I really wanted to like this, but it just was not good for me.

The past timeline was pretty solid and the story flowed well and I was interested in what would happen next.

The present timeline was more boring and dragged a little. My big issue though was the final climax/twist. It just did not make sense and was silly in a bad way. I did not find this book to be suspenseful, thrilling or even much of a mystery.

Some people will eat this book up and love it, which I'm glad that that particular audience has a new book for them. This was just not crafted in a manner that was enjoyable to me. Particularly the characters and their relationships in the present timeline I found to be so flat and one-dimensional.

I received this as an ARC from Netgalley in return for this honest review.

This book starts with a missing twin and her sisters attempts to get her back. The premise was good, the couple twists were also unexpected. I enjoyed the book overall but felt it was drawn out in the beginning and rushed at the end.

★ ★ ★ ★ //5

Good Half Gone
by: Tarryn Fisher

THOUGHTS:

I want to thank the author for giving me the opportunity to read this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

Esssssh it has been a hot minute since I picked up a thriller because I couldn’t find one that I was in the mood for but this book was just that particular book. I loved every single second of this book. I saw down with this book on a Sunday morning and read it front to back loving the twists and turns that Tarryn fished to us throughout. Her writing style I have to say is my favorite. Everything was here for this book for me personally, I loved the writing style, the storyline/plot, the characters were well rounded and well developed and I enjoyed every second. This book will keep you turning the pages trying to figure out what is going to happen next and will keep your heart racing. You will be walking along side Iris as she tries to piece together the cold case death of her twin sister. Put this addictive read on your TBR and you will not be disappointed.

Wow, this book was a fantastic thriller. I’ve always really enjoyed Tarryn Fischer books and writing style but this one stood out in my mind. The story of a woman trying to find her twin sister’s killer the book took so many twists and turns. I enjoyed how the story seamlessly went from the present to tell the story was excellent. The parts of her time on the island working with the criminally insane was a highlight for me as I feel like that such an interesting part of medicine and was such an important part of the story.

Good Half Gone" by Tarryn Fisher is an emotional rollercoaster that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows the journey of broken souls seeking solace in each other. Fisher's writing is raw and poignant, capturing the intricacies of human connection with a haunting beauty. The characters are flawed yet relatable, making the reader empathize with their struggles. The narrative unfolds with a gripping intensity, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Fisher skillfully weaves a tale of shattered dreams and resilient hearts, making "Good Half Gone" a compelling and thought-provoking read.

This is the first book by Tarryn Fisher that I’ve read and this twisty thriller was a good one!
Iris Ealsh was 15 when she watched as her twin Piper was kidnapped. The police didn’t believe Iris; they thought Piper had run away. After half heartedly investigating, Piper’s case was considered closed. But Iris can’t forget or let go. Now she’s in her early twenties, raising her son Cal and living with her grandmother. She finished college with just one goal in mind - get a job as an intern at Shoal Island Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Iris believes her sister’s murderer could be at that hospital and she’s determined to find out what happened to Piper.

This follows two timelines; when the twins were fifteen and the present. The book jumps right in with a great start so there’s no way you can put it down. It meanders a little in the middle, but picks back up again to get to the shocking ending. I had suspicions about a few of the characters but I didn’t figure out what happened until all was revealed. If you like suspenseful stories, you’ll like this!

I’ve read her books before and was excited to try this one out. Unfortunately, this book was just too slow for me. Would not recommend.

I devoured this book in just a couple of sittings (I have kids and those kids demand things…like being fed and played with…otherwise, I would I would have read it straight through!)
The story line was intriguing, and I knew I was in for a treat, as I’ve never been let down by a Tarryn Fisher book, but this really was great! I loved the changes between Iris and Piper as twins. I also enjoyed Gran and her role in trying to find her granddaughter and supporting Iris. Seeing Iris go so hard to find her sister and to honor her sister was wonderful, even though parts of their relationship were challenged in their years together.
I loved that this book touched on addiction and the way it unravels families and affects the children involved.
All in all, I’d highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a book that will truly keep you wondering how it’ll go until the end!

