I loved this book, I was hooked from the start. It tells the story of twin sisters who are very entangled in each others’ lives as adults. There are different POVs, and the book has some flashbacks. What I always enjoy about Ms. Hepworth’s novels is how she writes such rich and compelling characters. I wanted to keep reading, or to have another novel featuring this family, because I got invested and need to know what happens next!

Rec ARC from publisher
I have read ALL of her books, all good reads, excited to see this one even more that I got to read.

Journal started to process trauma runs deep
Sisters run deep
Libraries are important! Librarians job- "frontline soldier in war against illiteracy and lack of imagination."

Good Read! I could not stop reading

This was a nice surprise! I have never read anything by Sally Hepworth so I wasn’t sure how this book was going to go but I loved it. It was well written, fast paced, and intriguing. It’s told from Fern’s POV and alternates with her twin sister’s journal entries which I liked. I truly enjoyed reading it!

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Twenty eight year olds, Fern and Rose, lead completely opposite lives. Rose is married and has recently discovered that she’s unable to have a child. Fern lives alone and has a set routine. Due to Fern’s disability, Rose has always been Fern’s protector. When Fern realizes Rose’s problem with fertility and after careful research, she decides she wants to have a baby to give to Rose.
Once Fern becomes pregnant she begins to see a different side of Rose. Their mother is in a nursing home after suffering from an overdose when they were twelve. She can’t communicate well but she is able to tell Fern not to give her baby to Rose. While Fern struggles to figure out what to do, her sister may not even give her the choice.

This book has a little comedy, romance, drama, and a whole bunch of twists!

Let me start by saying that Sally Hepworth has recently joined the list of my top-5 favorite authors ever!! I absolutely LOVE her intricate and complex writing style and the way she weaves tiny hints into the storyline that somehow seem to perfectly come together in a highly satisfying ending! For me, this book took an entirely different journey. Initially, I wasn’t drawn to any of the characters and feared the worst. But then, the mystery began and things really took off. Hints and clues here and there, plus a few twists, and by the 50% mark things really were brewing! I was hooked. I enjoyed the alternating chapters between sisters, seeing their differing viewpoints throughout the story. Unfortunately. the ending fell a little flat for me. Without giving away any spoilers, I’ll only say that I figured a few things out prior to the events unfolding. This is always a slightly disappointing feeling because I love the utter shock I feel when the secrets are finally revealed. Either way, this was a super-engaging and mysterious story that delves into just how strong a bond between sisters can be.

This was an interesting book that has plenty of twists and turns. There were a few that I guessed easily, as I've read a lot of books with the same type of plot, but there were some that I didn't see coming. I fell in love with the main character and her love interest and I was very interested to see what would happen to them.

Sally Hepworth os a genius storyteller. HerStories are rivetIng and characters devious yet some a likeable.
I read this in one day. Just couldn’t wait to turn each page tocsee what Fern and Rose were going to do next .
A lot of mind games in this one.

The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth is an enjoyable novel with many thought provoking twists and turns. It is about two very different sisters who are also twins. There appears to be a dysfunctional family that forces the twins to rely on and protect each other. As the novel proceeds there is a very realistic display of sensory integration disease and anxiety disorder that truly controls the life of one of the twins. The mother of the twins also has a story that appears to control her mothering skills and overall temperament. Without revealing any spoilers I loved the ending and I appreciated everything I learned as I was reading this novel. I would like to thank netgalley, Sally Hepworth, and St.Martin’s Press and Publishing Group and Pan MacMillan Australia for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Rose and Fern are fraternal twins. Fern is a quirky librarian and I could quickly picture and hear her eccentric self interacting with the different patrons and her coworkers. Rose is unable to have a baby, so Fern starts to put a plan together to become her surrogate. As plans progress, Fern is faced with childhood memories about a tragedy that has haunted her since. The book is a quick read. A lot of the story and past unfold in the last pages - I kind of wish the twists and turns were more spread out throughout the entire book.

I loved this creepy good domestic thriller! From the very first page to the last I felt like I was a part of this story. Awesome character development. Fell in love with a few, totally heart wrenched for some and I might have just wanted to clock someone!! I really felt this book in my bones!
Great read! Highly recommend!!
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Loved the twist! The plot is cleverly woven to take the reader on an exhilarating page turner. Twins couldn’t be more different. Great fast paced read with memorable characters. I simply adored Fern

This book blew me away! I was unable to but it down. Perfect, dazzlingly, very well written. The details the author described throughout the book was so amazing. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers.

Well, she's done it again! Sally Hepworth has written yet another fantastic book! But that shouldn't surprise anyone.

The Good Sister introduces us to twin sisters, Fern and Rose. Fern is a librarian with sensory issues and Rose is an interior designer who has always been there for Fern. They had a rough childhood with their single mom, who had her own issues, and is now in a long term care home. After Fern meets Wally and they embark on a serious relationship, Rose convinces Fern it's best for her to break up with Wally and move in with Rose.

