4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I hope you die in your sleep."
The Queen of Twists does it again!
Beautiful Ugly is a gripping psychological thriller about marriage and revenge that kept me hooked and guessing from start to finish. It might just be Alice Feeney’s best book yet.
✨ Unpredictable
✨ Unreliable Narrator
✨ Duel First-Person POV
✨ Twists & Turns
✨ Locked Room (Island)
✨ Hidden Message 😉
✨ Tension & Suspense
The story follows Grady Green, an author whose best and worst day collide when he hits the bestseller list on the same day his wife, Abby, goes missing. A year later, consumed by grief and unanswered questions, Grady accepts an offer to retreat to a remote Scottish island in hopes of rebuilding his life and career. But things take a sinister turn when he encounters a woman who looks exactly like Abby. Is it really her?
This book is thought-provoking and chilling. Grady’s struggle with insomnia blurs the line between reality and hallucinations, adding to the mystery and tension. While I didn’t find Grady very likable, I connected deeply with Abby’s character. The island setting is beautifully and creepily described, giving the story depth and atmosphere.
The pacing is steady, with most of the action packed into the final quarter. While the ending felt slightly rushed, it tied everything together nicely and left few unanswered questions.
"The only way out is to write."
I experienced this as an audiobook, and WOW! Richard Armitage and Tuppence Middleton’s narration was phenomenal. The addition of audio effects, like ocean waves and walkie-talkie static, made the experience even more engaging. This is a must-listen!
This is one of the best books I’ve read in a while. If you love psychological thrillers with shocking twists, Beautiful Ugly is the perfect book to kick off the new year when it releases in January.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC of Beautiful Ugly in exchange for an honest review.
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