First, I want to thank Alex Stone, Boldwood Books, Rachel’s Random Resources and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I can bring you this book.

Never has a Psychological Thriller triggered similar emotions as the main character as it did in Alex Stone’s The Quiet Sister. The similarities of the story were somewhat relatable to what I have been dealing with. Both Chloe and I both lost our father who we were close with. She has a twin and I have an Irish twin (born 11 months apart) who couldn’t be more different from each other. My heart broke into a million pieces when Chole went to her Dad’s place to find out everything was gone, no memory of them were there.
Usually I can read a book in one sitting but this one It took me longer to finish. Not because it was not a good story-because she is a very good storyteller. Just for me I am still mourning my Dad and this was a little heavy too soon.

I totally understood how Chloe felt invisible when it came to the sibling rivalry with Mia.

The Quiet Sister by Alex Stone was a beautiful and powerful nail-biting psychological thriller, especially as this book is about twin sisters Mia is the golden twin, and Chloe, is the simmering shadow, their relationship is destroyed by jealousy. To outside world they always seems to be been close, like good sisters should be. But in private their relationship is one of jealousy, resentment and bitterness.

Popular and attractive Mia is always the centre of attention, loved by all. But, Quiet and reserved, Chloe is overlooked and underestimated, and has tried to build a life away from Mia and her manipulation. Finally she is happy and content.

Sadly when Mia returns she makes it very clear that she wants to be part of her sister’s life again, to have everything Chloe has. . . . . . . . including her new fiancé Scott.

Nothing will stop Mia, if she wants something. . . . . . she will get it. . . nothing will stop her!

Excellent book and full of lies, old tensions rises, and secrets come to the surface. But, then tragedy strikes. one sister will use the opportunity to live the life she has always wanted. . . . . . . the life she has always deserved.

I highly recommend this book Great holiday read.

Big Thank you to NetGalley and especially Boldwood Books for my ARC.

Alex Stone is a new to me author but is definitely one to watch. I love a good twin thriller trope and I found this one to be compelling. I thought it was twisty and entertaining, and contained the juicy bits I expect in a twin centered thriller.

I will definitely read more by this author.

I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.

This nail-biting thriller tells the story of twin sisters Mia and Chloe, whose relationship is destroyed by jealousy. I found this book very psychological from the beginning; it played with my head, partly because the characters felt real to me.

As I carried on reading, I found that I had more unanswered questions. I began to feel conflicted, wondering whose side I should be on, or indeed if I should take any side at all. I felt the need to try and understand Mia and Chloe, and their relationship.

This book was spine-tingling and very clever. I found myself questioning right and wrong, and I think that sometimes you want a book that will play with your emotions in that sort of way.

Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, and to the author and publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this.

It's not unusual for two sisters to be completely different, but add in the fact that they are twins and most would assume a close relationship between the two. Not Mia and Chloe. Mia wants the world at her feet, Choe just wants her little corner, free from stress and confrontations with her sister. Throw in a man that both want and something is bound to go BOOM! The story jumps from their youth, when the seeds of discord were sown to the present, where someone is going to pay for their disloyality. Alex Stone's story telling skills have improved with each of her titles. This one is a winner that's sure to raise an eyebrow or two as the sisters square off.

This book followed twin sisters; Mia, the golden child who was more popular, more beautiful, more confident and just better at everything. And Chloe, who had forced herself into the role of victim, forever in the shadow of her perfect sister. While it was interesting to see a negative twin dynamic, I felt like the story focused a bit too much on this. We get it, they didn't get on. Mia was a master manipulator and Chloe was the gullible one. I felt like it took the focus off the main story of what was happening with Chloe and Scott, and what ultimately led to the showdown at the end. Each character was awful, not one of them had anything good about them, and frankly too many people were getting caught up in the sisters rivalry.
It took me a little longer to get through this book than usual, purely because I felt the pacing was on the slower side. The last 20% of the book is where it really sped up.
Unfortunately, this one missed the mark for me.

"Keep your enemies close.. your sister closer."

The Quiet Sister by Alex Stone is a gripping compulsive novel that you will easily read and just one or two sittings. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Diane Saxon and B. A. Paris.

