I LOVED THIS ONE. The twists, the intertwining of so many lives. Brilliant. The twist at the end had my jaw on the floor omg.

This was a little confusing for me. Not sure if it’s because I listened on audio and was distracted or just too many characters. But it was just meh for me. Plot was okay, twists were just sub par and I didn’t love it as much as I’ve liked some of her other stuff.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC

📚 Review: Good Bad Girl 🐞
I was so happy to receive this ALC from NetGalley and Macmillan Audio I immediately started listening because this was one of my most anticipated reads of the year. Anything Alice Feeney writes is gold. 💫 And although I ended up really enjoying it by the end, I was a somewhat confused most of the book and that brought my rating down. I don’t really even want to say too much about the plot. Everyone can read the synopsis on their own if they want. But the book is told in multiple POVs, 4 women. They are Clio, Frankie, Patience and Edith, but you’re not sure how they all tie in with each other. And I know that is the point, we are supposed to put the puzzle pieces together along the way. But it was difficult at times to follow along and keep the story straight and who was who. (At least for me it was) I think it could’ve been because there was 4 different POVs/women, however there was only 2 narrators. So, even though each chapter let you know whose POV it was, only having two different voices, would trip me up. So maybe it would’ve been easier to follow along, had I just read the actual book and didn’t listen to it. Or, if it had 4 different people for the 4 different characters. 🤷🏻‍♀️
Now, by the time the book was ending and everything was fitting together, I did end up enjoying it. But again, I was just confused for a good portion of it. I actually restarted it at one point and thought it was just me and I must’ve missed something, but no, I didn’t miss anything.
This book did end up being good, like I said. Feeney’s clever writing style had me thinking and guessing the whole time. But, this sadly, wasn’t my favorite of hers. It just didn’t have her shocking twist that her books like Rock Paper Scissors or His And Hers had. And for me, that was kind of a let down too.
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year too. But maybe my expectations were too high or something. But, please don’t let me sway you away from this book. Most of you may love it and I may just be an outlier here. This will definitely NOT keep me away from reading other books by her in the future. She is still one of my favorite authors. ALWAYS will be!!
This was sadly ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5 stars for me!! 😔

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC in exchange for an honest review!!
Pub Date: August 29, 2023

Do you love Alice Feeney like me? What’s your favorite book of hers? (Mine is still Rock, Paper, Scissors ✂️)

Alice Feeney is an auto buy thriller author for me! She always tells the best stories with twists I don’t see coming. I wouldn’t say this one is a crazy thriller like I’m used to. I found the entire book super quotable- she has so many good lines that I would have liked to highlight but this was more a story that is about family (mostly mother and daughter) relationships that just happens to sprinkle in a who dun it murder. I struggled to try and piece together how everyone was connected which I know is the point but if confused me a bit especially with just listening on audio and it flipping between characters and timelines. The story did come together in the end and I loved seeing where she took it but I just didn’t love it as much as I love her other works - maybe because I was expecting more of a creepy thriller. It was still a good story with twists I didn’t see coming and I did enjoy it over all. I love the narrator and thought she did a great job telling the story.

Alice Feeney has been a favorite of mine since she released Sometimes I Lie. I have read everything she has written and loved it all. This was no exception. This was such a twisted thrilling book. I could t put it down. She is really high on my list of must reads anytime she releases anything. The narrarator also did a really good job and was pleasant to listen to and kept my attention. I would listen to more books she reads.

Twenty years after a baby is stolen from a stroller, a woman is murdered in a care home. Edith has been put in this home by her son but she plans her escape. Edith's daughter Clio won't speak to her. Following these characters and knowing what they are thinking, leaves the reader wondering what is going on and how are these people connected. And yes, there is plenty to connect so pay attention!

Three suspects, two murders and one victim.... but you will have to read the book to find out just what this means. How can there be two murders but only one victim?

