The Good Sister: A Novel

I really wanted to love this book because it is well written and yes a page turner. I really have gotten into these psychological thrillers and love the deep dark twisted stuff that comes from it but this one just didn't quite move from being predictable. Don't get me wrong I found myself speeding through it to see just how the author was going to play it out because she does a good job of playing these sisters off. Fraternal twins who are truly opposites, one manipulative the other with a few challenges, the betrayal and twisted plot show just how different these two are. One finding love the other disregarding it when it no longer fit her need. The author gives us the story going between the sisters and things begin to come to light. I haven't read this author before but I do plan on reading more of her. While this one may have been a little tame for my taste it is still one I would easily recommend.

Wow.... the end definitely had me questioning everything I’ve read over the last couple of days. It’s a twist I truly didn’t see coming at all. I’m blown away by this story!

I received a free electronic ARC of this novel from Netgalley, Sally Hepworth, and St. Martin's Press. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me. I have read this novel of my own volition, and this review reflects my honest opinion of this work. Sally Hepworth always brings us a good tale with personable protagonists and a well-turned mystery. The Good Sister is no exception - right through to the end she had me puzzled. This was another all-nighter. Rose and Fern are fraternal twins, and their mother was truly psychotic. Rose spent a great deal of her time trying to protect Fern from their mother's unwarranted wrath. The chances of them growing up well-rounded and sane would be astronomical. But after an overdose of Valium and alcohol when the girls were 12, things were looking up. That is a really sad thing when foster care is a giant step forward in parenting. Now 28, Fern has grown up, settled down, and despite her honest lack of social mores, has a fulfilling career at her local library. Rose is married, thinking about having a kid once Owen is back from a job in London. Twice a week Fern comes by Rose's place for supper and they often talk on the phone. Family. What a wholesome thing. Or is it?