What a wild ride! I picked this one up and finished it in a day! There were so many twists and turns. I'm usually pretty good at catching and guessing what twists and turns are coming in a book, but this one definitely kept me trying to figure it out until the very end. Which is fun because then it's all a surprise! A wowsers, there were lots of surprises! From the very beginning to the end I would just start to think that I couldn't be anymore surprised but nope...there was more!

There's something that happens at the beginning that I had somewhat anticipated but not. Ha! Try to figure that one out. I'm being vague because you just have to read this book and go on the journey and experience it all to understand. You don't want to read spoilers. Trust me!

And that ending!!! Holy Moly!!! I didn't see that coming! Several aspects of the ending! You will be on the edge of your seat, I promise. I wasn't sure how Charlotte was going to finish the charade and make it safely out of it all. She sure found herself wound up in something wholly unexpected. I'm sure she thought she'd have a great new life, but that's not at all what happened, she was pushed to her limits and thankfully had some good friends to help protect her.

I listened to the audiobook as well and thought the narrators did a great job. There were some technical issues with the audiobook that I hope they're able to get fixed before the book releases because it was a little distracting. But overall the storyline and narrators were great.

Content: PG-13 rating. Identity switch, psychological thriller, secrets, murder, adoption, some marital relations outside of wedlock mentioned but were not described in detail at all. No language.

I received a digital copy from JustReads Publicity Tours and the audiobook from Harlequin Audio, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading or Listening!!!

The Other Sister is for sure a dark and somber thriller, especially considering it is Christian book. It was refreshing to read a book in the thriller genre without the usual sex scenes and "praying to the God they don't believe in"--uhh. While there was not a strong Christian message or clearly stated scripture it does remind the reader that
0 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

Two girls adopted at birth are reunited, one is raised by the drug addict loveless mother, the other, Acelynn was raised in southern society. When the two girls come together and Charlotte is forced to take on Acelynn's identity she soon learns that the perfect rich life she once craved is not what at all like it seems.
As I was reading this book I was just thrown by the poor reality of the book, the characters did not feel like actual people. They were all inhabiting the typical stereotypes , and was pretty frustrating. I guess I never bought the story.
The police were utterly stupid and the ending became so forced I was glad when it ended I believe Patch has potential. I recently read a short story by her and I can see how her books bring about discussion. She has great ideas, just lacks the execution . I will continue to keep her on my list of authors to read because I feel like she is sitting on the precipice of writing her great novel....and I want to be there for it!

Thank you Net Galley and Jessica Patch for allowing me to review this advanced copy of The Other Sister. I was not influenced or paid in exchange for my honest original thoughts.

The Other Sister was a dark, twisty psychological thriller that delves into the mind of twins sisters separated at birth who live very different lives.

I was approved for the audio version of this thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio and am so glad I chose to listen to this. The narrators were fantastic and kept the fast pace of this one.
The characters are perfectly crafted to help propel this story and dark plot along. Every twist and turn keeps you guessing and scrambling to figure out what’s going to happen next.

This was my first book by this novel but I am eager to read more after how fantastic this one turned out to be!

Very good. There are so many twists that I didn’t see coming. It was bam bam bam…. Like wait what!?!?!?!

Well, that was quite twisty and kept my mind turning in all directions trying to figure out all the secrets and which sister did what! Charlotte had a tough life, she made some mistakes, did some things thar landed her in trouble, but she loves her found family and now she finds a twin sister after her mother dies. It was interesting to compare the two, especially when Charlotte flees to Georgia to escape a mob boss and ends up in a crazy mess of trying to find peace by becoming Acelynn. Sadly there is no peace there! Just some bodies, a serial killer on the loose, and an overly nosy detective with an interest in the secrets he thinks Acelynn (aka Charlotte) may know. So many twists and so hard to decide which characters I could trust, including Charlotte who may not be the most reliable person. That plus the journal entries (which made everything even twistier!) gave this book a great push and made it really hard to stop reading. I guessed a few twists, though at least one still made me gasp in surprise and changed how I thought the ending would go. Great and thrilling dark read or audiobook!

The narrator did a great job in bringing Charlotte to life and making the journal entries quite horrifying. She really made me feel immersed in the book! And many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to listen to this audiobook.

Charlotte’s mom was an alcoholic, and she’s recently passed away. Charlotte finds out that she has a twin – so Charlotte tracks down her sister, Acelynn. And Acelynn wants to meet Charlotte. When Charlotte is a witness to the murder of Tommy, her friend that was in debt to the mafia – Charlotte leans on Acelynn for help. So Charlotte goes to Savannah to hideout and pretends to be Acelynn. But, oh my, Acelynn has some skeletons in the closet and so maybe assuming Acelynn’s identity is not the best solution.

I love thrillers where I’m always changing my mind about what is going to happen! This one totally kept me on my toes! Recommend! I’ll also be looking for more books by @jessicarpatch.

