Catherine Ryan Hyde has written a beautiful story filled with compassion. The three main characters are so real and caring. You just want a happy ending. Ms. Hyde is on her game with this one. A quick, easy, and enjoyable read.

I could not put this book down! I read it in one sitting! If you love dogs, you will enjoy this book!

The book centers around three people: Abby, a 13 year old girl who saves 7 puppies from drowning; Elliot, a middle-aged man devastated by his wife's death; and Mary, Abby's mom who is living in an abusive relationship. They all are struggling, and then they encounter seven perfect things, wriggling, playful, innocent, giving unconditional love - 7 puppies!

I ho9pe you will delight in this book as much as I did.

I wanted to read this book just because of the cover!
Who can resist puppies?! It was a quick book, kinda sad at first. I kinda wanted to shake Mary,Abby has more sense at times.
I’ve read several of this author’s books and each one has been really good!
It was an enjoyable book, I really liked it!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy

It is impossible to not be happy with puppies climbing all over you! Loved this! A perfect combination of soothing story and comforting hope. Having recently suffered the unexpected loss of our adult son, this sweet, lovely story of loss gave me something, finally, to read that I could relate to. The writing is simple, straight forward and yet packed with meaningful prose and clever, well defined, very likable characters that are impossible not to root for. Without retelling the story I will just say that Catherine Ryan Hyde is a very talented writer who does not depend on thick, complicated plots overfilled with too many underdeveloped characters leading to contrived, unbelievable endings to deliver a wonderful story. Highly recommend.

I loved this story and the richness of the characters. I was completely drawn in to the story and each character's perspective, as well as the way they were brought together through difficulty. And the topic of puppies finding good lives while bringing happiness to people is the best!

Seven Perfect Things was such a wholesome story. I loved that it was told from three different POVs: Thirteen-year-old Abby, her mother Mary, and their sort of neighbor widower Elliot. I especially enjoyed reading the chapters told from Abby's POV, because there is just something refreshing seeing the world through the eyes of kids. She was such a brave young girl, and I admired her strength and caring personality. The seven puppies were an extra element to the story that I loved. The friendship that blossomed between Elliot and Abby was very sweet, and I enjoyed seeing them grow more comfortable around each other. They also did a great job taking care of the puppies.

Mary is in a unhappy marriage and doesn't know how to get out of it. However, when Elliot shows her a way out, she's finally able to dream and plan a better future for her and her daughter. I enjoyed Catherine Ryan Hyde writing style and I thought this book had a very great flow/pacing. I was invested and intrigued by the story and characters, and looked forward to seeing how their life would turn out. It was fun, emotional, sweet and suspenseful at times. I highly recommend this book.

Oh, this book is wonderful! Thank you so much for a story so full of hope, grief and how we cope with it. I do feel related to it, as I recently loss someone and as an dog lover. Thank you!

I enjoy Catherine Ryan Hyde's books. I always get lost in her stories and escape reality while her book is in my hands. I was happy to read ARC.

Death has a ripple effect; it changes and colors everything
we can choose the change and the color.

A young girl observes a sack being thrown into the river, jumps in to save it
only to discover 7 surprises inside who she sees as perfect little living things.
A mother who sees no way out of her life, only reaches dead-ends
surprisingly finds a second chance at the life she deserves.

We need some perfection during our current times.
This book has 7 perfect things which grows to more perfection.

Was such a touching book. Loved Abby and her story. Was a great easy read of a feel good book that touches your heart.

Thanks to the Author, the publisher and NetGalley fir an early release of this book.

I received an advance copy of, Seven Perfect Things, by Catherine Ryan Hyde. I liked this book, the story was a little intense at times, but it was good. Abby finds seven puppys, that somebody dumped. Abby does not have an easy life at home. Abby befriends Elliott, the widower. A very good book.

I really like Elliott . I like the dialogue and descriptions. I really like Abby. I really like the events. I like the pacing.