This book was dark. Like pitch black. I need to get that out of the way first.

The writing style had strong moments, but at times it became overly wordy, making me reread sections to grasp the meaning. The absence of a clear, concise timeline was also a bit disorienting. At points, it felt as though the author relied heavily on a thesaurus to insert bigger words that didn’t quite fit the context. I feel like the gore was excessive, so extreme that it often seemed included purely for shock value.

It's never a good comment about the book when the blurb was hands down the most interesting part of it

This was a page turner I desperately wanted to know who the killer was. The story is told from multiple points of view, including that of the killer. I was fully engaged throughout. It was a very dark, yet very entertaining read with complex characters, and a rather creepy feel about it. I loved it.

🪓SISTER BUTCHER SISTER🪓 by @karenlee.thompson was a dark and horrifying story of abuse and revenge. Thank you to the author, @netgalley and the publisher @poisonedpenpress for the e-ARC.

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Meet the Rowling sisters. Kate, the eldest, is a boss lady lawyer who is ruthless at work but has just purchased her grandfather's old house and is revelling in the nostalgia while fixing it up. Aurora, the second child, is practical, responsible and clean, besides a clandestine love affair outside her marriage. Peggy, the baby, is the wild child, the free spirit, the mess up. But which of them is a serial killer?

This is a very heavy but IMO a well-presented story on the effects of sexual abuse that can ripple through a family. The story is told from 4 POVs - the three sisters and SHE who is the voice of the serial killer. You know pretty early that SHE is actually one of the three sisters but it isn't clear who. The author is adept at giving a lens to each character's flaws making you constantly change your mind as to whodunnit. This is a study of trauma, repressed memories, abuse, family secrets and awful family dynamics. Check your trigger warnings for sure on this one.

Intriguing idea with a wobbly execution.

I was excited to see if I could figure out who the murderer was as things slowly unravel for these three siblings.

What I liked:
Being on edge, reading for clues into who was committing grisly murders
The fact that it was between siblings so their shared, murky pasts required unearthing

What didn't work:
Repetition among the narratives and a lack of true suspense about what happened in the past and present
Very abrupt ending after building up to it so slowly

Give this a read if you can stomach murder and want to indulge in family dysfunction. Heed the content warnings.

Thanks so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC!

An enjoyable read with interesting characters & storyline. I will be looking for more from this author! Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC.

K.D. Aldyn's Sister, Butcher, Sister is a gripping psychological thriller that delves deep into the complexities of family dynamics and the shadows of past trauma. The story unfolds through the perspectives of three sisters—Kate, Aurora, and Peggy—each harboring their own secrets and memories, creating a tapestry of unreliable narrators that keeps readers on edge. Aldyn masterfully intertwines themes of memory, guilt, and redemption, crafting a narrative that is both haunting and thought-provoking. The pacing is relentless, with twists and turns that challenge perceptions and keep the suspense building to a chilling climax. This debut novel marks Aldyn as a formidable voice in the thriller genre, offering a dark and compelling tale that will resonate with fans of psychological suspense.

The Rowling sisters, Peggy, Aurora, and Kate, have past traumas, but much of it is forgotten to them. When Kate returns from living away and purchases their grandfather's home, dark secrets that have long been buried start to surface. All three sisters shared in the past trauma, but only SHE is going to take revenge into her own hands.

First of all, this book has some pretty dark topics, so check those trigger warnings! The story is told from 4 POV:

Peggy - the youngest sister, single mom, and recovering addict
Aurora - middle sister, married mother of two
Kate - oldest sister, single, and new homeowner
HER - a killer out for revenge

As the story builds, you get clues to which sister is HER. I really liked this form of narration for the story, and it was captivating throughout the book. I did have a pretty strong feeling of which sister was the killer a little early on, but even with that figured out, the book kept me until the end. If you are good with the triggers, then this is a good horror/dark thriller read!

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the book for review.

Amazing read, a must-add to your TBR. This novel is dark as night and twice as absorbing; *Sister, Butcher, Sister* thrills in a way most modern thrillers can only dream of. The story's intricate plot twists and unforgettable characters keep you on the edge of your seat, making it an exceptionally captivating and unforgettable reading experience.

The story dives deep into sibling dynamics, obsession, and the ways secrets can fester until they become something monstrous.

Aldyn’s prose is sharp and unsettling, perfectly matching the tense, claustrophobic atmosphere. The characters are both fascinating and flawed, making their choices feel simultaneously horrifying and painfully human. Twists come fast and hard, keeping readers off-balance while exploring themes of loyalty, guilt, and the darkness lurking in familiar places.

This isn’t a comfort read—it’s a story that sticks with you, making you question how far someone might go to protect or destroy those they love.

This book was just okay. It is very dark, so just be aware of trigger warnings before going into it. It did not keep me engaged throughout. I think it needed a bit more as the structure was there. Thank you poisoned pen press for an early copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
3 star

Three seemingly normal sisters, bound by a childhood of secrets and trauma, and one of them is a ruthless killer. The plot sounded like something I’d enjoy… Alas, it could have done with better execution, I felt.

