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The Good Sister

Sally Hepworth

4.07 AVERAGE


Love love love. Started off the holidays right by polishing this off in a day. I think the blurb really does the book a disservice… it’s so much better than the blurb lets on

This book was so creepy!! Really loving Sally’s work at the moment. Did not expect the twist. And I’m usually pretty good at guessing them
dark tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This had more chick-lit than thriller vibes but reading about Fern and her quirks was lovely and entertaining
mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Very much enjoyed this one. This author is really great

I loved this book!

This is a fantastic portrayal of neurodiversity and has such a gripping twisty plot, I have been recommending it to everyone!
mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Very predictable but very fun 
dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This books starts out somewhat simple but the plot builds with twists you never see coming for these twins. 

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The Good Sister is the first book that I have read by Sally Hepworth and it definitely won’t be the last one. The story is narrated through the eyes of Fern Castle and it also uses the journal pages of her twin sister Rose to add a different perspective.

I have to admit that I absolutely loved Fern from the very beginning. Fern is really different from other characters that I have seen before and I found that to be very refreshing. I found Rose to be controlling, shady and very smothering. There was something about her that made me not want to connect with her on any level whatsoever.

Oh my gosh there was so much drama, betrayal, suspense and so many secrets. I never predicted anything that happened and I found myself totally gobsmacked. This was a very intense and emotional roller coaster ride that I would willing ride again.

I recieved an advanced copy for free, and this is my honest opinion.