I’m a huge Tarryn Fisher fan so I was so excited to receive an ARC of her upcoming novel. Good Half Gone centers around Iris whose sister was taken when they were fifteen and explores the present day as she continues to look for answers. The chapters alternate from past to present which allows the suspense to grow as we learn more about Piper’s disappearance. There are a lot of little surprises throughout the novel and unpredictable twists that keep the reader wary of trusting anyone. I definitely would recommend!

Thank you to netgalley for an advanced copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first Tarryn Fisher book and it won’t be my last! The story takes us through the kidnapping of piper and its aftermath through the eyes of her sister Iris. Iris cannot let go what happened to Piper and wants revenge for her sisters killer.

The book flashes back and forth to when the girls were 15 and the kidnapping took place, and about 8 years later when Iris is working on an island where the criminally insane are being housed.
**spoiler alert below***
Overall I enjoyed how the story unfolded, however I thought that it was a little bit unbelievable that the killer (Jude) took over as Leo in the hospital and no one noticed. That was the only thing that annoyed me about this book. If it wasn’t for that, I would give it 5 stars. This was a solid 4 for me!

The first 80% lacks the suspense that I would expect and the last 20% is like reading a completely different book

The characters were lackluster and the grandmother switched from being strong to incapable very quickly.

Overall not a fan

Dark, twisty, entertaining and mysterious are all perfect descriptors of this book. Most of the action takes place in the last third of the book, but the lead up needs your attention too.

When Iris is a witness to her twin sister’s kidnapping, her whole life becomes riddled with guilt and sadness. The cops don’t believe her and do very little to help her. She’s on her own and spends years not only searching for Piper, but also studying hard to get a job at Shoal Island Hospital for the criminally insane. She’s sure Piper’s kidnapper and murderer resides there and she must find out how and why he did what he did. But there’s more going on at the hospital than she could have imagined in her wildest dreams.

Though this book starts slow, it definitely picks up at the end. I love trying to solve the mystery in a story but my armchair detective skills failed me this time. I loved the plot, I loved Iris’ character and I loved the ending. This is a 4-star read that I recommend to thriller readers. Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC. Good Half Gone hits the shelves on March 19, 2024.

I'm honestly not sure how to rate this book, to be honest. Therefore, I'm not going to at this point.

I really STRUGGLED due to the formatting of the ARC, which made it hard for me to follow along.

I was having to reread paragraphs, especially in the beginning. I couldn't tell who was talking, if we were in someone's mind, in the past or future, etc. I struggled bad with transitions, they seemed very disjointed.

Due to all of this I couldn't really connect to the characters and lost interest quickly. Which is so disappointing because this is a highly anticipated read for me.

I don't want to rate the author's work based off of this, so once it releases I'll grab the book and give it a second, fair try. Hopefully then, I'll be able to sink into the story I couldn't wait to get my hands on.

The 1 star rating is due to NetGalley requiring a rating to send review. Does not reflect the book.

First I want to say that I love Tarryn Fisher and usually love her books This book was good. I unfortunately had a hard time connecting with any of the characters I felt like it was rushed towards the end and there was a lot shoved in. I think it could have been great. I still enjoyed it just not as much as some of her other work.

I received this arc from netgally in exchange for my honest review

Wow I was pleasantly surprised by this novel, excellent pacing and I didn't see the twist coming! I will definitely recommend this book, thank you for the arc on this one!

Some good twists and turns. I figured out the bad guy, but it still did not turn out how I anticipated!

Iris watched her twin sister Piper get kidnapped. But the police don’t believe her and the investigation gets going too late and Piper is long gone. Likely sold for trafficking and now dead. Years later, Iris wants answers and justice. So much so that she takes a job interning at an isolated facility called Shoal Island Hospital where criminals unfit to stand trial are kept. Iris thinks the culprit of her sister’s disappearance is there. Also at Shoal Hospital are some secrets even more sinister than hers.

After loving Fisher’s first few books I was so excited to receive this ARC! After it’s all said and done, it was just OKAY. Probably my least favorite of her books to date. A very slow burn with some side stories you’re wondering why they’re even there. I saw the plot twist coming from a mile away and the explanation felt a little far fetched. Either way, the last 20% does keep you on the edge of your seat but then the plot twist just kind of breaks it back down for you. Overall a 3/5⭐️ from me. Really hoping my next book knocks me off my feet. I’m in a MEH rut. 😫😭

3/5 ⭐️
Iris witnessed the kidnapping of her twin sister, Piper, so why does no one believe her?
With the case being cold for years and no proof, Iris takes it into her own hands to find out the truth behind what happened to her sister, no matter the costs or circumstances.

This book starts off in such an intriguing way that catches your attention and draws you in with the story of Iris and Piper right from the first sentence, which it did, and I was all of a sudden over 30% through in the first sitting. It was definitely such a fast read because I wanted to know what happened to Piper just as much as Iris!

You follow Iris over the course of 8-9 years in a past/present format where you can see her become progressively more frustrated, with you right there with her, with no answers and no one taking her seriously.

It was suspenseful for the majority of the book but by the end of the book it did kind of feel like the answers were being dragged out and then the last like 10% felt rushed all in one and all of a sudden it felt like a different plot took over and it did confuse me. Overall it intrigued me a lot and I was feeling the same frustrated, desperate, determined emotions that Iris was feeling and their story pulled me in from the get-go trying to solve Pipers case!

Thank you so much to Harlequin Trade Publishing/Graydon House and Netgalley for the e-copy ARC and opportunity to review for my honest review!!

