Alice Feeney has done it again. Good Bad Girl is exactly the kind of page turner I've come to expect from Feeney. It's a captivating story that seamlessly weaves together the past and present, drawing readers into a web of intrigue and heartwarming connections.

Twenty years after a baby is stolen from a stroller, Feeney crafts a tale that is as much about the enduring human spirit as it is about solving a decades-old mystery.

Edith, our spirited octogenarian protagonist, refuses to let age define her. Her determination to break free from the confines of a nursing home is both inspiring and relatable.

Patience, a caregiver at the nursing home, emerges as a complex character who keeps readers guessing. Her bond with Edith is heartwarming, and the layers of her character unfold beautifully throughout the story. The way Patience navigates a world filled with secrets and lies adds depth to the narrative.

The strained relationship between Edith and her daughter, Clio, adds a poignant layer to the story. Their journey towards reconciliation is touching and relatable, exploring the complexities of family dynamics with sensitivity. And it's only one of the mother-daughter relationships that makes this book so compelling.

As the plot unfolds, a mysterious stranger knocks on Clio's door, setting off a chain of events that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Feeney masterfully constructs a web of suspense, with two murders, three suspects, and one victim, leaving us guessing until the very end.

Good Bad Girl is a page-turner that keeps you engaged from start to finish. It beautifully explores the themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the enduring bonds that connect us all.

A must-read for fans of heartwarming family sagas with a dash of suspense!

It's no secret I'm an Alice Feeny fan! I have loved every single book of hers, and Good Bad Girl was no exception. Wow! I love her twists and turns. I never see them coming 👀 just when I think I have it figured it - I don't! The audiobook was *perfection* ! The narrators were amazing and really pulled me into the story.

I liked the plot of this story and its overlapping perspectives. I appreciate the accurate depiction of nursing homes and family/resident experience of them.

I'd say that Feeney has an exceptionally unique writing style, which is what hooked me to Rock Paper Scissors, but Good Bad Girl was a sore disappointment. I listened to that one as an audiobook so didn't think much while requesting an ALC of this too. But the ensemble cast and way too many POVs made it impossibly painful for me to read this book. Maybe it would have been better as an ebook/physical copy, but I didn't have the time, money, or patience for that and went ahead with a hard read.

I will read everything she writes. I love her stories and crazy endings. But I will say, this is best as a book. There are way too many characters to be able to fully dive into this one as an audiobook. I was not expecting there to be as much drama as there was, but she can do no wrong in my opinion.

I absolutely adored 'Good Bad Girl' by Alice Feeney! The multiple viewpoints added such depth to the story, and I loved how they all eventually intertwined to reveal the mind-bending twist. It kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book. Feeney's writing style is captivating, and she knows how to build suspense like no other. The characters were complex and well-developed, making it easy to get emotionally invested in their journeys. The pacing was perfect, and I couldn't put the book down until I finally could put it all together! If you're a fan of psychological thrillers with unexpected twists, this is a must-read! Highly recommend any of this authors work and this book did not disappoint !

The book opens as a six month old baby is stolen from a stroller.


“I wished my daughter would disappear and now the baby is gone”

Frankie has been the head librarian in the prison library at HMP Crossroads for the last ten years. The prison library has always felt more like home than her real home. Frankie thinks of herself as a good bad girl.

“Someone who made the best of the bad life she was born into. And tried to do something good with it.”

But Frankie says she’s done something terrible and that now she has to do something worse…

18 year old, Patience works as a cleaner at the Windsor Care Home. Residents need to be well off to get a room at this care home.

Patience feels like she doesn’t know who she really is anymore.

“Doing something wrong is sometimes the right thing to do”

Patience has become very close with a resident of the nursing home, 80 year old, Edith. A year earlier Edith was moved into Windsor Care Home. She says it was without her consent.

“would you want to eat in a dining room with the walking dead?”

Edith and Patience have big plans. But both of them are keeping secrets.

Everyone is keeping secrets!

So many secrets. So many lies!

A thrilling read!!

I’ve enjoyed previous books from Alice Feeney. I just had the audiobook this time but thought it was excellent. A great story that was very well performed.

The storyline had me gripped and kept me guessing (I had many guesses but they were almost all wrong). The story is told from the many characters point of view. I found it easy keeping everyone and their individual stories straight. The plot was implausible at times but I still found it very enjoyable. I loved how the story and characters all came together.

A complex and exciting mystery about difficult relationships, love, loss, revenge, grief and more!


I'd like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this novel. All opinions are my own.

