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A review by ashleyj_reads
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A huge thanks to Book of the Month for the early release access to this novel (December 2024)!
No details in this review because I'm afraid it will spoil the good parts.
There wasn't a single moment in this story when I thought I knew what was happening and ended up being right. Every page is an unexpected twist written in a beautifully captivating way. I absolutely LOVE that the switch in POVs occurred on the page through font switch; this is the first time I've seen it done and it should be common practice. Feeney is a master at weaving every piece together. I will think about this book for a while.
Book 1 of 2025, and it's going to be hard to top!
No details in this review because I'm afraid it will spoil the good parts.
There wasn't a single moment in this story when I thought I knew what was happening and ended up being right. Every page is an unexpected twist written in a beautifully captivating way. I absolutely LOVE that the switch in POVs occurred on the page through font switch; this is the first time I've seen it done and it should be common practice. Feeney is a master at weaving every piece together. I will think about this book for a while.
Book 1 of 2025, and it's going to be hard to top!
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Death, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment