One of the Best Books I've Read Thus Far in 2026: Daisy Darker

Recently, I got a new job that came with a 2 hr commute so I went to the library to get an audiobook to listen to and came across this book, Daisy Darker by Alice Feeny. I had heard of the author, but had never read any of her books and this book sounded interesting. 

Daisy Darker’s Nana is a famous book author who doesn’t want to be bothered with people much so she lives on an island that becomes inaccessible for 8 hrs after high tide. It’s her birthday, Halloween, so she invites all of the family there to celebrate. The family had been a bit estranged for years so this was a family reunion of sorts. 

All is well, but then the family members start to get killed off one by one which is terrifying because no one can leave. They start to wonder if it is one of them or has someone stealed into the house without their knowledge and is now taking them out. 

The book seems to be inspired by the Agatha Christie’s book 'And Then There Were None'. It will keep you guessing until the very end. Loved this book and give it 5 stars. Definitely putting this author on my list of TBR. Also, a side note about the audiobook. It is read by someone with a lovely British accent as the book is based in that area. A definitely plus.

Rating: ★★★★★

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Why Didn't They Ask Evans by Agatha Christie Review - So Disappointing

I am usually satisfied with a good Agatha Christie mystery. Especially Miss Marple. Poirot is not my favorite, but I still find the stories in which he is featured to be enjoyable. This book, Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, not so much. 

The book starts off well enough with one of the main characters Bobby Jones happening upon a body while he was playing golf. The man had fallen off of a cliff. Bobby heard the scream and was able to make it him and before the man died he pondered the question "Why didn't they ask Evans?". To add further to the mystery the now dead man had a photo of a beautiful woman in his pocket. A photo that later turns up missing at the inquest. Bobby is determined, along with his female friend Frankie, to find out what happened to the man and the photo.

All of this seemed to be the recipe for a very good mystery. However, I found the characters to be a bit dull and uninteresting. Moreover, they came upon their conclussions in a very speculative way. I confess that the only reason that I finished the book is that I too wanted to know why they didn't ask Evans. But in the end, I could have done well with not reading the book at all.

Rating: ★★

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