[Book Review] Daisy Darker - Alice Feeney

 

Title: Daisy Darker
Author: Alice Feeney

Number of pages: 352 pages

Publisher: Pan MacMillan

Genre: Thriller

Price: 12,99€ (Taschenbuch)

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Book Blurb

Isolated on their private island in Cornwall, the Darker family have come together for the first time in over a decade. When the tide comes in, they'll be cut off from the rest of the world for eight hours. When the tide goes back out, nothing will ever be the same again. Nothing – because one of the family is a killer . . .

As the leaves of autumn fall, Daisy Darker arrives at her grandmother’s house for eightieth birthday celebrations. Seaglass, the Darker’s ancestral home, is a crumbling Cornish house perched upon its own tiny private island.

Every member of the family has their secrets. Nana, alone for so long. Daisy's absent father, Frank. Her cold-hearted mother, Nancy. Her siblings, Rose and Lily, and her niece, Trixie, full of questions and without a father of her own. Daisy has never had an easy relationship with her family, but some secrets are much darker than others. This will be a gathering that some of them won't remember.

My Opinion

An unusual yet captivating thriller.

Beautifully descriptive writing in a fascinating coastal setting that serves as both a blessing and a curse for the protagonists. I loved the detailed way Daisy Darker's thoughts were portrayed and thoroughly enjoyed the story. The twists toward the end are unexpected and take on a slightly surreal tone, which fits the story well but might not appeal to everyone.

Rating

"Daisy Darker" was a pleasure to read. I loved the unexpected twists and the beautiful yet weird setting. I'm rating the book 4 out of 5 Stars.

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