I didn't know too much about this story when I started it. This story did not start off action-packed, its a real build of characters. We are getting to know these sisters and through their points of view, getting to know SHE. One of them is a killer.

I enjoyed the character development, they were relatable while also so wild because we know one is a killer. I really love having a POV from the view of the killer, that is exciting and questioning. I want to say it was more gruesome than I expected but that is part of the story!

As someone who really loves fast paced thrillers this was out of my comfort zone.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing me with an eARC of Sister, Butcher, Sister in exchange for my honest review!

This is a solidly suspenseful mystery-thriller that has the guts to dive into some grisly and weighty material. The chapters that focus on the POV of She, who's presumably one of the three Rowling sisters, are especially engrossing thanks to their gruesome atmosphere that digs up plenty of flesh and blood for us readers to wade through. These are the parts of the book that do the best job at pulling me deep into the narrative's psychological landscape—a landscape that exposes me to the killer's brutally bloodthirsty and vengeful heart. But I don't feel this as strongly while exploring Kate, Aurora, and Peggy's chapters—something that I wonder if it's an issue because of how this novel deploys its nonlinear storytelling. I can't quite get a clear sense of the timeline on some occasions, which can make the journey less smooth to process. Once this reaches its conclusion, though, I'm pretty satisfied with what it does to lay out the truth and wrap things up.

Overall, I'm officially rating Sister, Butcher, Sister 3.5 out of 5 stars, which I'm rounding down to 3 stars. While I wish I could love this more powerfully, it's still a decent time that's able to sensitively handle its heavy subject matter. I'll keep an eye out for more of K.D. Aldyn's work.

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Press for access to this title. All opinions are my own.

Three sisters. An ancestral home. A serial killer looking for revenge. A police detective determined to find out all the secrets. But don't worry, detective, the sisters are starting to remember. Is one of them the killer?

What a wild ride! Australian author, K.D. Aldyn had me right on the edge of my seat. When I thought I had it figured out, another clue would lead me astray. I haven't heard many people talking about this title... yet. Trust me, it will keep you up past your bedtime and asking to keep the lights on. Certainly worth the mystery thriller label that it has on the spine!





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Publication Date 10/06/25
Goodreads Review 29/06/25

I was excited to read this book because the premise sounded really good, but this was just an average thriller for me.

There are several perspectives in the story and it became hard to keep track of everything that was going on after a while. There are the perspectives of the three sisters and the point of view of one of the sisters as she is killing and mutilating these men. There’s also the perspective of the lead detective on the case. The sisters’ perspectives, going about their daily lives, did not interest me whatsoever. I liked getting the point of view of the serial killer, and trying to figure out which sister it was. The parts with the killer were very gruesome and descriptive, but they were the most compelling moments in the story.

I thought about DNFing this book a few times, but as I got towards about the last 20% of the book, it started to become more interesting. I knew we were getting closer to finding out which sister was the killer. I was surprised by who the killer was.

If you enjoy mystery thrillers with multiple perspectives, you might enjoy this story, but it was just not for me.

I was so excited for this book, but I ended up struggling to keep reading it. At first it got my attention, but the changing few points & all the different people in their lives was just a little too much. I made it to 56% before I DNF'd it. Personally, I think the story would've been better if it would've done each sister in parts vs back & forth, but kept the pov of "She" how it was.

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Wow.

This book was DARK. I enjoyed the writing style and I have to admit I could not figure out the plot twist.
This story had me on the edge of my seat. Definitely needs trigger warnings.

3 sisters who’ve been no contact because of a dark family secret find their way back to each other and people end up dead. We follow multiple point of views to keep you guessing who the killer is and reveal this deep dark secret.

I enjoyed!

This book revolves around three sisters, and we get each of their POV's and must figure out who the killer is. There is so much suspense and wanting to know who the killer is keeps you wanting to read more.

Thanks to the Publisher and NetGalley for the eARC!

The writing and story line were interesting however it reminded me of a book that I already love. This will do it for some though!

Thank you Poisoned Pen Press for my gifted ARC!

Sultry, dark, atmospheric. Whoa. This one… this one is something else. It left the hair on the back of my neck standing on end, and I think I might be in a book slump because of it. Be considerate of the trigger warnings before you go in, because some of the subject matter is difficult. But it was so wonderfully written.

First, please take the content warnings/trigger warnings at the beginning of the book seriously: addiction, CSA trauma, SA, mental health issues, and graphic violence.

This book is told from multiple POV’s: the three sisters, Kate, Aurora and Peg; “She” aka the killer; and the principal detective investigating the cases.

The book begins with one of the sisters setting fire to a neighbor’s home. The reason is implied at this point.

Throughout the book, family secrets are brought into the light and the reader is never really sure who “She” is. It could easily be any sister at any point throughout the book.

This book is well written but dark and easily could read as true crime and is perfect for fans of dark crime thrillers. I would like to thank the K.D. Aldyn, Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own and my review is voluntarily given.

Unfortunately, Sister, Butcher, Sister was not what I expected. I picked this book up on three separate occasions and could never get into the story. I was really intrigued by the synopsis, but this one was not for me. I never connected with any of the characters and the writing did not work for me.

