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Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

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melodyhansen's review

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this book so much. Devoured it. The twists and turns were perfect and the ending had me gasping. Did not see that coming. 

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spoetting's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? No

2.75

Our characters kinda suck but the twists were twisting and I sped through this one.

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valariestefanski's review

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Book Review: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney


Alice Feeney’s Beautiful Ugly is a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of relationships, secrets, and the power of perception. The story follows Abby, a woman who has always prided herself on her intuition, believing she understands those closest to her—especially her husband, Grady. However, as unsettling truths begin to unravel, Abby finds herself entangled in a web of deception that challenges everything she thought she knew. At the heart of the novel is a tight-knit group of women who seek solace and strength in one another, forming a community built on trust and shared experiences. But when betrayal surfaces in unexpected places, the lines between love, loyalty, and revenge blur, leading to a shocking and thought-provoking conclusion.


I thoroughly enjoyed Beautiful Ugly and found it to be a fast-paced, engaging read. Feeney masterfully weaves in twists and turns that kept me guessing—I thought I had figured out where the story was headed, only to be surprised at every turn. I particularly resonated with the theme of women supporting women and the idea of creating a space where they could find comfort and understanding in one another. The most unexpected moment for me was Grady’s betrayal of Abby; just when he believed he had everything figured out, he was completely wrong. It serves as a reminder that certainty is often an illusion. While Abby’s final act felt like a moment of well-earned revenge, it also left me pondering—does getting even truly bring happiness? Feeney leaves readers with that lingering question, making Beautiful Ugly not just a thriller, but a deeper exploration of human nature and justice.



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taylormoore's review

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0


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karalouie's review

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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steph97's review

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mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75


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thatsssorachael's review

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challenging dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This book had so much going for it and none of it went anywhere interesting. A thriller should be thrilling but this was not. I normally enjoy Alice Feeney, and I trust her to thrill me with her writing and hairpin twists and turns. Beautiful Ugly lacked in the writing, I found it repetitive and the dialogue was so clunky. The twist was frankly unbelievable and so disappointing. 

Way too much “it was all a dream” and plot holes, not enough suspense and explanation. 

Do not recommend. 

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abbeykay28's review

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Literally insane. I have no words to describe my shock everytime I turned the page. Don’t think this book will ever leave my head. Didn't expect any of the plot twists and my brain was going in circles the whole time 

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sugarplumstories's review

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dark mysterious medium-paced

3.5


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camillerad's review

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dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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