Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley: Thank you both for providing me with an ebook version of this story.

This isn't the first book I've read by this author, and it definitely won't be the last. She is a USA Bestseller for a reason, but I think this one fell a little flat compared to her other work. It just didn't captivate me the way others did. The cover is stunning, the story is interesting, but it just doesn't live up to some of her other books. Overall, solid 3.5 stars but rounded up to 4.

I really enjoyed The Perfect Sister by Stephanie DeCarolis. The story was told in multiple POV which kept the story pretty interesting. The author did a great job at building the suspense. Alex is searching for her sister Maddies who seems to have disappeared without a trace. Her only known wherabouts are at Blackwell Manor. She decides to visit the manor and find out the truth behind her disappearance.

Thank you Stephanie DeCarolis, NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the ARC approval.


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Alex and Maddie are extremely close sisters. They weathered the storm of their childhood together. When Maddie doesn’t hear from Alex for several days she begins to worry about her and decides to search for her. Her search lands her in the Hamptons where she meets the Blackwell family.

What follows is a page-turning, twisty thriller that has a lot of crazy turns!!! Where is Maddie? How does the Blackwell family fit into the story. What secrets from their pasts will come to the surface.

I thoroughly enjoyed this ride and would highly recommend this book!!!

Thank you Netgalley and Bantam Books for the chance to read and review this book!

Unfortunately, after multiple attempts I have been unable to get into this. I have chosen to DNF. I apologize.

The twisty story of Alex, a small town girl, who is looking for her missing sister, Maddie. With little idea where to begin, and no one taking her search seriously, Alex finds herself immersed in the dark underbelly of the Hamptons as she tries to navigate the sinister dynamics of the family whose doorstep she landed on in the middle of a rainstorm. Nobody seems to know anything about where Maddie may have gone, and the more people Alex talks to, the more murky things become. I thoroughly enjoyed The Perfect Sister, and while I thought I had figured out the ending, the last minute twist surprised me.

Alex & Maddie Walker are sisters. Maddie has always looked up to her sister. Alex got out of their hometown and put the memories of their childhood behind her. They have always had a pact to spend a week together each summer. This year is different, Alex doesn't show up. Now Maddie must find her sister and answer the question of where is Alex?

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Although I didn't feel like The Perfect Sister kept me on the edge of my seat, I still enjoyed it. I found the multiple POVs to work well with this plot, and there were some twists and turns I did not see coming. It felt slow at the start, but picked up steam pretty quickly. I did not see the ending coming and felt it was crafted well.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Bantam for providing me with an advance e-galley of this book in exchange for an honest review. Look for it now in your local and online bookstores and libraries.

📚✨ "Just finished 'The Perfect Sister' by Stephanie Decarolis and my mind is blown! 🤯📖 This gripping psychological thriller kept me guessing until the very end. A must-read for all suspense fans! 👁️‍🗨️🔍 #NetGalley #BookReview #PsychologicalThriller"

Just when you think you have the perfect sister think again! This was filled with so many twists and turns it will make your head spin! Definitely a page turner that you won’t regret starting but maybe your lack of sleep will!

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I was drawn to the book by the beautiful cover. I love driving through the Hamptons on my way to Montauk.
Alex and Maddie are sisters who only have each other. When Maddie disappears, Alex races to the Hamptons to find out what happened to her sister.
This story had tons of twists and turns and it did not end the way I thought it would! Many thanks to the author, Random House Publishing and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

"The Perfect Sister" by Stephanie DeCarolis is a gripping and atmospheric psychological suspense novel. The story follows Alex Walker as she searches for her missing sister Maddie in the glamorous yet deceptive Hamptons. Maddie, who seemed to have the perfect life after leaving their troubled past behind, suddenly stops returning calls, prompting Alex to investigate.

Alex's journey takes her into the world of the Blackwell family, who appear to have everything—wealth, beauty, and a stunning mansion. However, as Alex digs deeper, she discovers that their perfect facade hides dark secrets and potential dangers.

The setting of the Hamptons adds a unique vibe to the story, with its mix of luxury and hidden troubles. While the plot is generally engaging, there are moments when the pacing slows down, particularly in the middle. Despite this, the twists and the exploration of sibling relationships keep the book intriguing.

"The Perfect Sister" is a captivating read with themes of family loyalty and hidden truths. It's perfect for fans of psychological suspense who enjoy a good mystery with complex characters. A solid 4-star book that keeps you hooked until the very end!

