Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: April 16, 2021
Rating: 5/5 stars
Synopsis:
From the outside, everyone might think Fern and Rose are as close as twin sisters can be: Rose is the responsible one and Fern is the quirky one. But the sisters are devoted to one another and Rose has always been Fern's protector from the time they were small.
Fern needed protecting because their mother was a true sociopath who hid her true nature from the world, and only Rose could see it. Fern always saw the good in everyone. Years ago, Fern did something very, very bad. And Rose has never told a soul. When Fern decides to help her sister achieve her heart's desire of having a baby, Rose realizes with growing horror that Fern might make choices that can only have a terrible outcome. What Rose doesn't realize is that Fern is growing more and more aware of the secrets Rose, herself, is keeping. And that their mother might have the last word after all.
Sarah's Review:
Thrillers are always harder for me to review because I am so self conscious of revealing any spoilers. So here goes nothing.
First of all, Fern is the best heroine in a thriller that I have ever come across. I fell in love with her quirks, and I think all of her interactions were so endearing. Unfortunately this is all I can say about her without revealing anything.
I really loved how Hepworth created a thriller that made you care about the characters so much. She really developed a great background, and an entertaining rising action before the plot twist hits. I think often authors are so quick to throw twists at you, and develop the plot that the connection to the story is lost or weakened. I felt a deep attachment to the story and characters which made the twists way more jarring!
Overall if you like thrillers this book needs to be added to the top of your list. I will definitely be devouring the rest of Hepworth's novels as soon as possible.
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