Beautiful Ugly

Flew through this one. I didn’t want to put it down. Loved the twists and turns. Slight little issue with the epilogue, but this one is worth the read!Listen to All to Well- the 10 minute version- while reading.

Wow. Just wow. This book completely messed with my head—in the best way possible. I thought I knew where it was going, but nope. Every time I thought I had the plot figured out, it twisted into something even crazier. The suspense had me hooked from the very beginning. I couldn’t stop flipping pages. The author really knows how to keep you guessing until the very end. Total rollercoaster.

I really enjoyed listening to and reading Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney. I say both because I like to read along with the audiobook, and this experience was especially immersive thanks to the excellent narration. The voice actors brought the story to life in a way that made it easy to stay engaged from beginning to end. I particularly appreciated that the male narrator didn’t resort to an exaggerated or high-pitched tone when voicing the female characters, a detail that often pulls me out of the story in other audiobooks. Instead, the delivery was smooth and respectful of the character dynamics, which added to the overall quality.As for the plot, I thought it moved at a strong and steady pace. It kept me intrigued without dragging or feeling rushed. There were plenty of moments that made me pause and reconsider what I thought was happening. At one point, I was pretty confident I had figured out the twist, but as it turned out, I was only partially right. The actual reveal caught me off guard in the best way and made me appreciate the layers Feeney weaves into her storytelling. The ending was both unexpected and satisfying, making the journey all the more worthwhile.Overall, Beautiful Ugly was a compelling read that I’ll definitely be recommending to others. Whether you prefer physical books, e-books, or audiobooks, this one is worth the time. It’s well-written, well-performed, and full of surprises.

The fast pace, the idyllic setting, the charming characters, the stories within the story, the numerous plot twists, loved everything about this book! It even has a dog to keep you company throughout the book & for dog lovers don’t worry, the dog is okay. 😊

Twists and turns. Story of a writer whose wife is missing. Grieving He goes to a quiet cabin on a remote Scottish island to try to get past his writers block It is full of strange people and strange unexplained things. Many oxymorons. Each chapter title an example of contradictory words like the title, beautiful ugly.