This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, Canelo and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Family secrets, dark and compelling.

Teresa, Natalie and Jess are sisters. They are all damaged by their upbringing and estranged by a horrific event in their past. They all mourn in their own way their sister Hope. Now middle-aged they muddle along in their one lives until Natalie's daughter also named Hope tries to bring the sisters back together.

I enjoyed this book. It was a bit obvious in places what was going on but it was well written on the whole although could be confusing at times especially as two of the characters were named Hope. The best past is the sinister relationship between Jess and her husband Mason though I found it hard to believe that she would have married him as he was such a horror. But the prize for most narcissistic, most neglectful, most selfish mother must go to Eva, their mother. A truly ghastly character. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This was such a great read, I could not put it down once I started it so I read it in the one sitting and boy was it worth it x

The Bad Sister is a gripping, can't-put-down, emotional thriller. The story follows three sisters (each a POV) in the aftermath of not one but two tragedies that occur at their childhood home. The book covers a large span of time, often jumping from "then" (1991) to the present, with some other years included. At the start, the time jumps are a bit jarring; however, once the reader gets into the book, the time jumps and POV changes make sense. The characters are well-developed and the book is generally well-paced (I found the ending to drag on a little). The book's central themes include family, past trauma (and dealing with it), and forgiveness. It's definitely a deeper and more thought-provoking thriller than others. I would recommend The Bad Sister.

The Bad Sister by J.A. Corrigan cover says this is a tense and emotional psychological thriller with an unforgettable ending. Eh, the ending was good, but I didn't find the book tense or a thriller.

This book was hard for me to get into. It started off okay, but then waned in the middle and picked up a little bit at the end. I just had a hard time getting involved and invested in the characters and the story.

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Eat Or Get Out Of Pooh's Honey Pot! 😯😳🤯😯

Wooow. Wooooooow. Wwwooooooowww!! This book was freakin' great! My goodness I couldn't get enough. I love the dynamic of the sisters, of the backstory and present day, and the slow unraveling of it all. It was a great mix of family drama, thriller & mystery suspense!
Raven House is a grand riverside home that belongs to the Keane family. But also where trauma & trouble have happened. In the summer of 1991, the oldest sister Teresa comes back to have a graduation and engagement party her mother, Eva organizes. That is where the joy ends, when a tragedy ends the celebration later that night. Very similar to a past tragedy five years before to the family. Fast forward to decades later and the sisters; Teresa, Natalie & Jess, are barely holding on to their relationships together with each one holding deep secrets. Now another family celebration is to bring them together and force them to acknowledge the past that is coming with a vengeance to be unfolded.
The absolute depth of what not only each sister is dealing with but how broken their relationship is, gives you such pause and empathy. Some of these revelations are such shockers to the extreme. Jaw dropping moments and how you like and dislike each character at different moments. A thriller with so much more!

Thank you to NetGalley & Canelo for this DARC.
Release Date: April 21, 2022

I give this a strong 4 / 5 Bouquets! 💐

Thank you NetGalley and Canelo for an early copy of The Bad Sister. I almost put this down because it was verrrry confusing in the beginning BUT I'm very happy I didn't, it was a Good read. Forgiveness was a big part of it which I liked. The ending totally threw me and I'm usually good at getting the main culprit!!! Stick with it even though confusing for awhile, its WORTH it!!!!!!

A solid four star read. Good premise. Great characters. Enjoyed t writing style. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing. It even had a twist that I didn’t see coming. Definitely look forward to her next offering. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it

Thank you Netgalley, J.A. Corrigan, and Canelo for my gifted copy!

Synopsis:
Since that one horrible night, the Keane sisters, Jess, Natalie, and Teresa, have been estranged. Because when Natalie's best friend was murdered, she and Jess were convinced they saw Teresa's fiancé doing it. But what they didn't tell: They could have been wrong. And what happened to their other sister, Hope, all those years ago? All grown up, it's time for the sisters to meet again - and to confront their past. And each other...

