Alice Feeney is my favorite author, but this may be my least favorite from her. I didn't really care for this one on audio either. The narration never really brought me into the story. I would recommend all her other books before this one. This was not bad, just not as good as her others.

This was a such an amazing story loved listening to this while doing chores around the house 🏠 she never let's me down

Good Bad Girl is a good mystery with plenty of suspense. Following two women and their desperation for motherhood, this novel offers a unique look into what lengths people will go to for their children. Though I found the plot to be somewhat unbelievable and the ending to be somewhat predictable, I still believe this is a solid book.

Alice Feeney delivers another twisty thriller in Good Bad Girl, a story that intertwines a decades-old kidnapping with a present-day murder. The novel follows Edith, an elderly woman plotting her escape from a care home; Patience, a young woman working there who isn’t who she seems; and Clio, Edith’s estranged daughter, who finds herself caught in the tangled web of secrets. As these women navigate their fractured relationships and hidden motives, they must uncover the truth behind two seemingly unrelated crimes before it’s too late. Feeney’s signature style—unreliable narrators, shifting timelines, and shocking reveals—keeps the suspense high as the mystery unfolds.

While the premise is intriguing, the execution falls a bit flat. The story takes time to gain momentum, and some of the twists feel more forced than organic. The characters, though complex, don’t always feel fully fleshed out, making it difficult to connect with their struggles. Feeney’s writing remains sharp, but compared to her previous works Good Bad Girl doesn’t pack the same emotional or narrative punch. It’s still an entertaining read for thriller fans, but not her strongest.

I love Alice Feeney! This book centers around the mystery of a stolen baby and a murder that took place in an assisted living facility 20 years later. The major theme is the mother/daughter relationship and the pitfalls of this dynamic. The book explores what motherhood should be and how our own mothers affect our role as mothers. This is another twisty, highly engaging book from Alice Feeney.

Another great book by Alice Feeney. Kept you in suspense and added good twists along the way. Not extremely suspenseful - was able to figure out some of what was going to happen. Was able to stay interested and wanted to keep reading.

Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney is a clever and twisty thriller that explores the complexities of motherhood, guilt, and the secrets we keep. The story weaves together the lives of four women—a nursing home resident, a carer, a grieving mother, and a rebellious young woman—whose paths collide after a shocking crime. Feeney masterfully builds suspense with her layered narrative, slowly revealing the connections between the characters and their hidden truths. The alternating perspectives keep the tension high and the reader guessing until the very end. While the pacing occasionally falters, the emotional depth and unexpected twists make Good Bad Girl a compelling and thought-provoking read. It’s a story that challenges perceptions of right and wrong, leaving you questioning what it truly means to be a “good” or “bad” person.

I love Alice Feeney books so it's no surprise that also really enjoyed Good Bad Girl. There were a multiple characters and jumps in time that were a little hard to follow along as an audiobook, so I ended up taking notes to keep everything straight. Everything comes together by the end and it was a satisfactory conclusion to all of the groundwork Feeney laid.

4 stars
Many thanks to @macmillanaudio for the ALC of Good Bad Girl. All opinions are my own.

Could not - would not - stop listening. I kept guessing & was WRONG at every turn ... which, I absolutely LOVED. Alice Feeney is climbing my "fav authors list" at a quick pace. In the beginning, it was hard to hear, because of the circumstances, but after that moment (which was necessary for the story) the story flowed quickly. I had my audiobook playing as often as I could, carried it everywhere with me & listened. My husband would even attempt to guess the next turn of events - even off the little information he was hearing. We have already been recommending this book to our friends & family.

I love how Alice Feeney always keeps me on my toes - as soon as you think you know what is going on, she cackles and turns everything on its head haha! This plot is more complex than her previous books so be sure to pay attention to who is who. Once you have that figured out though this book will fly by. I listened to the audiobook and admittedly making heads or tails of the characters and how they were linked took a big to navigate but the narration was great and it is worth the read/listen. There are multiple POVs and admittedly, I cared about certain ones more than others. But once everything started converging, it didn't matter whose POV it was, I was hooked. The twists got me in this one, I didn't expect that ending!

CW: Kidnapping, murder, death of a parent, grief.

Thanks to MacMillan audio and NetGalley for the ALC. All opinions are my own.

First of all, the book was incredibly confusing with so many female characters and little to differentiate them. I found it so hard in the beginning to keep track of which characters belonged together because they all had a similar vibe. The book does take an interesting look at mother/daughter relationships, though.
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Secondly, there were no thrills in this thriller. I could easily predict where this was going.
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Finally, I was just bored through most of this. I know Alice Feeney is beloved by many so as usual take my opinion with a grain of salt.

A slow-burn mystery that starts off a bit disjointed, making it hard to fully connect with the story at first. However, the narration is well done and helps keep the listener engaged. While it’s not my favorite Alice Feeney book, the signature twist is still satisfying, even if the buildup feels a little uneven. Overall, a decent listen but not as gripping as some of her other works.

This was a really good read. Just when you think you know what's going to happen, everything changes. "The world is full of people, who are good at being bad."

Sometimes bad things happen to good people, so good people have to do bad things.

Alice Feeney's Good Bad Girl is a compelling psychological thriller that masterfully intertwines multiple narratives, keeping readers hooked from start to finish. Feeney skillfully develops her characters, making them feel real, complex, and often unpredictable. The alternating perspectives add depth to the story, and the twists are well-timed, delivering the right amount of shock without feeling forced.

The novel's pacing is well-balanced, with enough suspense to keep the pages turning. However, some of the plot points can feel slightly convoluted, which may require readers to pause and reassess the connections. Despite this, Feeney's writing style is engaging, and her ability to build tension is top-notch.

Overall, Good Bad Girl is a gripping read that fans of twisty thrillers will thoroughly enjoy. It earns a solid 4 stars for its intricate plot, strong character development, and the sheer entertainment value it provides.

Thank you Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for an ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney was quite the page turner! If you’re looking for a book with:
-plot twists
-edge of your seat suspense
-murder mystery
-deep mother- daughter bonds
Then this most definitely is the book for you. You’ll see first hand how easy it could be for a good person to do bad things for the right reason.

I highly recommend. 4 stars! Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for an audiobook in exchange for my honest review. The narration helped elevate this storyline as well as the built up suspense at the same time. I couldn’t stop listening.

I have never read Alice Feeney before but I would like to read more from the “Queen of Twists”. This kept me entertained throughout. I’m going to give this another listen so I can write a better review.

An incredible book with wonderful characters and a beautiful setting. It will keep you guessing until the end.

I tried to get through this audiobook multiple times. I didn't enjoy the narrator and I was confused with the story. I have enjoyed Alice Feeney in the past but this one just didn't engage me. Perhaps I'll try the physical book.

thank you for the opportunity to access this audiobook

*NetGalley review*

This is my second Alice Feeney audiobook and I continue to love them! Yes, there are a ton of characters to keep track of and remember their storyline, but Alice Feeney makes you feel like you are involved in solving the mystery. I actually feel like I'm in a game of Clue, except this one I guessed wrong! I needed to get lost in a book right now and I'm thankful this one did the trick for me. I will continue to seek out and read Alice Feeney books. She's made a fan of me! Thank you to NetGalley, Alice Feeney, and MacMillan Audio for giving me the opportunity to listen to this one in exchange for an honest review.

"A good book can be a light in the darkness. A good book can cure loneliness, change minds, or even change the world. A good book is nothing less than magic."

I am definitely an Alice Feeney fan, however, Good Bad Girl was a difficult one for me to get through. It took multiple readings for me to parse what had happened to whom, which took away from my enjoyment.