Eighty year old Edith is in a care home and doesn't want to stay in what she calls a prison. Patience is one of her care workers and is like a granddaughter to her. She calls her ladybug, based on her paper artwork of a ladybug. Edith's daughter, Clio is not a happy woman and her relationship with her mother is strained. Clio's daughter was stolen from her pram years earlier while her mother had her at the shops. Now, the manager of the care home has been murdered and Clio, Patience and Frankie are all suspects. It turns out Patience is Frankie's daughter who ran away from home and is lying about everything. How are all these women tied together and what do they have to do with Edith and the death in the home?

I love Alice Feeney's thrillers. They are all full of unreliable narrators and secrets and Good Bad Girl is no exception. I felt terrible for Edith. She was alone, especially after her only friend in the home died or was killed. Her best friend, her dog, was not allowed to live with her in the home so she missed him until Patience rescued him and brought him to visit. Patience also was alone. She lived over an art gallery of the man she thought was her real dad. She left home young and is living and working under an assumed name. I whipped through this book trying to see what would happen next. As I began to figure things out, I thought for once, I knew what was happening, but there was a final twist that kept me from being completely correct. With the mystery of the stolen baby, the murder, Frankie trying to find her daughter and the relationships between the main characters, there is a lot to figure out, as well to keep you interested. The characters were relatable and believable. There are several narrators that give you all POVs as well as an examination of the relationships and bonds between mothers and daughters. What happens when you keep secrets from one another. If you enjoy a thriller with some twists, a mystery and some drama, then you will enjoy Good Bad Girl. Another winner from Alice Freeney. I did a read/listen (more listen) and enjoyed both formats. Katherine Press and Stephanie Racine narrated this one and did a great job with their voices, expression and tone. I recommend either format.

This was one of my most anticipated reads of the summer. I enjoyed it, but also felt like I needed to take notes to keep track of all the twists/connections/plot. It was definitely a lot, but it was a good read

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick. Our library purchased and our patrons have been checking out and and enjoying the book. I see it is a popular book club choice as well we hope to have more oppurtinies to support authors like them

I loe the author ALice Feeny.
I chose to listen to this book in a audio format. The characters were all very different . The end was a big surprise.The best part was the relationships betweens the characters. Each of the main charachters had some quirks which make it very interesting.The storyline was very different as I woul expect from the author. I very much enjoyed this audiobook

Interesting and entertaining read by Alice Feeney. I am hit or miss with this author but this one hit the mark for me. An enjoyable and fast-paced read that I tore through quickly to see how the story would end. Edith is in a nursing home and she has quite a spunky personality her care nurse Patience is lying to her about almost everything. The pages turn quickly in this story and as the story unfolds, you wonder what will happen next.
Highly recommend it if you are looking for a fast page that you are thrilled to enjoy!

Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney
Pub date: August 29, 2023
Read by: Katherine Press and Stephanie Racine
Duration: 9H 21M
5 twisty stars

I have loved everything Feeney’s penned and this one is no different. Every one of Feeney’s books are distinctive and I absolutely know before I read the first word that I’m in for pure enjoyment.

The plot on this one is a constant guessing game! I was always reassessing my previous guess of who/what/where and loving every second.

No rehashing of the plot here, just a strong recommendation to read this! Especially if you enjoy twisty plots, family drama, and punchy, well-written short chapters!

My thanks to MacMillan Audio for this gifted ALC!

This books took a while for me to get into. Once all of the peices started coming together I really enjoys this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan audio

yes!!! Alice Feeney did it again.
Great book. Interesting writing style!! YES!!
Recommend!!!!!!

I love all of Alice's books. This one was no exception. I think i would have enjoyed it more in a physical or ebook. The narrators were a bit hard to keep up with. Alice is excellent at dual timelines but the audio was a bit hard to follow with the different places and characters.

Alice Feeney always knocks it out of the park with her books. While this one isn’t up to par with say Rock Paper Scissors, it is still a great book that will be enjoyed by millions of people.

A whodunit mystery with multiple points of view 🧐 You got to have some patience with this one (aka it's a slow burner) 😴 my main problem was just I felt confused most of the book. The main characters were indistinguishable from each other and (I don't want to give any spoilers) the twist made it even more confusing tbh. As an Alice Feeney fan, I was a bit let down.

Thank you to NetGalley for an opportunity to read this ARC.
This was my third book by author and I am happy with her style.
This keeps you on your toes and guessing throughout.
Will not disappoint.

*Audiobook*

I like Alice Feeney, and the premise of her new book sounded very strong, but it fell short for me. The story is told from so many perspectives and so many people are linked that it was hard to keep track of what was going on. I probably would not have had this issue with a hard copy, but it definitely did not translate well to an audiobook for me. Also there was nothing particularly thrilling about the plot. It read more like a family drama. This isn’t a bad book, but I had higher expectations based on the author and synopsis. I’d rate this 2.5 stars. Thanks to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Alice Feeney for this free ARC in exchange for my honest review.