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ladymondedream 's review for:
Beautiful Ugly
by Alice Feeney
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautiful Ugly is the first Alice Feeney book I’ve picked up, and also the first thriller I’ve read in a while—and it was a solid reentry into the genre. The main character, Grady, is profoundly unlikeable in that delicious “love to hate” way that makes the story more gripping.
The book is packed with twists and turns—some I anticipated, others genuinely caught me off guard—and that balance kept me turning the pages. While it’s not necessarily aiming for something deep or life-changing, it’s still a thoughtful and highly entertaining read.
The book is packed with twists and turns—some I anticipated, others genuinely caught me off guard—and that balance kept me turning the pages. While it’s not necessarily aiming for something deep or life-changing, it’s still a thoughtful and highly entertaining read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Grief, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Sexual assault