I have to say The Good Sister sucked me in and I really didn't figure out the twist until late in the book...in my opinion, a sure sign of great writing. I loved the characters of Fern and Wally and felt sorry for Rose. A truly enjoyable read. 4.5 stars.

Thank you to #Netgalley and @StMartinsPress for an advanced copy of The Good Sister! And congratulations to Sally Hepworth on another surefire hit!

Sally Hepworth is one of my must read authors and I happily delved into her upcoming book. You quickly become immersed in the story of these twin sisters, Fern and Rose. We meet them in their twenties and relive their stories of their manipulative sociopathic mother. Through the author’s excellent character development we examine their earlier lives as the truth slowly unfolds. You can’t help but root for Fern and Wally as their romance progresses. The mystery of their past is revealed through Rose’s diary. Good writing that kept me engaged throughout the story. #TheGoodSister #Sally Hepworth #NetGalley

The Good Sister is a very intriguing novel. It tells the story of twin sisters, Rose and Fern Castle..
Fern is a librarian and suffers from what she describes as sensory issues. Rose is married to Owen and longs for a baby. The girls mother resides in a nursing home. She had what was described as a stroke many years ago.
The story plays out full of surprises - especially for Fern. It made for a very interesting story.

FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY!!

“When I was a kid…”I did something terrible..”

Fern and Rose, fraternal twins, are a tightly woven pair. But that is the only thing they have in common. Fern's sensory processing disorder requires routine and structure. Rose is married and seeking to have a child with her husband Owen. These two women are codependent and share a dark secret.

The narrative begins with a memory of a fateful evening and then springs forward into the present. The story unfolds between each sister's alternate perspective. Each chapter starts in the present tense with Rose’s narration coupled with journal entries. This format is brilliant as we stay connected to the current character while receiving bytes of history. Midway through the novel, we revisit the fateful night. And then the story takes a left-hand turn.

What do I have to say about The Good Sister? Character development is on point. Fern is delicate yet profound. As a person who works with sensory processing, the details of Fern’s behavior and thought process are authentic. Through touch, sound, light, and noise, we enter into Fern’s reality. When Wally arrives on the scene, we see the transformation of Fern. Ryan Rocco, also nicknamed Wally, lives on the fringe of society and yet as complex as Fern. Rose is a protective force in her sister’s life. She has had to provide salvage from people closest to their life. But her protectiveness is also in part complicated. And the author creates a hunger to find out more.

Sally Hepworth has dialed in the intrigue in this domestic psychological drama. The Good Sister is perhaps her best book to this date. There is nothing about this novel that did not work.

“I was utterly transported from start to finish.”

Thank you, NetGalley, Saint Martin’s Press, and the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I was totally enchanted by this book. The relationship between Rose and Fern is quite a story, and I couldn’t help falling in love with Fern. As someone who is an educator, working with children who have challenges allowed me to connect with the story.

Hepworth has spun an intriguing story about two very dissimilar twins. I was very drawn into the plot and slowly began to unravel the truth. Fern is an inspiration and I will certainly utilize this book in my education classes. I believe excellent fiction like this can be valuable to my future teachers since it is a very enjoyable read and explores the unique needs of a woman who has challenges dealing with her environment. I think it will give them both understanding and a sense of hope about moving them ahead.

Thank you Netgalley for this extremely engaging read. I think book clubs will enjoy reading and discussing it.

Wow! This is the absolutely the very, very best Sally Hepworth book yet, and I am telling you -- they are all great!
This is a must read for April, 2021!
Twin sisters, Fern and Rose grew up with a mother who didn't care and only wanted what was best for her- not her girls.
Yet, Fern a sensitive, quiet person who is also on the spectrum, does not remember it exactly as Rose recounts their childhood.
Were their younger years as awful and terrifying as Rose says? Why can't Fern remember all this?

When Rose finds out she is unable to have a child, Fern decides to help her sister and be a surrogate. She needs to find just the right man to assist her!
A good sister always helps her twin! This is how it is!
But.... Memories are NOT always the exact way things happened and this psychological thriller will have you up late to get to the end of this well written, detailed novel of family, deception, friendship and drama!
Amazing novel!

Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the chance to read and review this book.
This is the second book I have read by Sally Hepworth, and it did not disappoint. This story seemed like a typical sibling story with one sister taking care of the other sister. Boy! Was I in for a surprise! The relationship between Rose and Fern is not quite what it seems to be-lots of twists and turns. The writing is excellent and draws the reader into the story right away! Highly recommend!

I loved this twisty book, the complicated relationship of sisters but with an edge. Rose and Fern had a difficult childhood and this obviously shapes the relationship they have with each other as adults, and indeed the type of adult they become. A great story and very well written.

The Good Sister is another great novel by Sally Hepworth. A domestic suspense told through alternating POVs, the book explores the complex relationship between two sisters; Fern, who has significant sensory issues, and Rose who has always been Fern's protector. With incredible writing and many surprises along the way, The Good Sister has everything to capture readers' attention from start to finish - deceit, manipulation, murder, and romance!