Identical twin sisters Chloe and Mia have grown up together and their personalities have always been different. Mia is way more outgoing and popular while Chloe is more reserved and quiet. Their relationship has always been strained with Mia being manipulative and bossy. Chloe has tried to live a peaceful life away from Mia but when Mia barrels her way back into Chloe's life, Mia has made it clear she will get what she wants.. even if what she wants is Chloe's fiance.

This novel is set up in flashbacks which did take a little bit to get used to but once you are accustomed to the style you will fly right through this book! Seriously, I love identical twin stories and this is a great addition to the trope. As we read through the story we find out exactly what happened in the past that makes this sisterly relationship so tense. Definitely recommend for fans of twin thrillers!

Thank you to NetGalley, Alex Stone, and Boldwood Books for this ARC. Expected publication date is March 10th 2025.

The Quiet Sister by Alex Stone

Although this was a book from a writer I had never known before, when I read the description I really wanted to read it and was really pleased when I got that chance with an ARC from #NetGalley and the publisher Boldwood Books. All opinions here are my own.

This is a book about an identical twin who changed places with her sister and it takes place after her sister's murder.

I soon became totally engrossed in the story which was told almost totally from the perspective of the surviving twin.

Instead of using memories like have been used in many books the author used the mechanics in which entire chapters were flashbacks. This at first surprised me and it took me a little while to understand what was going on.

At the start it was a bit confusing since the chapters kept flashing back and forth from then to now but once I read for a,while I was able to truly understand the flow and became completely immersed in the story eagerly looking forward to my next reading time .

The book was filled with murder betrayal and all the best elements of a psychological thriller book.

Throughout the twists and turns and surprises kept me eager to read more and I was quite satisfied at the end.

The characters were well written and the descriptions made it very easy to follow .

I definitely recommend this book. I give it 4 stars and anyone that loves thrillers and murder mysteries will enjoy it.

I'm so happy I don't have a twin!

Mia and Chloe are sisters - twins, in fact. They have grown up together, Mia the more outgoing of the two, popular, while Chloe is quieter, more reserved. But Mia is a master manipulator, and her behaviour has not made for a smooth relationship but Chloe has been more than happy to build a life of her own, away from Mia. Until, that is, Mia returns and she hasn't changed a bit; she still covets everything and anything which Chloe has - including her fiance, Scott. But Chloe won't allow that to happen, not again . . .

This is a gripping tale of sisters where one deliberately overshadows the other at every turn and it makes for compulsive reading. I was in it's thrall from the beginning right through to the very end. I'm very glad I chose to read this one, it's really well written and merits all five stars plus my recommendation.

My thanks to the publisher for my copy via NetGalley.

Now everyone knows I love a twin book and this one was an absolute blast! One of the things I love to do is read about that very specific sibling relationship as I’m fascinated by the dynamics between twins and I think there’s lots of scope for a really good psychological thriller surrounding the connection between twin siblings. In The Quiet Sister, we meet identical twin sisters Chloe and Mia. They aren’t the closest of twins and we gradually find out why with a few shocking family revelations. Told in the Then and Now, we start to uncover how those secrets have changed the relationship between the women and what has happened to have one of them hiding away in the seaside town they grew up in.

I thoroughly enjoyed everything about Thr Quiet Sister and have already downloaded another book by Alex Stone based on that enjoyment! It’s an engaging read that didn’t take me long to finish as I was completely lost in the plot and needed to know how it finished. The ending wasn’t too much of a surprise for me but I thought it the perfect ending to the story that had come before. I’m certainly looking forward to reading more from this author-even without the twins!

As always with Alex Stone's books I felt invested right away and I was gripped by the twists and turns.

Wow
the entire time i was reading it (i WHIPPED through it in roughly 4 hours) my heart was pounding and i had so many theories and questions. if you love insanely well written and fast paced books with crazy plot twists and well developed, shady, and secretive characters - PLEASE READ THIS !!!!!

Is she or isn’t she? Is she Chloe or Mia?
The narrator switched often as did the time between back then and now.
Some things didn’t add up and I was frantically toying to keep track.
I do think Chloe had been given the short stick and I didn’t see much that Mia had to offer except mayhem and spite.
The scheme with Aaron was just wrong.
Still, people get their comeuppance and maybe the right twin will gain her inheritance.

The Quiet Sister by Alex Stone is a really exciting psychological thriller that kept me hooked with its mystery and suspense. From the start, I was drawn in by the concept and the secrets surrounding the "quiet sister." The twists were definitely a highlight, and they kept me intrigued as I tried to figure out what was going on.

