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Tiny Daggers
The most dangerous predators in Miami don’t bite. They brunch.
Expat Holly Jones has built the perfect life for herself in an exclusive area of Miami: the beautiful house, the enviable family. So the last person she expects to bump into one morning is a ghost from her old life in London, someone she hasn’t seen in over twenty years: the other Holly, Holly Wild.
Single, sexy, and a world away from the frumpy sidekick she was at school, Holly Wild quickly becomes an unavoidable part of Holly Jones’s life. She is everywhere—in her home, in her marriage, and especially in her head. Is this really just a chance reunion or is there something more sinister lurking behind her seemingly flawless facade?
As the oppressive heat intensifies, Holly Jones is haunted by memories she’s spent decades trying to bury. Is she being paranoid or is Holly Wild really out to steal her life? At school they were known as Good Holly and Bad Holly…but as their twisted game of cat and mouse escalates, it’s no longer clear which one is which...
Expat Holly Jones has built the perfect life for herself in an exclusive area of Miami: the beautiful house, the enviable family. So the last person she expects to bump into one morning is a ghost from her old life in London, someone she hasn’t seen in over twenty years: the other Holly, Holly Wild.
Single, sexy, and a world away from the frumpy sidekick she was at school, Holly Wild quickly becomes an unavoidable part of Holly Jones’s life. She is everywhere—in her home, in her marriage, and especially in her head. Is this really just a chance reunion or is there something more sinister lurking behind her seemingly flawless facade?
As the oppressive heat intensifies, Holly Jones is haunted by memories she’s spent decades trying to bury. Is she being paranoid or is Holly Wild really out to steal her life? At school they were known as Good Holly and Bad Holly…but as their twisted game of cat and mouse escalates, it’s no longer clear which one is which...
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First published July 1, 2025
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June 16, 2025
Amazon Prime First Read - June 2025
2.5 stars
A tale of two Hollys. A good Holly and a bad Holly which is which? TBH even though I’ve read it I’m not sure! Oh, it’s also about mosquitoes. Yes, mosquitoes. It’s VERY repetitive on that pesky little blood sucker subject. I grasped the metaphor the first time but oh boy, is it ever hammered home. I’m sure you’ve guessed it too. I’m also not sure why we’re told several times that one of the Hollys lived in a very nice end terrace in Camden. You know - the good end.
If you don’t mind a gazillion mosquito dagger references then you’ll probably like this. And twists that are very out there. Also a book that goes on and on.
Oh well, next???
2.5 stars
A tale of two Hollys. A good Holly and a bad Holly which is which? TBH even though I’ve read it I’m not sure! Oh, it’s also about mosquitoes. Yes, mosquitoes. It’s VERY repetitive on that pesky little blood sucker subject. I grasped the metaphor the first time but oh boy, is it ever hammered home. I’m sure you’ve guessed it too. I’m also not sure why we’re told several times that one of the Hollys lived in a very nice end terrace in Camden. You know - the good end.
If you don’t mind a gazillion mosquito dagger references then you’ll probably like this. And twists that are very out there. Also a book that goes on and on.
Oh well, next???
February 8, 2025
This was SUCH a bitchy twisty thriller, I've never been more enraged reading it 😂 (that's a good thing) go in blind, especially if you love books about female friendships/dynamics, domestic thrillers, all round bitchiness, you had a toxic friend at school
January 15, 2025
3.5⭐️
Boy this one really had me fuming, like hate reading hoping the bad guys get what's coming to them
Holly Jones is shocked when her old school friend (old school friend was said 28 times fyi) Holly Wilde shows up in Miami. They knew each other as teenagers in London and haven't spoken in 20 years. Holly Wilde slowly moves in on Holly Jones's life- becomes friends with her friends, gets along well with her pre-teen daughter, gets a job in the same office. Is Holly Jones paranoid? Or is "bad Holly" there to steal her life?