This is my first Fisher book and I started soooo engaged with it but about half way through I started to feel like not only was it jumpy and the splices/time changes were choppy, but I saw the ending coming from a mile away. It felt like this might be a second draft, not a ready for publication book. I liked the premise and I really felt for the characters but there was so many open-ended threads that it was just like “whhuuuuh????”…

I give it three stars because it had me in the first half, even if it couldn’t keep me in the second.

Wow! What a twisty ride. I was hooked by the end of the first chapter. I like that the storyline moved between the past and present storylines. In the past we learned about Iris and Piper who were twin sisters. Piper is kidnapped and no one is taking the kidnapping seriously. The current storyline is told from the perspective of Iris as an adult, still trying to solve the mystery of what happened to her sister.
I thought this was well done and I am anxious to recommend it.

I was excited to read this book. I got hooked instantly from the first few chapters.
Iris and Piper are twins and Piper is kidnapped and Iris tries to find out what happened to her sister. I enjoyed the storyline but overall I felt like the book was just fair. I didn’t feel a connection to any of the characters. I felt like the ending was too rushed and the twist was too unbelievable for my liking.

Tarryn Fisher is a hit or miss author for me. Each novel of hers I’ve read has either been phenomenal or forgettable. Good Half Gone was a great book. I throughly enjoyed it and read it quickly.

Good Half Gone follows Iris as she investigates the cold case death of her twin sister, Piper. The timeline bounces between past and present where you see what happened in the days and years following Piper’s disappearance. There were a few twists and turns along the way.

The ending was wild and a little over the top but I still enjoyed the book overall.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing.

This is an absolute masterpiece that left me completely spellbound. I couldn't put it down!

The story follows Iris Walsh, who witnessed her twin sister Piper's kidnapping as a teenager, only to have her pleas fall on deaf ears. As an adult, Iris is determined to unearth the truth and find the proof she so desperately seeks. She takes matters into her own hands by interning at the enigmatic Shoal Island Hospital for the criminally insane. What follows is a heart-pounding journey into the depths of mystery and danger.

Fisher's storytelling is nothing short of exceptional. She weaves a web of suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat, eagerly turning page after page to uncover the chilling secrets lurking beneath the surface of the Shoal. The characters are complex and intriguing, and the plot is filled with unexpected twists that had me gasping in disbelief.

What truly sets 'Good Half Gone' apart is the relentless atmosphere of tension and the sense of unease that lingers throughout the narrative. Fisher skillfully blends elements of mystery, thriller, and psychological suspense, creating a captivating reading experience.

This book had me hooked from the very beginning, and the ending, oh, the ending! It left me in awe and shattered in a way that only Tarryn Fisher can achieve. If you're a fan of thrilling, mind-bending mysteries, 'Good Half Gone' is an absolute must-read. My experience reading this book was nothing short of extraordinary, and I can't recommend it enough to anyone seeking a story that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Tarryn Fisher’s character don’t ever back down. No matter their circumstance. Fisher’s writing alone steers the reader into all the territories you never expect to delve into. She tears those doors down and forces us into the dark corners, the shadows, the misunderstood mind.

For early PLNs, Good Half Gone brought me back to drops of Margo and her own plight. We cautiously follow Iris into the mystery of her twin’s disappearance but where to turn, who to trust?

I began to mistrust my own theories throughout the novel. And yes I had some. And yes I was very wrong.

What always strings me along in Fisher’s novels is that the line between right and wrong and circumstances is heavily blurred and distorted and you’re left wondering if your past plans your future or does your future scoff and find humor in the very idea of allowing the past to control it.

Iris is certainly a woman of control and care and motivation when it comes to getting answers and her superpower is the ties that bind her to family and what each relationship has built in her.

Bravo, Tarryn! I’ve missed this!

I was invested in the beginning of this story, and having disliked the author's last two books, I thought, "Finally, she's back to the style that made me a fan!"

But things got convoluted. Around the last 20% it seemed that every possible twist was thrown in for shock value, and I lost interest.

