Oh my goodness did I LOVE this book. This author continues to blow my mind with each new book she writes. She has become an auto-buy author - I will read ANYTHING she writes! This book is fantastic and on my favorites list for 2020.

This was excellent, a truly gripping thriller that sucked me in from the offset and held me captivated right up until the very end. We say sisterly love in its finest form. The writing was really great, the story was excellently edited and no stone was left unturned before it was published. I really, really enjoyed this read. It's been a long time since I'd forced myself to read on despite feeling so uneasy with the story line. I highly recommend this read to those who enjoy a good thriller.

I loved The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth so when I had the chance to review The Good Sister, her newest book, I jumped at the chance!

The book follows twin sisters, Fern and Rose, whose childhood may have been less than ideal but who have an exceptionally close relationship. Fern struggles to trust herself after a childhood accident and Rose does her best to help protect her sister even as they’ve become adults. Fern feels grateful to her sister and struggles to find an adequate way to thank her sister, even as Rose’s behavior becomes questionable.

Was this book entertaining? Absolutely, yes. Was the story a bit predictable? Also yes, as much as it pains me to say that. Did I stay up too late reading this book anyway? Yes. And because of that I feel very comfortable recommending it! It’s a quick read with quirky characters that you can’t help but love. Definitely think about picking this one up when it’s released!

Loved this book! Another great story from this author.. I loved how it all came together. Rose was something else!

Wow I really liked this one! This author is definitely becoming a favorite of mine. Would highly recommend to so many people. I love sibling stories!

This was so good! I have loved everything by Sally Hepworth that I’ve read & this was no different! This book was unexpectedly enjoyable in that it was a thriller but also had a lot of humor in it. I laughed out loud a good handful of times, for sure. I loved the characters, Fern specifically. The way she was portrayed was very endearing. I highly, highly recommend this one!

This was an entertaining novel from Sally Hepworth. I enjoy her writing very much as she has great character development. This particular story was a bit predictable but I still felt the need to finish.

This book was so good! I am still trying to process it - I really got sucked into the story. Unexpected twists and turns, a dynamic relationship between the two main characters, so good! Love this author and excited to read more of her work.

A sister will always take care of you and put your best interest ahead of their own. Sometimes, like Fern in the story, it feels as if your sister is the only one to understand you. A great story that kept me engaged all the way to the very end. This is the first book I have read by this author, but it won’t be my last.

Another winner from this author. Compelling story of two sisters and their complex history. Right from the beginning, I sensed there was more to their relationship. The author did an excellent job sprinkling subtle clues throughout the story.

Having read Sally Hepworth's The Mother-In-Law last year and loved it, I had high expectations for this book. It didn't quite wow me as much as the earlier read but I enjoyed the complicated bond between two sisters, one with a a psychological disorder that impacts not just how the siblings interact but how they engage in the world. The story moves between following the two characters, using one's diary entries interspersed with a first person narrative to show the different lives and perspectives.
 Fern and Rose are adult twins who have learned to care for each other after losing both parents at a young age. One of the women has a social disorder and her sister has always helped her navigate through the world so it seems natural to do everything to repay "that good sister" when the opportunity arises. Alongside the unnatural codependence, Hepworth introduces romance and marital issues, along with flashbacks to childhood scenes and contrived memories that may paint one or the other sister in a bad light. This did introduce a bit of a troublesome subplot which neither resolution seemed to justify satisfactorily.
I enjoyed the bookish inclusions, especially the library setting and the positive images associated with the myriad of literary references. The honesty and simplicity of the romantic relationship contrasts perfectly with the dysfunctional family dynamics and  provided the perfect structure for the character development. I am still not sure how to feel about how many personality issues were included as plot devices and I didn't love where the book goes in order to reveal the duplicity. However, while the twists that Hepworth achieved were not completely shocking, they were still poignant to experience and The Good Sister was a truly entertaining read from start to finish.
Fans of Graeme Samson's Rosie series and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine will enjoy reading this one.

Note: I received a complimentary eARC of The Good Sister from St. Martin's Press and Netgalley in order to complete this review.

Sally Hepworth has done it again, a thriller that kept me reading after bedtime. Rose and Fern are twin sisters and Rose takes care of Fern. Life has been difficult but Rose has always been there because Fern has sensory issues and can't function without Rose's guidance. Fern has a job she's good at and a place of her own but Rose is always there insisting that Fern forgot to do things and that she needs Rose and that she can't be trusted because of what happened in the past. But is Rose telling the truth? Which version of the story is the truth?

In every family there seems to be a good person and one not so good. Two sisters, two different points of view. Who is telling the truth? I knew something was off. I just didn't know with which. When the truth unfolded, I was left thinking, wow! I would definitely recommend this book. Thank you Netgalley.

Loved this book by Sally Hepworth. Its about twin sisters, one of whom (Fern) has sensory processing disorder. Rose, the other twin is unable to get pregnant, and Fern decides to get pregnant and give the baby to her sister. Lots of twists toward the end. Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

I really did enjoy this book , The Good Sister was very well written, , I had a hard time putting it down, Very exciting book ,

This is the first book I've read from this author and I cannot wait to read more. I was blown away with this book. Its a psychological thriller that will have you hooked from the beginning. Absolutely amazing.

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Another amazing story by Sally Hepworth! This is an excellent tale of two sisters that alternates between their childhood and present day adulthood. What seems straightforward at the beginning begins to change shape as we learn more about the sisters and the true state of their relationship. Excellent from beginning to end!

This was great! I loved the characters and the dry humor Fern's character brought throughout the book. You might see the twists coming, but still such an enjoyable and fast read. Thank you to St. Martin's Publishing Group for the ARC. I'd definitely recommend this one!

Sally Hepworth is quickly becoming one of my favorite psychological mystery writers.

I loved this book, which centers on adult sisters Rose and Fern. I enjoyed the characterization of Rose especially, but I felt the dialogue, plot, and all characters were on point for an enthralling, engaging read.

I cannot recommend this author enough.

Between this book and THE MOTHER IN-LAW, Sally Hepworth is one of my new favorite, can't-miss-a-book-she-writes authors. This is the story of twin sisters: a high-functioning librarian with autistic tendencies, and the sister who has given up a lot in her life to help take care of her twin. A rough childhood with multiple traumatic events have made them close, and they only really trust each other. Of course, things are never as they seem (or else the book would be too boring!), but the twist here was a good one. I read a lot of suspense novels, and this one seemed fresh and held my attention all the way through. Overall, a quick, very entertaining read!