Sally Hepworth's 'Darling Girls' proved to be a captivating read that exceeded my expectations. Right from the outset, it delves into the lives of three remarkable women as they navigate their intricate pasts. What truly shines in this narrative is the profound bond these women share, vividly portrayed through the distinct perspectives of each character. Hepworth's adept character development makes them feel genuine and relatable.

What sets 'Darling Girls' apart is its ability to tackle a complex issue without resorting to disturbing content, all while maintaining a high degree of realism. The narrative seamlessly shifts between the past and present, enhancing our understanding of each character's journey. Unlike some books that can leave you bewildered with their timeline shifts, this one is effortlessly comprehensible.

The story is so engrossing that I found myself racing through the pages, eager to uncover the secrets it held. To my pleasant surprise, my initial assumptions were proven wrong, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the narrative. 'Darling Girls' left me hungry for more of Sally Hepworth's work, and I'm excited to explore her other books in the future.

If you're in search of a mystery that keeps you guessing, 'Darling Girls' comes highly recommended. It's a masterfully crafted tale that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Darling girls was such a whirlwind!!! Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, something came from left field that made me reconsider everything up until that point!!!! And the ending!!! OH MY GOSH. I didn't see ANY of those final twists coming!!!!!! This one definitely pulled at the heart strings with the history of the sisters in foster care, but that made it draw me in so much more- I wanted to know what had happened!!!!

This book may be my favorite Hepworth book! From the first chapter it sucked me in. I became so engrossed in the story I kept staying up late to finish it. The real depiction of the challenges of foster families was excellent. The twist at the end was chilling. I highly recommend this one!

I found the beginning to this book really well written. I highly enjoy books that are written in multiple perspectives. I feel like it helps me connect with all the characters a bit better and in this case it definetly did.

Alicia, Norah and Jessica all recieve the same call, bones have been discovered where their old foster home was.
This is a typical everyones dark history is uncovered thriller but I do like the foster care angle because the conditions the girls went through feel accurate to the struggles foster kids do face daily. I didnt have any trouble getting invested in the story.

In fact I could hardly put it down. The details of their past with Miss fairchild explains the deep bond the 3 women now share.
Highly intense thriller, the horrors of what these three women went through with physical and psychological abuse tied in perfectly on how they turned out as adults. I enjoyed how it showed what happens in childhood shapes you later in life.
When the detective calls the three women return together to be interviewed. But just what all will be uncovered on this trip back to a place they never wanted to return to?

I loved the twists the story throws at you. Just when youre convinced youre putting it together you get thrown for a loop.
And I never once saw that ending coming. It stunned me in the best way.

I will add in a trigger warning for child abuse and neglect.
But if you enjoy suspense youll defintely enjoy this book.
Thank you to net galley and

This is easily one of the best thrillers I've read in the past few months and it doesn't even come out until April! Sally Hepworth does it AGAIN! She's incredibly talented!

Anytime I see a book from Sally Hepworth, it goes to the top of my list, and Darling Girls is no exception. Three sister retell their childhood growing up with Miss Fairchild. The chapters are short and in each sister’s perspective, which is truly my favorite. Twists I thought I knew were coming was changed and left me wondering until the end.

This was another success from Sally Hepworth, who is highly skilled at writing psychological thrillers and mysteries, adeptly putting in twists here and there that do not easily reveal the "truth" until the end. Holly is an abusive foster mother to three girls (Jessica, Norah, and Alicia), playing emotional and mind games with them that leave invisible scars years later. The abuse they suffered naturally impacts their future lives, as well. Jessica is an addict, Norah is angry and facing imprisonment, and Alicia is deeply insecure. Then they get a phone call that brings them back to their childhood - and bones that were buried underneath a farmhouse on the property. I liked how the characters' voices were shared through past and present, piecing together a story, their lived experiences, and how they became the people in the present day.

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

Darling Darling Girls should know to never keep secrets from Miss Fairchild and Miss Fairchild should know never to replace her Darling Girl.

This look was FULL of twists and turns! I thought the book was over, but then it kept going and going...I was not expecting the ending. This truly is a psychological thriller, making you question to motives of every. single. character. Sally Hepworth kept my attention throughout the entire book offering three young women perspectives to keep the book engaging.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth did not disappoint. From the begining it is a compelling story about three women navigating their past. The relationship they have with one another is vital and this is brought through clearly from each character. The characters are well-developed and believable. Sally Hepworth took a complex issue and created a story that was not disturbing yet very realistic. The "then" and "now" developed each character and were easy to follow as at times with certain books I have been confused when they go back then forward. This was an easy read that kept me hooked, it was a quick finisher as I wanted to know what happened and my guess was incorrect. Which made it even more intriguing to read. I plan on reading more of her books in the future. I highly recommend this book if you want a mystery that keeps you guessing.

