The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Haven't you always wanted to be a twin? The bond they share is unlike any other sibling connection.

To an outsider, Fern and Rose appear to be as close as only twin sisters can be. Of the pair, Rose is the more responsible one—she has a home and is trying to start a family with her husband—whereas Fern, the librarian, is more of a free spirit who avoids social interaction. But one thing is certain, as different as they are, they are completely loyal to one another. Especially Rose who always protected Fern from their sociopathic mother. She hid her true nature to everyone else, but Rose could see her for who she truly was.

Years ago, Fern did a very bad thing. And Rose, being her protector, has never told a soul. So Fern decides that she is going to help her sister achieve her dream of having a baby. But Rose is becoming concerned with the choices Fern is making—they all have a terrible outcome. What Rose doesn't realize is that Fern is discovering all the secrets that she has been keeping...and that their mother might get the last word after all.

Told from alternating points of view between Rose and Fern, The Good Sister is a gripping domestic thriller with razor sharp writing and perfect pacing. With Hepworth telling both sides of the story, the reader questions the women's character. Is Rose really the protective sister, or is she controlling and cunning? And what about Fern? Is she a sociopath like their mother?

I have nothing but effusive praise for Sally Hepworth's novels and this book is no exception. Her characterizations are rich and layered, as are the family dynamics. The Good Sister is more than just a story about the bond between sisters, it is a character driven thriller that will have readers anxiously turning pages to its stunning conclusion.

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SALLY HEPWORTH  is the author of six books, most notably The Mother-in-Law. She has been featured in media outlets that have included USA Today, The New York Times, and The Sydney Morning Herald.

Hepworth is based in Melbourne, Australia.