The characters were well-developed, and I loved how Stone kept things unpredictable. That being said, I did feel like the pace slowed down a bit, especially at the beginning. It seemed to drag on a little longer than I expected, which made me feel a little overwhelmed at times as I was waiting for things to pick up.

However, once the twists started rolling in, I was fully invested. Big thanks to Alex Stone for such an engaging story, and to NetGalley for the ARC! If you’re a fan of thrillers with lots of surprises, this one is definitely worth checking out.

A twins book that was relatively predictable. It was very slow paced and so slow it was almost a DNF for me. The last 15 percent was fast paced snd exciting. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

A book about twin sisters that don’t get along? Count me in! I am a twin and I often refer to my sister as the “evil twin” because she’s not a good human. So when I heard about Alex Stone’s newest book, The Quiet Sister, I was all in!

This story follows twins Mia and Chloe and their absolute night and day personalities. Mia is outspoken, a bit of a “pick me” girl, that’s constantly making Chloe feel like the lesser twin. Chloe is a soft spoken, often insecure sister that feels like she never lived up to her sister’s legacy.

The pacing on this one was superb. The build up and history of the characters was spot on! I found neither character likable- often wanting to jump into the book and shake them both. Regardless, I didn’t want to put it down. I can see this one going either way with my crowd, maybe falling into general fiction more than thriller. Overall it was a fun read and I look forward to more from this author. Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood books for this ARC!

The Quiet Sister
by Alex Stone
Pub Date: Mar 10 2025

The Quiet Sister is about twins, Mia and Chloe, the only thing they have ever had in common is the fact they are twins. Their relationship is one of jealousy, resentment and bitterness. The Quiet Sister has lots of twist and turns involving relationships, friendships, and murder. It's definitely a page turner that will keep you up until the ending.

I liked the story, the characters were very likable, all in all I would recommend this book.

Thank you to #TheQuietSister #NetGalley and #BoldwoodBooks for providing me an E-ARC of this book.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

Two sisters, although twins, Mia and Chloe, are not the same, as Mia has always been the one that’s outgoing, had all the attention, whereas Chloe, is the one that’s not thought of much and is a quiet, reserved girl, who has led a peaceful life away from her sister.

But, when Mia comes back into her life, she’s made it be known she’s after what she should have got, that also includes the fiancé of Chloe. Which brings back whatever happened in the past.

We are taken back into their childhood to understand what happened.

So, we see how the story develops with secrets revealed, accidents happen and the twists that come, keep you turning the pages.

I highly recommend this book.

My thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘The Quiet Sister’ written by Alex Stone in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Mia and Chloe are identical twins but they couldn’t be more different in their personalities. Mia is a bully and manipulator who takes everything belonging to her sister’s including her boyfriends, whereas Chloe is a shy and reserved people-pleaser who wants a peaceful life and kowtows to the wishes of others. When tragedy occurs one of the sisters is given a second chance to get away and live the life she’s always wanted.

‘The Quiet Sister’ is a story of secrets, resentment and jealousy and although it caught my interest from the first page it took a long time for the excitement I’d anticipated to materialise. The twins Mia and Chloe were so well-described that I instantly disliked one and wanted to shake the other, while the suspense and twists kept me reading as I wanted to know what had happened. Told in the two timespans of September and October, it helped me understand which twin was which and what had happened to who, otherwise I found it very easy to become confused. This is an engaging thriller with a good conclusion that tied up all the loose ends.

3.5 stars rounded up

To outsiders, twins Mia and Chloe have always been close like good sisters should be. But in private their relationship is one of jealousy, resentment and bitterness. Popular and attractive Mia is always the centre of attention, loved by all. Quiet and reserved, Chloe is overlooked and underestimated, has finally tried to build her life away from Mia and her manipulation. Finally she is happy and content. But then Mia returns and makes it clear that she wants to be part of her sister's life again, to have everything Chloe has.... including her new fiance Scott.

The only thing that Mia and Chloe have in common is that they are twins. They both have completely different personalities. A twisted story of jealousy and resentment. The story is quite predictable. Told in the present day and flashbacks telling us what had transpired in the last few months.

Published 10th March 2025

I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #AlexStone for my ARC of #TheQuietSister in exchange for an honest review.