This psychological thriller offers a riveting journey into the depths of Iris Walsh's quest for truth following the mysterious disappearance of her twin, Piper. Set against the haunting backdrop of Shoal Island's asylum, the story masterfully blurs the lines between sanity and the unknown, reminiscent of classic thrillers. Fisher's knack for creating an immersive atmosphere shines through, drawing the reader into a complex web of suspense and intrigue. The story's twists, especially the final reveal, aim to astonish and add unexpected depth to the story. Despite minor pacing issues, the novel's compelling storyline and richly drawn characters stand out, leaving a lasting impression.

I've been a Tarryn Fisher fan from the beginning so my review may be biased! Iris and Piper are 15 year old twins who one day go out to the movies with friends, little do they know how their lives will change after this day. Iris watches on in horror as Piper is kidnapped, even worse the police do not want to help find her. Told in present day and flashbacks this is a fast paced thrill ride to find out what really happened to Piper.

Thank you Netgalley and Graydon House for the advance copy of Good half gone by Tarryn Fisher. This was my first book by the author, and reading the synopsis was what hooked me. This is a two timeline story, past and present. The beginning sucked me in, and then it just kind of stuttered. I found 75% was just meandering through Iris's day (both past and present), with subplots that were not needed, and only towards the end did it pick up. I am sure there will be some readers who will enjoy Good half gone, but this was just not for me.

Thank you Harper Collins Canada and NetGalley for the ARC of Good Half Gone.

This was my second novel from Tarryn Fisher, first was an Innocent Lie.
It took me a few times to get into it, I was about to give up, I am glad I didn't.
This book was really good and I have to say I had my suspicions for the ending, but I was wrong, well semi wrong. I don't want to spoil anything!

Thank you again Harper Collins Canada and NetGalley

I love Tarryn Fisher and was really looking forward to this one.

I loved the dual timeline of young Piper and Piper today, and the peeling back of what happened. Fifteen year old Piper watched her sister be kidnapped, and police didn't believe her for the longest time. Current day Piper is in her twenties with a son. She gets and internship at a creepy mental hospital for criminals, and we learn soon she has an ulterior motive.

I liked Iris and her grandmother. The relationship with her son. And her commitment and determination with regard to knowing what happened to her sister.

I didn't love the ending and that was the only disappointing part for me. Overall a great read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I received an ARC copy of Good Half Gone from netgalley. Thanks for the chance to give this book a read!

Pros:
The last quarter of the book had a few unexpected fun twists that I didn't see coming.

Overall this was a pretty quick and easy read.

Cons:
The first 3/4 or so of the book wasn't overly engaging. It felt like it was a bit difficult to get into. There was a lot of focus on family dynamics more so than adding to the thriller aspect of the story.

Parts of the book were pretty predictable. There were parts of the book I was able to figure out fairly early on.

Overall:
This was a quick and easy read but unfortunately fell short for me as a whole. I wanted more of the thriller and mystery from the beginning. It likely wouldn't be a book I'd recommend. I'd give it 2.5 stars.

Her books were always hit or miss for me but when they hit, they hit:).

This one hits! Full of twists and turns, it’s a fun fast read. Perfect for your spring break read!

Plot entails twins, locked rooms, and an ending that will make you say “no f$&@ing way!”

Fun and worth it mystery thriller:)

THIS. WAS. SO. GOOD. Tarryn NEVER disappoints and I never hesitate to pick up something she has written. Good Half Gone was suspenseful and thrilled and I couldn’t get enough of it! So many twists and turns

Claustrophobic, creepy and intriguing. It was good read even if it's not my favourite by this author as I found it a bit too slow at times
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Read if you like:
🚪 Locked Room Thrillers
⏳ Past and Present Timelines
👩‍👧‍👧 Plots about Family
👯‍♀️ Stories about Twins

The plot starts with one of the twins being abducted and the police not believing it and this leads to her disappearance going cold & fast.

Then years later the other twin, now a parent, is determined to figure out what happened 8/9 years prior to her sister.

Then in comes the locker room vibes with a Shutter Island feeling ambiance to the writing and setting at a hospital for the criminally insane where she believes answers are regarding her sister’s disappearance.

This is a book you definitely have to suspend reality for.

Thanks so much to the publisher for my copy of this twisty arc in exchange for my review!

Iris Walsh craves to close her twin sister’s cold case. The police didn’t believe her when her sister was taken and she has never been able to move on with her life without knowing what happened her Piper. I absolutely felt for Iris in this addictive page turner, I could feel her pain and guilt. Her emotions jumped off the page striking me in the chest. As always Fisher kept me on the edge of my seat, craving answers until the very last page, and then of course I wanted to throw things. Such a good read!!

Tarryn Fisher's books have always been pretty hit or miss for me and while this wasn't a terrible read, it wasn't my favorite that I've read from her.

I was immediately drawn into the story by the twin sister being kidnapped, and of course the police are brushing it off as typical teenage behavior and not taking it seriously. The thing that really disappointed me about it was that it wasn't that thrilling until probably 20%. A lot of it was family and character growth with Iris trying to find out what happened to her sister, which is fine, but it made a lot of the story dull for me. It felt like a long distracting road that I quickly lost interest in and pretty much skimmed until the crazy ending started. I really just wanted more suspense and thrills out of this one but it did redeem itself a little with its beginning and end.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of Good Half Gone by Tarryn Fisher. I was eagerly anticipating reading this book only to be quite let down. The book fell short of its potential. The first 80% of the book was a family drama and a tough life story. It did become a mystery along the way but not a thriller with twists and turns. The final 20% of the book was slightly better which earned the third star. This book is not for me. Sorry but I would not recommend this book to others.

