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Daisy Darker
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Alice Feeney may have fooled me with her last two books, but I saw through her Daisy Darker shenanigans.
Not only did I spot one of the major twists around the 50-page mark, but I also named the culprit very early on and worked out most of the ins and outs of the locked-room part of the mystery. Sometimes I don’t mind when this happens, other times I do. This time, I minded.
But I stayed with the book for two reasons:
1. Undeniably, the demise of the Darker Family is compelling to read on the page. Feeney knows how to tell a murderous, entertaining tale.
2. My solution to the puzzle was so ridiculous that I had to know if Feeney would really go there. (The short answer � yes. Yes, she did.) And it’s not just the whodunit that’s absurd. The whydunit isn’t any better.
My rant ends here, though. There’s not much else I can say for fear of spoilers.
Three stars for Daisy Darker. I’m feeling generous.
Not only did I spot one of the major twists around the 50-page mark, but I also named the culprit very early on and worked out most of the ins and outs of the locked-room part of the mystery. Sometimes I don’t mind when this happens, other times I do. This time, I minded.
But I stayed with the book for two reasons:
1. Undeniably, the demise of the Darker Family is compelling to read on the page. Feeney knows how to tell a murderous, entertaining tale.
2. My solution to the puzzle was so ridiculous that I had to know if Feeney would really go there. (The short answer � yes. Yes, she did.) And it’s not just the whodunit that’s absurd. The whydunit isn’t any better.
My rant ends here, though. There’s not much else I can say for fear of spoilers.
Three stars for Daisy Darker. I’m feeling generous.
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May 17, 2023 02:15PM
A very fair review, Melissa. I got one of the two big twists very early and liked this well enough, but it wasn't my favorite of hers! 💜
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I agree with everything you've said! I've enjoyed Feeney in the past but this one wasn't a favorite. Terrific review, Melissa!😊
Terrific review! Hope your next is more surprising! 💞
Terrific review, Melissa!🧡I don’t read many thrillers so hopefully it will still work for me.
Great review Melissa
Yes! she did! 😂 I agree with your thoughts Melissa! Hoping her newest is a hit. 💗
I have a hit and miss with her books honestly! Fab review Melissa!!
Kat wrote: "A very fair review, Melissa. I got one of the two big twists very early and liked this well enough, but it wasn't my favorite of hers! 💜"Thank you, Kat! I'm glad you agree. I liked it too because it kept me reading ... but c'mon, Feeney. Too OTT for me! :)
Sujoya wrote: "I agree with everything you've said! I've enjoyed Feeney in the past but this one wasn't a favorite. Terrific review, Melissa!😊"Thanks, Sujoya! Yeah, this one definitely isn't a favorite of mine, either. Feeney went too far this time around. :)
Jayme wrote: "Terrific review! Hope your next is more surprising! 💞"Thank you very much, Jayme! :)
Terrie wrote: "Terrific review, Melissa!🧡I don’t read many thrillers so hopefully it will still work for me."It might work for you, Terrie! Every book hits every reader differently, after all. Good luck! :)
Ceecee wrote: "Great review Melissa"Thanks so much, Ceecee! :)
Holly wrote: "Yes! she did! 😂 I agree with your thoughts Melissa! Hoping her newest is a hit. 💗"Ha! She sure did, didn't she? Thanks, Holly! And I hope her newest is a hit, too. :)
Kendall wrote: "I have a hit and miss with her books honestly! Fab review Melissa!!"I can see why, Kendall. I'm starting to feel like Feeney may end up being hit or miss with me, too. We'll see how I do with her next book. ;)
I’m sorry you didn’t love it Melissa! You know I’m a Feeney fangirl through and through :) but all of your criticisms were fair. I hope your next read is a 5 star winner!!
Catherine wrote: "I’m sorry you didn’t love it Melissa! You know I’m a Feeney fangirl through and through :) but all of your criticisms were fair. I hope your next read is a 5 star winner!!"Aww. Thanks, Catherine! You came to my mind when I finished it yesterday, and I thought, "Catherine isn't going to like my review." 😂
Excellent review, Melissa! ☺️
An honest and good review Melissa!! 😁
❀Shelley's Book Nook❀ wrote: "Excellent review, Melissa! ☺️"Thank you, Shelley! :)
Tina wrote: "An honest and good review Melissa!! 😁"Thanks, Tina. I appreciate it. :)
Excellent review, Melissa! 💗 I found this one to be very disappointing and I'm sorry it didn't work for you either.
Michelle wrote: "Excellent review, Melissa! 💗 I found this one to be very disappointing and I'm sorry it didn't work for you either."Thanks so much, Michelle. Yes, I remember your disappointment and your one-star review. I can understand why. :)
Don't give up on Feeney! I agree, this is not one of her best works.
Oh dear sorry it was a dud onto better Melissa. 🧡
Great review, Melissa! I'm not good at picking twists so I'm intrigued 😊
Barbara wrote: "Don't give up on Feeney! I agree, this is not one of her best works."I'm not giving up on her, Barbara! No worries. I plan to read her next book, and I still want to hit her back catalog, too. :)
Lisa wrote: "Oh dear sorry it was a dud onto better Melissa. 🧡"Thank you, Lisa! :)
Bec (becbingesbooks) wrote: "Great review, Melissa! I'm not good at picking twists so I'm intrigued 😊"I hope it's a good read for you, Bec. Thank you! :)
I had this exact same experience haha I hated how she thought this was her greatest twist. No ma'am. Great review, Melissa!
Derek wrote: "I had this exact same experience haha I hated how she thought this was her greatest twist. No ma'am. Great review, Melissa!"Oh no ... not her greatest twist ... not at all. Thanks, Derek! :)
GirlWithThePinkSkiMask wrote: "The whydunit is always a gripe for me 😂 great review!💖"Thank you, Pink! The whydunit gets me every time, too. :)
I liked it a little more than you did. Great review, Melissa.
Sheyla � wrote: "I liked it a little more than you did. Great review, Melissa."I'm glad, Sheyla! Thank you. :)
Melissa wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I’m sorry you didn’t love it Melissa! You know I’m a Feeney fangirl through and through :) but all of your criticisms were fair. I hope your next read is a 5 star winner!!"Aww. ..."
On the contrary, I ALWAYS enjoy your reviews, friend!! 😊
Catherine wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I’m sorry you didn’t love it Melissa! You know I’m a Feeney fangirl through and through :) but all of your criticisms were fair. I hope your next read is a 5 star ..."Aww. Thanks, Catherine! :)
Sounds like a bit of a disappointment. Feeney needs to work on this if she wants to keep her reader base!! Hope your next one doesn’t disappoint, Melissa
Jen CAN wrote: "Sounds like a bit of a disappointment. Feeney needs to work on this if she wants to keep her reader base!! Hope your next one doesn’t disappoint, Melissa"Thanks, Jen! And I agree. Feeney needs to come back strong with her next one. :)
I didn't even know the twist was a twist since I saw it almost from the beginning. Great review, Melissa!
MarilynW wrote: "I didn't even know the twist was a twist since I saw it almost from the beginning. Great review, Melissa!"I hear ya, Marilyn. It was telegraphed way too easily. :)