This book had the potential to be interesting and gripping, if only the characters were a bit more fleshed out and the writing more nuanced. I did enjoy certain parts and liked some ideas, but, on the whole, it was disappointing. Although, I’d keep an eye out for the author’s future books.

This is a perfect read for fans of Dexter, you, serial killers and true crime.

Three sisters, one killer. And a an additional perspective, from a character, where you have to work out who it is.

This book is dark, gory, suspenseful.

Wow--can I say how much I enjoyed this book? I am always down for a thriller or murder mystery, and this is a great combination of both. KD Aldyn does an amazing job of weaving together the narratives of three sisters, touched by tragedy and viewed through the lens of coping with their traumas. The story vacillates between the perspective of each of the three sisters, as well as through the scope of the murderer--because though the novel begins with one murder, it doesn't end until the killer believes their work is done. This book had me guessing until the very end, and I enjoyed the ride!

Trigger/content warnings under spoiler tag:
<spoiler>Please note that there are themes and discussions of the sexual abuse of a child by a relative, as well as graphic depictions of sex and murder. There are also discussions of trauma processing and trauma recovery (including addiction and addiction recovery) which may be triggering to some readers who are sensitive to such discussions. Please mind the tags and read at your own discretion.</spoiler>

Thank you, Poisoned Pen Press and KD Aldyn for sharing an advanced reader copy!

I definitely wanted to love this book more than I did and I am so gutted😩
The book follows 3 sisters, Kate, Aurora and Peggy and you have chapters about all 3 and an extra POV of the killer and you are trying to work out which of the sister's the killer could be. Some of the killer POVs were very dark and descriptive👀
For me, I felt it started pretty slowly then picked up halfway through the book, slowed down a bit and then boom last 2 pages you find out who the killer is, I did like this book but I never found myself reaching for it, until the end when I just wanted to know who the killer was so I could finish this book!

Wow!!! Sister, Butcher, Sister is a dark and gripping thriller that really dives into the complicated ties between sisters, trauma, and revenge. K.D. Adalyn pulled me in from the very start with a story that’s equal parts intense and emotional. The way the story jumps between timelines and perspectives keeps things interesting and slowly uncovers some pretty heavy secrets. The sisters feel really real (flawed and raw) and their complicated relationship is both unsettling and heartbreaking. Some parts of the plot felt a little over the top, but the emotional depth made up for it. Overall, it’s a bold debut that sticks with you.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Sister, Butcher, Sister by K.D. Aldyn is a chilling psychological thriller that haunted me long after the

My Rating- 4.5

This story is about murder, so it feels sort of wrong to describe it as fun, but that really is the best word I can find for it. Sister, Butcher, Sister is a FUN thriller in which you meet three sisters, and you know that one of them is a murderer, but you are left wondering which one. I felt like the premise here was fairly unique, and that this was a refreshing take on the thriller genre. You're left guessing until the very end, and in a way, it almost felt like I was playing a game with the author. Thrillers have been a hit-or-miss genre for me for the past year or so, and at times I find myself wondering if I'm falling out of love with the genre as a whole. But then a story like this comes along and reignites my love for thrillers and mysteries by doing something bold and unique. And honestly, that's all I can say about this book. If you're interested in reading it, I encourage you to go into it blindly. Trust me, it's better that way.

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I was really drawn to the premise of Sister, Butcher, Sister. Two sisters return to their childhood home after their mother’s death, and something dark is bubbling under the surface. It had all the right ingredients for something tense and unsettling. I liked the eerie atmosphere and the shifting perspectives, especially in the first half.

As the story went on, though, it started to lose momentum. The second half felt a bit repetitive, and the sisters’ voices weren’t distinct enough to keep me fully engaged. I kept wanting more definition between them. I think the audiobook could bring that clarity and help the narrative land better.

Not a favourite, but I’m glad I read it and I’d be curious to see what K.D. Aldyn writes next.

The Rowling sisters live an ordinary life. But when Kate, the eldest, bought their late grandfather’s home, each sister's dark secret started to rise to the surface…

And then there’s SHE, who had a mission to hunt and kill every beast in the world. SHE is willing to do everything to make them disappear. SHE is not cruel; she is just gracefully evil.

Sister Bucther Sister is a mystery thriller with a lot of suspense. This book has a very unique writing style that I have never seen in a mystery book thriller before. There is a mysterious POV that is very mysteriously captivating, and I couldn't think who the murderer would be.

Every time I think a character is a suspect, another character also has the same clue, like a twin piece of puzzle combined with a board game and, in the end, the plot twist? Oh my gosh… I’m shocked!!!

It is not the end, there is a plot twist inside the plot twist! Even though the violence is pretty harsh, I really like this book. It’s like a dark, twisted, wicked crime quiz in a Squid Game level. If you want to read a book which makes you never stop gasping and awe, this book is really perfect for you!