A review by gissellereads
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth

mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

I think Sally Hepworth has a unique style and I really like it! I haven’t read anything else like it that I can compare it to. The Mother in Law was great so I was excited to read her latest book. This book is full of tension and chapter by chapter you start pealing the layers of the twins relationship and their past. I think what makes Sally’s books different is that her characters have a lot of depth. Sometimes thrillers tend to have characters that are not fully developed or only unlikeable characters. Fern was such a great character and you couldn’t not root for her.

I would say there’s not a huge shocking twist (at least there wasn’t for me) but I still found this book to be entertaining and I couldn’t wait to find out how it ended. This isn’t a super dark book so if you’re looking for a darker thriller this is not it. It is a satisfying domestic drama and I recommend it!

I listened to the audiobook and I really enjoyed the narration. I think it made me like some of the characters even more than if I had read the physical book. There’s something about suspense and thrillers that I really enjoy in audio.