Sally Hepworth is an incredible writer of domestic suspense, and this novel, like The Mother in Law, was a character driven slow burn that had me captivated until the shocking ending, which was exquisitely crated. A must read!

Outstanding. A fascinating look not only at the relationship of sisters, in this case fraternal twins, but also at the responses of someone with sensory processing issues. Of course, for this reader, it didn’t hurt that large portions were set in a library. So well written, the only time I was distracted from the story line was to look up and add another person to the list of who I’d recommend it to.

Rose and Fern are twin sisters who could not be more different. Rose, smart, successful and married, is the unspoken leader of the pack. Fern, quiet, easily overwhelmed, and unsure of social situations, allows Rose to take the lead. However, with their complicated past, they are all the other has in terms of family. In her way of twisting the truth and having the reader second guess every decision they make while reading, Hepworth spins a tragic tale that leaves the reader questioning just which sister is the good one. Is it level-headed Rose who wants nothing more than to start a family? Or is it uncertain Fern who finds herself in a real relationship with someone just like her? Should Fern start questioning Roses intentions? Or is Rose right in worrying that Fern can barely take care of herself?

I enjoyed Sally Hepworth’s The Mother-in-Law so I was curious about her new book The Good Sister. I always am interested in reading about the dynamics between twin sisters and their relationship. I was immediately drawn to Fern’s perspective living with Asperger’s and working in the library. From the beginning I had a bad feeling about Rose and questioned her protectiveness of her sister. I knew Fern was impressionable and it had me wondering if memories of her past had been distorted or unclear due to manipulation. It was clear there was jealousy amongst the sisters, but not in the way that you would expect. Reading from the point of view of an unreliable narrator had me guessing and making my own assumptions. Once the central plot unravels with the pregnancy, I was hooked and was rooting for Fern to stand up for herself see that things weren’t how they seemed. I loved how everything played out in the end when we finally get some answers and justice is served.

There once were two sisters, Rose and Fern, who were twins. One of them was the good sister. To find out who it is you’ll need to read the book and find out the rest of the story!

I have to say I really liked Wally and the fact that Fern worked in a library like I do.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review.

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 ,