A review by adoesetfree
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth

dark funny sad tense fast-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

5.0

I'll be honest, I didn't expect to care about this book at all. I figured it'd be yet another lukewarm domestic thriller with characters that frustrated me to no end. But here I am, having loved it entirely and now rated it five stars!! I loved this book. I loved Fern! I thought the author did an excellent job of establishing a false sense of security (for lack of a better term), and then slowly chipping away at that security, one ominous, distressing interaction between the sisters at a time. I felt a lot of dread reading this book, which is a great thing to feel when reading a thriller. 
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