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Thank you Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC.
I need more by this author please.
What an amazing twist read which just kept me guessing and reading past midnight.
Highly recommend.

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Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Great suspense/thriller. I love books that keep me guessing what happened right until the end and this did just that.
Well written and keeps your interest.

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This story was great! It was full of suspense that I couldn't put it down as I needed to know what was going to happen next!

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This is a amazing twisty read kept me guessing until the end I just couldn't put it down it kept me up way past my bed time

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A suspenseful thriller full of family dynamics and mystery. I loved the winter vibes and it was the perfect book to cozy up during a snowstorm with!!

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On the whole it’s a good read, well paced, if a little predictable. I did enjoy it nonetheless. A good winter novel to lose yourself in.

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I don't know where this book went wrong but I didn't really enjoy it as much as the other readers. I've read high ratings and review of this from Goodreads and I just couldn't understand why. Maybe I read a different book.

Such a let-down.

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With a catch line of
One Lying
One Dying
One Hellbent On Revenge
This book will get you hooked from the very first page and keep you guessing until the last page. A great read

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"Three Sisters" by O. J. Mullen is a completely addictive psychological thriller that grips readers from the beginning and maintains its intensity until the final pages. Mullen demonstrates a masterful command of suspense, delivering a narrative filled with twists and turns that keep readers hooked throughout.

One of the standout strengths of the novel is Mullen's ability to create a sense of urgency and unpredictability from the outset. The plot unfolds with well-executed twists, making it challenging for readers to predict the outcome. The characters are intricately developed, adding layers to the narrative and contributing to the overall psychological tension.

However, readers well-versed in the psychological thriller genre may encounter certain familiar elements within the storyline. While the pacing is generally effective, there might be instances where the intensity feels expected. Nevertheless, Mullen's skill in crafting a highly addictive narrative distinguishes "Three Sisters" as a standout thriller.

In summary, "Three Sisters" lives up to its billing as a completely addictive psychological thriller. Mullen's storytelling prowess, coupled with the intricate characters and the relentless suspense, makes it an engaging choice for fans of the genre. While the novel may incorporate some common elements within the psychological thriller realm, its execution and the overall addictive quality set it apart as a gripping and thrilling read.

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The ending is what saved this book. It’s predictable but makes the book good.

The beginning is slow to pick up, there’s lots of side stories going on, and a lot of geography. It was a decent read. The ending is predictable but saves the book. I’m glad I kept reading for the ending

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This book was brilliant. Set in Scotland, I love when a book is unpredictable and this one definitely is. A book about family relationships, just like the title says.

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The description of this sounded really good but once I got reading it just didn’t live up to it. It felt quite boring and repetitive most of the way through.
The ending was a good twist and I really didn’t expect it, so it’s a shame the rest of the book didn’t match up.

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Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I think this book had one of the best strap lines eer, however, I felt that the book was lacking in places. Nonetheless, it is a good read.

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"Imagine you had a secret so terrible you couldn’t tell anybody. Ever. Because if you actually said the words out loud the world would see who you really were".

I enjoyed the twists and turns this story provided, yet - personally - I found it a little slow in many places. A good story, but with more pace it could be amazing.

A story about how one event can cause a domino effect. A story of deceit, lies and death. Enjoyable.

Thanks to NetGalley for the review copy.

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This book had some interesting characters, and plenty of dramatic motive to go around: revenge, grief, greed, guilt, and more. Most of the characters were pretty awful people, but I appreciate that by the end, the worst ones are not necessarily who you started out believing. I did suspect the ending twists fairly early on, but it was an overall enjoyable read.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the complimentary digital review copy of this title.

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A very good read about three sister and what happens after an event after an office party changes their lives for ever. The story was set in Scotland and being a Glaswegian I was able to picture exactly where everything was taking place and this really hel in my enjoyment. It was a gripping story about the lives of these three sisters, eac with their own secrets and the ending was one that I had no idea was coming. I will certainly read more of this author!

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The tagline grabbed me but the book failed to deliver. I thought the narrative read more like a gangland thriller, which is not a genre that I particularly enjoy. Although the ending was very clever and unexpected, I disliked most of the characters and found the plot to be quite mundane.

It took me a bit of time to get my head around the different characters. Luckily, when one is left fighting for her life, it kind of ruled her out of the character list! For the rest, I struggled to focus on their identities, even when it came to discerning between the male characters. I don’t think it helped that I didn’t like any of them, finding the cast of people to be incredibly selfish and self-centred. They all seem to be looking out for themselves rather than focussing on their support network around them.

There is a lot going on in this story and I would argue there is too much. Alongside the revenge theme, there’s a marriage needing saving, workplace affairs, deception and a business take-over. Even the minor characters are pulled into the bigger stories and I think this led to a rather cluttered narrative. I thought my head was all over the place and this wasn’t helped by the multiple perspectives that the story is told from. From reading the blurb, I was expecting this to be about the revenge act, but instead, there are a lot of other things that feed into this narrative and I consequently felt bored by how long the main plot development was happening.

Furthermore, it felt like some elements of the story almost had to be included, like the writer had a checklist of scenes that were intended to be a part of the novel. For example, the sub-plot with Sam made me feel incredibly uncomfortable and I don’t think certain elements actually added anything to the main story. In addition, some of the scenes with Damian and the business take-over were prolonged and whilst it showed a different side to the struggling Lewis, I switched off a fair amount because it was detracting from the three sisters… kind of what I was expecting this book to just be about.

Overall, this book did not deliver in the way that I was hoping to. The ending was a killer surprise that made me sit up straight. For the most of it, I found I was slumped over my kindle, looking forward to reaching the conclusion. The writer style, the lack of likeable characters and the slow story did not create the greatest of combinations so I was rather pleased to see the back of the sisters by the end.

With thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Three Sisters by Owen Mullen was another brilliant book I was gripped from the beginning till the end especially as it had storyline with brilliant twists and turns throughout that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.

One chance meeting. But, a night that will change everything forever!.

The Kennedy sisters, Molly, Alex and Sam, have a Christmas tradition, they always go out together dressed up to celebrate Christmas. Just the three of them, sisters together forever!

However, Lewis Stone can’t face the work Christmas party, but as he’s one of the bosses, he has to show his face. He leaves as soon as he can politely get away, ready for the holidays to begin with his family.

Lewis Stone meets the Kennedy sisters, and a train of events begins that engulfs them all.

With one sister is left fighting for her life.

One sister is left fighting for her marriage.

And one sister is hellbent on revenge….........A Perfect story that will have you up to the early hours of the morning. Plus, a great holiday read.

I highly recommend this book and another 5 star read.

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The overall storyline was great. The characters each were unique and focused on an important topic. However the beginning was a little too slow for me. Midway through it finally started getting interesting and had me more engaged. The ending twists were great and unexpected. It did feel more like a drama than a thriller. I would like to read some more books from this author because I have heard great things.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC!

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I so tried to get into this story but it just didn't hold my attention. I'm sure it's a delightful novel but just not for me. it felt stilted and uninteresting. I'm sure others will enjoy it.

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