<i>The Wrong Sister</i> is full of unexpected twists and admittedly a few glaring plot holes, but I could not put it down!

The Wrong Sister by Claire Douglas was described as a suspenseful thriller, but I did not find it thrilling or suspenseful.

I found every character in the mystery to be both unlikeable and untrustworthy; I do not tend to bond with either narcissists or sociopaths so this made it a difficult read. The author introduces many undeveloped shady characters to spice things up, but when combined with the unreliable main characters, they just add to the confusion. Finally, the atrocities committed (baby abduction and two murders) in this book were absorbed by the characters as unremarkable! The responses to finding out the truth of each crime were quite unbelievable. The plot abounds with false relationships, bad boundaries, enablers, and co-dependents who are unable to make the right decision when faced with horrible truths.

The unexpected twist at the end of the story seemed like an act of desperation on the author’s part. Really? And we are supposed to believe that Tasha will just accept the explanation for all the lies and subterfuge when she finds out who the killer is–-rather than run for her life and the police?

The book has potential but needs a good editor to help Douglas pound this rough draft into shape. I would not recommend this book to anyone without significant rewriting. I was provided an advance copy by Harper Paperbacks and Net Galley.

This is a reminder of why I love thriller mystery reads. This is a multiple POV style book that keeps you hooked and starts the "mystery" quite quickly. You're not left waiting. The twists, the turns... the secrets and what extent one may go to to protect themselves or family. I didn't want to put this book down. I highly recommend this for readers who want to keep guessing.

Thank you net galley for an advance copy of this book!

This one has my brain stirring! I rate it 3.5 🌟

I started off very confused trying to get into the story but once I got in I was in. It was going pretty good till the end. I appreciate a good plot twist but this one had quiet a bit that left me having to re read pages because there was so much going on. Overall it was pretty clever and I never guessed what was coming. I only wish the ending hadn't felt so blunt jumping from twist to twist.

I would still recommend this to anyone looking for a thriller to keep them on their toes !

The Wrong Sister

The family drama, secrets, and unexpected ending make for a good story. It is unfortunate that the character development of the sisters was a little shallow and the two-year-old twins sounded more like 4 or 5-year-olds. These flaws were distracting. However, The storyline and the unfolding of the many twists and subplots pulled me through to the end. The Wrong Sister is a decent thriller.

For me the book started off a bit slow but once it picked up I couldn’t put it down! This thriller hit the spot and got the job done.

The storyline built up for this in a very intriguing and engaging way. It captivated my attention all the way thru! Awesome reading!

The disappearance of baby Holly has left lasting scars on her family—her m0m and sisters, Tasha and Alice. When the sisters decide to swap homes for a few days, with Alice caring for Tasha’s twins while Tasha and her husband take a break in Venice, tensions escalate, ultimately leading to a violent death.

While the mystery was intriguing, it was somewhat overshadowed by the focus on family dynamics, and the story’s pace slowed during the police investigation.

Overall, though it’s a compelling read with strong sisterhood themes and a gripping start, earning a solid 4 stars!

I would like to thank Harper Perennial and Paperbacks & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review

Sisters Tasha and Alice could pass for twins but could not be more different lifestyle wise. Younger sister Tasha and Aaron still live in their hometown with their twins, while older sister Alice is a popular scientist rocking the world with her highly successful husband, Kyle. When Tasha realizes she needs a break from her day to day life, Alice proposes a "life swap," allowing Tasha and Aaron to have a romantic vacation in Venice while Alice and Kyle stay with the twin girls. What they don't know is that Kyle's life will come to an unfortunate end and Alice will be badly injured forcing them to quickly return from Venice and face the music..

I truly enjoyed this book and could not put it down! Stayed up late one too many nights just to finish! Let me start by saying I love thrillers, psychological thrillers, all of it! This book had the perfect amount of oh I figured it out!...oh wait no I didn't. I was truly shocked in the end, I did not expect it! I basically suspected almost every character at some point or another. Would definitely recommend!

4 stars / 5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Claire Douglas for allowing me to read an advanced readers copy of this book!

This riveting novel explores the complex relationship between two sisters, Alice and Tasha, who come from starkly different worlds. Alice, bright and enjoying a very successful career with immense wealth and multiple homes, and Tasha, a part time worker and mom raising twins with her husband, Alice and Tasha are very close and agree to a plan: to switch lives for one week. What starts as a lighthearted escape quickly descends into chaos, tragedy, and shocking revelations.

Tasha longs to experience Alice’s glamorous lifestyle, while Alice seeks a break from the pressures of her high-profile life by stepping into her sister’s modest shoes. But the seemingly harmless experiment turns catastrophic when a home invasion during the switch leads to the brutal murder of Alice’s husband, Kyle, while he is caring for Tasha’s twins.

The book masterfully weaves a tale filled with twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The story line also includes the kidnapping of their baby sister Holly.

