"I never realized before that I was loved. I couldn't see it for focusing on everything I didn't have. All my trauma, abuse, and hurt factored into my view of myself and the world around me. I thought being anyone but me would make all that go away. But it never did."

Charlotte dreamed of a different life. After discovering she had a twin sister and experiencing a few tragic twists, she got her wish and stepped into a new existence.
There are a lot of twists and turns in this book, and it was really hard to guess where the story was taking me next. I was hooked from the first page and trying to figure out which unlikeable characters were responsible for the chaos kept me intrigued.
This was a fast-paced book with juicy twists, gut knotting suspense, and the most thrilling chills.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Love Inspired Trade, and Jessica R. Patch for an advance reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review.

ARC copy, audiobook
Book: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars

ARC review • pub date 04.22.25
narrator: romy evans
length: 9h 51min

short synop:
Charlotte has been dealt a terrible deck of cards her entire life, but she sees light at the end of the tunnel after her mom passes away and she finds information showing she has an identical twin sister, Acelynn that was adopted to a new family. Acelynn has the life Charlotte always dreamed about, and she decides to reach out to start a friendship. But tragedy soon hits and Charlotte is forced to assume Acelynn’s identity.

I’ve only read a handful of twin thrillers but this was done really well! Tons of unlikeable characters and drama that will keep you on your toes. I had tons of theories but was wrong about most of them! The narrator did an incredible job as well - highly recommend.

4⭐️

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for my ALC

The Other Sister is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into themes of identity, deception, and the dark undercurrents that can lurk beneath a seemingly perfect life. The story follows Charlotte Kane, who, after the death of her estranged mother, discovers she has an identical twin sister, Acelynn Benedict. Unlike Charlotte’s tumultuous existence, Acelynn leads a life of affluence and success. When unforeseen circumstances compel Charlotte to assume Acelynn’s identity, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets and betrayals that threaten her very survival.   

I had the opportunity to listen to an advance copy of this audiobook from NetGalley and the publisher. Initially hesitant upon realizing it was categorized as Christian fiction—a genre I don’t typically gravitate towards—I was pleasantly surprised by the subtlety of its religious elements. Beyond mentions of a cross necklace and instances of prayer, the narrative focuses more on delivering a suspenseful and twist-laden plot than on overt spiritual messaging.

The story itself is a crafty and twisty psychological thriller that was actually pretty enjoyable. The narrator did a fine job of creating a dramatic story with her style, and the author provided just enough mystery to keep me engaged. I think fans of Freida McFadden or Colleen Hoover will enjoy this twisty, fun, popcorn thriller. 3.5 Stars

Dark and twisted, with a multitude of deeply flawed characters, this one kept me guessing until the very end. There were so many layers to each character, it was impossible to predict who the real villains were. Also, the "Then" chapters were intriguing but also confusing as I did not realize they were journal entries at first, and I spent the entire time trying to figure out who Petal was. The narrator of the audio version did a decent job. While I appreciate the effort to build suspense by modulating her voice, at times it was painful--sometimes her voice was breathy and quiet, so I would have to turn it up, but then she would almost shout as something exciting was happening and I felt like my eardrums were about to burst before I could turn it back down.

𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗞
Charlotte Kane discovers she has an identical twin, Acelynn Benedict, who was adopted into a life of wealth and privilege. When tragedy strikes, Charlotte steps into Acelynn’s world - only to find herself tangled in deadly secrets where no one is who they seem.

𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡
I read and listened to this one and enjoyed both. The narrator did a great job matching the light vibe, and I especially loved her southern accent.

The story alternates between Charlotte’s perspective and a mysterious journal written by a woman who believes her daughter is a psychopath. These journal chapters were some of my favorites. I loved the intrigue and guessing how it related and who was who.

Acelynn’s wealthy, awful family and friends were fun to read about, but her internal musings sometimes slowed the story down. Some of the reflections felt repetitive, and I found myself wanting more action, less thoughts.

The ending sped up and there were so many twists I didn’t see coming which was fun, and I really enjoyed the final scene!

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗?
If you love messy rich people and the secrets they hide, this one’s for you. And if you enjoy a lot of introspection in your thrillers - plus the shenanigans of someone stepping into another’s life - run to read it!

Thanks to @Netgalley @HarlequinPublicityteam and @HarlequinAudio for access to this advanced readers copy

The Other Sister is a fascinating tale of family secrets, betrayal, trauma, manipulation and the desire to start over. This psychological thriller has twists and turns I couldn’t predict and kept me engaged until the final reveal. Most of the characters are unlikable, however there are a few with redeemable qualities.

This is my first book by Jessica R. Patch and I look forward to reading her other books. Romy Evans did an excellent job with the narration, especially the different accents.

Thank you to NetGalley & Harlequin Audio for letting me read this ARC.

When Charlottee Kane discovers she has a twin sister, Acelynn Benedict, in the wake of their biological mother's passing, she's immediately intrigued. To Charlottee's surprise Acelynn- a well known Savannah socialite- is immediately interested in meeting and makes the trip to Chicago to facilitate it. Unfortunately, the two sisters quickly learn there's a lot more to their story than they've been told and Charlotte gets pulled into Acelynn's high society life in ways she never imagined and doesn't like.

