I love a novel with a big twist in the middle and this one didn't disappoint! A really twisty, gripping page turner that really kept me guessing right up until the end. Told from two POVs, both completely believable, this is a clever psychological thriller packed full of great characters and a fantastic sense of location.

The concept of an old friendship coming back to haunt someone later in life is a common one in crime fiction. However, it's also very difficult to pull off successfully. Caroline Corcoran does that in spades - delivering a book that really feels original and contemporary.

I've never been to Miami but I almost felt I have been after reading this. It's the first book I've read by Caroline Corcoran but most certainly won't be my last!

Highly recommended!

Holly is on the brink of turning forty. She's far from her English roots and is embracing a slick Miami lifestyle that involves high-end clothes, cocktails, and Botox.
Her former best friend from her Camden schooldays (also called Holly) is over in Miami, too. The other Holly seems to be everywhere. She's taking over her friends, flirting with her husband, and buying gifts for her daughter, even inviting her for a sleepover.
Is Holly number one being paranoid or should she be seriously worried. And what exactly happened when they were at school that ripped their friendship apart?

It's a twisty, psychological thriller that has gasp inducing moments after an intriguing and creepy slow burn opening.
This is elevated writing. The opening of the book alone is attention grabbing and beautifully styled. Caroline Corcoran's skill at building up atmosphere and creating layered characters is enviable.
I loved this and devoured the book in a couple of sittings. So much fun to read.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the eARC.
Wow, what a fabulous book this is, I couldn't put it down!
There are 2 Hollies, good Holly and bad Holly , both from the UK, now in Miami. One is the wife of a wealthy man and has 2 children, living in luxury. The other one is living with them as the nanny. The two Hollies were best friends in London at 15 and are now on the cusp of 40.
Part 1 is about Miami Bobby and part 2 features UK Holly
and their stories are so compelling and suspenseful you won't be able to stop reading ... sooo good!

3.5⭐️
Boy this one really had me fuming, like hate reading hoping the bad guys get what's coming to them

Holly Jones is shocked when her old school friend (old school friend was said 28 times fyi) Holly Wilde shows up in Miami. They knew each other as teenagers in London and haven't spoken in 20 years. Holly Wilde slowly moves in on Holly Jones's life- becomes friends with her friends, gets along well with her pre-teen daughter, gets a job in the same office. Is Holly Jones paranoid? Or is "bad Holly" there to steal her life?

It's hard to say too much about this one without spoiling, but I will say it made me mad in the end when the proper people weren't punished. It definitely had me on the hook though, reading as fast as I could to find out what happens

Also some random thoughts:
-Hugh is a grown man who calls his wife Holly by the nicknames of Hols Bols, Holister and Hollarama. I hated him immediately.
-Holly Wilde convinces a few members of the girl group to cut back on their drinking, and they then proceed to act like Holly Jones is an alcoholic for drinking two mimosas at brunch?!
-When Holly Jones accuses her husband Hugh of cheating on her, his response is "I'm hardly Brad Pit". This is A) not a defence and B) an insult directly to your wife's face
-The inner voice of Holly Wilde is SO disparaging to women, especially Holly Jones. Like literal paragraphs about how she's aging, how she's wearing too much makeup and how all the women in the group are trying too hard.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Tiny daggers was a 3.5 star read for me. Thank you for letting me eARC this one!

Mysterie and thriller books are my to to, so when I saw this one on netgalley I had to read it's description. The cover? Nailed it! It had me intrigued. The description was a good one and I couldn't wait to read.

In this story we follow Holly Jones, expad who has it all in Miami. Rich, nice house, husband, kids the whole nine yards. In comes Holly Wild, who was a best friend back in the day in London.. But why is Holly W. Mingling with J's friends? Turning up at her house? Giving presents to her kids and.. Is she seeing the husband? Surely that can't be it? Has Holly W. come to steal her live?

We get to read Holly Jones' point of view up until her fortieth birthday party. That's when we switch and get Holly Wilds point of view. As some things become clearer when reading, the end and the mastermind scheme.. It was a little far fetched in my eyes BUT still a good enough read.

Review of *Tiny Daggers* by Caroline Corcoran

Caroline Corcoran delivers a masterfully written psychological thriller in *Tiny Daggers*. This gripping tale follows two women, both named Holly, who were inseparable best friends in their school years. As adults, their lives have taken very different paths—one Holly is married and seemingly stable, while the other is divorced and navigating a more uncertain future.

The story explores the fragility of friendships and the lasting impact of secrets. It delves into how unresolved issues from the past can shape, and sometimes destroy, the lives we build in the present.

