Fern and Rose are twins and we hear from Rose's point of view about the terrible childhood they had with their mother who is now in a care home. She was petty and vindictive ,a true horror . Rose has always taken care of her sister as Fern has lots of issues where she needs to be reassured byRose.
Fern doesn't like loud noises of bright lights or certain smells and has difficulty understanding what people want from her. She has a set routine working in a library and going to Rose's house for dinner on the same nights every week. Rose is desperate for a a baby with her husband Owen but has recently been told it's not possible . Fern decides she will get pregnant and give Rose the baby but first she has to find someone to sleep with.
This was quite a rollercoaster of a read as I didn't know who was telling the truth throughout the book.
I loved the addition of Rocco the American boy who seemed to be on the same wavelength as Fern. Fern's fellow library workers were somewhat in the background but they did add a lot to the story. It was lovely when the finally realized what Fern needed to get her through each day easily.
I haven't read anything from this author until this one but I'll be looking for more of her books.

Oh, The Good Sister is a very unsettling novel.

There is a lot of unreliable narration going on, but it is difficult at first to see just exactly who is the one who is not telling the truth.

I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves thrillers.

Wow! I loved this book. A psycho-thriller that kept me thoroughly entertained from start to end.

This was the second book I have read by this author and once again 5 stars from me!

This book is about twin sisters Rose and Fern. Fern suffers from sensory-processing issues and can even have sensory meltdowns. A few examples to better understand her: she cannot read people's faces, takes everything very literally, misses social cues and does not like to be touched. Her twin knows her like no other so has always been there to protect her and help her out. Fern is quirky, but seems really sweet at the same time, a bit childlike. Rose is the complete opposite. At the start of the book she is married and seems like the calm stable character, mothering Fern, but as the story goes on you start to wonder if there is more to her. There are some great twists and lots of drama.

I don't want to say anymore for fear of spoiling it for others.
It was simply great and I highly recommend it!

Absolutely loved this book. A stunning read with really diverse and interesting characters. I was captivated from the start and enjoyed the plot twists.

I received this eBook on @netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this Book, I thought that Fern’s Character was brilliant as she was so complex but so well written.

The first half of the story I wondered what was going to happen, it all seemed too nice and pleasant which made the second half a shock. It was dark and thrilling because it showed the 2 differentiating memories of Fern and Rose, but it was also deeply sad regarding the manipulation of Fern.

I would definitely recommend this book, I haven’t read anything by Sally Hepworth before but I enjoy her writing style and will be sure to look out for her in future.

My first Sally Hepworth and I loved it. It was so different from what I expected. Come to think if it, I don’t really know what I expected. Sally Hepworth takes us into the mind of a woman with sensory issues and shows how it’s possible to overcome them. But this book is much more than that. Part suspense, part family drama. It just blew me away.

Told from the first person perspective of Fern, diary extracts from her fraternal twin Rose.
A complicated relationship between the two sisters with Fern, who has extreme sensory issues , heavily reliant on Rose for guidance and support. Loved the portrayal of Fern’s character and her idiosyncrasies as she copes with all life’s issues whilst viewing the world from her own unique viewpoint.
Well written with an intriguing storyline it is easy to feel involved and invested in the storyline. A great read and I’ll certainly look for other books by the same author.

From the blurb I was expecting a fun domestic thriller but I was totally not expecting the sweet romance. Responsible Rose and quirky Fern are twins. Rose has always been the protector out of the two and kept Fern out of trouble in if it means covering up a crime and keeping a dangerous secret. And now Fern can finally repay her sister by helping her reach her heart’s desire, so she wastes no time in trying. But will Rose be happy with Fern’s choices? And will Fern regret her decisions? Read to find out.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The thriller part of it was predictable but the romance came out of nowhere and was what made me love the book. It was so sweet and adorable. Fern was such a sweetheart and I loved her character to bits. I definitely recommend this book if you like a good mix of romance and domestic thriller.

I loved the characters in this book twin sisters Fern and Rose. Rose being the more dominant sister.
When Fern finds out that Rose couldn't have children of her own Fern decided that the best way to help her sister is to have one for her the only problem is Fern doesn't have a man in her life.
When a stranger comes into the library where Fern works she immediately thinks he is homeless and looks like Wally from the children's books and starts calling that name in fact his real name is Rocco and Fern asks him out on a 'date '.
When Fern becomes pregnant she denies that the child is his and under Rose's control she ends her relationship with him.
But all is not what it seems . Can Fern find out the truth about her sister before it's to late?

I loved this book. It follows twin sisters Rose and Fern. The reader gets insights into their pay from Rose's diary entries. We follow Fern in real time. Seemingly devoted sisters. What would you do for the sister you love? Faith has sensory issues so tends to be introverted and keeps herself to herself. She works in a library which she adores, though she tries to keep contact with her co-workers to a minimum. Determined to have a baby for her sister who cannot conceive she meets Wally. What starts out as a cunning plan soon dissolves as they get on well, he understands her limitations and they have great sex! Faith becomes pregnant and from then on she is conflicted, to follow her heart or her sister whom she trusts to have her back? Lots of unexpected turns in this enjoyable book.