I'm happy I ended up guessing the correct sister at the end. I thought it might be a fake out with DID but luckily that's not the case. Book deals with CSA so if that's a trigger, might want to skip this one. The suspense and differing POV were easy to follow and made it seem like any of the 3 sisters could be the killer. My only complaint is that the book has so much buildup then to finally reveal the killer the end. I would have liked a little more resolution.

This story centres around 3 adult sisters who have gone on to reasonably successful lives, but who all harbour their own issues following traumas from their past. Despite their secrets which threaten to rise to the surface, they all have happy memories of spending time at their parents grandparents' home. When the eldest sister, Kate, has the opportunity to purchase this house, she jumps at the chance but does not anticipate how old wounds and memories will resurface as a result. When she moves into the house, Kate starts to experience 'loss of time' where she passes out and wakes up hours later with no recollection as to what has occured. Aurora, the middle sister, is a married mother of 2 with few recollections of their childhood and she doesn't understand Kate's obsession with the house. Peggy, the youngest sister, is a recovering addict who struggles to move on from her past which still haunts her.

The shocking truth is that one of these sisters is a brutal murderer who has killed a number of men. As the police investigation progresses, they begin to suspect one of the Rowlings' sisters may be responsible. This chilling story is cleverly told in a manner that keeps you wondering which sister is ultimately responsible for the terrible crimes and what has taken them to such a dark place.

This psychological thriller deals with some difficult, dark family traumas so be warned for anyone considering reading this book. It explores what happens when people repress issues they were never able to deal with and how they impact us well into adulthood. An extreme but solid read.

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

This book was dark, twisty, and deliciously depraved, in all the ways! I thoroughly enjoyed the SHE character, who kept me constantly guessing who truly the serial killer was. Just when I was convinced it was one sister, I’d quickly switch my suspicion to another. Each sister brought such a unique personality and compelling side story, making it nearly impossible for me to put the book down.
While I understand why the twist at the end was timed the way it was, I do wish it had come a bit earlier. I wanted more time to explore that character's motives and journey (I won’t spoil anything).
The "She" chapters were particularly gritty and insane. And I loved every depraved, brutal moment of her vendetta playing out right to the final pages.
That said, readers should be aware of several strong trigger warnings, including SA of minors, graphic depictions of dismemberment and dissection, and themes of addiction.

*Thank you to K.D. Aldyn, Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.

Thank you Poisoned Pen Press & KD Aldyn for this read!

This book is dark and graphic- just how I like my thrillers. Told through 3 POVs, one sister holds a secret inside and through the book us readers go back and fourth figuring out who is the guilty one.

The plot was really good and I was really invested in finding out the truth. It was a little on the slow side and I did find sometimes the voices of each 3 sisters started to fade into eachother.

I featured Sister, Butcher, Sister in my June 2025 new releases video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q31xhbo1tE, and though I have not read it yet, I am so excited to and expect 5 stars! I will update here when I post a follow up review or vlog.

Told from the POV of three sisters- Kate, Aurora and Peggy. One of which is a killer, told from the POV of SHE.

Can you figure out which of the sisters is a serial killer?

There is a lot of trauma to unpack with this one and if you can get past the slow burn of it, it’s a well written psychological thriller about the secrets siblings hold. Check the context warning ahead of time if you have any triggers!

The story unravels the lives of each sister, giving you a glimpse into their memories growing up. The SHE chapters are dark and you will know you are in a SHE chapter pretty quickly!

I did have to pain extra attention to which chapter was focused on which sister. The chapter typically started with a name to give you the heads up.

Thank you to author, KD Aldyn, Publisher Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. I am leaving my review voluntarily.

i wasn’t ready for any of this.

i thought this was going to go two totally different directions, but omg!!! i did not see where it ended up going. it’s amazing (and heartbreaking) how deep you can bury something just to survive. these girls? true survivors.

i found myself constantly questioning who did what, and why, as the story unfolded. it messes with your trust in the best way. and when the truth came out? i felt that gut punch. funny how you can feel like you missed out on something, only to realize it was never something you should’ve wanted in the first place.

so much evil. i’m crying inside for all of the sisters. solid 4 out of 5 stars.

3.75 stars rounding up to 4. On the one hand, I was more interested in these 3 sisters and their family drama than I expected to me. I rooted for Peggy to overcome her demons, for Kate to be able to let go of the past, for Aurora to… well, I don’t know. I still don’t know if I understood her motivations.

On the other hand, I had the killer’s identity pegged within the first couple chapters. The clues were there if you were paying attention, but I don’t think it was obvious enough to leave me disappointed — I enjoyed spotting them. What did leave me a bit disappointed was the late introduction to the detectives (I would have enjoyed even more cat-and-mouse between them and the butcher) and the abrupt ending. I don’t think the book needed to be any longer than it was, but it felt like it had just found its stride when it just *ended*. I also still have some questions that didn’t seem to see any resolution, but they weren’t necessarily important details to the plot, so I can forgive it a little bit.

Overall, a fun, fast-paced read about flawed women, that doesn’t shy away from messy graphic murder scenes. A solid debut novel.

Which sister was the murderer? And how many men did she kill? This book is shocking in its terror! and the why of it! They all lived "normal" lives except for the murderer, Be prepared for some very graphic sex and bloody scenes...not for the faint of heart.