What a thriller! From the author of The Mother in Law, The Good Sister perfectly captures the many layers in that sisterly relationship, and shakes us to our bones with a gripping, smartly-paced and nuanced ride. Hepworth is masterful at writing characters with full-on realism and relatability, and there are going to be times when you question what *you* would do, and how *you* really relate to these characters. Highly, highly recommended. We've got cozy weather coming, and this is one story that's going to keep you reading until the wee hours. Already can't wait for Hepworth's next one.

“The Good Sister” is the latest domestic suspense thriller from Sally Hepworth.

Rose and Fern are fraternal twins, but like most twins, are nothing alike. The twist here is that Fern has sensory processing issues and hence, it’s been Rose’s job to protect her sister, especially when their mother struggled give her girls just the basics.

As adults, Fern works as a librarian where she meets Wally, who lives in the van and uses the library's shower. On the other hand, Rose is married, but cannot have a child and that is where Fern comes in.

Chapters alternate between their points of view, mostly through journal entries on Rose's part to give reader’s glimpses of the past, as well as Fern’s voice in the present. Fern is exceptionally well developed—if you have ever wondered what it’s like to see the world differently than the average person, then you’re going to love getting into Fern’s head.

There is plenty going on in this store and like any good thriller, the writer is not sure which narrator is reliable. What makes this novel stand out is how much of its movement is based on character growth; it’s clear the characters are making their choices due to their needs and not because the author makes it so.

I will keep reading Sally Hepworth’s work because she constantly ups her game. I whole-heartedly give this tale four and a half stars.

My thanks to St. Martin’s Press, the author and NetGalley for this intriguing book.

Hepworth has become one of my favorite authors! I really enjoyed this twisty story. I will definitely recommend it to the patrons at the library.

Another solid novel by Sally Hepworth!

Her novels are typically marketed as a thriller or have thriller-esq covers, but the stories are truly family mysteries with a secrets that do not age well with time.

I love them.

The Good Sister follows Fern and Rose, fraternal twins that are living two different lives, yet things have always been insync. When loyal Fern tries to help her sister out, secrets bubble to the surface quickly.

I really do not want to say much more than that about the plot because I would give it away. Fern is one of the most likeable narrators with her endearing outlook on life as a woman with sensory processing issues. Rose is the perfect evil opposite. The plot read quickly and clean, which allowed for a solid ending.

Highly recommend for fans of family drama and secrets.

This book was amazing! Would highly recommend it to any reader who loves reading a bit of twisted family drama. I couldn't put it down and can't wait to read future novels from Sally Hepworth! Mystery/Thrill seekers should add it to their 2021 reading list!

I loved this book, which I found utterly charming despite the fact that one might not usually describe a psychological thriller in that way. First, as I librarian I enjoyed the descriptions of the life of a librarian so much that I probably would have loved the book if it consisted of little but that. However, in addition to that delightfulness, I loved how Fern's being on the spectrum with sensory issues was handled so lovingly, and I thought the relationship between Fern and Wally was really lovely. Maybe as a result of all that, I can't say I was too shocked by the twists and it wasn't the heart-racing, nail-biting kind of thriller, but it kept my rapt attention throughout and I highly recommend it! I've read all of Sally Hepworth's books and will anxiously await her next book! Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the e-ARC of this wonderful book. I've already raved about it to my colleagues and hope that they get a chance to read it too!

Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the advance ecopy.
Rose and Fern are twin sisters. Completely different from each other on every possible level. But they share a big secret. A little boy drowned years ago and it looked like Fern was responsible for it and Rose kept quiet. Their mother was horrible. Mentally abusive and a drug abuser. There's just a big question of how far did the apple fall from the tree.

Definitely not my favourite Sally Hepworth novel, which is a disappointment because I loved her last novel, The Mother In Law.

My biggest problem with the novel was that it lacked mystery. I was hoping for an excellent mystery and there was hardly one. During the first 75% of the novel, the novel reminded me of others novels that I had read, like Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and The Rosie Project. They are good books, but not mystery novels.

Thank you to Netgallery and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I received this book for my honest review. I could not put this book down! I actually read it in one day! I would recommend this book. I really felt for Fern and felt her pain. Never saw some twists coming!!! A must read!

