I absolutely loved this thriller it gripped from start to finish I really enjoyed how it was told from different perspectives it definitely helped build up the suspense. It was a fast paced thriller with many twists and turns I will definitely be recommending this to everyone. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my advanced copy of this great book.

4* Oh how we practise to deceive... Well-intentioned lies, loss, heartache and love.

Joffe Books are turning out to be a rather nice surprise, given that they're set in the UK, lack faux American gloss, are believable and feel real without huge dramatisation. This is no different to their MO, and it's worth a read, though it could do with editing to get rid of filler.

The tale is told in Tara and Jodie's present and past, with the tale of another female - avoiding spoilers here - told in the past, with good hints and enough to keep me engrossed in both timelines. Did I 'see' the sisters? Not really, as unfortunately the book has a lot of filler, namely in Dimitri and Jaz/Jason who don't really seem to have much of a role to play, and we just got the sisters' thoughts. The tale could have survived without either guy, tbh. There was also filler in Tara not being married to Mark, but having a family with him, with their young twins asking why their parents aren't married, and the - here - faux drama of the mammogram (it didn't seem like a PSA on the part of the author).

There's a shock from someone who seemed innocuous and kindhearted, but who has a lot to answer for, though she had a timely departure. It was sad that her victim couldn't come clean amd missed out on so much, but hey, she wasn't squeaky clean herself, so maybe justice works in mysterious ways. Still, it's worth a read, despite the not-really-believable cop, Brian, who, tbh, needed a good dressing down, if bot a sacking for his unprofessionalism.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Joffe Books for my reading pleasure.

My thanks to Joffe Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Two Sisters’ written by Lorna Henderson in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Tara is having a new studio/office built in her garden and just as she’s offering tea to the workmen they stop what they’re doing and tell her she’s got bones buried at the bottom of the garden. Sisters Tara and Josie’s father used to live in the house but they don’t like to ask him about the bones as he’s recovering from heart problems and their Gran doesn’t look well either.

‘Two Sisters’ is a family drama that has an interesting plot and well-described characters but I got confused with the sisters Tara and Josie and those in the italicised chapters. Although full of twists and turns, I didn’t feel the excitement and enthusiasm I usually experience when reading thrillers and thought they spent far too much time cleaning, tidying and drinking tea. It’s a good sound thriller that’s easy to read and became more involving the further I got into the story but although I finished it I’m not sure I’d want to pick it up to read again.

I got so into this book. I love reading about complex family dynamics. I feel like it can be so relatable, and also so intriguing. Every character was important in some way, and it was fast paced enough that it would constantly leave me wanting more.

The book is written in multiple perspectives which I feel adds to the depth of the story. It is fast paced but I don’t feel like there were pieces missing due to the speed. It had some shocking twists which I always enjoy in a psychological thriller. When a book is able to keep me guessing and still unable to guess the ending it is a good one!

I am happy to have stumble upon Lorna Henderson on NetGalley. I will be looking forward to their next publishing. Thank you, Lorna, NetGalley and Joffe Books for letting me read this book early. Expected publication is August 15, 2024.

I really enjoyed reading this ARC but there were a lot of errors between the character’s names which made it confusing at times. I’m sure it will be corrected by the final copy. There were 2 sets of sister’s that were in the story and you had to keep track because it wasn’t clear cut until the end. The back and forth was good but I felt like I was missing something. I needed more explanation on why the husband was killed but I won’t give anything else away. It was a good read overall.

This book was full of twists and turns from the beginning to the end! I personally loved reading from all the different characters' perspectives but I felt like the storyline and their personal secrets needed more suspense in order to keep me engaged to the story.

Thank you to Lorna Henderson, Joffe Books, Choc Lit and Netgalley for the ARC!

Two Sisters is a book full of twists and turns. It keeps you guessing right until the very end. A family full of secrets. Highly recommend this thriller. It reels you in straight away and you just have to keep reading.