I absolutely devoured this book. I love a good mistaken/stolen/misrepresented identity book but they tend to be very unbelievable and almost never work as well as I hope. This one however was very grounded, giving little references to slight issues that might tip people off and acknowledging that people can't just seamlessly pretend to be something or someone they're not, while also not doing anything so egregious that they couldn't possibly avoid being caught. I also loved the dimension of the story with Pearl and loved that whole thing gave the story so much depth and didn't make it super confusing. It was just really well done in a way that most books in this vein can't pull off. It also managed Additionally, the pacing was excellent, characters were good, just overall a really entertaining story.

I am definitely looking forward to more from this author!

What a baffling and mind blowing book! So much I wasn’t expecting. This was a great audiobook. No one is who they seem by the end. Tons of twists and surprises. I loved it. So many surprises at the end that left my mouth gaping open. Creative plot from the author and all of the wow moments fit together by the end.
Once you start listening it’s hard to put this one down!

4.5 stars!

Charlotte Kane discovers she has an identical twin sister, Acelynn Benedict, who has a seemingly perfect life. After a tragedy, Charlotte assumes her sister's identity, only to uncover dark secrets and realize that no one in Acelynn's life is who they seem to be. Charlotte wants to escape this dangerous situation, but revealing the truth would mean returning to her old, troubled life.

I am still reeling from the whirlwind of emotions this book has left me with! This is the third book I have read this month centered around twins, and the plot twists just keep getting more intricate. The rollercoaster ride of this book took me by surprise, as I found myself unable to predict the ending despite my best efforts.

Once again, we are thrust into the world of identical twins assuming each other's identities with seemingly little consequence...or so it seems. We follow the lives of Charlotte and Acelyn, both with their own unique set of side characters that are easily distinguishable. Most of these characters were quite unlikable, adding to the suspense and mystery of the story. It may seem simple for twins to switch lives, but the reality is far more complex, as even identical twins have distinct personalities. The plot was well-crafted, keeping me on the edge of my seat until the very end.

I was fortunate enough to experience this story through both an audiobook and an eBook, providing me with a dual perspective. The narrator did an excellent job of bringing the story to life, further immersing me in the narrative. I found myself completely engrossed in the story, struggling to pause or walk away when necessary.

If you enjoy delving into the dark and twisted world of twin dynamics, filled with suspense and guessing games, then this book is a must-read for you.

Thank you, Love Inspired Trade and Harlequin Audio, for the digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Other Sister is a gripping psychological thriller that had my head constantly spinning. I was absolutely hooked right from the start. There were twists upon twists that kept me engaged. The suspense in this book is high and it never lets up.

The characters are very well written and described. They mostly all have an agenda and I loved it. There are some redeemable characters thrown in so that really leveled it out. The plot was so intricately constructed. The ending was shocking and the twists were unguessable. I don't want to give too much away, buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Overall, this was a great psychological thriller. It kept me on my toes throughout the entirety of it and it ended with a shocking conclusion.

🎧 The narration by Romy Evans was great. She set the perfect tone to the story. Kept the emotions on high and the suspense on full blast. I highly enjoyed the audio.

✨️Thank you to @netgalley, @harlequinaudio & @jessicarpatch for my gifted ALC in exchange for an honest review.

A thriller that has some twisted themes of abuse, betrayal, living around drugs / poverty, mental illness. Charlotte and Acelynn are twin sisters who didn’t know each other existed until adulthood. Charlotte found evidence of this after her mom passed and she finds a photo. Acelynn is living a very different life full of rich privilege and a successful career, compared to Charlotte trying to make ends meet and living paycheck to paycheck

Some religion/ faith themes, twists and turns throughout the way and second guessing what is real and what is imagined.

Narration was expressive and excellent ! I got a little lost between past and present with the audiobook and what characters belonged in what setting. Overall, enjoyed the book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review. Release date 4/22/25.

Thank you: Harlequin Audio and Netgalley for this ARC audiobook by: Jessica R. Patch
Publication date: April 22, 2025

4 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - This book is about 2 identical twin sisters who did not know about each other until their birth mother died.

Charlotte had it rough growing up. She was in & out of foster care and always wished for a better life.

Acelynn was adopted. She was successful and had the perfect family.

After a tragic event, Charlotte assumes Acelynn's identity. Soon after, Charlotte uncovers many dark secrets/lies about her sister and realizes that her life wasn't so perfect after all. This book was fast paced and keeps you engaged.

I did figure out the big twist early on in the book, but this did not spoil the book for me because the author was able to add some doubts to my theory, which kept me engaged and questioning throughout. So due to that, I would highly recommend this book.

Once again, thank you to Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for this ARC audiobook.

#HarlequinAudio
#Netgalley #TheOtherSister

Wild Story -Life isn't always better on the other side. Be careful what you wish for, as there are lies everywhere. Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Harlequin Audio for this ARC.

Two identical, twins, separated at birth, have no idea of the others existence. One twin appears to have it all, and after her death, the remaining twin takes her place, only to discover that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. The grass is also infinitely more dangerous. Patch takes a standard trope and spices it up with well defined characters

I must be an outlier here. I made it to the 60% mark and have to quit. I can’t understand what is going on in the story, who is talking half the time, why there are so many storylines going on and how none of them are well executed. The book seems very under developed and falls flat for me. I also just saw that this is listed under Christian fiction and I had no idea. I don’t think I’ve heard anything remotely Christian mentioned once, so it must all be at the end of the book?

Anyway, I’m happy to see that so many others love this novel, but I just can’t seem to follow what’s going on.

I do appreciate the chance to preview this before it’s released and want to thank the author, NetGalley, and Harlequin Audio.