It's hard to say too much about this one without spoiling, but I will say it made me mad in the end when the proper people weren't punished. It definitely had me on the hook though, reading as fast as I could to find out what happens
Also some random thoughts:
-Hugh is a grown man who calls his wife Holly by the nicknames of Hols Bols, Holister and Hollarama. I hated him immediately.
-Holly Wilde convinces a few members of the girl group to cut back on their drinking, and they then proceed to act like Holly Jones is an alcoholic for drinking two mimosas at brunch?!
-When Holly Jones accuses her husband Hugh of cheating on her, his response is "I'm hardly Brad Pit". This is A) not a defence and B) an insult directly to your wife's face
-The inner voice of Holly Wilde is SO disparaging to women, especially Holly Jones. Like literal paragraphs about how she's aging, how she's wearing too much makeup and how all the women in the group are trying too hard.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Boy this one really had me fuming, like hate reading hoping the bad guys get what's coming to them
Holly Jones is shocked when her old school friend (old school friend was said 28 times fyi) Holly Wilde shows up in Miami. They knew each other as teenagers in London and haven't spoken in 20 years. Holly Wilde slowly moves in on Holly Jones's life- becomes friends with her friends, gets along well with her pre-teen daughter, gets a job in the same office. Is Holly Jones paranoid? Or is "bad Holly" there to steal her life?
It's hard to say too much about this one without spoiling, but I will say it made me mad in the end when the proper people weren't punished. It definitely had me on the hook though, reading as fast as I could to find out what happens
Also some random thoughts:
-Hugh is a grown man who calls his wife Holly by the nicknames of Hols Bols, Holister and Hollarama. I hated him immediately.
-Holly Wilde convinces a few members of the girl group to cut back on their drinking, and they then proceed to act like Holly Jones is an alcoholic for drinking two mimosas at brunch?!
-When Holly Jones accuses her husband Hugh of cheating on her, his response is "I'm hardly Brad Pit". This is A) not a defence and B) an insult directly to your wife's face
-The inner voice of Holly Wilde is SO disparaging to women, especially Holly Jones. Like literal paragraphs about how she's aging, how she's wearing too much makeup and how all the women in the group are trying too hard.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 19, 2025
I’ve decided to rate this at the lower end of a 3, probably 2.75 🌟 rounded up in reality.
A bitch fest if ever there was one. 2 Holly’s. One good one bad.but which is which? And how many nicknames can one man create for a Holly?
Lots of readers have commented that part 1 was really slow, and while I agree. It did keep me invested wondering what exactly was going on. By the time part 2 came around I was really confused. There’s a massive twist that had me wondering if I had missed something entirely. As layer upon layer unravels the more i actually lost interest. It all felt a bit cliched. By part 3 I was entirely bamboozled. Yet I did enjoy it. I couldn’t leave it alone. So make of that what you will. I enjoyed the superficiality of the characters. The toxic friendships, the back biting and the real housewives type vibes, but the story could really have used a bit of work.
Lots of mosquitos references as others have mentioned, but they actually didn’t bother me.
I enjoyed the narration a lot. I always wonder if a good narrator makes me stick with a story, and I’d say in this case it probably did.
Many thanks to Brilliance Publishing via NetGalley for the opportunity to review this audiobook which is available now 🎧
A bitch fest if ever there was one. 2 Holly’s. One good one bad.but which is which? And how many nicknames can one man create for a Holly?
Lots of readers have commented that part 1 was really slow, and while I agree. It did keep me invested wondering what exactly was going on. By the time part 2 came around I was really confused. There’s a massive twist that had me wondering if I had missed something entirely. As layer upon layer unravels the more i actually lost interest. It all felt a bit cliched. By part 3 I was entirely bamboozled. Yet I did enjoy it. I couldn’t leave it alone. So make of that what you will. I enjoyed the superficiality of the characters. The toxic friendships, the back biting and the real housewives type vibes, but the story could really have used a bit of work.
Lots of mosquitos references as others have mentioned, but they actually didn’t bother me.
I enjoyed the narration a lot. I always wonder if a good narrator makes me stick with a story, and I’d say in this case it probably did.
