Such a fun read!!! I completely fell in love with Fern and found myself rooting for her on every page. Hepworth drew both sisters so vividly and I read the story in one sitting. Highly recommend!!!

How far will you go to protect your sister?! Twin sisters, Fern & Rose, are as close as sisters can be. Rose is the responsible one and a husband whose desire is to have a child. Fern is free spirited, a librarian with sensory issues that makes her social life a bit challenging. Rose is very protective of Fern which began with their mother. Things start to unravel when Fern helps Rose be a surrogate. Rose is not so innocent after all! It’s a slow build up but then it moved along & it got twisty and suspenseful! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a gifted copy. This is my honest review.

Sally Hepworth delivers a repeat performance of her previous book, The Mother-In-Law, in this twisted, dark, story, in The Good Sister, the story of Fern and Rose, twin sisters who could be nothing less alike. Except for the fact that one appears to be almost completely dependent on the other, and that they each have bracelets with their names and a fern or a rose on it, these fraternal twins

When we meet them, Fern appears to be a shy mouse, likely a person with Asperger’s syndrome (or, “on the spectrum “), working in a library and leading a quiet life, very dependent on her sister. Rose is a very driven interior designer, married, whose husband is far away on business. Rose is desperate to have a child, but is apparently infertile. Fern wishes she could get pregnant, and, “... knowing she could not raise a child ...”, sets out to find a man to impregnate her. And then we are off to the races, as the sisters’ history, apparently shrouded in mystery, unfolds. BUT, as it is ultimately revealed, there’s not a shred of mystery - only a long trail and tale of something very dark, indeed, although not necessarily mysterious.

Saying more would walk directly into the land of spoilers. Suffice to say, Hepworth’s signature style makes this book as unputdownable as The Mother-In-Law. I hope this brief description is enough to whet the appetite of anyone who likes stories where things are not at all what they seem.

The character development in the book is marvelous, especially when it comes to Fern, her colleagues at the library, and an eventual love interest for Fern. Rose’s character develops deliciously as well. I especially enjoyed the ways that Fern manages to overcome or protect against the overstimulation that so many people on the spectrum experience, and some of them are downright hilarious; wearing swim goggles to prevent overstimulation by bright lights, for example, or hiding out in a little closet in the library when it gets too noisy or she’s overwhelmed by having to try to fix the printer. It’s not a spoiler to say that the part of the book that shows Fern emerging from what she thought was her necessarily constricted existence is a joy to behold; brilliant, in fact.

I received this book as an ARC from the publisher and NetGalley.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

4++ stars.

I tore through this book in one very unproductive morning. Twin sister Fern and Rose are very close, having dinner together three times a week. Rose is organized and responsible and helps Fern who is on the spectrum and has sensory issues. Told from each of their POVs, you learn more about each of the women and their turbulent childhood. I loved Fern and how she viewed the world.

This was a psychological thriller that I couldn’t put down. The sisters were thought provoking and believable. You meet them by their turns at narration. A little predictable, but enough suspense to keep you on the edge until the end. Thank you NetGalley, St Martins Press and Sally Hempworth for this enjoyable read.

Sorry, but I couldn't get past the first few pages. There was nothing that made me want to spend anymore time reading.

Sisters Rose and Fern are as different as chalk and cheese, with Rose being the down to earth, settled sister while Fern is a free spirit. Rose has been her sister’s protector for as long as she can remember, she acted as a buffer between Fern and their mentally unstable mother. Now Fern want to pay Rose back by helping her achieve her dream of becoming a mother. The trouble is, Fern doesn’t always understand the difference between good and bad and she will do anything, anything at all to make Rose happy

I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down. It was a great psychological thriller without being gory and gruesome. I will definitely read more by Sally Hepworth.