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I did enjoy most of this book but not the ending. I definitely felt like it was rushed and some of the storyline was just too far fetched. It did have a few twists and the characters were all strong but I stopped enjoying it when I got to about 75 percent.

I enjoyed this thriller by Stephanie DeCarolis. It takes place in The Hamptons, and I don't think I will ever get tired of the "rich people drama" trope.

In this story, you get multiple POVs, but the main POV is Alex. She is looking for her sister that has gone missing in The Hamptons. While trying to find her sister, she discovers that her sister was living in the pool house on an estate owned by a rich and powerful family. In an effort to find her sister, Alex uncovers secrets that this family is trying desperately to protect.

I felt like this book was an average thriller. Some of the twists were predictable, but I did not predict the ending. The ending was great, but I wish that more of the book held the same intensity and shock factor as the ending.

Alex's sister Maddie has gone missing in the Hamptons. In her search for her sister, Alex ends up at the Blackwell family's beachside mansion. On the surface, things look perfect in the Blackwell household but it seems like everyone is hiding secrets about Maddie.

I started out reading this one, and it just really couldn't keep my interest--I did not really care for how the book read, I think? So I switched over to the audio version and I LOVED it. This book was definitely written to be listened to. I'm glad I switched over because I don't know that I would have ever finished it just reading it.

It's a pretty standard thriller of the "rich people behaving badly" trope. Maddie and Alex grew up super poor, and they're grappling with their mother's death when Maddie goes radio silent. Alex discovers she's been living in a ridiculously rich mansion in the Hamptons, and enter the Blackwells. Distant mother, absent father, playboy bad boy brother with well connected friends, and the shy younger sister. These characters all came with their own issues--Dad can't seem to keep his hands to himself, and Mom likes their lifestyle too much to divorce him. And they all have secrets as to why Maddie disappeared--and some of them are EXPLOSIVE. I almost didn't catch the big twist, and since I read a lot of thrillers, that's kind of a big deal to me. It's like everything I knew was a lie! Everyone lies!

This is a good beach read type thriller.

I did enjoy the mystery of figuring out what happened to her Maddie. There were so many characters that were suspicious and multiple motives that this one was a little convoluted. The ending makes sense once everything unfolded but it was a lot.

The story had multiple POV which in some way made it more confusing. There was just too many views and the unknown narrator that made it a little worse. With many views of characters it was hard to latch un to one and instead it makes you surface level connect to all of them.

In the end it was a good story, however, it wasn't edge of my seat suspense.

Thank you to Random House Publishing and Netgalley for this free advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really struggled to get into this one. I finished it, but was hesitant to continue on. It just felt so far fetched and the actions of the sister were head scratches. I wanted to yell at the sister to stop being dumb. You know it 90’s scary movies when the characters are doing stupid things and you just want to yell at them? This is the book version. Overall I couldn’t get into it. My thanks to the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

A family drama involving two families. Lots of different points of view. I kind of wish it had been condensed into fewer narrators, especially since most of them were kind of unlikeable. I did like how glimpses into the past were included though, as told as memories from the narrators. It gave more insight into who everyone was than in the present.

Review of The Perfect Sister by Stephanie DeCarolis

The Perfect Sister is a gripping psychological suspense set against the picturesque backdrop of the Hamptons. The story follows Alex Walker as she searches for her missing older sister, Maddie, uncovering dark secrets along the way. The novel offers a tantalizing mix of mystery and intrigue, with a plot that keeps you guessing until the end.

Stephanie DeCarolis weaves a compelling tale of family secrets and deception. The contrast between the seemingly perfect life of the wealthy Blackwell family and the reality beneath the surface adds a layer of complexity to the story. If you enjoy suspenseful thrillers with a touch of glamour, this book is a must-read. It’s a page-turner that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

*** I received an ARC of this book. Thank you!

A desirable beach setting thriller in the Hamptons where a sister shacks up with the family her missing sister was supposedly working for to retrace her steps and solve her disappearance. Multiple POVs, dual timelines, and a mysterious unknown POV set this up to be quite a page-turner. It seemed that everyone had a secret potentially linked to the missing sister and I did want to see the mystery resolved. I think there were some unbelievable twists that prevented this from being a 5 star read for me, but overall, it was well-written and satisfied my destination beach thriller itch.