Many thanks to Brilliance Publishing via NetGalley for the opportunity to review this audiobook which is available now 🎧
October 30, 2025
Good Holly? Bad Holly?
I listened to this one while working so the Holly POV's and time jumps did get a bit confusing for me. I think I would have grasped things more easily had I read it. That being said, it was an interesting story that keeps you wondering and the last 20 pages or so are quite a surprise.
I listened to this one while working so the Holly POV's and time jumps did get a bit confusing for me. I think I would have grasped things more easily had I read it. That being said, it was an interesting story that keeps you wondering and the last 20 pages or so are quite a surprise.
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June 21, 2025Another dnf😭 started this 17 days ago….who am I kidding I’m never going to finish it I can’t even force myself. It’s just not enough suspense/thrill and I’m not interested enough
June 5, 2025
this was just a big ol mess..
June 4, 2025
I think this book actually would’ve been so good if it wasn’t so confusing. I know it’s meant to be this way, but there’s so much back and forth and everyone is unreliable, so it just makes you feel like what is actually happening then? I also didn’t think it was as juicy as I would’ve liked. I feel like it would start to get there and pull away. Then in the end, it falls a bit flat with the grand reveal. It sort of just ends. Idk. I also think it’s so British that I wouldn’t get references or understand the slang, which likely also contributed to my confusion. It was an ok book but not a home run for me
June 6, 2025
yuck
Don’t waste your time on this book. I couldn’t even finish it. Don’t waste your time on this book. Yuck
Don’t waste your time on this book. I couldn’t even finish it. Don’t waste your time on this book. Yuck
February 2, 2025
Holly Jones has the perfect life, until her past shows up in the form of her childhood best friend, Holly Wild. “Good” Holly vs “Bad” Holly has been a lifelong theme for these two frenemies- but which is which?
Twisty, dark, and I really enjoyed the authors writing style. I’m always a sucker for an unreliable narrator!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Twisty, dark, and I really enjoyed the authors writing style. I’m always a sucker for an unreliable narrator!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 10, 2025
For the first half of this book I had a love/hate relationship with it. It was a bit like watching a car crash about to happen. The twist in the middle though really peaked my interest and I could not put it down after that.
June 17, 2025
A very rare DNF. Vacuous, poor writing. Can’t bring myself to continue until the twist…
June 3, 2025
DNF 30%
Ok I just can't with this book. I gave it 100 pages but nothing is happening except for excessive self loathing. And mosquitos. Literally the only action in this book so far is mosquito bites. I think reading a mosquito bestiary might be more entertaining.
Ok I just can't with this book. I gave it 100 pages but nothing is happening except for excessive self loathing. And mosquitos. Literally the only action in this book so far is mosquito bites. I think reading a mosquito bestiary might be more entertaining.
August 20, 2025
Be prepared for a multitude of mosquito references. That particular metaphor is driven home repeatedly and overused. That in itself brought the book down for me- we get it. please move forward.
Holly is crazy. Don't ask which Holly, don't ask if I mean literally. The answer is both and yes. All of the main characters are awful. At least the women of Wisteria Lane had redeeming qualities, these women are worse than the bloodsuckers that are continually brought up. And the husband is the worst of them all. Now on occasion I like a cheeky end where the bad guy gets away with it, but when the bad guy is this husband I hate it, thanks.
A catty fun read, could be fun for some Book Club debates over wine. Obviously red.
thank you to NetGalley, the author Caroline Corcoran, and Brilliance Publishing for my ARC of this audiobook.
Holly is crazy. Don't ask which Holly, don't ask if I mean literally. The answer is both and yes. All of the main characters are awful. At least the women of Wisteria Lane had redeeming qualities, these women are worse than the bloodsuckers that are continually brought up. And the husband is the worst of them all. Now on occasion I like a cheeky end where the bad guy gets away with it, but when the bad guy is this husband I hate it, thanks.
A catty fun read, could be fun for some Book Club debates over wine. Obviously red.
thank you to NetGalley, the author Caroline Corcoran, and Brilliance Publishing for my ARC of this audiobook.
