5 Stars for this twisty story about twin sisters with a complicated childhood. Fern, the amazing librarian who struggles with sensory issues, and her type-A perfectionist sister Rose share the point-of-view of this novel.

I really enjoyed the pace of this one, I was immediately interested in the storyline--there's an early twist that hooked me--and I did not want to put it down. Yes, you do start to suspect some things about these girls are not what they seem about midway through, but Sally Hepworth really keeps you guessing on how it will all end. The character development is really well done and there's a bit of a love story in this thriller that will warm your heart! Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely loved this! Unputdownable and intriguing, it stood apart from a lot of the other mystery/thriller books that are out there right now. I had never heard of Sally Hepworth until just recently and am so thankful I decided to give her book a chance.

This was an interesting read that I finished in less than 24 hours. The story kept me guessing. I really enjoyed this book. Thank you for the opportunity to read the ARC.

The Good Sister will keep you guessing who is good and who is bad as you eagerly read...and you will still be shaking your head at the end. This well written psychological thriller revolves around fraternal twins, Rose and Fern, who have always been each other’s support against a less than adequate mother. Told in alternate points of view and revolving around the desire of one to gift the other with a baby, the story both poignant and chilling is unputdownable! I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.

I loved the authors first novel, The Mother in Law, so I had hoped that this book would follow suit. I was not wrong!
Several Innuendoes, twists and no idea how the book would end. It was really great!

4.5 stars. Loved this domestic suspense set in Australia! It is a page turner with twists and turns, murder, mystery, new love, family drama and past secrets. The book alternates being told by Fern and Rose, fraternal twins who first appear to be extremely close, and then the story unfolds....

I got hooked on Sally Hepworth with her last book The Mother-In-Law, and The Good Sister is as good if not better!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC! This book comes out in the United States on 4/13/21. Highly recommend.

A domestic drama about twin sisters that entertained all the way to the end!

Fern and Rose are fraternal twins and very protective of each other. They grew up with a mom who wasn't always looking out for them and they didn't have the best of childhoods, but they had each other.

Fern and Rose are fraternal twins and very protective of each other. They grew up with a mom who wasn't always looking out for them and they didn't have the best of childhoods, but they had each other.

I enjoyed the characters and though somewhat predictable, I was surprised by one turn of events. If you love some twin sister drama, this one is sure to entertain and you will be quite entertained as the whole baby plot plays out!

OH my goodness. I finished this book in less than 24 hours. I was so sucked in. Fern is a librarian with sensory processing issues, who takes everything literally, and needs help with social cues. Her twin sister Rose is her “person.” I started to guess some of the twists but it was still such a satisfying, dark read about the relationship between sisters and their mother. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Girl on the Train, Eleanor Oliphant, and The Cactus.

This is the second book that I have read by Sally Hepworth and I found it to be my favorite of the 2 (I also have read The Mother In Law). I found this book a quick read as I finished it within a day. It did take a while to build the characters and story line but once it got going I found it hard to put down. I also was not expecting the romantic relationship, I normally opt out of romance books but I found this one having a good balance between romance and psychological thriller. I did think that some of it was predictable and was somewhat left without a "wow" factor but I appreciated the ending and how it all came together. Thanks to NetGalley for allowing to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, what a story. The author did a great job setting up the plot to go a certain way then boom it all came together. This was a easy but interesting read.

I picked up this book because I loved The Mother-In-Law. This book did not disappoint. In this book we have another family drama but this time it's two sisters. Rose & Fern, they're fraternal twins. The story is told from both their perspectives. Rose is the responsible sister whose marriage is going through a rough patch because she really wants a baby but she can't have one. Rose has always taken care of her sister, especially through their rough childhood with an unreliable mother. Fern is different with her own way of processing things. She's a librarian and I have to say her interactions at the library with peers and patrons were so fun to read. Their relationship is built on Rose always doing what is best for Fern and protecting her, even from herself. Fern knows that she is capable of doing bad things and she can't even rely on her own memory. She needs Rose. They need each other. Then Fern decides she will have a baby for Rose. It's the least she can do for her sister, who has always been by her side. As the narratives shift between the sisters and you begin to see incidents from the past from completely different perspectives, the suspense grows as you begin to realize that one of them is capable of doing anything, even murder, to get what she wants. Thank you #Netgalley and #StMartinsPress for sending me an advanced copy of this book.

I couldn’t put this book down. Twins Rose and Fern have a secret they’ve been hiding from childhood that threatens to come out after Fern agrees to act as her sister’s surrogate. The book does contain descriptions of childhood sexual and emotional abuse. I thought I had the ending figured out, but I was wrong.

