salreads 's review for:

The Stolen Sisters by Louise Jensen

3.0

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Tense, twisting and constantly surprising, this psychological thriller will appeal to readers who love books that keep them guessing. Switching between past and present and between the three sisters’ different accounts, this is the story of the abduction of three girls. On the anniversary of the abduction the family are still struggling with the psychological aftermath of events and there are still secrets to be revealed. I have no doubt this will be a very popular read with fans of psychological thrillers. I enjoyed the read, however I had a few reservations. Motivation in a thriller is a significant factor in reader satisfaction, but it’s impossible to discuss in detail in a review without revealing the plot. For me, the motivation in this novel was unconvincing. I’m sure that bookclubs will enjoy debating this. The book frequently uses foreshadowing as a device and I felt it was used too frequently and was on occasion unsubtle. Again, I suspect other readers will disagree and enjoy the way this device is used to build up tension. With thanks to Netgalley and HQ for a digital copy of this book.