Thank you #NetGalley for the complimentary copy of #TheOtherSister in exchange for an honest review.

Oh my word. The Other Sister has to be my new favorite book by Jessica R. Patch. She is the queen of twisty suspense that has weaves in the reminder of God's forgiveness and Grace. Charlotte has had a rough life. She grew up with a mother who abused alcohol and recently passed away. She is shocked to find out that she has a twin that was adopted out. Charlotte becomes obsessed with find out out more about her twin, who she discovers is named Acelynn. On a whim, she reaches out to Acelynn and is shocked that Acelynn wants to come and meet her.,

Then everything goes wrong. She finds out that her friend, Tommy is knee deep in debt to a mafia boss. Charlotte witnesses Tommy's death and runs to Acelynn for help. Acelynn offers to help her and bring her back to Savannah to lay low. However she finds herself stepping into Acelynn's seemingly perfect life.... until it isn't.

This book took me on a journey I was not prepared for. Dark, twisty but with the light of forgiveness shining in. The book is well written, the plot grabs your attention as soon as you start reading. The characters are well developed.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

Just when you think you figured it out..... BAM twist ending. It was great!!!





She thought she was the only one lying about her identity. Until she stepped into her sister’s life.

Charlotte Kane has always dreamed of a different life, one where she isn’t living paycheck to paycheck. An existence worlds away from the chaos of her own. Then her estranged mother dies, and Charlotte makes a stunning discovery—she has an identical twin who was given up for adoption.

Acelynn Benedict is polished, successful and seems to have everything Charlotte yearns for—a wealthy, doting family in Savannah, a handsome boyfriend, a great career. She’s just as surprised as Charlotte to learn she has a sister. But when tragedy hits and Charlotte is forced to assume Acelynn’s identity in a desperate moment, she uncovers something altogether darker…

No one in her sister’s life is quite who they seem to be. And every discovery leads Charlotte deeper into a web of deadly secrets. Charlotte may have wanted Acelynn’s life, yet now that she’s living it, she wants out. But if she reveals the truth about herself, it will mean returning to her old life—and she’s already a dead woman there.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #HarlequinAudio for the book #TheOtherSister by #JessicaRPatch. This book is crazy good with all the plot twists and murder. Charlotte has just found out she has an identical twin that was given up for adoption to a wealthy family. Her twin Acelynn has grown up with every privilege and has agreed to meet up with Charlotte. After a traumatic incident, Charlotte had to assume Acelynn identity. Charlotte soon discovers that her sister’s life is way more complicated than hers and is now in a big predicament. Can she explain what is going on?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

I flew through this book and enjoyed every minute of it! The story had me at the edge of my seat and I love trying to figure out the story, but I was left mind boggled! Which I love as well haha There were tons of twists but they made sense and had a purpose! And now I need a novella because I need more 😹

Can’t wait to read more from this author!

The audio narration was great as well!
Thank you for the ARC!

The Other Sister was an intriguing story that had a lot of suspense, built tension, and had deep rooted family secrets. I had no idea where the story was heading, and the curiosity kept me invested to see how these sisters’ stories would play out. Despite my attempts to figure out how everything would unfold, this ended up being a completely unexpected turn of events that I did not see coming. I would definitely be reading more novels by Jessica R. Patch. The narrator in this audiobook brought a lot of emotion and depth to the characters, making it easy to stay immersed in the story.

Charlotte finds out that she has an identical, twin sister that was given up for adoption as a baby. Due to tragic and unforeseen circumstances, Charlotte is forced to assume her sister Acelynn’s identity, but she soon realizes that her sister‘s secrets are just as bad as the ones that she is harboring.

Overall, a good listen with an unexpected & satisfying ending. Recommend for those that enjoy twisty, keep you guessing thrillers. Thank you Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for this advanced listening copy. All opinions are my own.

I've never seen a case of assumed/mistaken identity done so well! These characters were immense, vivid, and ever evolving. I was guessing what was going to happen right to the end! There were so many weird and wonderful things to follow in the story that at no point was I ever bored.

The audio, however, was a bit of a problem for me. There were many times it sounded like parts of audio were cut into the original and so they didn't match, increasing in frequency toward the end of the book. Each time it took me out of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author Jessica R. Patch, and Harlequin Audio for my ARC of this audiobook

This was a well crafted, entertaining listen.
Romy Evans did a fantastic job narrating the numerous voices, including the southern drawl.

While there are several characters to keep track of, the dual timeline delivery and build up is nicely woven.

I listened in anticipation of what was to come, trying to figure out how it all came together. I’m happy to say I missed the call on this ending, but it still landed well when it hit.

It’s my first Patch story and I’ll likely pick up another!

With thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the advance listening copy.

go add this book to your tbr right now! i tore through it in a day—that’s how good it was. this was my first jessica book, and let me just say, i’m officially a fan. it’s such a fun twist on the “long-lost twin” trope but also has some intense moments that hit way too close to home for me. there’s a scene about almost getting run over, and the road rash description gave me major ptsd… i was actually hit by someone and had the same injury, but worse. and on top of that, i have a twin sister! this book kept me on the edge of my seat, and good choice! the twists at the end were chef’s kiss perfection. highly recommend!