4.5 stars-Three girls grew up in foster care. One since she was four years old and the other two as teenagers. It is years later and the three are as close as can be. Out of the blue the each get a phone call from a detective wanting to speak with them about their time in care. Their old foster home has been demolished and a skeleton was found in the ruins. The story follows two timelines, the past and the present. I was so intrigued by the story and the invested in the characters that I could not put this one down. Not only did the plot keep me guessing, there was also some hilarious moments. Jessica has 3 large dogs that she brings to the police station. She tells the detectives that they are emotional support animals, one for each of the sisters. Why do you need them the detective asks. For irritable bowel syndrome. Three separate diagnoses, you can call our doctors. This is definitely one of the best of Sally Hepworth’s books! A special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. It was a privilege to read and provide an early review.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Wow that ending!!!!

This is my 2nd book by Sally Hepworth and this one did not disappoint. Told from multiple POV's and past/present time line. Man this book was filled with so much thrill as suspense even had some dark moments.

Highly recommend this book!!!!

Darling Girls is a chilling read about three sisters who became bonded while in foster care. Twenty-five years later, they are forced to relive their childhood traumas when a crime is uncovered at their former foster home. Their story is told through alternating points of view, both past and present. It is both heroic and heartbreaking. This book kept me intrigued and guessing until the end. Having read all of Sally Hepworth’s books, Darling Girls is by far my favorite!

Thank you to the author, NetGalley and St.Martin’s Publishing Group for an advanced digital copy of this book

This was a phenomenal, heartbreaking story that will stick with me for a while. Told from several different P.O.V's as well as the past and present, this was already a five star read halfway through the book. There came a certain point that I had to put this down for a moment in fear of what may happen next. It was disturbing to say the least. But the bond between the sisters was absolutely beautiful and inspiring. Although I have only read a couple books by this author, this is by far my absolute favorite. This was written with such heart by a clearly seasoned author that I found myself so completely invested in this story while also thinking about what happens everyday around the world with foster children. While there was so much tragedy going on in this, there was also light and hope. I could not recommend this enough, just do your research before diving in if you have triggers. Five Stars.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.

Sally Hepworth is one of my go to’s for mystery and thrillers, and this is my favorite yet! I was kept on my toes until the final page! A story of three girls who lived in what looked like the perfect foster home on the outside, but was really a nightmare on the inside. The girls have to return when human remains are found under the house. They have to face their past, try to heal, and get some answers along the way. Thank you, Sally for another story full of twists and turns.

Wow what an ending!!

Darling Girls is another mind blowing book with twists and turns that take you on a wild ride til the very end. This book isn’t for the faint of heart and will have you feeling big emotions and jaw dropping moments. Sally Hepworth never disappoints.

Three girls arrive at the foster home; one by one, all for different reasons and end up becoming the “sisters” they all needed. It was supposed to be a safe place for them but it was everything but. 25 years later they get a call that changes everything.

Yes! Sally did not disappoint! Sucked in from the first page, I couldn't put this one down. It was fast paced with cliffhangers at the end of every chapter. Highly recommend

This was a good read! Entertaining and suspenseful, kept me guessing and wanting more… I would recommend this book and all of Sally Hepworth’s other novels for great psychological fiction!

“Darling Girls” is my third read of Sally Hepworth’s books and sadly, my least favorite.
The story centers around 3 foster sisters in the present and past timeline when bones are found on the property of their foster home. While this was a fast read, the plot was really uneven and convoluted.

I am a huge Sally Hepworth fan and this book did NOT disappoint! The setting, plot, characters, and details kept me hooked! I read this book in a weekend because I couldn’t put it down.

Sally Hepworth never disappoints! This was wild story, every time I thought I knew what was going to happen- I was completely surprised. This story follows three foster girls from the time they first met to decades later and their foster mother-Miss Fairchild. Miss Fairchild is anything but motherly, she wanted to be the only one everyone loved. When that didn't happen, she found a way to punish. Years later when the women were on their own, bones were found under their old foster home and they were all summoned to figure out what happened. excellent read- highly recommend. I appreciate the ARC