This book seems a bit different that Feeney's other books but I not only liked it, I will reread this one with fresh eyes!

My thanks to Net Galley and MacMillian audio for an advanced copy of this audiobook. I loved the narrator who sounded so much like Julie Andrews!

Thank you Net Galley and Publishers for allowing me an opportunity to read this book.
I think this book had a few good plot twists and turns as most of the this Author's books do. I was along for the ride the entire read wondering what was actually going on. I think that the way all of the characters became connected made the story really fill out in the end. I did find this to be a tad slow at times but hung on before skipping to the end.

Thank you Alice Feeney, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for this advance listening copy in exchange for my honest review!

I loved Daisy Darker and was so excited to read this book. The narrators did a great job and I did enjoy this audiobook. I will say that it was a little bit harder to keep the characters straight in the beginning. I think that had more to do with how many POVs there were than it did with the audiobook itself. While I enjoyed the overall story, it didn't grab and keep my attention from the start. "Good Bad Girl" had a slow build, but once it the plot really started to build the pacing was better. I am the type of thriller/suspense reader that will try and figure out the twist while reading. I was able to guess some of the twists, but there was one that I didn't see coming. Alice Feeney is the Queen of Twists and I can't wait to read what she writes next!

This was a really interesting book to listen too. The narrator Katherine Press & Stephanie Racine did a really god job. At times I got a little confused between the characters but that can happen when listening to a book instead of reading it. This was a slow burn but once it got going you couldn't wait to figure out where she is going with this story. I saw some of the twists coming but not all of them. This was a really good book and I can't wait to read more of her books as she writes them. Highly recommend!!


Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me to listen to this ARC in advance for my honest opinion.

Oh my goodness. This easily became my favorite Alice Feeney book and very well may be put in the running for book of the year! The first half of the book you aren't exactly sure how the different points of views and characters tie in with each other, but as you begin to figure it out, if you're anything like me, you'll become even more interested. Even though I did figure out part of the connection, there was still a twist that I did not see coming at all.

Told through multiple viewpoints, this book has family, love, loss, grief, joy, murder, kidnapping, you name it! Seriously, I could NOT put it down. I listened to it in two sittings. The audiobook narrator did a great job but I think this would have been great in print as well. Do NOT hesitate. Go pick up Good Bad Girl!

Thank you Netgalley for the advance audiobook copy of Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney in exchange for an honest review. I had a hard time initially getting into this book, but I stuck with it and was rewarded. This was a fascinating story about family and how destructive secrets can be.

Good Bad Girl
By: Alice Feeney
🎧 Katherine Press and Stephanie Racine

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Feeney always brings the mind blowing twists and plots that keep me turning the pages and wondering what will she come up with next.
👶
A mother who is having a hard time after the birth of her baby might be suffering from depression and has second thoughts. Her baby is stolen out of her stroller.
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Twenty years later a lady is murdered in a care home. There is a connection. Edith is in the care home and she is 80 and bonds with Patience who works at the facility. As with most psychological thrillers nothing is as it seems. It has multiple POV and revolves around Mother’s Day!

Thank you Macmillian Audio, Netgalley and author Alice Feeney for this advanced copy. This outstanding thriller is due out August 29th. She is always an auto-buy author for me. The narrators did an excellent job with this novel.
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Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney

Narrator: Katherine Press; Stephanie Racine

Listening Time 9 Hours, 21 Minutes
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Release Date: August 29, 2023

Fiction (Adult), General Fiction (Adult), Mystery, Thrillers

These are the major characters in the book

Frankie – prison librarian
Cleo – counselor / Edith’s daughter
Jude – art dealer / Edith’s son
Patience (Lady Bug) – care home worker
Edith – care home resident / Cleo’s mother

The story begins with a baby being taken at a grocery store. Then we move to the present time with Frankie working as a librarian at a women’s prison. We then meet Patience at the care home with Edith, an 80 old resident. She helped Edith by adopting her dog Dickens and sneaks him into the care home every day so the two of them can spent time together. Edith believes that a care home resident was murdered but no one believes her. Now there is another mysterious death at the home and the detectives come to investigate. Cleo and Jude are shocked to find out that Edith changed her will before she went missing. They need to prove she was not of sound mind, or they lose everything.