Jessica knows how to write them! I devoured this in less than 24 hours. I was engrossed. I was appalled. I was surprised. I was shocked. I was on the edge of my seat. This was a wild ride full of dark and twisted characters. It was so well written and I already want to read it again for the first time. If you enjoy a good thriller with psychological elements this is one for you.

Title: The Other Sister
Author: Jessica R. Patch
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Romy Evans
Publisher: Harlequin Audio/Love Inspired
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Audiobook Pub Date Scheduled for April 22, 2025
Rating 5 Stars
Pages: 368

Charlotte Kane has not had an ideal childhood , lived in foster care until she ages our. Now an adult and continues to have her struggles. She lives in Chicago trying to make ends. Her mother has dealt with drug abuse probably her whole live and recently ODs.
While going through her mother’s things, she finds a photo that is a total surprise - in fact, a shock. She has a sister - an identical twin, Acelynn Benedict—who was raised in comfort and affluence. Charlotte drops everything to meet with her … and both sisters' lives are changed forever.

When one Eddy of friend calls Charlotte for help and she arrived only to witness his murder by Marchetti in a drug situation. The killer saw Charlotte. She knows she needs to go in a hiding. She tells Acelynn what happened and ask if she can go back to Savanna with her. Acelynn immediately tells that is an excellent idea. Before they leave Chicago Marchetti mistaken Acelynn for Charlotte and kills her.
Charlotte knows she has to assume her sister’s identity, and heads to her home in Savannah. She is immediately thrown into the glamorous lifestyle but she soon realizes that a lifestyle she was jealous and one she envied but soon finds is actually darker than she ever thought.

There is also another story going on regarding ten year old girl named Pedal. She is evil but very clever. Knew she was connected to the main story. Kept me guessing and I was suspicious but was wrong!

Definitely a Dark, Twisty Psychological Thriller which I really wasn’t expecting! There is a serial killer, murders, and plenty of deception; I could NOT put it down!!!

My first my author, Jessica R. Patch! I love Psychological Thrillers and am sooo excited to find this great author who can write an Outstanding Thriller that has no profanity no graphic sex. I definitely am looking forward to another!

Want to thank NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for this Great audiobook.
Audiobook Publishing Date scheduled for April 22, 2025.

I cannot believe I actually loved listening to this book with some of the sickest and most evil characters I have ever encountered. And the twists – apparently I was allowed to figure out some of the twists by the extremely clever way the book was written only to find out that they were really not the ultimate twist. And then I listened to the epilogue. The Other Sister is definitely a roller coaster ride full of darkness and then a thin glimmer of light. I had no idea it was listed as Christian Fiction, and I am totally confused about that label. But I am glad I didn’t know because if I had I would never have picked it up.

I grabbed this book from this author expecting it to be a romantic suspense. When I found out it was going to be a psychological thriller, I was a little wary but I’ve greatly enjoyed other books by this author.

A lot of this definitely turned my stomach a bit. Playing up the inherent evil in all of us but starting with someone at the age of a toddler was not a good feeling. I’ve always been fascinated with the psychology on identical twins separated at birth and how they often are mirror copies of each other in looks and life and loves. This is definitely NOT that.

This is definitely a psychological thriller. And one that deals with a ton of darkness and evil on multiple different levels. I’ve read books from her before that kind of flirt with the line, but this one feels like it crossed fully over. I heard that the faith element would be more toned down, but quite honestly, it was really nonexistent. I think I’ve read more faith elements contained in secular mainstream thrillers than this one. This was a mainstream psychological thriller. It was clean, without the swearing and explicit content and gore, but it read like a mainstream thriller.

I rounded this book up to a four, because the last section of the book had a lot of twists and turns that upped my rating and review of it. However, I would not pick up another one like this again. It would have rated higher as a pure mainstream thriller but I was expecting more from the Love Inspired line. The whole evil in all of us is a true idea, but I felt this was lacking the explicit Light that was needed to balance that, and I felt like the lack of that explicit Light – faith – was a glaring issue and made the book fall short of what it could’ve been had faith been a prominent part of it. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

I loved this audiobook! The story was fast-paced and a roller-coaster of twists and turns. The narrator excelled at capturing each character's unique traits and flaws.

Man this book!!!!! It had like twist after twist. And I mean ones I didn’t see coming and that’s saying something with how many domestic thrillers I read! It did a great job giving you bits about the past making you wonder who the heck this could be about and having you racing towards the end to find out! I also loved we got a little love story thrown in there and that always makes my romantic butt happy hehehhehe. But seriously great thriller and I need more from this author! If you love Jeneva rose, Greer Hendricks, or Frieda McFadden this book is for you!!!!! Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for giving me a chance to read this early!!!!