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The Liar's Sister

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Book review in full swing: I got an ARC from #NetGalley and the publisher @bookouture for @sarahadenzil ‘s book #theliarssister .
Was super excited to read it given I had previously read one of Sarah‘s books, Silent Child which I seriously LOVED💕
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I knew to expect intrigue, mystery, differing narratives, twists and turns, and overall excitement given her writing style📖
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While I felt The Liar’s Sister got off to a somewhat slow start, it continued to hold my interest as the plot delved deeper into the dual perspectives and plot lines of the two sisters. .
At times the main characters’ seemingly juvenile acting, rather than building annoyance, actually solidified their personas...translation: I wanted to be annoyed, but instead I found Sarah‘s characters believable and rooted for them🤞🏽
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At times predictable, just when I thought I may have figured out exactly what was happening, Denzil threw in an unexpected twist that left me feeling fulfilled at not having fully figured everything out… Because who wants to guess everything that happens in a book🤷🏽‍♀️❓
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All in all, The Liar’s Sister did not disappoint and was a success from Sarah. A quick read, plot turns, character development, detail, but not so much that you’re overwhelmed and annoyed and forget what’s even being talked about (you know those types of books/authors)🤦🏻‍♀️And a satisfying conclusion
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RECOMMEND👊🏼 And comes out this Sept 25, 2019 so hop on it❗️👊🏼
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This book drew me in the very first chapter and wouldn't let me go till the end!
This is a book about two sisters and an incident that happened when they were teenagers that broke up there relationship. Until years later they were both home because there mother was I'll and could not let go of the past.
This was a mysterious and very interesting story.. It had me guessing all through the book. And it was great to see my guessing was wrong. I love to be surprised when I read a book. You will be intrigued the whole way through.. Loved it! 4 1/2 stars

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I had never read anything by the author before so I went into this one with low expectations. This book definitely held my interest but until I got to the ending, I was thinking this was just an average psychological thriller. The ending is the star of the show in my opinion and is complex enough that I would be shocked if any reader could figure out every single piece of the puzzle ahead of time. It's like the author threw everything but the kitchen sink into the ending, and somewhat remarkably it actually seemed to work.

I loved the opening of this book in which Heather has written a letter to her sister, Rosie. Heather basically calls out Rosie for being a murderer, but she doesn't ever plan on giving her sister the letter. And that is what got me hooked on the story. Even though I wanted to know what happened to Samuel, the boy who disappeared back when they were teenagers, I honestly wasn't expecting much when it came time for everything to be revealed. Now I'm not saying the ending is extremely realistic but it was fun in a good soap opera type way. Some readers might think it's a little too much, but I liked how it was one thing after another.

Recommend as a solid read if you enjoy psychological thrillers and I look forward to checking out other books written by the author.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read an advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. The Liar’s sister is a tense psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. Two sisters return home to their small, rural town following the death of their mother. There is Heather, the responsible one, and Rosie, the wild child. They have been estranged for the past ten years but following the passing of their mother, they are forced to confront the past. Both of them have been keeping secrets. I enjoyed this book and I wanted to keep reading to find out the truth. It is intriguing and the characters are relatable. A story about family loyalty and love.

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Old secrets, lies and a small-town mentality weave into a story that spans 10 years within a small village where the residents tend toward hostility from those "outside". Sisters Rosie and Heather return home after a ten-year absence for their mother's last days and run into the old secrets and lies. There are surprises and twists throughout.

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'The Liar's Sister' is a deftly woven tale of betrayal, love, loss, regrets, and above all, loyalty. The sisters Rosie and Heather's relationship is forever altered in the wake of Rosie's accusations against their childhood friend, Samuel, and his subsequent disappearance from the village. As the truth is unearthed ten years later, lies disintegrate and lives unravel in a most spectacular fashion.

In this novel fraught with competing agendas, a touch of taboo, and layered with nuance, I found myself capable of doing nothing more than fully immersing myself in this story. Familial bonds are tested, loyalty is demanded, and self-preservation is asserted. It was a truly riveting tale that was a pleasure to read in one sitting. Masterfully done. 5+ stars.

Thank you to NelGalley, the publisher, and Sarah A. Denzil for an ARC of 'The Liar's Sister' in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Liar’s Sister.

What a great book! This is the second book I’ve read by Sarah Denzil and it did not disappoint! The book is about Heather who suspects her sister Rosie of killing a local boy, Samuel, after she climbs into their shared bedroom one night covered in dirt, Samuel never seen again. When Heather and Rosie’s mother passes away it brings the girls back together after many years. Heather wants to confront her sister about what happened the night Samuel disappeared but she’s afraid to hear the answer. Is her sister really a murderer? If she did kill Samuel, how would she be able hid the body? Did she have an accomplice? Is that why the girls receive a threatening note telling them to get out of the village of Buckthorpe and never come back? This was such an incredibly fast-paced book, I couldn’t put it down! The shock of finding out what really happened to Samuel and who was involved will leave you speechless up until the very last page!

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I love stories set in small towns and villages. From experience I know that secrets are buried and protected for generations, and that people will kill to keep it that way.

Heather's memories are very different from her sister's. She remembers her first and only love and she remembers their childhood as carefree and mostly happy.
Until her boyfriend disappeared just after Rosie accused him of rape...

Rosie's memories are the opposite. She is the older sister and she remembers things she wished she could forget.

And now, ten years later, after their mother's funeral, they have to talk, because Heather thinks Rosie killed the boy she loved.

The truth however, is much, much more dangerous than either of them could ever imagine.

Very enjoyable and absorbing read - I finished this book in a day.

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for the opportunity to read this gripping drama/thriller.

I highly recommend The Liar's Sister. Enjoy!