The one thing the twin's grandmother told Iris and her sister when they walked out the door to be cautious and especially Iris to look out for her sister. Those words would haunt Iris when her sister was taken from her grip. Even the police would not investigate and believe her until it was too late. Now Iris is an adult and wants to find out what happened to her. She becomes an intern at the Shoal Island Hospital because she believes the person who took Piper is inside it. While she is investigating/working, she falls in love with the handsome and flirty Dr Grayson.
A creepy premise and unsettling feeling takes an unusual twist. Some have found it unusual, but I still enjoyed the author's writing although it was not my favorite of hers. I was excited to get this ARC.
Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

✨Spoiler Free Review✨

Title- Good Half Gone @tarrynfisher
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Tarryn Fisher is one of my favorite authors, I LOVED her book The Wives and highly recommend that one if you haven’t read already.

When Iris and Piper (twins) were only fifteen years old, tragedy struck; Piper was kidnapped while at the movies. The police didn’t seem to care too much about the disappearance of the twin at first but as time went on with no sign or word from her, they began investigating more thoroughly. Years later, In an effort to expose the truth about Piper’s disappearance , Iris takes on a role as an employee at the secluded hospital where his suspected kidnapper resides. Not everything is what it seems…

This book started out so strong and had me hooked, I finished it in one sitting. I honestly don’t know how to feel about the ending, I thought it felt rush? The twist was still nice and didn’t see it coming at all. This was still a good fast read and I recommend you add it to your tbr👌🏽

This will be available for purchase March 19,2024✨

Thank you @htp_hive @harlequinbooks and @tarrynfisher for this advance copy.

Great new read by Tarryn Fisher. Good Half Gone follows Iris through the past and present as she fights to find the answers of what happened to her twin sister, Piper, who was kidnapped from a movie theatre when they were 15. Fast paced and great character development hooked me quickly and kept me reading. Highly recommended!

* I received an advanced reader's copy of this book from NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing, Graydon House in exchange for my honest review

Fisher’s thrillers are riveting and unputdownable. I love the feeling of the suspense running through my mind and making my heart race in anticipation. The whodunnit was raving through my mind the entire read, the need to know what happened to Piper not allowing me to put down the book and when I was forced to because of life, I was constantly thinking about it.
I love how Fisher is able to evoke emotions from her writing and the shock I felt at the twist was overwhelming. Truthfully I miss her days of writing romance and hope to see her return there, but she has taken the thriller writing to new levels and I always sit with bated breath for her next release. I wish the ending didn’t feel so rushed but overall it was exciting and well written. Well done.

I was really drawn in at first by the mystery - Iris telling the story of how half of her is gone. Her twin sister Piper was kidnapped right in front of her, and the investigation delayed due to disbelief of the police meant years later her mystery is still not solved. Told in dual timelines I remained hooked - it makes the story more enjoyable as the past and present converge with revelations of secrets and clues along the way. Some of the twists I did not see coming, some I kind of had a bit of an idea.

What confused me though was parts of the story that didn't seem relevant to the overall plot, and that at times it felt a little all over the place. I felt that there was so much information to try to process between the characters, plot lines, setting changes, and dual timelines, that it was hard to keep straight sometimes. The buildup to the end is always my favorite part of the book, and while the ultimate revelation was interesting, the journey there was downright chaotic.

Overall it was a good mystery that was engaging, in a bit of an atmospheric setting that really sets the tone for the thrill of the plot.

Thank you to NetGalley and Graydon House for my eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Tarryn Fisher means a twisted plot with complex characters. She keeps you on your toes till the last page with shocking revelations and turns in the story. Good Half Gone also has that intriguing quality.

Iris Walsh has only one aim in her life. To find out and punish the murderer of her twin sister Piper who was abducted in front of her eyes fifteen years ago. Her journey takes her to the final stop. A hospital for criminals with insanity in Shoal Island. This place is full of creepy vibes and she isn't sure how to navigate the murky waters. She will get the answers but not what she was expecting.

Any book with psychological and psychiatric issues can be a hit or miss for me. Being a Psychiatrist myself, I often find the descriptions not very true or believable. Good Half Gone did a decent job. It was obviously a rollercoaster. With chapters going back and forth in the timeline. Between the kidnapping and present day internship at Shoal Island. Iris has a lot of grit and tenacity and stubbornness in her. Her love for her twin sister is very strong and the guilt and grief have been driving her life. Even when her grandmother and her "son" need her. The twists were definitely jarring but after some time I started having an idea about the grand twist and it was true. I loved the eerie Island with it's tragic history, the mismatched collection of employees whose personality is no less interesting than the patients they are taking care of, the almost gothic vibes..

It just lost its way sometimes. It was engaging to read about her complex relationship with her twin sister for a while but then I just wanted to read more about her current mission. That fleeting romance part was completely unnecessary. I understand it was introduced to enhance the shock at the end but it didn't sit right to me. The biggest issue is I find the big plot twist a bit far fetched. I have visited prisons as Psychiatrist frequently and there are so many protocols and safeguards in place. It's almost impossible to stage a manipulative detailed planning like this book.

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily

The summary of this book drew me in as soon as it mentioned an isolated psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane! There are so many pieces and parts to unload and I'm just not skilled enough with words to give it justice. This book is sure to thrill you and keep you up at night. It might even make you feel as though you're being watched.

Regardless of how you feel currently, if you're a fan of thrillers, this is a thrilling book you don't want to miss.