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Mar 12, 2024ACL_MeaganW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This thriller is set on a remote island in Ireland where the characters have all gathered for a wedding when one of them turns up dead. Lucy Foley has a bunch of titles I have loved, but this was the first one of hers that I read that got…
Feb 19, 2024Nikmarie1987 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
It was somewhat predictable and repetitive. I read it in 2 days which either speaks to it being enjoyable or such an easy read I wanted to be done with it. The ushers reminded me of a bunch of frat boys. I was rooting for all the girls to…
Feb 16, 2024Iris_55 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I thought this was a good intro read to get into the mystery/thriller genre. It had a bit of a who-done-it type of vibe and a great setting that gave me the creeps. The letdown of this was the unsufferable ushers and the slow pace. Anytime…
Jan 24, 2024ollierk1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I actually really enjoyed reading this book. It reminded me so much of the White Lotus series, and this book helped satisfy my craving for season 3 of that show! Complete with fabulous style, expensive venues, and murder what more could…
Dec 17, 2023finn75 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent whodunnit. You won't guess the ending or the murderer. Above average absorbing read where the bride and groom all have secrets that will result in death. Great stuff!
Oct 06, 2023Lombardozzi15209 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A great who done it novel. Will keep you guessing. Gave it 3.5 stars because it was a little can feel a little slow at times! I really enjoyed how the story was told by all the characters.
Jul 19, 2023wyenotgo rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Right from the start, this was problematic for me; in retrospect, probably a book that I ought not to have chosen to read. The very notion of the “destination wedding” sets my teeth on edge. It shouts out to the world “Look at me,…
Jul 18, 2023angiemc rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very effective use of multiple narrators in this novel. Every chapter, with its "tease" of who the murderer, victim, and what the motive might be, had me racing ahead to the next chapter. A wonderful read.
Jul 14, 2023jasnadzinic rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The only good thing about this book were the last few chapters! Everything else was just bland.
Jul 14, 2023chelseaamorgann rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Did NOT see that coming.. The first half of the book was interesting enough to keep me turning pages but I didn’t expect things to heat up + have such a wild twist at the end. The last handful of chapters really pulled all the puzzle…
Jul 02, 2023mikaps1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
surprisingly, the book was really easy to read. i was flying through the chapters. lucey foley is so good at writing different povs and different times without it feeling like a mess. each character had a lot under the surface and hearing…
Jun 27, 2023hayley_wilson rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A page turner with a lot of interesting plot twists! Just had too many characters which were hard to keep track of/connect with.
Jun 04, 2023theaisreading rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I gave it a 2.5/5 because I did finish it pretty quickly, however I started to resent the book when it kept changing POVs and time every 5 pages. There were no redeeming characters and honestly I was happier when something bad happens to…
Jun 02, 2023carmenforss rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Revenge at its finest! A dark and engaging read!
May 04, 2023
"While this is a thriller/mystery it's still a fun and fast read that's not too heavy. Lots of twists and turns, suspense ending and told from many perspectives. This is great if you love murder mysteries!" - Asia B.
Apr 30, 2023colyann09 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent read! Just when you think you know what’s going to happen, more twists and turns are thrown out there. Loved this book- going to read her whole collection.
Apr 21, 2023SCL_BookClubs rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall, the Monday afternoon book club felt that this book is a page-turner and an easy read. We thought the plot is easy to understand despite being non-chronological and the ending surprised many of us. The setting was also atmospheric…
Apr 08, 2023minchjulie rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
It held my attention, but there aren't many characters with redeemable qualities. The plot was like a less good version of Big Little Lies.
Mar 26, 2023FloraWest rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Definitely a page turner, I will give it that. I can't say much about my problems with the writing without giving things away and I don't want to be that person. It's an absolutely enjoyable twisty thriller but is overly long, not quite as…
Mar 22, 2023
*read next!
Jan 25, 2023Rnvasquez98 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I loved the fact it was a murder mystery but by half way I wasn’t even sure if it was again. I gave it a 3/5 stars because I wasn’t expecting the secret and killer motive which I wanted reading this type of novel. But it still gave me some…
Dec 26, 2022bogwolf rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
3 1/2 stars rounded down The guests show up on an inhospitable if coldly beautiful remote Irish island. Everybody has secrets, scars of trauma, bad attitudes, bad decisions, bad behavior. Made me think a bit of Donna Tartt in that…
Dec 18, 2022lauralaura rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
What a subpar book. If your taste in literature isn't very discerning then this is the read for you! I think this was recommended by a magazine - have you noticed they all feature many of the same books every month and they are…
Dec 03, 2022Shannon_119 rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
So slow to get to the reveal and it’s over so quickly. Didn’t care about anyone by the end of it unfortunately. Was really looking forward to it but was disappointed.
Dec 02, 2022mmgubbels rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I found it so slow in moving along. The characters were very unsympathetic. Also, I got tired of the constant use of the F bomb. Will not be reading her again.