I loved this book, a real page turner.
This is a tale of fraternal twins, Fern and Rose. Fern is neuro diverse and has sensory issues and Rose, the caring sister who is there for her, protecting her from their mum's rages, and when the world becomes too much.
The story is told in real time by Fern and the past by Rose in a series of journal entries.
It is refreshing to have a neuro diverse main character. Seeing the world through Fern's eyes and ears will enable more understanding of every day challenges that people with sensory issues have. It also explores how people's understanding can enable them to try new experiences or stop them because you want to protect them. A dilemma that most parents will be familiar with.

This was a really good gripping thriller, easy to read, great storyline about a relationship between two sisters. I really enjoyed this book, and would thoroughly recommend.

This is the most gripping book I've read in a very long time. Following the story of Fern, and her twin sister Rose, and Roses struggle to have a child. Even though Fern has sensory issues she is sure she can have a child for her twin sister, especially as her sister has looked after her their whole life. This story masterfully shows us their past and present, and takes us on a gripping ride through a year of their lives. I don't want to give anything away and spoil the story but I can promise you that once you start reading you just won't be able to put it down. This is the best book I've read this year, it kept me guessing right the way through, and to be able to do that is absolutely worth 5 stars. If you want a book that you just can't put down then this si the book for you.

I absolutely loved reading this book. I couldn't put it down because I had to know what happened next. The story and the characters have just the right amount of complexity and emotion to keep you hooked and I found myself really starting to care about the outcome.

I would definitely recommend to friends!!!

An enjoyable, gripping read and I found Fern to be a charming and refreshing lead character.
It became clear what was really going on fairly early in the story, but that allowed one to enjoy the dynamics and intricacies of the relationships rather than worrying too much about what the 'twist' might be.
I did find I had to suspend my disbelief a few times towards the end. I also wasn't completely satisfied with the wrapping up of the Billy story ... in my opinion the blame wasn't absolved as completely as the characters seemed to feel it was.
Overall I recommend this book as a genuinely entertaining page-turner.

Sally once again does not dissapoint with her newest book. I love how the story is told from Ferns point of view but with her twin Rose’ diary entries scattered between chapters.
Ferns world view is entirely outside of my own - she is on the autistic spectrum and has sensory issues.
Whilst I guessed where the ending was going, it didn’t stop me enjoying both plot and characters.
Thank you to Sally, her publisher and Netgalley for this advance copy.

This turned out to be completely different to what I was expecting and very different to my normal reads. It covered a lot of deep themes including mental health, illness, addiction, sexual abuse and emotional abuse. And, at first I really didn't like it. Yet it was oddly compellingly and by the end I kinda loved it. The reason was main character and twin Fern. Fern is "different" and outside of my world - she has sensory processing issues and lacks social awareness but she really grew on me as I began to understand her better. I loved her view of the world and in particular agree with her astonishment that medical advances haven't come up with "a better way" of having babies and that shaking hands is risky for a person's health. With Fern's first person narrative interspersed with extracts from the other twin Rose's journal it's quickly evident from the different retellings of the same events that one of these sisters is an unreliable narrator? But, which one is 'The Good Sister'?

What an amazing story!!! I absolutely loved it. This book was so enjoyable and so cleverly written. There were moments that had me laughing out loud and moments where I felt so utterly upset for the characters. Sally Hepworth certainly knows how to move our emotions with this wonderful story.

This is a story about fraternal twin sisters, Rose and Fern. Fern suffers from sensory issues and Rose has always been the one that has been there for Fern to rely on, to help Fern cope when situations become too much for her. When Fern learns that Rose is unable to conceive a child that she so longs for, Fern sets out to get pregnant and give her sister the baby she desires. When Fern meets Wally (Rocco), she gets more than she bargained for. She thought she just wanted to find someone to impregnate her but instead finds a man that comes to mean so much to her. The two have the sweetest romance and you just can’t help but be swept away by their relationship. Things take a change of course when Rose begins to get involved. I don’t want to say more than that about the plot because it was such an entertaining read that I don’t want to spoil it for anyone else.

This is such an incredible story and I really hope that it gets the attention and admiration it deserves. It’s got everything in it from suspense, mystery and romance. The character descriptions are so well written, I can picture each and every one of them so clearly especially Fern with her goggles and headphones on, wearing her brightly coloured clothes. I’m hoping it will be a Goodreads favourite this year as it will certainly get my vote. Super high recommendation from me for this one!!!

Thank you Netgalley and Hodder & Stoughton for giving me the privilege of reading this book early with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Twins always seem to be expected to love each other unconditionally perfect mirrors of each other.Who else would you trust other than your twin your other half? What happens though if one twin is the good one and one is the bad? A fantastic tale is the answer. I could not put this down and was totally engrossed by this twisted tale of twins.

I cannot stress enough how much I loved the story of Fern and Rose. The portrait of Fern as someone with high functioning autism was brilliant; I became so engrossed in her character. It was a superbly written story of love, psychological abuse and bravery, I cannot wait for Sally to write her next book.