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Daisy Darker
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When Nana is turning 80-years old on Halloween and invites you to visit her at her tired, gothic-feeling home on a tiny, tidal island, you go. Even if you can't stand the rest of your family, you go.
And that's indeed what happens for Daisy Darker's family, assembled via Nana's wishes for the first time in years.
Nana's been a little fixated on her 80th-birthday, ever since that palm reader told her it would be her last.
In fact, it may be because of this that she has chosen this birthday to gather her entire family, including her son, Frank, ex-daughter in law, Nancy, three granddaughters, Rose, Lily and Daisy, one great-granddaughter, Trixie and a man named Connor, who has been a sort of unofficial member of the Darker family for years, to air some things.
This also may be the reason why she decides to read her Will to them all that night.
All are not necessarily pleased by Nana's proclamations, but what can they do. What's done is done, isn't it?
As the clock strikes midnight, Nana's crumpled body is then discovered on the floor of the kitchen. She's dead, but was it an accidental fall, or did something more sinister happen?
After Nana's death, everyone is panicked. It's creepy being trapped on a remote island with a dead body, but there's literally no way off and a storm has halted communication with the mainland.
The fun doesn't stop there though, think And Then There Were None. No one is safe...
Daisy, the youngest of the granddaughters, has always been Nana's favorite, even though she's been mistreated by the rest of her family for years.
Well, that's not necessarily true, Trixie, Lily's often-neglected daughter, is always kind to her Aunt Daisy, so at least Daisy has two allies within the family; not a total loss.
This story is actually narrated entirely by Daisy, so getting insights into the family from her perspective is quite interesting indeed. She doesn't hold back any punches when describing her relatives, that's for sure.
In addition to the present drama, we also get a past perspective, taking us through Daisy's childhood and most memorable times at the Darker seaside manor.
Connor, the man mentioned above, is a large part of these childhood memories, as that's when he first came on the scene and essentially became a member of the family.
I had a fantastic time with this book. The audiobook absolutely enraptured me.
There was so much about this that I loved, from the classic-feeling mystery vibe, to the over-the-top family drama, bad-acting characters and claustrophobic setting.
This is my favorite book of 2022 so far and something superbly jaw-dropping would have to come along to change that, I think. This is next level.
I loved how this story was told. The set-up at the house with Nana was terrific, the use of the creepy poems to enhance the mystery, as well as the alternating timelines helped to build-out this story beautifully.
If I were to wish upon a star, I would wish that I had written this book. Alas, I am pretty sure that doesn't work and Alice Feeney beat me to it. Perfection.
Thank you so much to the publisher, Macmillan Audio, for providing me with a copy to read and review. This blew me away. What a delight!
And that's indeed what happens for Daisy Darker's family, assembled via Nana's wishes for the first time in years.
Nana's been a little fixated on her 80th-birthday, ever since that palm reader told her it would be her last.
In fact, it may be because of this that she has chosen this birthday to gather her entire family, including her son, Frank, ex-daughter in law, Nancy, three granddaughters, Rose, Lily and Daisy, one great-granddaughter, Trixie and a man named Connor, who has been a sort of unofficial member of the Darker family for years, to air some things.
This also may be the reason why she decides to read her Will to them all that night.
All are not necessarily pleased by Nana's proclamations, but what can they do. What's done is done, isn't it?
As the clock strikes midnight, Nana's crumpled body is then discovered on the floor of the kitchen. She's dead, but was it an accidental fall, or did something more sinister happen?
After Nana's death, everyone is panicked. It's creepy being trapped on a remote island with a dead body, but there's literally no way off and a storm has halted communication with the mainland.
The fun doesn't stop there though, think And Then There Were None. No one is safe...
Daisy, the youngest of the granddaughters, has always been Nana's favorite, even though she's been mistreated by the rest of her family for years.
Well, that's not necessarily true, Trixie, Lily's often-neglected daughter, is always kind to her Aunt Daisy, so at least Daisy has two allies within the family; not a total loss.
This story is actually narrated entirely by Daisy, so getting insights into the family from her perspective is quite interesting indeed. She doesn't hold back any punches when describing her relatives, that's for sure.
In addition to the present drama, we also get a past perspective, taking us through Daisy's childhood and most memorable times at the Darker seaside manor.
Connor, the man mentioned above, is a large part of these childhood memories, as that's when he first came on the scene and essentially became a member of the family.
I had a fantastic time with this book. The audiobook absolutely enraptured me.
There was so much about this that I loved, from the classic-feeling mystery vibe, to the over-the-top family drama, bad-acting characters and claustrophobic setting.
This is my favorite book of 2022 so far and something superbly jaw-dropping would have to come along to change that, I think. This is next level.
I loved how this story was told. The set-up at the house with Nana was terrific, the use of the creepy poems to enhance the mystery, as well as the alternating timelines helped to build-out this story beautifully.
If I were to wish upon a star, I would wish that I had written this book. Alas, I am pretty sure that doesn't work and Alice Feeney beat me to it. Perfection.
Thank you so much to the publisher, Macmillan Audio, for providing me with a copy to read and review. This blew me away. What a delight!
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February 11, 2022
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February 11, 2022
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August 10, 2022
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August 26, 2022
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August 28, 2022
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August 29, 2022
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August 30, 2022
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70.0%
"Just when you think you know someone, little insights are revealed that make you question everything...
