Sally Hepworth has become one of my favorite authors so, when I saw her new book up on NetGalley I had to apply to read it! Than you NetGalley for the opportunity to read The Good Sister for a fair review.
A story of twin sisters, fern and Rose, told in turn by the sisters, these are two well developed, interesting characters who draw you into their story very quickly and keep you there until the very last word! Sally Hepworth has again done what she does best with a great story, interesting characters and enough twists to keep you guessing! Grab this one as soon as you can!

Wonderful! I was sucked in right away. The characters were relatable and had me wanting to dig deeper. This book had me completely hooked. Could t put it down. Definitely one to put on your list!

Fern and Rose are fraternal twins who grew up with a challenging mother and ended up very dependent on one another in many different ways.

Once again Sally Hepworth has written a smashing hit. This is one book you will not want to miss!

The Good Sister was amazing, Very hard to put down.Sally Hepworth doesn’t disappoint. Twin sisters Fern and Rose have an interesting relationship. Fern is a librarian and would do anything for her sister or would she

This is the second book I have read by this author and I am now officially a fan. Twins Fern and Rose have a really odd relationship. and there is really a struggle for dependence for Fern as she begins to grow apart from Rose. I really liked the overall subject matter of this book and liked the journal intertwined throughout offering flashbacks to the past. Fern stole the show in this book. She has a sensory disorder and so many of her behaviors and ideas were so funny and engaging. I will definitely be recommending this book to others and I found it highly enjoyable. Thanks for the ARC, Net Galley.

These two sisters are a very tricky set of twins! Fern has sensory issues and Rose has taken care of her since she was young. But, as time goes on, Fern realizes she is capable of much more than she thought.

This book started well, dragged for a short while, and then I was hooked again. I would definitely recommend it!

Sally Hepworth is one of my very favourite authors! I enjoy immensely all of her books. In "The Good Sister" Sally has managed to write a book both intense and adorable, too. It is suspenseful with twists and turns but there is also a lovely love story between Fern and Wally that will make you swoon. Fern must be one of my favourite heroins of all time! I especially enjoyed the setting of the library and that Fern was a librarian. I would definitely like to see her again in another novel. A well-written, can't-stop-reading-it book!

Fern works in her local library. She has dinner with her sister Rose three nights a week. And she avoids crowds, bright lights and loud noises as much as possible. When Rose discover that she cannot fall pregnant, Fern sees her chance to pay her sister back for everything Rose has done for her. Fern can have a baby for Rose. She just needs to find a father. Simple. Her mission will shake the foundations of the life she has carefully built for herself and stir up dark secrets from the past, in this quirky, rich and shocking story of unexpected love.

I loved this story so much, it was twisty, high paced, full of tension and adorable. Fern’s character is on the spectrum of Asperger’s syndrome, and she captured me completely. This story had everything, it was full of mystery and drama, great developed characters and a cute love story. Mother in Law was a great book for me, but this was even better.

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Sally Hepworth can do no wrong! Another gread read by one of my favorite authors. Grab this book when you can. Set aside a day and immerse yourself in this lovely novel.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, the author and NetGalley for the ARC of this book..

The first page of this book sucked me right into the story and I quickly read this in one sitting. I loved Fern and "Wally" and was rooting for them the whole way through. I thought the author did a good job writing about sensory issues and anxiety disorder. The characters were flawed and even more lovable for being that way. The date with the rainbow dress was the sweetest gesture! I would have loved some more character development/history on Wally/Rocco even though this story was about the sisters and their relationship.

There were some things in the plot that did not make sense to me while I was reading (Fern forgetting the dog for example). Everything came together in the end though and it made perfect sense. I thought Rose was ":off" from the beginning but the ending was a shocker for me (no spoilers here).

This would be a great beach read for summer 2021 (it appears it will be published in April 2021).

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Fern and Rose are twins who are codependent in many ways. Fern is on the spectrum and is lovably quirky. Rose is not what she seems, and Fern is not what she believes herself to be. Their significant others add other unexpected twists to their stories. I got lost in this book.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!

Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for this ARC.

I deeply adored Fern. I can’t sum it up. Everything about her was vulnerable and lovable. What a beautifully constructed character. And the people who surrounded her! Who else besides Sally Hepworth can make secondary characters so deep and evolved? Throughout the whole story, I pictured the library I worked in for years. It felt like home, reading this book.

Truly, this tale of two sisters had me from the beginning, and truth be told, I did not foresee the end. I started to have sinking suspicions just when the author wanted me to. This book was wonderfully written and executed. I am a huge fan of the author, with her relatable descriptions and deep characters. I want more of Fern, please.

I adored this quirky, captivating, and suspenseful book! Sally Hepworth successfully blends realistic characterization and engaging storytelling to create a one-of-a-kind novel. The two main characters, Fern and Rose, are fraternal twins who could not be more different. Fern is a librarian with sensory processing issues, while Rose is married and dealing with infertility. Despite their differences, they rely heavily on one another and both hold secrets from their childhood that threaten to affect their current lives. The events of the past and present unfold through Rose’s journal entries and Fern’s real-time narration. Fern’s character is beautifully constructed and I instantly connected with her and her atypical approach to live. The shocking twists add another dimension to this book, making it simply unputdownable. The Good Sister is a must read! Thank you to so much to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for my e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

What a psychologically intense novel as explored through the characters of Rose and Fern. Just like her journal, Rose's life is as fabricated as the words on the page. Despite her emotional and mental impediments, Fern actually was the more "normal" of the two. She was just constantly told otherwise. She has a great heart as evidenced by her love for Wally and Willow. This was quite a page turner especially at the end due to Owen's reveal and their mother.