Where to even begin.. this one has a lot going on and I absolutely had to finish it in one sitting.

Good half gone follows the tragic lives of twins iris and Piper. The opening scene shows a phone call between Iris and the police, Iris aged 15 at the sight of her sisters kidnapping from a movie theatre.

From this point forward we flash forward to present day, Iris is now mid twenties, yet still dead set on finding out the truth about what happened to her sister.

Between dual timelines we learn that following the kidnapping the police failed to take the situation seriously and wasted precious time and evidence by framing it as a runaway teen. All these years later Piper has never been found, yet Iris has a plan of action to get answers.

She is now hired to work at a facility for the criminal insane, where she believes the man who is responsible is being held there. The aesthetic is giving “shutter island” vibes, the location is set on an island, there is no way off except for a boat that comes every few days, and once your shift starts there is no leaving or phone communications for 3 days at a time.

There are lots of twists and turns in this one. I felt truly sorry for Pipers grandma having to deal with tragic circumstances her whole life, and inspired by Piper and her determination and tenacity to get answers.

The climax ends with a bang (literally) when truths are revealed. Just maybe not the truths we were expecting.

I didn’t know what to expect going into this book, I went in blind and was happily surprised. This dark twisted thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for a copy of this book

Good Half Gone by Tarryn Fisher is a suspenseful thriller that follows Iris as she tries to uncover exactly what happened to her sister when she was kidnapped as a child. She know that her sister was kidnapped but there was no proof so the case went cold. As an adult, Iris begins working at a mental institution to search for clues regarding her sister's disappearence but she realizes that there is more going on at the hospital than meets the eye. Another exciting read from Tarryn Fisher

The beginning was very captivating and I was at the edge of my seat….. up until 80% mark and that's when it became very far-fetched and a bit confusing. I felt like the author just wanted to throw every unconceivable MacGyver, Reacher, Mission Impossible scenario in the last 80% of the book.

A compelling story that kept me reading until the surprising end.

The back and forth is not my favorite way to read a book but it didn't stop me while at the same time I felt the storyline was a little incomplete.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for a free e-galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.

"Good Half Gone" by Tarryn Fisher is a riveting thriller that delves into the haunting tale of Iris Walsh and her quest to uncover the truth about her twin sister Piper's disappearance. Fisher expertly weaves a narrative that is both gripping and emotionally resonant, exploring themes of loss, resilience, and the desperate search for closure.

The story's premise is immediately engaging: Iris witnessed her sister's kidnapping as a teenager, but without sufficient evidence, the case went cold. Now an adult, Iris is determined to find proof of what happened to Piper. Her journey leads her to intern at Shoal Island Hospital for the criminally insane, a setting that is as eerie as it is intriguing. The hospital, with its secrets and hidden dangers, becomes a central character in the narrative, adding layers of suspense and mystery.

Fisher's characterization of Iris is one of the novel's strengths. Her resolve to find the truth about her sister's fate, coupled with the emotional weight of her past trauma, makes her a compelling and relatable protagonist. The depiction of her experiences at Shoal Island Hospital, where the line between observer and observed blurs, is skillfully done, heightening the sense of unease and suspense.

The plot is masterfully constructed, with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing. Fisher's writing is sharp and evocative, capturing the dark and tense atmosphere of the story. The exploration of themes such as trauma, the flaws in the criminal justice system, and the complexities of sisterly bonds is thoughtfully woven throughout the narrative.

However, readers who are sensitive to themes of kidnapping and trafficking may find some parts of the story challenging. Additionally, the novel's intense psychological elements and the setting of a psychiatric hospital might not appeal to everyone.

Content warnings for themes of kidnapping, trauma, and mental illness are appropriate. "Good Half Gone" will appeal most to readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with strong character development and a compelling, twisty plot.

In conclusion, "Good Half Gone" by Tarryn Fisher is a haunting and suspenseful thriller that offers a deep dive into a sister's unrelenting quest for the truth. Its blend of psychological intrigue, emotional depth, and gripping storytelling make it a standout read for fans of the genre.