Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for an early release of this book.

If you’re looking for a fast paced thriller this one is for you! Mia and Chloe have never had anything in common besides being twins. Chloe is finally starting to discover happiness, when Mia disrupts her life once again. The Quiet Sister has lots of twist and turns involving relationships, friendships, and murder.

Umm, I really, really need to learn how to skim a book. Skimming would have helped me here, as I had terrible difficulty staying engaged with the story. Twins? Switch places? Emotional turmoil? This just didn't work for me, and it was a struggle to finish. Don't respond to my statement of love fast enough? Oh, he must hate me! Say one wrong word? He never liked me. Uggh, the dialogue felt juvenile and overly emotionally immature.

I can see how this might appeal to some folks. It just didn't appeal to me. I'll be generous in my rating.

Would I read the author again? Probably not (sorry :( )

I received a complimentary copy of the novel from the publisher and NetGalley, and my review is being left freely.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing this book, with my honest review below.

The Quiet Sister was super twisty, relying a little heavily on the happenstance that the main character was a twin, but the structure of the story that had me on edge despite that. Chloe and Mia maybe twins but Mia sucked up all the confidence and extroversion in the womb, with Chloe left with a lot of self doubt that isn’t helped by some mysterious event in her past. When Mia comes back to London to reconnect it’s clear to Chloe that she’s also there to steal her partner Scott and destroy the tentative beginnings of success Chloe has found for herself. Told in present day and flashbacks (present day following a notable event at the start of the book and flashbacks leading up from a few months before to the notable event), readers have blinders removed slowly just as Chloe did, but untangling what exactly occurred, and most importantly why it did, made this fast paced and hard to look away from.

There were some plot points I wanted to spend more time with, like Mia’s motivation over the past year, and as mentioned the twin thing was a little too easy when this could have worked (creatively) without it, but I would recommend it for lovers of thrillers as it’s really gripping.

This story had me intrigued from the very beginning. I do like how the twins are completely opposite. I was able to finish this book quickly, although some parts were a little slow.

I would say more like 3.50 stars.
They story really kept you intrigued and hooked until about 75 percent through. It felt like we were being led up to these amazing twists and it kinda fell flat. I liked the idea of using twins to represent good and evil, along with complex relationships. I just wish we had more pay out at the end.

Very intriguing premise with some really complicated characters. Really enjoyed the plot and how the story went back and forth between the past and the present. A very well paced story that I flew through and really enjoyed reading. However, the last part of the book just seemed like a bit of a let down after all of the build up along the way. The ending seemed very contrived and convoluted.
Intriguing characters and a good storyline. I liked the moving from past to present and found the toxic relationship between the twins interesting. There were one or two niggles which do seem a bit far fetched which I won't mention in case it spoils it for others.. However, all in all well worth reading.

I was gripped right away with this book it really drew me in and the characters were part of that. I loved the dynamic between Chloe and Mia and the intricacies of that behind closed doors

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬
Keep your enemies close, but your sister even closer. To the outside world, twins Mia and Chloe appear to share a strong bond, just like any good sisters. However, behind closed doors, their relationship is filled with jealousy, resentment, and bitterness. Mia, the popular and charming twin, is always in the spotlight, adored by everyone. In contrast, Chloe is the quiet one, often overlooked and underestimated, striving to carve out a life away from Mia's influence. At last, Chloe finds happiness and contentment. But when Mia reappears, eager to reclaim her place in Chloe's life and coveting everything she has—including her fiancé Scott—Chloe knows she can't let her sister disrupt her life again. Mia has crossed the line too many times, taking what isn’t hers. As old rivalries, secrets, and lies resurface, tragedy looms. One sister will seize the chance to finally live the life she has always dreamed of and truly deserves
𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
If you're into psychological thrillers, this one about twins Mia and Chloe is a must-read. Throughout the story, you discover that reality is often misleading. The bond between the sisters is captivating, swinging between affection, bitterness, and fierce rivalry. As hidden truths emerge and chaos ensues, the surprises keep coming, making it hard to put the book down. I really appreciated how the story wrapped up. I’d highly recommend it!