Sisterly bonds can be complicated, as can the bond between twins, but add some emotional issues and watch the relationship really shake up!
Fern has sensory issues and her twin Rose has taken Fern on as her own personal “cause.” Add a struggling single mom and their upbringing has had rough spots. Using a library as a primary setting sets a calming tone for the reader, a perfect foil to relationships fraught with angst. There are also several minor characters who contribute to the rounding out of the story.
Without revealing spoilers, this is a great story of the joys and struggles in sibling bonds.

I very much enjoyed The Mother-in-Law so I was quite excited to read The Good Sister and it did not disappoint. Rose and Fern are twins. Because of Fern's sensory issues, Rose has helped her sister navigate the world, shielded her during their chaotic childhood and protected her when something went horribly wrong on a family camping trip. Or has she? As the plot unfurls, alternating between Fern's first person narration and entries from Rose's journal, the reader starts to wonder can Fern manage on her own? Is Rose helping or interfering? Is there something darker at play in Rose and Fern's dynamic? I literally could not put this psychological thriller down-- at some point I was holding my Kindle with one hand as I made dinner. The compelling plot, however, isn't the only reason I inhaled The Good Sister in a day, I was also riveted by Fern. Hepworth's writing allows the reader to enter the world of someone who's not neurotypical and in doing so adds another dimension to the story, If you want a thriller with heart, grab The Good Sister-- you won't regret it.

I was really looking forward to this book and was definitely not disappointed! This is about two sisters who’ve had a traumatic childhood and how that impacts them as adults. That is a little vague, but I don’t want to spoil anything!

One thing I loved was the various twists and turns along the way. There were multiple points where I got a tingle on the back of my neck and had to start reading faster to see if my instincts were correct. The pace of the story was great.

Another thing I enjoyed was the portrayal of neurodiversity—it was just part of Fern, not a negative or reason to pity her.

Definitely a great escapist read! I’m giving it 4 stars—it was fun to read and I recommend it to people who like stories about relationships and psychology.

Sally Hepworth has written an edgy, domestic mystery about twin sisters. Rose is diabetic. Her story is told through her journal entries. She seems “normal.” However, she writes about abuse she suffered at the hand of her single mother, as well as the way she protected her sister Fern. Fern is a librarian with sensory processing issues. She likes to maintain a routine. Then she meets Wally at the library. He actually makes her feel comfortable. The sisters keep secrets from each other.

As the plot developed, I had to keep asking myself, “Who’s the good sister?” I really enjoyed Wally and Fern’s relationship. The development of non traditional characters made this book dear to my heart. I look forward to recommending this book

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Holy Moly!!! What a great read.

I was looking for a new book to read and came across "The Good Sister" as an ARC on Netgalley, it looked like an interesting story about fraternal twin sisters who are close as....well twins, they had that special bond. Rose is the stable sister with a husband, house, job, who wants desperately to become a mother. Fern is the quirky, hippie like sister with sensory challenges who works in a library. I quickly fell in love with both characters, routing for both after learning about their sociopathic mother, engaged in their lives, wishing I had a sister to share this type of deep bond with. Little did I know by the time I finished the book, one sister would not be what I was expecting and wanting to shield the other sister from harsh realities. This book was so good, I read it in one sitting, I couldn't put it down!!! I can't wait to read other books by Sally Hepworth.

I enjoyed this novel very much. It is well written and the characters are believable. The ending might be a little predictable but overall it's very good.

Twisty and compelling with great characters and good suspense!

Fern and Rose are fraternal twins - Rose has always looked after Fern, protecting her from their abusive mother and keeping Fern's biggest secret. But as Fern gains independence and begins dating Wally, Rose doesn't seem very happy for her. What secrets are Rose and Fern hiding - is either of them a good sister?

I really liked that this book was pure thriller/suspense that wasn't centered on a violent crime. Instead, we get pulled deep into the complexities of Rose and Fern's relationship - this is a slow burn suspense novel that ratchets up the tension in the last 25%. Fern was especially well-drawn as a character - she has some sensory issues and trouble relating to people, making her an unusual protagonist for a book like this. I loved how dedicated she was to her library job and how kind she was to others. I appreciate that Sally Hepworth crafted this character and really made the reader root for her and feel invested in her life.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for providing an ARC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A great study of twins, each with their own dark secrets. Rose is responsible while Fern is a quirky librarian with sensitivities to sounds, light and much more. Their mother was a sociopath a told by Rose through her diary. Fern meets Wally, an equally quirky man and begins a relationship. With twists and turns on every page, this is a fast read that draws you in immediately. You will be asking, who is the good sister..