This really didn’t feel like an Alice Feeney book.. it was sooo boring for the first 95%, and then the last chapter it finally got interesting. But not enough to redeem itself in my opinion. Really hoped for more unfortunately

I did love the audio though, the walk-ie talkies and ocean sounds really added to the ambiance. I would highly recommend the audiobook!

Pretty disappointing! I love a good twist but I hate when authors add "twists" just for the sake of having a twist. Especially when it doesn't seem to make sense for the storyline and almost seems to mimic a twist from previous novels.

And with this, I've almost officially read all of Alice's books.

Wow. What a book! I was very confused at some parts, but this did a great job at keeping the vibe eerie and making the reader question everything. This book was pretty heavy on descriptions, so many hidden ways to trick the mind! It did such a good job at telling the story with not much dialog until it was needed.

And that ending? Boyyyyyy. Did not see it coming!

I listened to the audiobook and think the narrator added to the suspense. An island that you can't leave? A missing wife that you see everywhere? So many secrets that you only trust your dog? Grady, the main character, a famous author scrambling to write his next bestseller, finds himself backed into a corner in this thriller that will have you guessing who to trust and what may happen next. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me an audiobook of this story.

This book was so much fun! The opening in this really sucked me in immediately, and the book continued to keep my attention through to the end. I love when thrillers literally make me go WTF! and this book accomplished that. The remote island setting was really fun. Several reveals caught me off guard and surprised me. Some reveals were a little on the nose in terms of the message, but ultimately it was all fun and engaging.

Many readers believe her to be the “queen of twisty novels,” but when the twists become just variations of her previous novels, it’s not enjoyable for me as the reader. This will be my last Feeney novel for a while. Disappointing. Fortunately, I very much enjoyed Richard Armitage’s voice for the audiobook! Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the arc!

Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney. I really enjoyed this book. There were some slower parts but the book always picked up. It kept me reading and wondering. I didn’t expect the ending. Several twists I didn’t see coming!

This was my first Alice Feeney book and it did not disappoint. I was completely in from the beginning. This eerie vibe of the story continues from start to finish. I did not expect how it ended!

The audiobook, narrated by Richard Armitage and Tuppence Middleton, was well done and a pleasure to listen to. Armitage did a wonderful job making different character's voices, even female voices which many male narrators are not good at. Their combined abilities made for a great listen.

Thanks so much for the opportunity to read this arc!

I absolutely loved this book! What a great psychological thriller! I really enjoyed the audiobook. It felt page-turning even while listening. I enjoyed the sound effects that were added in, it wasn’t an overkill but a great touch to help set the tone. I liked the dual pov and with the audio that there were two sets of voices. I enjoyed not knowing what was really going on throughout the whole book. I thought I had an idea and then I was way off! Perfect to get you out of a reading slump!

BEAUTIFUL UGLY review

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿I was so excited to read the latest Feeney release! I love her thrillers and this one has gotten a lot of buzz already. 👀 I was intrigued by the cover alone and couldn’t wait to dive in!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Here’s a summary of the plot:👇
Grady gets a phone call from his wife who is driving home and sees someone lying in the road. He begs her to stay in the car but she gets out to investigate anyways and is never seen again.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿I was hooked from the beginning!! This one was tense, creepy, and had me on the edge of my seat! I truly had no idea where this one was heading and the twists shocked me! I felt like the ending was kinda out there? But I still enjoyed it overall!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Thanks to @macmillian.audio for my advanced listening copy!

The best day of author Grady Green's life became the worst day of his life.
His wife Abby mysteriously disappears. A year later, still grief stricken and unable to write, Grady retreats to a secluded cabin on a remote Scottish island. On Amberly he quickly realizes things here aren't quite right. Strange things are happening in this eerie place, seeing Abby and then not able to find her and unrelenting twists and turns make him think he is losing his mind. Is he?
This novels well-paced unfolding of mystery, dread and truth is both creative and captivating.
Expertly narrated by Richard Armitage and Tuppence Middleton. Their combined efforts and various sound effects made the story come alive.
Loved it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Thank You NetGalley for an advanced copy of the audiobook.