I was highly entertained by The Good Sister, written by Sally Hepworth. This book had such a high readability factor! The characters were all interesting and well drawn, and the story line held my interest throughout.

I definitely recommend this book for an unputdownable, fun read!

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC of this book!

I love Sally Hepworth! This book met my expectations begun by The Mother in Law--touching on family dynamics, intergenerational patterns, and the lengths that we will go to to protect ourselves and understand our families. This, mixed with her signature ability to offer the thriller build, leading to a twist--her books will always be a go to for me!

An awesome domestic thriller! 2 sisters with multi layered personalities. Great story that kept me on the edge of my seat. Not my first book by Sally Hepworth and definitely not my last.Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

Sally is QUEEN of domestic thrillers.
This was just the psychological mind fuck that I needed.

Sucked me in from the begining and just like that I finished it,
READ THIS BOOOK!!!

Thank you for the ARC!! :)

An interesting psychological thriller involving sisters, one of which appears to have Asperger’s syndrome. Fern works at a library but has sensory overload and can’t function well when there is a lot of noise or bright lights. She meets a seemingly homeless man at her library and they strike up a relationship. Her sister Rose is unable to have a child and Fern wants to help her. The story is told by Rose and Fern with very different memories of their childhood and especially their views of their mother. The portrait of an Asperger adult is well written. The character of Wally (Rocco) as Fern’s boyfriend is well developed. The twin’s mother is a portrait of a dysfunctional family. The ending is somewhat surprising but very satisfying.

This was a great domestic thriller! It kept me guessing the entire read. The characters were very well developed. Wonderfully done!

This book was fantastic, but it is definitely to be expected from this author! She has a way with a plot, where even if you know the key player in something it doesn't all unravel quite as you would expect it to. That's what makes it great!
This book follows two sisters, Fern and Rose, and it goes from flashbacks
in Rose's diary, to their present day life. Rose is an interior designer who is in the middle of a separation with her husband Owen, and who is desperate to get her marriage back together, and also to get pregnant, which she has been unable to achieve thus far. One of her biggest problems is watching out for her twin sister Fern. Fern has been a handful since they were young. She has a ton of sensory issues, and this causes a lot of problems in her day to day life, which leads to Rose having to constantly come to her rescue. Rose can barely live her life, and she definitely can never count on Fern, who is always messing things up! Or is she? Who is the real problem here, Rose or Fern?
The only way to find out is too get the book, and don't worry it's definitely a page turner!

Thank you netgalley and publishers for gifting me A copy of The Good Sister in exchange for my honest review
The Good Sister was a very emotional read. If you have read any of author Sally Hepworth’s previous works, you are familiar with her style of story telling, which I absolutely love! She tells the story from each of the main character’s point of view throughout the entire book. This keeps the reader guessing as to how the story will end!
This story is about two sisters, twins to be exact who are very different from one another. One is married and seemingly has her life together and the other is more socially challenged alongy with other things. This story is about the precarious relationship between siblings, but more specifically twin sisters. There are sacrifices, understanding, betrayals, and understanding that come about throughout the pages. This is a masterfully written novel that I recommend anyone who has a sister read! Bravo!

I would read anything by this author! Her stories are THAT good!! Although I did figure out the twist a little more than halfway through I was still intrigued by the plot and had to see the wrap up. Automatic author for me every time. Thanks for the small panic attacks I had while reading.

An emotional roller coaster with character Fern and her unique situation. I thoroughly enjoyed this book though watching the abuse was awful it added to the overall characters.

Twins Fern & Rose are raised by a manipulative mother whose ideas on child raising often defy society norms. Fern suffers from a sensory overload condition that leaves her frequently unable to 'read' and relate to people. Rose jumps in to protect Fern and to teach her how to respond to society. Fern feels beholding to Rose for her years of caring. Roes can't get pregnant so Fern decides to have a baby and give it to Rose & Owen, Rose's husband. Nothing turns out to be this simple.

Awesome book!!!! Wish I could give more than 5 stars!! I loved the characters in this story! I felt protective of them and so interested in their lives; there were times when my stomach hurt because I was worried about them! Sally Hepworth has crafted another lovely and engaging story. Put this one on your to-read shelf! 😘
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC!