivating thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat! Twisted and intense! I would definitely recommend this book!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

From the author of "The Girl Before" comes an enthralling sci-fi thriller that will keep you second guessing yourself while gripping the edge of your seat.

Abbie wakes up to find she isn't a human, but a cobot, a creation by her husband Tim. Abbie actually died nearly five years before and her genius husband replicated her (along with other subjects) so their loved ones could continue to live on with their presence.

But is Tim telling the truth? What really happened five years ago? Abbie must figure out the difference between lies and truths in this new age novel.

This book sucked me in from the beginning. Other than the fact that I love Delaney's previous book, The Girl Before, I felt that the premise of this story was unique. Books involving AI (artificial intelligence) have been gaining popularity and this one will truly freak you out. 

After finishing the novel (and even while reading certain parts), I kept thinking to myself, "Is this possible? What kind of world do we live in where these thoughts exist?" So even though the book itself is amazing, both in plot, characters, and the overall morals of the story, it also poses the question, "How far is too far?"

Seriously, if you like thrillers, technology, or both, pre-order this book now. You will not be disappointed!

Abbie awakens in a daze with no memory of who she is or how she landed in this unsettling condition. The man by her side claims to be her husband. He’s a titan of the tech world, the founder of one of Silicon Valley’s most innovative start-ups. He tells Abbie that she is a gifted artist, an avid surfer, a loving mother to their young son, and the perfect wife. He says she had a terrible accident five years ago and that, through a huge technological breakthrough, she has been brought back from the abyss.



Thank you to net galley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book it was a great experience first time reading anything from this author look forward to reading more

This is a modern day Westworld situation with a housewife silicon valley twist. Very interesting perspectives on AI and the love a mother has for her child. So many plot twists and shocking moments that keep the reader intrigued though out the entire read.

I only wish I could talk to someone who read this book- I cant wait for it to be published and I can tell friends to read it- I reread the ending 3 times and still am not sure of how it concluded- totally gripped by the original story.

This book is totally out of my usual genre, but I loved it! This is JP Delaney best book yet and I love all her books. Without giving to much away, better to experience this book not knowing much, this book is creepy, the Stepford Wives-ish and complete engrossing. I couldn't stop reading it, when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about reading it.

I almost put this book done when I saw this was about robot like creatures. I’m glad I didn’t make this mistake. What an exciting and different story. Enjoyed it sooo much and it had a very good ending!
I need to read more by JP Delaney. #NetGalley

Couldn't put it down! So many interesting twists. It was obvious the author had researched/was familiar with the subject of autism and portrayed it in a really realistic way. It was a real thought provoking "what if", too, about the future of robotics.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC for my honest opinion.

This has been one of the best books I have read all year. It is a unique and interesting take on the psychological thriller with a twist I did not see at all!

I was just planning to peruse the first chapter, but found I could not put this suspenseful story down. It is an intriguing mix of a family drama, a glimpse into autism, and the high tech world of SiliconValley experimenting with Artificial Intelligence. This AI took the form of a bot with a human’s form along with memories and empathy. To switch between characters, the author used second person pronouns and present tense for one of the characters. I understood the use of this device, but it was a bit off-putting. On the whole it was a very interesting read. I especially appreciated the author’s notes that followed the novel. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of the book. #ThePerfectWife

Before reading this book, I barely skimmed the synopsis. Let's just say I was not expecting a robotic replacement wife to be the book's main character. This book was different from the start and because of that, intriguing. It broke the mold of the typical thrillers that are being pumped out today. I will preface this by saying that I know very little of artificial intelligence and what is actually reasonable to believe in the realm of AI. Since I had very little to go off of, it was easy to get swept away in the creepiness of a robot taking the place of a dead wife. For those more tech savvy, the plot holes might be glaringly obvious. There were some twists that I didn't see coming that provided that thriller *gasp* that you hope for in a book but some moments felt forced as if trying to tick the thriller book boxes. At one point, I'm pretty sure someone walks into a dark room and says "It was me" - or something to that dramatic movie effect. The second person narration didn't really make sense to me and even after finishing the book, I'm not sure I felt that subjecting the reader to this narration style was really "worth it". In general, it's hard to connect to a character that is not human and whose capability of emotion is hard to even fathom. If you are looking for a different thriller, one that breaks the mold of "cheating husband and sneaky wife" - this book is definitely an enjoyable read. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

This book is twisted and effed up in so many ways, and knowing that this version of reality isn’t too far off is even scarier. I can’t tell if I loved it or hated it, but at least it got me thinking about unintended consequences.

WOWWWWWW all I can say is I am loving these new thrillers. JP Delaney wrote an outstanding novel, the characters came alive on the pages! Seriously go out and read this one because you will not want to put it down at all!