Thank you NetGalley for this early copy of The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth. This is the second novel I have read by this author and I will have to go and get her others.
Having daughters I could really see this dynamic of complete love tempered by the seesaw of unfairness of who is loved more!
As far as thrillers go this one definitely set the stage - I was anguished over the mother's behavior and the daughters plight. As the book progresses I was rooting for one and questioning of the other and wanting to find out what is going to happen. Pretty much the hallmark of a page turner. While the end is predictable the journey to us is well spent. I liked the setting of a library and the sentiment that a library is for all people.
Fast fun read and a cast of compelling characters. I really liked the line... will you be my person, the thought of that question moved me.

I loved this book! Sally Hepworth does a great job of keeping you on your toes by switching the narrator throughout - and the twist at the end.. .WOW!!! Would highly recommend for readers who enjoy psychological thrillers.

Mesmerizing. Both Rose and Fern are very believable and Hepworth paced this very well. I didn't catch on until at least halfway through the book. Good job! (Does Rose remind anyone else of anyone in the news in this crazy election year?)

I recently read The Mother In Law and loved it so I jumped at the chance to read The Good Sister! It’s a psychological thriller at its best! This is the book that you will stay up all night reading! It’s hard to explain without giving away spoilers and my recommendation is to go in blind on a day you can spend cuddled on the couch doing absolutely nothing! This is one of my go to authors for sure!

5 Stars for this twisty story about twin sisters with a complicated childhood. Fern, the amazing librarian who struggles with sensory issues, and her type-A perfectionist sister Rose share the point-of-view of this novel.

I really enjoyed the pace of this one, I was immediately interested in the storyline--there's an early twist that hooked me--and I did not want to put it down. Yes, you do start to suspect some things about these girls are not what they seem about midway through, but Sally Hepworth really keeps you guessing on how it will all end. The character development is really well done and there's a bit of a love story in this thriller that will warm your heart! Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely loved this! Unputdownable and intriguing, it stood apart from a lot of the other mystery/thriller books that are out there right now. I had never heard of Sally Hepworth until just recently and am so thankful I decided to give her book a chance.

This was an interesting read that I finished in less than 24 hours. The story kept me guessing. I really enjoyed this book. Thank you for the opportunity to read the ARC.

The Good Sister will keep you guessing who is good and who is bad as you eagerly read...and you will still be shaking your head at the end. This well written psychological thriller revolves around fraternal twins, Rose and Fern, who have always been each other’s support against a less than adequate mother. Told in alternate points of view and revolving around the desire of one to gift the other with a baby, the story both poignant and chilling is unputdownable! I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.

I loved the authors first novel, The Mother in Law, so I had hoped that this book would follow suit. I was not wrong!
Several Innuendoes, twists and no idea how the book would end. It was really great!

4.5 stars. Loved this domestic suspense set in Australia! It is a page turner with twists and turns, murder, mystery, new love, family drama and past secrets. The book alternates being told by Fern and Rose, fraternal twins who first appear to be extremely close, and then the story unfolds....

I got hooked on Sally Hepworth with her last book The Mother-In-Law, and The Good Sister is as good if not better!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC! This book comes out in the United States on 4/13/21. Highly recommend.

A domestic drama about twin sisters that entertained all the way to the end!

Fern and Rose are fraternal twins and very protective of each other. They grew up with a mom who wasn't always looking out for them and they didn't have the best of childhoods, but they had each other.

Fern and Rose are fraternal twins and very protective of each other. They grew up with a mom who wasn't always looking out for them and they didn't have the best of childhoods, but they had each other.

I enjoyed the characters and though somewhat predictable, I was surprised by one turn of events. If you love some twin sister drama, this one is sure to entertain and you will be quite entertained as the whole baby plot plays out!

OH my goodness. I finished this book in less than 24 hours. I was so sucked in. Fern is a librarian with sensory processing issues, who takes everything literally, and needs help with social cues. Her twin sister Rose is her “person.” I started to guess some of the twists but it was still such a satisfying, dark read about the relationship between sisters and their mother. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Girl on the Train, Eleanor Oliphant, and The Cactus.