August 3, 2025
This is the third book I’ve read by this author and I think they keep getting better. There were a couple of unbelievable bits/coincidences, but the twists were really good, whereas I felt in some of her earlier books that there were one too many twists and they got confusing. I found it a really gripping read.
October 13, 2025
Review to follow
3.5 stars (rounded up)
3.5 stars (rounded up)
July 16, 2025
1.5⭐️? Gotta say I am confused by the 4 or 5 star ratings with this one. This was incredibly boring and if I was capable of not finishing a book, this would have been one on my DNF shelf. Nothing happens. It’s a long drawn out story to a bland and boring conclusion.
June 6, 2025
I will admit, I quite enjoyed this book for the first half. It was fun, it was bitchy, it was a perfect quick summer read. But nearly as soon as the second half started it retroactively ruined the rest of the book.
It turned into your average "unreliable narrator" as it turned out that Holly Jones had decided she would forget she'd hired Holly Wild, because of... snobbery? Wilful self-delusion? I don't know. It was daft.
I found myself not caring which Holly was the "kidnapped" one; in the end it turned out to be Wild, and I think this was meant to be a twist? But by that point she's already sleeping with Jones' husband and everything is so boring and cliched.
Thanks again to Kindle First Reads for saving me money
It turned into your average "unreliable narrator" as it turned out that Holly Jones had decided she would forget she'd hired Holly Wild, because of... snobbery? Wilful self-delusion? I don't know. It was daft.
I found myself not caring which Holly was the "kidnapped" one; in the end it turned out to be Wild, and I think this was meant to be a twist? But by that point she's already sleeping with Jones' husband and everything is so boring and cliched.
Thanks again to Kindle First Reads for saving me money
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2025
What a wild ride this book was!
It follows 2 old school “friends”, sometimes referred to as bad Holly and good Holly. This book slowly unravels the past and present secrets they are keeping from each other. The author gave us both characters perspectives which cleverly kept me swapping sides until eventually I did not know who to root for. Overall, it was mostly well paced but it slowed down a little around the 60% mark which is why I dropped a star. I loved the writing style, easy and engaging to read, I will definitely be looking into this authors other works.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book.
It follows 2 old school “friends”, sometimes referred to as bad Holly and good Holly. This book slowly unravels the past and present secrets they are keeping from each other. The author gave us both characters perspectives which cleverly kept me swapping sides until eventually I did not know who to root for. Overall, it was mostly well paced but it slowed down a little around the 60% mark which is why I dropped a star. I loved the writing style, easy and engaging to read, I will definitely be looking into this authors other works.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book.
July 4, 2025
Every character in this book was so unlikeable.
I’m kind of over the big-twist-nothing-is-as-it-seems vibe. It certainly felt very stale here.
I’m kind of over the big-twist-nothing-is-as-it-seems vibe. It certainly felt very stale here.
June 26, 2025
Tiny Daggers is the ultimate summer thriller—sharp, bitchy, and absolutely addictive. Set in the sticky heat and social minefield of elite Miami suburbia, it follows two women—both named Holly—whose shared history begins to unravel everything they've built.
Holly Jones seems to have it all: the perfect house, stylish friends, and a carefully curated life far from her past in England. But when Holly Wild—her former classmate and the last person she ever expected to see—shows up in her social circle, it doesn’t take long for paranoia to set in. Is this just a coincidence… or the start of something far more calculated?
This is a domestic thriller that thrives on tension and ego. No one is likable here—but they are all deeply compelling. Watching these women orbit each other with thinly veiled hostility made for some of the most entertaining reading I’ve done in a while. The pace is tight, the chapters short (those “tiny daggers”!), and the metaphor of the mosquito—subtle but ever-present—was such a smart touch.
It’s also surprisingly relatable in moments. As someone who grew up in the '90s, the references to Just Seventeen, blue WKDs, and teen-girl insecurity hit hard. Underneath the designer labels and petty jabs, this book explores themes of identity, self-worth, and the way old wounds resurface no matter how far you run.
