The Perfect Couple (Nantucket #3), by Elin Hilderbrand
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand My rating: 1 of 5 stars “ The Perfect Couple ” by Elin Hilderbrand had all the makings of a gripping narrative—a murder mystery combined with romance, set against the picturesque backdrop of Nantucket. The story follows the wedding of Benji and Celeste, a supposedly perfect couple, but things take a darker turn when the maid of honour is found dead on the morning of the wedding. As the "mystery" unfolds, it's clear that Hilderbrand is more interested in exploring the petty dramas and secrets of the wealthy elite than crafting a compelling whodunit. The revelations, when they come, are bog-standard and boring, lacking any real tension or surprises. The romance was basically nonexistent as Celeste and her love interest simply fall in love at first glance. Yes, it happens, but as a story element, it’s just lazy. Another problem were the characters themselves: Benji, for instance, emerged as an exceedingly annoying and sha...