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A review by meezcarrie
Sister Dear by Laura McNeill
4.0
3.5 stars
Sister Dear by Laura McNeill is a book that captivates and intrigues as it weaves a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The shifting perspectives between different main characters as well as between the past and the present heightens the dramatic tension and allows for greater insight into the psychology of each character. As with all well-written psychological suspense, Sister Dear is less of a mystery and more of a chilling look into the twisted reality of a disturbed soul. Less time wondering who did it (although there were a couple of moments where I wondered exactly how deep this cover up extended) and more time watching for the thread that will cause it all to unravel.
Sister Dear is well-written, gripping, and entertaining. Though not overtly spiritual, there are some underlying themes that give me the satisfaction of redemption that I look for in every story. Particularly the healing power of forgiveness vs the pervasive destruction of bitterness. The elements of psychological suspense are riveting, and all the dynamics between the varied characters add extra depth to this aspect. While there is a hint of a romantic angle to the story, I would have loved to see this particular element developed further (which should come as no surprise to anyone).
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review.)
Reviewer’s Note: Though Thomas Nelson is a Christian publishing house, there are a couple of VERY minor uses of the word “hell” as profanities toward the end of the book. While unfortunate, it does fit with the drama of the moment and the characters’ backgrounds.
Sister Dear by Laura McNeill is a book that captivates and intrigues as it weaves a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The shifting perspectives between different main characters as well as between the past and the present heightens the dramatic tension and allows for greater insight into the psychology of each character. As with all well-written psychological suspense, Sister Dear is less of a mystery and more of a chilling look into the twisted reality of a disturbed soul. Less time wondering who did it (although there were a couple of moments where I wondered exactly how deep this cover up extended) and more time watching for the thread that will cause it all to unravel.
Sister Dear is well-written, gripping, and entertaining. Though not overtly spiritual, there are some underlying themes that give me the satisfaction of redemption that I look for in every story. Particularly the healing power of forgiveness vs the pervasive destruction of bitterness. The elements of psychological suspense are riveting, and all the dynamics between the varied characters add extra depth to this aspect. While there is a hint of a romantic angle to the story, I would have loved to see this particular element developed further (which should come as no surprise to anyone).
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review.)
Reviewer’s Note: Though Thomas Nelson is a Christian publishing house, there are a couple of VERY minor uses of the word “hell” as profanities toward the end of the book. While unfortunate, it does fit with the drama of the moment and the characters’ backgrounds.