One of the book’s greatest strengths is its ability to keep readers on edge with its relentless twists and turns. Just when you think you’ve figured out the trajectory, another revelation leaves you reeling. It’s a story that keeps you second-guessing every character’s motives, loyalties, and truths.

The prose is impeccable, with Corcoran’s writing bringing the characters and their emotional journeys vividly to life. Her sharp observations about relationships, envy, and the darker sides of human nature add depth to the narrative.

I couldn’t put this book down; each chapter pulled me further into its web of suspense and intrigue. For fans of psychological thrillers, *Tiny Daggers* is a must-read that will keep you captivated until the very last page.

Highly recommended!

What a wild ride this book was!
It follows 2 old school “friends”, sometimes referred to as bad Holly and good Holly. This book slowly unravels the past and present secrets they are keeping from each other. The author gave us both characters perspectives which cleverly kept me swapping sides until eventually I did not know who to root for. Overall, it was mostly well paced but it slowed down a little around the 60% mark which is why I dropped a star. I loved the writing style, easy and engaging to read, I will definitely be looking into this authors other works.

Tiny Daggers by new to me author Caroline Corcoran, published by Thomas & Mercer is a fun read. Written in three parts, the reader learns about the two Hollys. Good Holly and bad Holly and how their paths cross again and again.
A fun read, even there were some lengths, a good read, 3,5 stars.

A tale of two Hollys... But which one is Good Holly and which is Bad Holly? This was a great thriller that kept me guessing! I did not see the twists coming! Definitely excited to read more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Very entertaining, mysterious and I loved the writing style. Couldn’t put it down. Fun, keeps you guessing till the last second, interesting characters, lovely setting. Excited to read more by this author for sure.

The most dangerous predators in Miami don’t bite. They brunch. Expat Holly Jones has built the perfect life for herself in an exclusive area of Miami: the beautiful house, the enviable family. So the last person she expects to bump into one morning is a ghost from her old life in London, someone she hasn’t seen in over twenty years: the other Holly, Holly Wild! Wow!! Some juicy secrets in this one! It also had suspense, intriguing, murder, mystery, gaslighting, cheating, childhood secrets, and some crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Note - I edited my review because after initially thinking this was my first book by the author, it turns out I read The Baby Group ARC back in 2020, in addition to her other books, but I hadn't put two-and-two together! It looks like I am subconsciously drawn to Carolne Corcoran's books!!!

Tiny Daggers is written in three parts. It starts with the news that a body has washed up on a private hotel beach in the Florida Keys. We soon learn that two women named Holly are staying there. They've known each other since childhood and there's some sort of rivalry or toxic dynamic. In school, their peers referred to them as Good Holly and Bad Holly. We don't know which one is which, but it is suggested that we're reading the POV of Bad Holly, who's built the perfect life in Miami after an unhappy life in the UK. Holly resents 'The Other Holly'. She sees her as your archetypal 'miss perfect' and is unable to get over their nicknames in childhood, which she feels are undeserved,

As the story continues, we are given glimpses of their past through pieces of news. One of the Hollies ran away from home one night, sparking a country-wide search for her. The obvious assumption is that Bad Holly (or Holly in present POV) was a truant and the news are about her. As the story continues, we learn more about Holly and her life ciscumstances that lead her to this point, including interviews with other teenagers who were in a similar position.

Back in the present day, 'Holly' laments her bad luck. She's annoyed that 'The Other Holly' is ruining the perfect life she's built away from home. Slowly, The Other Holly starts 'stealing her friends' Erika and Violet, and Holly realises The Other Holly has come to essentially steal her life. Soon enough, the worst happens and Holly finds enough evidence to suspect The Other Holly is sleeping with her husband!

Holly starts keeping tabs on The Other Holly on Instagram out of all places. As the story goes on, it transpires that Holly is extremely vapid and annoying. Apparently a cheating husband is bad, but not as bad as throwing a joint 40th birthday party with your rival, only for everyone to gush about her and act as if it's HER party!!

I'd describe this book as a mix of The White Lotus with hints of Lisa Jewel and 2000s chick lit for those who read Heat magazine back in the day. I tick all the boxes, so I enjoyed it. The story is well-writen and I found it super easy and quick to read. A nice beach read. Bonus points for the celebrity mentions, especially the one at the end

A delicious domestic suspense about two girls who are never quite what they seem. This was a cracking read... utterly fabulous! The plot was entertaining, fast paced and very gripping!

The book was brilliant; I was totally hooked it had twists you just don't see coming... my heart was pounding reading the last few chapters!

I would 100% recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars!