Review: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney | Mystery Thriller |

Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney is a story of Grady Green who is living the dream—or so he thinks. One phone call from his literary agent changes everything: he’s officially a New York Times Bestselling Author. Cue the confetti, right? Naturally, Grady calls his wife, Abby, to share the news because who better to celebrate with?

But as she’s driving, he hears the unmistakable sound of screeching brakes, a car door opening… and then radio silence. When he finally finds her car near a cliff, the headlights are on, the door is wide open, her phone is on the seat—but Abby? Vanished. Did she take up spontaneous cliff diving?

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Beautiful Ugly Summary by Alice Feeney

Author	Alice Feeney
Genre	Thriller
Number of Pages	320  pages
Goodreads Rating	3.82 ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️(as of now)
My Rating	3.5⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fast-forward a year, and Grady is… well, let’s call it “not thriving.” He can’t write, he can’t sleep, and grief has set up a permanent camp in his life. His agent, probably at their wits’ end, ships him off to Amberley, a remote Scottish island that’s practically begging for a murder mystery to happen. Picture mist, cliffs, suspiciously quiet locals, and trees that look like they’re judging you. The idea is that this retreat will fix his writer’s block. But what it really does is dial up his paranoia to eleven.

Then, things get weirder. Grady spots a woman in a red coat who looks exactly like Abby. Hold up—what? Did his brain short-circuit from all the grief? Did he hit the whisky too hard? Or is Abby alive and just casually wandering around this eerie little island?

Amberley itself is straight out of a Gothic novel. There are only 25 residents, and every single one of them seems to know something Grady doesn’t. Why do they all act like they’re in on some inside joke? Why does the grocery store feel more ominous than a horror movie basement? And seriously, how do they survive with one ferry a week?

As Grady tries to untangle the mess that’s his life, the island starts throwing curveballs faster than he can handle. Odd sounds at night. A growing feeling that someone’s watching him. And more twists than a season finale of your favorite drama. Is he losing his mind? Or is someone—or something—playing games with him?

Beautiful Ugly is a masterclass in making you question everything: marriage, memory, and whether moving to a tiny island is ever a good idea (spoiler: it’s not). With its eerie vibes and dark secrets, this book will have you second-guessing every page.

And don’t even get me started on the twists—just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, BAM! New nightmare unlocked. So, was Abby pushed, did she jump, or is there a whole other story we’re missing? You’ll have to dive into this chilling, brilliantly crafted tale to find out.

Ending explained: Grady fell asleep and the book flashes to one year later. Grady lives on the island, which means he agreed with her and his book Beautiful Ugly has just become a bestseller. He had a message in the book regarding rescue.(secret message)

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Characters list:

• Grady Green: A bestselling author whose life crumbles after his wife’s mysterious disappearance.
• Abby Green: Grady’s investigative journalist wife.
• Maggie: Grady’s literary agent.
• Amberley Islanders: A quirky, suspiciously polite mix of 25 locals who seem to know more than they’re letting on.
• Red-Coat Doppelgänger: The mysterious woman who looks exactly like Abby.

Book Review: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

What happens when your dream day turns into your worst nightmare? Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney spins this question into a dark, twisted, and wildly addictive psychological thriller. Grady Green, newly minted New York Times bestselling author, is ready to pop the champagne when his wife, Abby, vanishes during a phone call. Did she run? Was she taken? Or did she simply decide cliffside drama is her vibe?

A year later, Grady retreats to a remote Scottish island to grieve, write, and maybe stop spiraling. Instead, he finds eerie locals, misty cliffs, and—oh, just his missing wife’s doppelgänger wandering around in a red coat. Creepy much? While some people do think that the twist is quite over the top too… which is kind of right when thought properly.

Feeney delivers all the eerie vibes, twists that slap you sideways, and an island setting so vivid you’ll want to Google ferry schedules. This book made me gasp, laugh nervously, and question my own sanity. Beautiful Ugly is a must-read. Just… maybe leave the lights on.

Rating of Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.5

Who should read it?

Beautiful Ugly is perfect for:

• Fans of psychological thrillers with dark twists.
• Readers who like Gone Girl or The Silent Patient.
• People who enjoy isolated, atmospheric settings (think Scottish islands!).

Excerpt:

“Author Grady Green is having the worst best day of his life.
Grady calls his wife to share some exciting news as she is driving home. He hears Abby slam on the brakes, get out of the car, then nothing. When he eventually finds her car by the cliff edge the headlights are on, the driver door is open, her phone is still there. . . but his wife has disappeared.”

Quotes from Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney :

“Grief is the cruelest magician. It makes people disappear, but leaves their shadows behind.”

“The problem with paranoia is that sometimes it’s just another name for the truth.”

“Marriage isn’t about being perfect together; it’s about staying together when you realize you aren’t.”

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• Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
• Misery by Stephen King

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About the Author:

Alice Feeney is a NY Times bestselling author. More than million copies of her books have been sold and been translated 25+ languages. Few of her writings have been sucessfully adapted into TV shows as well.

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