The story has a steady pace, the characters are well developed, and it is written from different perspectives. The two narratives brought the characters to life. Their inflections and different tones dropped me right into the story. I love their accents too.

The author is said to be the Queen of Twists and she got me again with this book. As I was listening, I was trying to put all the pieces together and thought I had it this time. I was so wrong. She gives you enough strings to grab and ties them all up nice and neat at the end. If you like mysteries with a lot of twists, you should read this book.

I will literally listen to just anything by Alice Feeney especially if it has a great narrator. As always, Katherine Press and Stephanie Racine did not disappoint with their skillful narrations. They get A+ for their performances.

I do want to say that Good Bad Girl is not my most favorite book by Alice Feeney. It's a tad confusing and it took a while to figure out what the actual mystery is. However, it does wrap up nicely and the story of the family is tragic and beautiful. Overall, it's not bad but there are much much much better books by this author. It gets a lot better by the end. I would still recommend it to everyone that enjoys mysteries with twists and dark family secrets!

Despite being written in short clipped sentences and packed with tidbits of silly little moral wisdoms I would normally find cute, it is a tedious novel to get through. The pace is deliberately slow and meanders between a number of undistinguishable characters, none of which are reliable narrators. There is a noticeable disconnect between the subject matter and the lack of any palpable emotions.

It is one of those books where vagueness is confused for mystery, withholding information is used in place of suspense, and platitudes overload is replacing character development.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the free audio book in exchange for my honest review, This is narrated by Katherine Press and Stephanie Racine, both of whom do a fantastic job!!

I am a huge Alice Feeney fan and this is hands down my new favorite book by her! Such a twisty and consuming read!! I listened to the entire book in one day! However, I will caution you that for Alice Feeney books, especially this one, you need to go in cold...you will be so glad that you did!

The book alternates between the past and present, with multiple narrators and characters. The underlying theme is the relationships of mothers and daughters. The characters are well developed and their connections do not come early. Once they connect, we have one incredibly complex story.

You will have no issue staying with the story and enjoy the ride!!!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

I usually like this author but this book is way too confusing. I don't know if it's me or this book but I can't follow it. There are too many characters and so much confusion. This book is not for me. Unfortunately I was not able to finish it and I wouldn't suggest it as a good book for people I know. The main character is not likeable and each chapter is more confusing than the last

This one was so convoluted but really twisty and fun if you suspend all disbelief. Also not knowing or understanding any motives the characters had did also make it hard to keep up with the fast paced story. But overall it was entertaining but I prefer this authors other novels.

Whenever Alice Feeney comes out with a new book, I know I am in for a twisty ride. Plus, her audiobooks are always so well narrated and produced.

Good Bad Girl definitely had me wondering how she was going to connect all the storylines and characters, but of course it was done in a smart way without me completely rolling my eyes like I can with some thrillers.

My only negative was at times it was really hard to figure out when the character switched within the narration. I had to go back a few times because I got tripped up.

3.5/5

As no surprise to anyone, Alice Feeney knocked it out of the park again with Good Bad Girl! A huge thank you goes to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy of this audiobook because I absolutely loved this! 🤩

From start to finish this story was so addictive and perfectly constructed with this interesting cast of characters (I feel like this is the first book from Alice where we had numerous POVs but this was very well done!) I will say I saw some of the twists coming (they were a bit obvious based on the plot) but the ending as a whole was an absolute trip and I really enjoyed how it played out!

I will forever read every book Alice Feeney puts out - it’s basically a requirement of my life at this point. 😂 Good Bad Girl drops August 29 so get it on your list!