Alice Feeney is one of the best thriller writers ever. I always love her settings and characters. Even when I think I have it all figured out. This is a great book to listen to and I am excited read and listen to more of her work.

A very well produced and performed audiobook! Sound effects elevated the experience as a listener. Though some twists were predictable, the ultimate conclusion was not. I enjoyed this very much.

This was a fun one! The audio was really well done and I enjoyed the sound effects that were added in. This one kept me guessing and had a great twist. I also loved that there was a secret message hidden in the book. So fun!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for making this ARC available. I wanted to like this book, and in hopes that it would get better I read the entire thing. The idea was interesting, the execution did not happen, and the twists fell flat. Sadly I think this will be my last Alice Feeney title.

In this book we are following Grady, a struggling author, a year after he lost his wife. She mysteriously disappeared on a drive home one night and there have been no signs of her since that night. A year or so later, Grady is offered the opportunity to go to this small island off the coast of Scotland to focus on writing his next book. As he travels out to this island, he thinks he sees his missing wife and the continues to spiral for the rest of the book.

I was deeply invested in this book even though there is a large portion of the book where "nothing" really happens. I think the audiobook really increased my engagement as the narrators did a great job of making the vibes creepy and intense. I liked the small pieces of information we got throughout the book to help piece the puzzle together about the people on the island and what is really going on. I thought the twist at the end was good but not all that surprising in reflection/comparison to other Alice Feeney novels. That said, I still didn't see it coming and enjoyed the twists. The very end felt a little weird to me though after everything else in the book. Overall, highly recommend, especially the audiobook!!

This was my first Alice Feeney and I'm very happy I picked it up. Grady Green is a best-selling author but he can't seem to write anymore after the disappearance of his wife a year ago. His agent suggests he travel to a remote island to focus on his craft and but then peculiar things start to happen. I found myself very curious about his wife's mysterious disappearance and I was very invested to find out what happened to her. The strange island was a very eerie setting and the atmosphere really contributed to how unsettled I felt while reading. The story is more about untangling a past mystery than in current action and adventure. I was very invested in figuring out what happened a year ago and I definitely didn't see the ending coming. I enjoyed my time with this book and I will definitely be checking out other Alice Feeney books as well.

The audiobook is fantastic!! Richard Armitage is fabulous of course with the Scottish accents but the sound effects were what really took the audioboook to the next level. They created a truly immersive experience. The other narrator was new to me but she did a fantastic job as well. The audio is definitely the superior way to experience the story if you like to listen to your books.

I LOVE Alice, but holy heck, this one was not it. The premise was interesting, but the execution fell short. The twist was dumb, the characters were annoying, and nothing worked for me.


Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audio ARC of Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audio ARC of Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney. This was the first book I have read/listened to by this author and I am in awe with the way she sucked in my attention and didn’t let go until the end of the book. Not only did it give off creepy and intense vibes, but it sent my emotions on a rollercoaster ride. I pitied Grady, was mad at him, thought he deserved better, thought he lost his mind, was mad at him again, felt sorry for him, and then wasn’t completely sure how I felt! The end was definitely a shock that I wasn’t expecting. The narration of this book was perfect. I felt like I could really tell exactly what the characters were experiencing in the moment, with the pure exhaustion clear in their voices and the fear radiating from the character. I really liked the sound effects of the walkie talkie clicking, which seemed to intensify the moment. Overall, it was a great book and I look forward to reading more from this author!

Wow! What a book! This is my first Alice Feeney book. It’s not what I typically go for, but I enjoyed this thoroughly. I was unsure to start, not fully able to see where the book was going and then BAM! Yes! BAM!! I definitely recommend this book. It kept me interested and invested the entirety of the book! Check it out!