Thank you to Joffe Books, Choc Lit, Netgalley and Lorna Henderson for an ARC copy. All opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for the eARC.
Very enjoyable read about twins and their family secrets. The two women were heartbroken when their mother left them and twenty years on are still affected by it. When bones are found on one of their properties, all hell breaks loose and their lives will never be the same.
I liked it a lot and definitely recommend it!

Brilliant suspense novel from Lorna Henderson. Full of twists and turns! A real page turner. Lots of family secrets to be unravelled. Really enjoyed it.

Josie and Tara are sisters whose mother left them 20 years ago, leaving them with their father, a church minister, and their gran.

Josie has just left her husband while Tara and her husband and small twins have bought the sisters’ former childhood home. While they’re having some renovations done, the builders discover bones buried at the bottom of the garden. Tara rings Josie and they then speak to their dad, only to find out that he knows about the bones.

I thought I had this one all worked out, but I didn’t! A well-written and gripping storyline, with a few twists and turns to keep you guessing.

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.

I loved reading this story, I read in in a day and a half. I enjoyed the world building as well as the intertwined past/present tense elements of the book. I also enjoyed the integrated pop culture references as it made the story seem more realistic and possible as if it could happen in our world. I would definitely read more books by Lorna Henderson.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Lorna Henderson and Joffee publishing for the ARC and opportunity to review this book.

This was the first book I have ready by this author and it was well done. I gave it 3 stars because I feel it was lacking suspense and thrills.

I enjoyed reading from each characters perspective. I feel the author could have developed each character a little more and added some suspense to the secrets they were keeping.

The storyline was good. Again, lacking something that make me want to keep turning the page. I feel this author has so much potential for 4 and 5 star books though and would still recommend this book to authors.

It wasn’t fast paced but it was interesting. It kept my attention just not in that must keep reading kind of way.

3⭐️⭐️⭐️

3.5/5

This book has so many twist and turns. It’s a fast paced read with multiple perspectives. Tara lives in the house she grew up in. They are renovating the backyard when bones are found which unearth family secrets. Her sister Josie comes back to town after finding her husband cheating. She also has her secrets.

The timeline is pretty straightforward. You have Josie, Tara, their mom, and Grandmas perspectives to read. The ending is really good!

Two Sisters is a fast paced roller coaster of a ride. All the twists and turns will keep you guessing until the very end. A five star read.

The twists in this book did not surprise me, in the least. This book was definitely a quick popcorn thriller. However, I often found myself confused by which sister was which. Overall, a great deput thriller from Lorna Henderson!

Fabulous read. A family with many secrets which we gradually find out about.
Bones found in the garden but nothing to gory is written about so this might suit people who don't enjoy to much murder detail.
Read this in two sittings.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

This book had me on the edge of my seat. my mantra for this book was "just one more chapter" but on repeat.

This is a GOOD novel! I did not expect to be drawn in the way I was! A novel about two sisters isn't anything new, but Henderson skillfully weaves a multilayered tale that drags you along at a fast pace. Really enjoyed it.

Wow 🤩 now THIS is definitely an addictive psychological thriller. You NEED to add this gem to your summer reading list!
The author has skillfully written an absolute stunner, and can you imagine my surprise when I looked her up for more books only to discover that this is her 1st thriller?! Here is an up and coming thriller author to watch!

Two Sisters is an addictive page turner that left me stunned and surprised on many occasions and for that reason my hat's off to the author with a well earned 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rarely am I left questioning what could be going on, thinking I have mysteries solved, only to be surprised in the end.
This book is written from many different character points of view and time shifts leading up to the thrilling journey to uncover a family's past after the disappearance of their mother. The characters are well developed and although the chapters shift quickly and constantly between viewpoints, you feel connected to each person's struggles and won't be able to put it down. The entire story circles back around so flawlessly concluding with answers and 'ah-hah' moments on several levels.
I was amazed with the many twists and the suspense of what is really going on. You will often be convinced you have it figured, only to be surprised you don't.
While I normally enjoy a more gruesome thriller, (this book is not), it will not leave you disappointed at all, going into so many timelines, well developed characters, and different points of view on the same mystery.
Well done to the author - I will be following in anticipation of future psychological thrillers!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this before publication!
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