Enraging? Yes. Entertaining? Completely.
Go in blind and brace yourself—this one bites.
Holly Jones seems to have it all: the perfect house, stylish friends, and a carefully curated life far from her past in England. But when Holly Wild—her former classmate and the last person she ever expected to see—shows up in her social circle, it doesn’t take long for paranoia to set in. Is this just a coincidence… or the start of something far more calculated?
This is a domestic thriller that thrives on tension and ego. No one is likable here—but they are all deeply compelling. Watching these women orbit each other with thinly veiled hostility made for some of the most entertaining reading I’ve done in a while. The pace is tight, the chapters short (those “tiny daggers”!), and the metaphor of the mosquito—subtle but ever-present—was such a smart touch.
It’s also surprisingly relatable in moments. As someone who grew up in the '90s, the references to Just Seventeen, blue WKDs, and teen-girl insecurity hit hard. Underneath the designer labels and petty jabs, this book explores themes of identity, self-worth, and the way old wounds resurface no matter how far you run.
Enraging? Yes. Entertaining? Completely.
Go in blind and brace yourself—this one bites.
September 12, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)
Tiny Daggers was a twisty ride—I genuinely didn’t see any of the twists coming, which made it a fun and unpredictable read. The story kept me guessing right up until the end, which I really appreciated.
That said, there were sections that felt overly repetitive, and I think the book could have been tighter without them. The flashbacks, while important to the story, weren’t always easy to distinguish from the present timeline, which pulled me out of the flow a bit. On top of that, having two major characters with the same name (both Hollys!) sometimes made things confusing.
Overall, an entertaining read with some great surprises, but it didn’t quite land as smoothly as I hoped.
Tiny Daggers was a twisty ride—I genuinely didn’t see any of the twists coming, which made it a fun and unpredictable read. The story kept me guessing right up until the end, which I really appreciated.
That said, there were sections that felt overly repetitive, and I think the book could have been tighter without them. The flashbacks, while important to the story, weren’t always easy to distinguish from the present timeline, which pulled me out of the flow a bit. On top of that, having two major characters with the same name (both Hollys!) sometimes made things confusing.
Overall, an entertaining read with some great surprises, but it didn’t quite land as smoothly as I hoped.
January 24, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
August 6, 2025
3.5
Morally grey characters, lots of twists though I would say it was a very slow build.
Morally grey characters, lots of twists though I would say it was a very slow build.
July 18, 2025
Love an unreliable narrator! This book definitely kept me on my toes. Just when you think you know who the good guy is, you get thrown into another twist! Loved it.
July 9, 2025
This book didn't know when to end
The story line was confusing. I had to read too many
Paragraphs to figure which character was speaking. Naming the star characters the samewas not a good idea.
The story line was confusing. I had to read too many
Paragraphs to figure which character was speaking. Naming the star characters the samewas not a good idea.
January 13, 2025
Tiny daggers was a 3.5 star read for me. Thank you for letting me eARC this one!
Mysterie and thriller books are my to to, so when I saw this one on netgalley I had to read it's description. The cover? Nailed it! It had me intrigued. The description was a good one and I couldn't wait to read.
In this story we follow Holly Jones, expad who has it all in Miami. Rich, nice house, husband, kids the whole nine yards. In comes Holly Wild, who was a best friend back in the day in London.. But why is Holly W. Mingling with J's friends? Turning up at her house? Giving presents to her kids and.. Is she seeing the husband? Surely that can't be it? Has Holly W. come to steal her live?
We get to read Holly Jones' point of view up until her fortieth birthday party. That's when we switch and get Holly Wilds point of view. As some things become clearer when reading, the end and the mastermind scheme.. It was a little far fetched in my eyes BUT still a good enough read.
Mysterie and thriller books are my to to, so when I saw this one on netgalley I had to read it's description. The cover? Nailed it! It had me intrigued. The description was a good one and I couldn't wait to read.
