The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth – A Book Review

The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth is one of my favourite reads so far in 2021. The author combines two of my favourite genres, Women’s Fiction and Thrillers, which I feel work extremely well together. The book is an engaging story of twin sisters which will have you guessing what is the truth, and what isn’t.

Plot Summary

Rose is the more responsible of the two girls. She views her mother as sociopathic and one who does a great job of hiding this from the rest of the world. Rose feels the need to protect her sister Fern from everyone as Fern only sees the best in everyone. Many years ago, Fern did something that was shocking, but Rose kept her secret. Fern has never forgotten this, so when she realizes her sister is unable to have a baby, Fern decides to have one for her. As this wish becomes a reality, the two sisters begin to see each other in a completely different light.

Book Review

The story is intricately woven with the twists you normally find in a thriller. But there is stronger elements of Women’s Fiction that you might not expect. Indeed, the book is about the relationship of three women despite it being written in a two person narrative. While there are elements of mental illness, this is also a story of family love, as dysfunctional as it can sometimes be. The characters are extremely well developed and the story was dramatic yet moving. I loved the inclusivity of the characters. Without giving too much of the story away, I cheered for one of the characters who I miss now that I’ve completed the book. For me, that is a sign of great writing. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author.

What I Liked About The Good Sister:

• The combination of Women’s Fiction and Thriller
• The in depth character development
• The highly engaging storyline
• The inclusivity of the characters

I Recommend This Book To:

Those readers that enjoy Women’s Fiction, Stories of Family Function or Thrillers.

Acknowledgments:

Thanks to Netgalley and St Martin’s Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for the honest review provided here.

My rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️/5.

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Similar Books I’ve Reviewed:

The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth

Sisters by Michelle Frances

The Girl In The Mirror by Rose Carlyle

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