My thoughts:
Honestly, I loved this book! I really felt for all of the sisters and could understand them, while they annoyed me at the same time - in a good way, because you never knew who to trust. I loved the tension and suspense in this book - the sinister feeling that something was wrong. And, especially, I loved all the dark twists, turns and revelations. But, even though the chapters were titled by the time they took place in, I got really confused about the timelines sometimes, and I even had to start the book anew after the first six chapters because I had to untangle what was going on when.

Parts of this book reminded me of:
- Death In The Family by Tessa Wegert
- Her Dark Lies by J.T. Ellison
- After All I've Done by Mina Hardy
- Tell Me The Truth by Kiersten Modglin

This was an interesting read with compelling characters. I liked the pacing of the plot and the suspense in the story. I would recommend this book to readers of thrillers.

I loved this new book from one of my most favourite authors. It was a dark and twisted thriller which kept you guessing the whole way thought. Highly recommended and five stars from me.

Many thanks to netgalley and J.A. Corrigan for the advanced copy of this book. I agreed to give my unbiased opinion voluntarily.

What a dark claustrophobic thriller! I was gripped from page one, and the ending? Wow! I absolutely adore thrillers like this.

5 of five stars for definite from me.

An enjoyable read with sufficient character development to keep you engaged, I read it in one evening wanting to find out what happened the night of the graduation party

Lots of nail biting suspense and action made this a great suspense novel for me. It’s very well written hooking the reader into the story from the very beginning. Characters were interesting and well developed. The mystery itself had lots of detail and action that made me give this five stars, highly recommend!!

Which sister has the most to hide?

The Bad Sister features an gothic-like mystery set in a riverside home in the South.
Jess, Natalie and Teresa Keane grew up at Raven House. Their mother inherited the house, and with it many secrets, at least one ending in death. As the sisters attempt to maintain contact with each other despite their very different personalities, they are slowly drawn back to the house where history repeats itself again.
Someone is trying to hide the biggest secret of all, and they will stop at nothing to keep it hidden. If you like family relationships gone wrong, bad moms and gothic backdrops, the #TheBadSister is for you!
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The Bad Sister has plenty of twists to keep you hooked and entertained.
An amazing thriller that really kept me interested. I was immediately drawn in by the characters in the setting. But the story kept me mesmerized.
Filled with twists and turns and shocking revelations, this is one you don't want to miss!
Corrigan is a skilled writer and I can't wait to more of this authors books.

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Canelo,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!
I will post my review to my platforms, blog, B&N and Waterstone closer to pub date.

OH MY GOSH this book was incredible - I mean truly incredible. It was well written with a compelling storyline and well developed characters that were totally believeable. It was mysterious, twisty and had a level of unpredictability that kept me guessing until the end. It was tense and fast paced and I couldn't put it down - and actually didnt from start to finish. i loved it

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Wow.
Keane sisters grew up together at Raven House, a luxurious riverside home that their mother inherited. On the day of a party at the house, tension fills the air as Jess, Natalie and Teresa all fear the exposure of things they’re desperate to hide. The beautiful evening is marred by tragedy, and a celebration turns into a nightmare when a young life is lost. It is a haunting reminder of a shocking event five years earlier. As guests eye their companions with suspicion, it’s the family who have the most to hide. They turn on one another, with breathtaking malice and irrevocable consequences. Years later, the sisters are barely hanging on to the scraps of their relationship. As another family celebration looms, long-held secrets come rushing to the surface. But someone is determined that the past will stay dead and buried, and will stop at nothing to prevent their mistakes being uncovered. Which sister has the most to hide? A secret that they would kill to keep…
I loved it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Canelo for giving me an advance copy.

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

I loved this one. Very fast paced, had me turning pages as I tore through it – I had to see how it would end. The characters were well rounded and the narrative felt believable. Gave me chills. Solid five

This book is phenomenal. A really well written book, gripping, twisty turny and gripping from the very first page until the very last you will not want to put this book down. It is amazing.