Sally Hepworth is one of those authors whose work is so exquisite that every story is completely unique yet fantastic. The story of two sisters, Rose and Fern, who grew up in an abusive household are navigating adult life in completely different ways. As the two sisters learn to live with how their past affects the present, you will not be able to put this one down.

I have been a fan of Sally Hepworth for years now and I couldn't wait to dive into her upcoming 2021 release. The Good Sister pulled me in right away with its quirky and unique characters and interesting relationships.

The book is narrated by Fern, a woman with intense sensory processing issues, whose beloved routine and “safe” relationship with her twin sister is rocked by the meeting of a man who she’s surprised is interested in her. As their relationship develops and the unexpected occurs, Fern is forced to uncover the truth about her relationship with her twin sister.

I loved the multifaceted characters and suspenseful storyline and had a hard time putting this one down- highly recommend! My full review will be posted on genthebookworm.com closer to the April 2021 publication date!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the gifted copy.

Absolutely loved this book! I have read and loved all Ms. Hepworth’s books and this one did not disappoint. Heartfelt and honest story of twins with lots of twists and turns. When Fern and Rose were growing up life was not always easy, but maybe not as hard as Rose made it out to be. Because Fern had special needs Rose always felt she needed to have a lot of control over her sisters life. When Fern falls in love and wants more freedom in her life she learns that Rose may not always have her best interests in mind. Excellent story of family and what it means to be sisters. Highly recommend.

SPOILER-FREE REVIEW: The Good Sister was written by bestselling author Sally Hepworth (known recently for her hit The Mother-in-Law, published in 2019). It’s set for release in April 2021, by St. Martin’s Press. The Good Sister is a mystery/thriller about a pair of twins whose lives are so incredibly intertwined that it’s hard to tell where one ends and the other begins...and how that closeness - and the secrets kept between sisters - can be both life-saving and absolutely deadly.

PLOT RUNDOWN/BASICS: Rose and Fern are fraternal twins with an incredibly close bond and a tragic history. Their mother overdosed when they were 12, resulting in their placement into foster care. Told through Rose’s reflective journal entries and Fern’s current-day circumstances, we learn the details of their tragic childhood and how the sisters still remain close to this day.

Rose takes it upon herself to be the protective twin; she is diabetic and has spent her life taking care of her sister, even taking the blame when their volatile mother was looking for a target. Fern has social anxiety and sensory processing issues; she is likely on the autism spectrum but was never diagnosed, and lives a life of regimented schedules and predictable activities, which she finds calming. Fern spends most of her days working as a librarian, which is her dream job; she is incredibly happy with her life and her work commute, just a quick and calming walk from her flat. Rose’s life, however, is beginning to pull at the seams. Her husband Owen has run off to London, and she is attempting to win him back; we learn that Rose believes he left because she suddenly decided she wanted children, eventually pushing him away with her zealousness.

When Fern learns about her sister’s troubles, she begins to brainstorm all of the ways she could help Rose achieve her dreams and get the life Fern thinks she truly deserves. After all, Rose has kept Fern’s secrets for years, and helped her clean up her messes - and some of the things in their past are, well…truly dark. Too horrific to tell someone outside of their sisterly bond. But at the same time, a new man walks into Fern’s life, and she is given the chance at a new form of happiness she didn’t realize was possible.

When their pasts and present collide - and when the only other witness to the twins’ most horrific secret starts to talk again - Fern must decide what the future holds for her. Which of the people in her life is looking out for HER best interests, and who is determined to wreck her future for the happiness of their own? Her choice may have deadly consequences, and it’ll be the most important decision she’ll ever make.

MY THOUGHTS: This was my first read by Hepworth (despite the fact that I’ve had The Mother-in-Law on my TBR shelf since last year…...oops), and I found this book very enjoyable. I would absolutely read more books by this author, and it’s honestly moved The Mother-in-Law up on my (neverending) list of books to read soon.

It's technically a mystery/thriller, but I would consider it more of a psychological suspense novel that explores family bonds - the tightest, one might say, being that of twins - and the boundaries of individualism and self. (Fern ruminates at one point, "Maybe when it comes to sisters, boundaries are always a little blurry. Blurred boundaries, I think, are what sisters do best." ) It also reflects on how our best-laid plans in life may not have room for what will truly make us happy, and we may have to learn to be more flexible than we’re typically willing to be.

Fern was an incredibly written character, and one of my favorite recent literary protagonists; seeing the world through her eyes as someone on the autism spectrum was both eye-opening and educational. We see duality not just in the twins, but in Fern herself: her flaws and her strengths, her weaknesses and her coping mechanisms. She may seem rigid about her routine, and adamant about refusing to learn the library’s technical side...but we also see her softness at the hands of Rose and the children who visit the library.

This book examines the price that is often exacted at the hands of systemic abuse and mental manipulation. The plot becomes tense as the reader realizes the terrible situation Fern is in long before Fern does - but it's a very quick read with an ending that ties up all the loose ends. It's absolutely as much a book about finding yourself and learning the importance of opening yourself up to love, as it is a book about murder and betrayal.

Readers will bond with Fern immediately and really root that she can come out of this awful situation with the happiness she desperately deserves. Seeing her journey in learning to trust herself - and trust that she has made good decisions and can live a good life with people who truly care for her - is a very satisfying one.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. This fast paced stories of twins captured my interest early on. I was intrigued by the flashbacks and the different personalities of the twins. The plot had twists but the ending felt a little to all wrapped up in a bow for me. The title works really well for the novel as the idea of who the "good sister" is evolves with the plot.

I was lucky to receive an Advance Readers Copy from Netgalley and these are my opinions of this book.

Sally Hepworth has done it again with another outstanding read! She never fails to impress and has outdone herself with this latest book. You absolutely must add this to your TBR list immediately.