Thank You @NetGalley and @Boldwood Books for allowing me to review this book

This was a good book! I liked the themes of family, dysfunction, betrayal, guilt, growth, and love. It was a nicely written story, and it was a good read! I think this was a good book that still has me thinking about it!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

Twins Mia and Chloe appear close, but their relationship is built on jealousy and resentment. Mia, popular and adored, has always overshadowed Chloe. Now, Mia's back, wanting to share Chloe's life, including her fiancé. Chloe refuses to let Mia ruin her life again. When tragedy strikes, one sister seizes the chance to take over the life she craves.

I was drawn to The Quiet Sister because phycological thriller is the genre that speaks to me most… plus, I’m a twin, and books involving twins always pique my interest. I enjoyed the intertwining of the present and past throughout the book. I loved the slight twists and turns. I loved reading about the bond, or lack thereof, of Mia and Chloe. I liked how trading places can become sinister. Also, I love when a book can mess with your head (for lack of a better word). Overall, The Quiet Sister was very well written.
I just wish the ending wasn’t so abrupt.

This was an amazing thrillers. so captivating and intriguing.

A must for 2025. Alex Stone doesn't disappoint.

I went through this novel in 2 days. It flew by!

This novel is a psychological thriller about twins who on the outside seem to have a good relationship but are secretly holding on to resentment, bitterness and jealousy. Mia and Chloe are completely opposite of each other… Mia is the popular, attractive one who always wants to be center of attention and Chloe is the shy one more quiet and reserved.

Chloe tries to build her life without her sister involved then Mia shows up trying to push her way back in Chloe’s life and wanting all that her sister has. Will Chloe be underestimated?

Such an engrossing and intense read! If you like thrillers with gripping, page turning twists that keep you drawn in then you won’t want to miss reading this book.

This story is about two twin sisters. In all fairness, it was a solid read. I always encourage readers to read a book for themselves. My opinion is mine alone. I rate this three solid stars.

I wanted to try this book due to previous descriptions of being a fast paced page turner - unfortunately for me the story about Chloe and Mia two identical looking twin sisters and their relationship did not hold my interest. It was not a page turner for me , I found it slow and quite banal - apologies my review is only two stars..

A fire that takes the life of her twin sister Mia offers Chloe the chance to reinvent herself by taking over the successful life her sister led, but can she keep up the pretense and run from the secrets she has been keeping?

The Quiet Sister by Alex Stone opens with the devastating fire that takes the life of Mia, the only problem is that everyone assumes the body is that of Chloe, her identical twin, since the property belonged to Chloe and no one was aware Mia was there. Chloe had been out for the evening and only returned as her sister's body was being assessed by paramedics. In a split second, she made the decision not to make her presence known or the fact that the body has been wrongly identified. Instead, Chloe decides to head to Bournemouth where Mia has an apartment. The big question is why?

We slowly learn of the fractious relationship between Mia and Chloe. From childhood, their characters were vastly different. Mia was very outgoing, assertive, popular and successful, alongside being a master manipulator. Chloe was the complete opposite; quiet, empathetic and unassuming. Although Chloe is happy with her life she couldn't help but be envious of the lifestyle her sister had.

Secrets lie at the heart of the story. Both Chloe and Mia are hiding secrets. Sometimes the secrets are more like little white lies, at other times they are hiding actions done out of love, and at others for personal gain. Keeping secrets, both from the past and much more recently, all add to Chloe's low self-esteem and doubt. It is only the reappearance of an old face that allows her to reassess what she truly values, leading to a tense showdown.

What a fantastic book! From the first chapter and Mia taking shots, the book hooked you! Very fast paced, hold your breath, book!! This is my first book by this Author and it won't be the last!

Personally, I didn't find this book that good. It seemed slow and I ended up skimming it because nothing reached out to me. Two sisters: one always the center of attention, and one always overlooked. Tension. Jealously. Where will it take these two? who will survive?

A really gripping psychological thriller.
Its a story full of sibling rivalry which had me reading till very late into the night.
Well written character and a real twisty tale.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

If you’re looking for a fast paced book this is for you.
A book about twin sisters who are polar opposite. One who is shy and reserved the other who wants to be the center of attention. Even tho they aren’t as close as one wants to be. Her sister wants the best for her. Even tho she has lied and manipulated people to make it into what she wants. But it all comes out in the end.