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This book gives a really good example about lies and a lack of communication. Who is lying, why, and who is affected by these lies.
An interesting story with many twists and it makes you really want to find out the answers. The ending was not what I expected.
A good read.

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I received this book "The Liar's Sister" from NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own. I liked the story somewhat and it was interesting. I just didn't feel connected to the characters. The ending was a surprise and it wrapped up the whole story.

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The Liars Sister is absolutely fantastic! I was so engrossed in reading this book that I missed my favourite band at a festival because I just couldn’t put this down. While dark, it was also realistic. I loved the setting and could picture it perfectly.
I will 100% be keeping an eye out for other books by Sarah. When I thought I finally had it all figured out I was totally shocked and horrified...exactly what you want from a thriller.
Strong 5/5

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I couldn't put this book down. It had me gripped from the start. The story is every parents worst nightmare. I kept changing my mind about who could take the child and must admit, I was surprised. What
a fantastic book. I will definitely be looking at more by this author.

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It was an interesting book for a summer weekend. Maybe a little too slow for me, I like thriller to be really fast paced. I can't say that I related to any of the characters. I liked reading about sisters relation but no Heather no Rose convinced me enough to actually root for them. But I generally liked the story.

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I'm a big fan of Sarah Denzil and always look forward to read her books.
This new one just exceeded my expectations on every level.

A superior psychological mystery / thriller about secrets, lies, betrayals, family and loyalty.
Rosie accuses her friend Samuel of an unspeakable thing and he eventually disappeared from the entire village. This accusation not only alienates the family from all their neighbors, but also alters Rosie's relationship with her sister Heather forever. They become essentially estranged for years until they reunite to stay beside their dying mother.

From this moment onward, the past reemerges and layers of past secrets and lies start to unravel with spectacular unforeseen consequences. Highly recommended.

Thanks Netgalley, Bookouture, and author Sarah A. Denzil for a chance to read this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

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I loved this book! It drew me in right away when we're told from the start that Heather believes her sister, Rosie, had something to do with her good friend Samuel's disappearance. Knowing that right off, you wonder what leads her to believe this and what she will do about it now that she's back in town after caring for their mother. Much to her surprise, Rosie returns in time to say goodbye to their mother and now they are staying together in their childhood home, among a town full of distrustful neighbors.

The story is told in alternating points of view between Heather now and Rosie in the past. The past narratives explore how the girls became friends with Samuel and his family, the Murrays, by working on their farm. As they come of age, relationships ebb and flow and ultimately their lives are changed forever with Samuel's disappearance soon after Rosie makes a startling accusation. At first the town is on their side and against Samuel's, but soon everyone chooses sides and their family is harassed just as much as the Murrays. And now ten years later, it's as if nothing as changed and they are unwelcome in their hometown. Heather doesn't let that stop her from digging deep into Samuel's disappearance, stopping at nothing to discover the truth, even if it tears apart her relationship with her sister.

The story was quite engaging and I could picture myself right there with Heather and Rosie in their home near the forest. The atmosphere is simultaneously dark and nostalgic, evoking memories of childhoods filled with happiness and heartbreak. The more we discover with Heather, the more twisted the story becomes and you will find yourself shocked right up to the last page. Just when you think you know how it ends, you find you are...dead wrong.

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A well developed story, interesting characters, well written with a satisfactory ending.

If I am to be honest I didn't enjoy it as much as Sarah's previous book 'Only Daughter' but nevertheless I can recommend this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

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Having read and loved this authors previous work she’s getting better and better in my opinion. This is an absolutely grilling page turner that doesn’t let you go! Fantastic read and highly recommended.

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An excellent novel with a fascinating depiction of characters. I very much enjoyed this wonderful story and highly recommend it.

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The lives of two sisters are in danger when a town is convinced one of the sisters is a liar. They’ve been ostracized by neighbors and law enforcement for what happened ten years ago. The sisters drifted apart after that night then forced back together ten years later to spend the last remaining days with their dying mother.
These sisters confront the past while facing the loss of the present.

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I was convinced the truth was going to be revealed when Iris was on her death bed. Nope. The story continued to share the past circumstances leading up to the truth. Truthfully this built a very edgy sense of danger and suspicion not only between the two sisters, but the neighbors as well.

The story switches between the now and then offering bits and pieces of a past that has been left unexplained for ten years.

The shocking revelation of this lie was unlike anything I could’ve imagined. From the moment Heather felt her life was in danger I couldn’t stop reading until the truth was revealed. That was some messed up information. I didn’t expect those truths. The first half of the book had me antsy. Sarah was such a tease stretching the lie further along with one distraction after another. Don’t get me wrong I enjoyed every bit of the suspense. Just when I thought I had it figured out Sarah threw in a few more unexpected curveball surprises shocking me to my core.

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Heather and Rosie having had quite a fraught relationship over the last ten years are forced to spend time together when their mother is days away from dying. There is something that has happened in the past that have caused these two to no longer be close and I was really intrigued to know just why.

The setting for the story is just perfect. A small village where every one knows each other. It added to an already tense read making it almost claustrophobic at times. The further into the story we go, it felt like everything was closing in on itself and I was well and truly glued to the pages reading it in one afternoon.

The residents of the village and their obvious dislike of having the sisters around made me desperate to find out just what had happened years before. There is so many secrets and lies and when those shocking revelations start to come out, well they just don’t stop. No way was I putting this book down for anyone or anything until I turned that last page and the author made sure that she made it worth my while.

The Liar’s Sister is one hell of a psychological thriller. The author drew me in and then before I knew it I was hooked. I love when a book in this genre messes with your head and this one does that alright. Towards the end I was literally hanging off every word whilst being shocked and thrilled by what was happening before my eyes. This is one author who just goes from strength to strength.

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