I think 2024 is the year of FANTASTIC can’t put down books!!! THIS IS CURRENTLY MY FAVORITE THRILLER OF 2024!

The revenge plot and the subtle Silence of the Lambs vibes, and the family dynamic completely sold me!

Tarryn Fisher really knows how to draw me in and keep reading until the last page.

⭐️THIS BOOK COMES OUT MARCH 19TH AND IF THE VIBES SOUND RIGHT YOU NEED TO READ⭐️

5.0⭐️

Special thanks to NetGalley @graydonhousebooks @htpbooks

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Eight years after Iris watched her twin sister kidnapped in front her at 15, she’s still searching for the truth. She takes a job interning at a hospital for the criminally insane to find answers. This is my first book by Tarryn Fisher and I did not know what to expect. It took me about 30% in to finally get into the story. It switches from past to present so you get the whole story. It was dark and twisted with a shocking finale. You won’t see it coming.

*ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

In the past I have loved Tarryn Fisher’s books. This one Good Half Gone was good but it seemed like 8 was reading two separate books at the same time. I liked the story line but had a hard time visualizing them coming together or how things would play out.

I usually love Tarryn Fisher's book but this one fell flat for me. I couldnt get into the story and the main character really got on my nerves! Sadly i couldnt even finish this book.

Good Half Gone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


Iris Walsh watched her twin sister, Piper, get kidnapped when they were 15, but the authorities don’t believe her. She only has a few scattered memories to go by and no other witnesses. By the time the police take it seriously, Piper is no where to be found. Piper’s case goes cold.
Now as an adult, Iris is looking for proof of what happened to her sister. She gets an internship working at Shoal Island Hospital for the criminally insane, where her sister’s killer lives. This place hold more secrets than she thought. Will she finally figure out what all happened to Piper?

Overall, I liked this one. It was an easy read and held my attention. The book was told in a past and present tense, allowing you to piece together the information as you read. The twist at the end was good! Be sure to add to your TBR list. This book publishes on March 19, 2024.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for my advanced readers copy. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.

I have loved every single book that Tarryn has written. Marrow being my favorite. I love Tarryns gritty characters picking up the beautifully painted stone and showing the mud and worms that lie underneath.

For this book, I feel like I was immediately sucked in. I worried about Piper thinking about who took her and for what nefarious reason. Instead, the plot takes a hard turn, and after that, I started to see issues with the story line as a whole. Towards the end, it was nearly unbelievable.

I always love how Tarryns stories play out with some kind of lesson or deep dive into the psyche. This one I feel fell flat. I called the plot twist way too early in the story. I knew what was coming, so it felt dry when it happened.

Any of the OG Tarryn fans might remember Muslim. The mention of traffithecking made me believe that maybe Muslim was iris and pipers father, seeing as the drug riddled mom hated him so much.

Thanks to Harlequin, Net Galley and Tarryn Fisher for an arc of this book! I am a huge fan of Tarryn Fisher and was so excited to read this book. I could not put this book down and read it in one night I was hooked from the first page and needed to see how it ended.

This gripping story introduces Iris, who narrowly evaded a dreadful fate her twin sister suffered. Determined to uncover the truth of her sister’s kidnapping at 15, she embarks on a quest for proof, even if it means delving into the eerie Shoal Island Hospital. The narrative is suspenseful, highlighting the chilling atmosphere and the lurking secrets within. It promises a tale of mystery and suspense, offering a blend of personal determination and dark, hidden truths.

While it wasn’t my favourite book of hers, I think she did a great job at creating a compelling storyline and I was surprised by the twist at the end. If you love murder mysteries/unsolved mysteries then this is the thriller for you!

Review has been posted today, Dec 27th, to TikTok and Goodreads. Links included.

Suspense from the get go. Several times I was thinking I was on the right path of knowing exactly what was happening, only to be proven wrong. That's my type of book! The last 40 pages or so had me thinking, "what"?!?!

I will definitely be reading more books by Tarryn Fisher.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Enterprises ULC/Graydon House for the ARC.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this title as an ARC.
Good Half Gone is a thriller about one twin, Iris searching for answers of her twin’s disappearance. The story mostly alternates between “then” and “now” for 3/4 of the book. Then the story changes to only present tense. I wonder if this could have been more powerful throughout the entire story. I wish Fisher would have left more breadcrumbs in the “then” chapters.

Overall, the book moved quickly and the story progressed. The setting of HOTI was interesting and made the story very eerie.

I’m giving this 3 stars, because the ending fell a little flat for me.

Iris Walsh saw her twin sister, Piper, get kidnapped—so why does no one believe her?

Iris escaped her twin sister’s fate as a teen: kidnapped, trafficked and gone before the cops investigate.

Now an adult, Iris wants proof. Interning at the isolated Shoal Island Hospital, she realizes that something more sinister is happening.

Told from a singular point of view, alternating between past and present, Good Half Gone is a wicked mystery which mostly takes place on an island in a hospital for the criminally insane. If that alone doesn’t grab your attention, then maybe the other diabolical factors will.

I was like a moth to a flame when I dug into this one. I couldn’t stop.

Aside from the elevated far-fetched factor and some necessary editing that is sure to come, I devoured this in hours.

If you’re a fan of psychopathy, narcissistic personalities, sociopathy; the twisted and insane. An MC without qualms and fully determined and furied, going through whatever means necessary because she is hell bent on discovering the truth about what happened to her twin sister all those years ago, then pick this up.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this arc in exchange for review.

Pub date: 3.19.24