In this story we follow Holly Jones, expad who has it all in Miami. Rich, nice house, husband, kids the whole nine yards. In comes Holly Wild, who was a best friend back in the day in London.. But why is Holly W. Mingling with J's friends? Turning up at her house? Giving presents to her kids and.. Is she seeing the husband? Surely that can't be it? Has Holly W. come to steal her live?
We get to read Holly Jones' point of view up until her fortieth birthday party. That's when we switch and get Holly Wilds point of view. As some things become clearer when reading, the end and the mastermind scheme.. It was a little far fetched in my eyes BUT still a good enough read.
September 9, 2025
Plot: 5 stars
Pacing: 4 stars
Enjoyment: 4 stars
Characters: 2 stars
Ending: 2 stars
Holly Jones and Holly Wild are old school friends with some sort of frenemy past. They haven’t seen each other in decades, but the year they both turn 40 changes everything. The two Hollys are now back in each other’s lives, and it’s not like either of them imagined it would be.
A true page-turner where I was dying to know what happens next. The first half of the book drags only slightly, and the back half of the book flys bye. The unreliable narrators, the commentary on the infuriating truths about the different lenses society sees through when it comes to men and women aging, and all of the horrible things these women do to each other made for a compelling story.
The downfall is the unredeemable characters. I need someone to root for when I’m reading and there was really no one to do that for here. While I (unfortunately) related to many of the insecurities of Holly Jones, she was no saint, and Holly Wild is evil. Don’t even get me started on the most toxic gaslighter of them all, Hugh.
The ending is disappointing. While some characters get what was coming to them, some only get half, and others don’t have any repercussions at all.
Pacing: 4 stars
Enjoyment: 4 stars
Characters: 2 stars
Ending: 2 stars
Holly Jones and Holly Wild are old school friends with some sort of frenemy past. They haven’t seen each other in decades, but the year they both turn 40 changes everything. The two Hollys are now back in each other’s lives, and it’s not like either of them imagined it would be.
A true page-turner where I was dying to know what happens next. The first half of the book drags only slightly, and the back half of the book flys bye. The unreliable narrators, the commentary on the infuriating truths about the different lenses society sees through when it comes to men and women aging, and all of the horrible things these women do to each other made for a compelling story.
The downfall is the unredeemable characters. I need someone to root for when I’m reading and there was really no one to do that for here. While I (unfortunately) related to many of the insecurities of Holly Jones, she was no saint, and Holly Wild is evil. Don’t even get me started on the most toxic gaslighter of them all, Hugh.
The ending is disappointing. While some characters get what was coming to them, some only get half, and others don’t have any repercussions at all.
June 30, 2025
Expat Holly Jones has built the perfect life for herself in Miami but then she randomly bumps into a ghost from her past, Holly Wild, someone she shared a lot of history with but hasn’t seen in years and soon she turns up everywhere. Is this really a chance reunion or is there something more sinister lurking beneath the surface? At school they were known as good Holly and bad Holly. But which is which?
I really like the concept of this one as it sounded like it would be a fun, unique read. After finishing this though I’m not really sure how I feel about it. On one hand I enjoyed the mean girls vibe and the relationship between the characters was interesting to read, however I found the overall plot quite disjointed and got confused at times which character I was reading. I didn’t really feel much for any of the characters and felt this ended up being more of a drama genre wise, as it ended up not being the fastest paced book. Overall an interesting story and an easy summer read, but felt a bit repetitive and long winded. 2.5 stars rounded up. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
I really like the concept of this one as it sounded like it would be a fun, unique read. After finishing this though I’m not really sure how I feel about it. On one hand I enjoyed the mean girls vibe and the relationship between the characters was interesting to read, however I found the overall plot quite disjointed and got confused at times which character I was reading. I didn’t really feel much for any of the characters and felt this ended up being more of a drama genre wise, as it ended up not being the fastest paced book. Overall an interesting story and an easy summer read, but felt a bit repetitive and long winded. 2.5 stars rounded up. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
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