Who is the villain, who is the victim?"
Who is the villain, who is the victim?"
August 31, 2022
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August 31, 2022
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Kimber~☆♡Love of Books♡☆ wrote: "Oh good!!! 5 🌟🤩 I can't wait to get this book! Maybe tomorrow 🤞
Love ur reviews always!✌️"
Yayeeee! Thank you so much, Kimber. I appreciate your kindness. I hope you have as much fun with this as I did! xx
Love ur reviews always!✌️"
Yayeeee! Thank you so much, Kimber. I appreciate your kindness. I hope you have as much fun with this as I did! xx
*JEN the booknerd* wrote: "I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THIS ONE!!! SORRY FOR YELLING BUT I AM SO JEALOUS AND NETGALLEY DENIED ME!!!"Hahahaha, it's okay, JEN! You can yell and I love your passion!!! That's how I felt when I got denied The It Girl, all my book friends were reading it and I had to wait for a library hold! I was so jealous the entire time...LOL
I hope you love this one when you get to it!!!
I hope you love this one when you get to it!!!
Miya (pain at a peak, excuse slow responses) wrote: "Yay a 5 star!!"We love to see it and receive it!! I had an absolute blast with this one. I didn't want it to end!
Colourful wrote: "oh. This has been on my tbr and I am definitely looking forward to your review"Thank you so much! I'm really hoping to get to it tonight before I leave on vacation tomorrow! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!!
megs_bookrack wrote: "Colourful wrote: "oh. This has been on my tbr and I am definitely looking forward to your review"Thank you so much! I'm really hoping to get to it tonight before I leave on vacation tomorrow! I hop..."
I am so jealous right now. Can I ask which city? (if you prefer not to say that is ok) Have fun!!
I am so jealous right now. Can I ask which city? (if you prefer not to say that is ok) Have fun!!
Colourful wrote: "megs_bookrack wrote: "Colourful wrote: "oh. This has been on my tbr and I am definitely looking forward to your review"Thank you so much! I'm really hoping to get to it tonight before I leave on va..."Of course! I am actually traveling to a cabin on a lake in Maine. It's remote and beautiful!!
Colourful wrote: "Never been in a cabin but it sounds so cool! Have a great time there"Thank you so much!!! Looking forward to getting away for a bit. xx
Lisa wrote: "On hold...shhhhh!! 😂
I will read your review in a week or so! xx"At this point, that might be when I get to it, Lisa! Hahaha
I didn't get to it tonight and I leave for vacation tomorrow...
I hope you love it as much as I did!!! xx
I will read your review in a week or so! xx"At this point, that might be when I get to it, Lisa! Hahaha
I didn't get to it tonight and I leave for vacation tomorrow...
I hope you love it as much as I did!!! xx
Catherine wrote: "I’m right there with you Meg!! Looking forward to your full review! "
Yayeeee! I'm so glad you loved it too, Catherine. My full review is up!! xx
Yayeeee! I'm so glad you loved it too, Catherine. My full review is up!! xx
Marilyn wrote: "I enjoyed this one, too! Wonderful review, Meg!"Thank you, Marilyn! I'm so glad to see you gave it 5-stars too!! It was so fun!
Chelsea wrote: "You have me so pumped to read this one! Great review!"
I hope you love it, Chelsea!! It was exactly what I was hoping for 💜
I hope you love it, Chelsea!! It was exactly what I was hoping for 💜
Books, Coffee & Passion wrote: "It sounds amazing! Great review!"Thank you! I just thought it was so much fun! A great way to escape life for a while :)
I got this as one of my BOTM club choices and I loved it. Kept me guessing the whole time. Well.l, actually, I got it then 2nd guessed myself and went into a circle of did I figure it out or not?
Carrie wrote: "I got this as one of my BOTM club choices and I loved it. Kept me guessing the whole time. Well.l, actually, I got it then 2nd guessed myself and went into a circle of did I figure it out or not?"Oh yeah, I totally know what you're talking about with the second-guessing your theories, Carrie! That really made this one a page-turner. I loved it!! Also, isn't BOTM so great!!?? I look forward to seeing their selections every month.
Linda wrote: "Stellar review Megs. Your reviews are always such fun. I also really liked this book. 😊👏🏻"Thank you so much, Linda! I appreciate your kind words and am so happy you enjoyed it as well!!! I can't wait for more from Alice Feeney!!
Gatorman wrote: "I enjoyed this one as well."Oh, yayee! I'm glad to hear that. I thought you were going to say the opposite. I feel like people either really enjoyed it, or hated it! I'm glad we're on the same side! LOL
i want to read this book sm. so glad it delivered.
Savannah [updated bio] wrote: "i want to read this book sm. so glad it delivered."I thought it was so fun. I love this type of family mystery. It was a great set-up and I'm always here for dirt getting dug out.
megs_bookrack wrote: "Savannah [updated bio] wrote: "i want to read this book sm. so glad it delivered."I thought it was so fun. I love this type of family mystery. It was a great set-up and I'm always here for dirt get..."
definitely moving it up on my tbr
definitely moving it up on my tbr
Savannah [updated bio] wrote: "megs_bookrack wrote: "Savannah [updated bio] wrote: "i want to read this book sm. so glad it delivered."I thought it was so fun. I love this type of family mystery. It was a great set-up and I'm al..."Yayeeeeeeee!
Love ur reviews always!✌️