The author delves deeply into themes of identity, envy, familial bonds, and the devastating impact of secrets. The contrast between the sisters’ lives is vividly portrayed, and the narrative forces readers to question the decisions and sacrifices each sister has made.

The shocking ending ties the story together in an unexpected and thought-provoking way, leaving readers with lingering questions about trust and betrayal. The emotional depth, combined with the suspenseful plot, makes this book impossible to put down.

Highly recommended for readers who enjoy family dramas with a suspenseful edge and a touch of psychological intrigue.






Thank you NetGalley, Harper Perennial and Paperbacks and Claire Douglas for an advanced copy of this book.

Great book. Some interesting twists. A little unreal but it's fiction. Worth reading and I enjoyed it.

This book took me on alot of loops and twisted turns. Very good progression of the story plot. I would definitely recommend this book if you are into twisty thrillers. Love the dual POV too.

I really enjoyed how unique the storyline was. This book was fantastic, packed with characters you can't trust and a plot that constantly misleads you. From start to finish, every page felt intentional, and it had me on my toes the whole time. The characters were relatable and well-crafted, and the unexpected twists—especially in the last two chapters—totally blew my mind!

Thank You @NetGalley and Harper Perennial and Paperbacks | Harper Paperbacks for allowing me to review this book.

OMG can I first say that this is the first book I have read by this author but it will not be the last. I started reading this book and could not put it down but I had to. But every time I picked it up and read more and more I was so sure I knew who was the killer that when I got to the end I was like OMG I did not see that coming.

There is so much going on in this book from a baby being abducted to couples needing to rekindle their love to couples being killed and hurt and so much covering up of things that I was like what the hell is going on here. I felt so bad for Tasha because she is so in love with her husband but they have not spent that much time together since she had the twins. Then you have her sister Alice and her husband Kyle. They are a super couple living the life and they are rich that they suggest that Tasha and her husband go to their vacation home for a week to rekindle their marriage.

There's so much going on in this book that you are going to say what the hell is going on. This is one book I will re-read because it was that good. So when it comes out go on and get it.

I want to day Thank You to Netgalley for allowing me to read this ARC.

I've been looking forward to reading this one! This is one of those books where I truly had no idea who was guilty until the very last second. I suspected each person at one point or another. I did feel as though there were a few too many characters at some points and it got confusing but it was well tied together in the end. This is definitely a great book worth reading!

Two sisters Tasha and Alice are very close but they lead very different lifestyles. Tasha is married and has a set of 4 year old twins. She lives a humble but stable existence with her childhood sweetheart. Alice is extremely successful and has recently married a wealthy and successful man named Kyle. Alice feels for her sister and decides to treat her and her husband to a getaway at her Italian home. In return, Alice and Kyle will stay at Tasha’s and care for the twins. Unfortunately, things go terribly wrong and Alice and Kyle are attacked, and Kyle is ultimately killed by the intruder. Although it seemed a random attack, upon returning home, Tasha receives a note saying the wrong sister was attacked. Who is threatening her and wanting her to be hurt? As the two sisters struggle to find what is going on they find themselves looking to the past for answers. This was a twisty read that I enjoyed. I gave it 3.5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley for giving me access to this book before it is released to the public. I was so excited when I was approved because I love Claire Douglas!!

I was a little nervous to read this one because of a few of the reviews but, I didn’t let that stop me! I freaking loved this one! So many twists and turns. I wish the ending was different but, overall absolutely loved this thriller. I can’t wait for people to get their hands on this, it’s going to be amazing!

3.75 stars for me. The beginning of the book was a little slow to start but definitely picked up in the middle. Towards the very end it did get a little hard to follow with how many twists were going on.

WOW! I am speechless! Such a psychological nail biter that kept me on the edge of my seat! The secrets, the twist, it was packed with it from start to finish! If you love a book about secrets and who you can and can not trust, then this book is for you!

The Wrong Sister by Claire Douglas is a must read, I could not put it down! It is full of twists and turns and an ending I did not expect!

The Wrong Sister by Claire Douglas was an “okay” read for me. I had high expectations going in, based on the description and the fact that the author has written several popular books with great reviews. The beginning of the book really caught my attention, and I thought the story started off strong. I was still engaged in the middle, curious about the identity of the murderer and eager to reach the conclusion. Unfortunately, the ending was a letdown. While I didn’t guess the killer’s identity, I didn’t experience that thrilling, jaw-dropping moment either. The motive behind the crime felt far-fetched and somewhat absurd. I did, however, learn about chimerism, which was new to me, but I think this concept could have been used more effectively to enhance the story. Some of the characters and side plots felt unnecessary or didn’t contribute much to the overall narrative, and there were a few unresolved questions that left me feeling unsatisfied. I gave the book 3 stars because I finished it in a day and it held my interest, but I had to lower my rating due to these issues.