An absolutely accessional read. Twisted and creepy with family secrets that should just stay buried, yet there is a warmhearted mix of fun too. The characters are written brilliantly. The perfect psychological thriller. Loved it.

I love this author’s style of writing and she keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end of each book. Every novel she writes is a must read for me and goes on my list. Her books allow the reader to try to guess the the outcome in each chapter and then eliminate characters. She keeps you guessing in each chapter and makes you wonder. Bravo 👏 Sally and I look forward to her next thriller book and the thrills she delivers in her novels.📚👍👏💐

Fern and Rose, fraternal twin sisters alternate the telling of this tale that gets creepier with every chapter. Rose, short and plump, tells her side through diary entries. Fern is tall and fair - and has sensory issues. When the book opens, pretty quickly the reader realizes there has been an incident, which resulted in a young boys death when the sisters were young and that their home life was not great. The girls have always had each other, and Rose has always understood Fern's issues with lights and noise and inability to interpret social cues and facial expressions. Rose has always been Fern's advocate and protector. When Fern meets a man at the library where she works, she begins to question her relationship with Rose and their childhood. There are more and more questions about the increasingly divergent memories of incidents from their childhood and whether the girl's relationship is really as it seems. Any book that features a librarian peaks my interest, Fern is a refreshing character, there aren't many books that feature a main character on the spectrum. The rest of the library staff, is wonderfully written as are the two male characters. Definitely a page turner, with perfect pacing and characters to fall in love with.

Another fabulous thriller by Sally Hepworth. I couldn’t put it down! Thanks to Net Galley for the AR copy.

Sally Hepworth is another author that is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Her stories are thought provoking and keep me going for that fabled "five more minutes" or "just one more chapter".

Fern fanatically sticks to her routine. Even one thing being out of place can throw her off kilter and that can't happen. When Fern isn't in control bad things seem to happen. Bad things that she can't seem to keep under control.

Rose tries hard to help make her sister's life easier. She tries to keep everything in balance, knowing how important it is to Fern. Sometimes life isn't always as accommodating though. Sometimes little wrenches are thrown in to derail us and cause unknown harm.

A definite thought provoking and powerful story about sisterly bonds and what we'll do to protect those we love.

I really enjoyed. I enjoyed The Mother in Law as well, but thought this book took it up a notch. There was a lot going on and it was a thought provoking read. I really found the sisters interactions and their ups and downs compelling.

Sally Hepworth writes a twist like no other! I loved the dual perspectives of this book because it just added to the twist. I read this as well as did the audio and really enjoyed both formats!

This was my first Sally Hepworth novel and it will absolutely not be my last! I LOVED this book! The way Hepworth writes made me feel every twist, every moment of doubt and suspense in such a powerful way. This plot and these characters were so well crafted and I found myself with chills at the very last page.

Sisterly love knows no boundaries for fraternal twins Fern and Rose. Growing up in an unstable home they have learned to depend on each other. As adults Rose continues to look out for Fern who has sensory issues. When Fern realizes Rose can't have a baby she decides to repay her for all she has done for her and give her a baby.

While a bit of The Good Sister was predictable it didn't take away from my enjoyment of this page turner of a story. Did I mention I absolutely loved quirky Fern and found her quite amusing too!

This was a great read, quick paced and pleasantly surprised me with how engaging it was. Part family drama, part mystery, part exploration of how people with disability live in our society. Lots of twists and turns and kept me guessing until the end. Very well written narrative.

A twisted family suspense novel that centers around twin sisters. When Fern finds out that her sister can't have children, she sets out to have a child for her sister. On this quest to have a baby for her sister, she digs up dark family secrets that may change the way she sees her sister.

This is another novel from Sally about family. It’s about two close sisters and their relationship and that with their mother. There’s a part of the story that’s comforting and steady. And there’s a part that feels chilling. I loved Fern’s life at the library and her relationships with the people there. I loved Wally!

This was my first Sally Hepworth and it took me completely by surprise in the best way - I loved it! It’s definitely not your traditional thriller - it’s a psychological thriller where you catch on way before the main character does. There are twists and turns but most of them I guessed in advance. The suspense comes from waiting for the main character to figure out what’s going on before it’s too late - and it worked perfectly!! I absolutely loved the MC. She’s an Eleanor Oliphant type character with sensory sensitivity and social difficulties. I don’t want to say anything else for fear of spoilers, but I highly recommend this book. I can’t wait to read more by Sally Hepworth - I own The Mother-in-Law and have her next book, The Younger Wife, from NetGalley (coming April 5, 2022!).

The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth is a fantastic thrill ride of a domestic suspense.
This story was based on the characters who were well written.
The story was somewhat predictable, but definitely a well written characters driven story.

Finally got around to reading this one! The Good Sister brings you twins, Rose and Fern, both with their own issues. Rose has abandonment issues after a tough childhood. Fern is very sensitive to sensory situations and has always relied heavily on her twin to help her get through life.

This one was a little slow for me. You knew that twists were coming but when they did I wasn't the shocked or awed by them. It was an entertaining read but probably not one I'll remember in a few weeks.

I'm sensitive to things happening to small babies and pregnant people so that may be why I didn't connect with this story.

For fans of stories with unreliable narrators or looking for something to read quickly in a day.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The author created a masterpiece of how silent and destructive emotional abuse is, I was caught up in the story line and did not realize the manipulations that were taking place until later in the book. Once you understand it, it will shock you. Kudos to the author on a well-written book.

Sally Hepworth is fast becoming an auto-read for me. The Good Sister is a psychological thriller involving two sisters. The main character Fern is unreliable (which I love) and has a sensory disorder and her sister has always taken care of her. But things are always as they seem. Highly recommend Sally Hepworth books!

4.5 stars.

A great domestic thriller, but one that’s heart-wrenching and then heartwarming, making it so unique. Told from the different perspectives of two fraternal twins, Fern and Rose, it’s a story that keeps you guessing about which one is *actually* the “good sister.” Loved all the crazy twists and turns, which led up to a very satisfying ending! I can’t wait to read more of Sally Hepworth’s books!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with a copy of the e-book in exchange for an honest review.

The Good Sister was an excellent book! It was captivating from start to finish! This thriller was one you can’t put down..

Rose and Fern Castle are fraternal twins. Fern relies heavily on her sister Rose and trusts her to keep her calm and in control.  Fern, while fully capable of working and living on her own, has a disorder that causes her to experience sensory overload when exposed to too much light, sound or commotion. Rose knows how to rescue her sister from those unpleasant situations and comforts her, and Fern is grateful. Rose is Fern’s “person.”

Rose and Owen’s marriage is in trouble. Rose wants a baby so badly that it’s put a strain on her marriage. Fern could give her beloved sister that special gift.  Her new beau, Wally, would be a good candidate. He’s incredibly smart and financially set. He understands Fern’s behavior and still accepts her and cares deeply for her. But one thing he disagrees  with Fern on is Rose’s character.  Wally doesn’t trust Rose. What if Rose isn’t so special after all?

Secrets, lies, deceit, suspense, excellent characterization and a surprising ending, The Good Sister has a mix of elements that makes it hard to put down.  I liked the structure—short chapters composed of present day and intermittent journal entries by each sister. I particularly loved Fern’s character. She was quirky and straight-forward.  The book kept me guessing about Rose and Fern—which one was the good sister? I truly enjoyed trying to figure out which sister I could trust.  I would have given the book five stars but the ending, although good, was lacking something. I can’t quite put my finger on it but I wanted a little more.

Overall, I loved The Good Sister and highly recommend it.