A review by cath_reads_books
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I thought this book was gonna be a cliché suspense/thriller; oh boy was I wrong.
At first I thought Fern was a mentally ill murderer. Turns out Fern is for sure neurodiverse and this ends up being one of the most twisted reveals of massive, massive family abuse and ableism I’ve ever read. ROSE, her SISTER, is a psychopath and abuser.


I truly loved the representation that comes from
having a neurodiverse main character. It’s not a point of view. I’ve seen often in novels, and I hope that more like it are written. Not only was just a good suspense/thriller novel, but it also highlights the struggles that neurodiverse individuals have in relationships and how they can be taken advantage of.
This is definitely one of those books that you learn from without really realizing you’re learning.
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