At the beginning I thought this would be an amazing read, but by the time I got to the end it was just OK. There were many things that seemed just too far-fetched to me, a lot of unnecessary repetition, and some twists that were included purely for padding. Others seem to love it but it didn’t quite do it for me I’m afraid. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the early copy.

I could not put this down! I started it one Saturday morning and had finished it by 5pm! I loved it! I couldn’t work out the who dunnit and it kept me guessing! We follow Tasha and her mother as they navigate a crime set in Tashas home and a crime from the past! This should definitely be made into a tv series!

What a great read this was. Such an intricate weaving together of the plot and an absolute belter of a story. I loved the twists and turns and I have no idea how the ending was thought of but wow. A must read in my opinion. I would give more than five stars if it was possible.

A complicated and twisted domestic thriller. The storyline is compelling, a family haunted by a child abducted thirty years earlier and the relationship between two very different sisters. However, I felt there were too many red herrings and not enough ominous tension. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

This was my first book I've read by Claire Douglas, and it definitely didn't disappoint. If you love a thriller with red herrings thrown in, then this is the one!

Tasha and Alice are sisters, but they are totally opposite, Tasha is a caring mother to twins, and Alice is career oriented and driven by success! Tasha and her husband Aaron swap lives with Alice and Kyle and go for a romantic weekend in Alice and Kyle's holiday home in Venice, and they stay at Alice's home to care for her twins! What they didn't expect was the murder of Kyle and the attack of Alice, but the real question throughout is why and who?!

I was constantly changing my mind as to who carried out the murder and attack as there were so many red herrings, and every character causes suspensions in some way. The ending totally surprised me because I just didn't expect it, and it wasn't one of my theories, which is also good in a psychological thriller as sometimes they can be easy to guess!

If you enjoy a book filled with family secrets, lies, and moral dilemmas, then I would recommend this!

An easy 5 star read!

Arghhh I love it!

In depth, you actually care about everyone!
Well written, exciting and intense

Having really enjoyed Claire Douglas’s last two novels I was, I’m afraid, a bit disappointed with her latest thriller.

The Wrong Sister centres around Tasha - a young woman who is keen to rekindle the passion in her marriage to Aaron since having their 2-year-old twins. When her rich and successful sister, Alice, and her new husband Kyle offer to come and stay in their house for a week and look after the twins whilst Tasha and Aaron stay at their swanky holiday home in Venice, it seems like the perfect opportunity to get things back on track.

However, whilst they are away, there is a break in at Tasha’s home which cuts the holiday short and they rush back to the UK. Kyle has been killed in the break in, and later Tasha receives a note saying ‘it should have been you’. Who is threatening Tasha and why?

The beginning of the book was very promising, with some very tense and creepy scenes in Venice as Tasha and Aaron feel followed and threatened by a shady man. Then when the note arrived I was sure I was in for a treat with the rest of the book.

But then it just fell flat for me. Until about 60% in it just felt boring and repetitive. Told from a few different characters’ perspectives, everyone just seemed to be asking themselves the same questions over and over again until I was desperate for some new content!!

Then things picked up a bit more towards the end. With two main twists to come, one of them I feel was really heavily set up and made overly obvious what was coming. The second I didn’t see and thought was quite clever. And to be fair there was more to the first twist that I hadn’t figured out (ie exactly why and how). But just a bit disappointing overall - it lacked the punch and the wow! Which I’ve felt before with Claire’s books.

The second running storyline about the kidnapped younger sister was at times quite interesting and added another dimension to the story, especially with the viewpoints from Bonnie. I might have liked to hear more about that side of the story and less of the repetitive ponderings of Tasha and Jeanette!

The Wrong Sister is crammmed pack full of tension and twisty twists. It kept me awake well into the night to see what happens next.

Thirty years ago a baby was snatched from a pram, and never traced. Her family still hope for her return, but if she did would it wreck the dynamic? Jeanette and Jim had three daughters, Alice now 36, Tasha, now 34, and Holly, now 30 – if she’s still alive! Jim is now dead but Jeanette still lives in the village of Chew Norton, as does Tasha who is now married to Aaron, a local car mechanic, and has twin girls aged three. Alice, a PhD Biochemist, is married to Kyle, a rich inventor, and their company is developing a new medical wonder-device. They live in a palatial mansion in London, but also have a Palazzo in Venice. Alice (and Kyle) has offered to look after Tasha’s house and children while Tasha and Aaron spend a week at the Venice property. This arrangement starts well (although they are nearly mugged so perhaps not all that well) but before it really gets going, Tasha receives a frantic call from her mother. There has been a break-in, Kyle has been murdered and Alice is in hospital with a head wound. They rush home, of course, where they find a cryptic message addressed to Tasha saying, “It was supposed to be you”, a mysterious blonde woman is spotted outside the house, and evidence is found suggesting that Holly might have been in the house at the time of the murder. Has the missing sister returned as a murderer bent on vengeance?
The underlying premise in this story is good (not totally original but rare) and the plot is quite twisty. However, it is not really twisty because of cleverly worded and concealed red herrings, rather the twists are more directive, i.e. the writer more or less points the way, especially when reporting on Tasha’s and Jeanette’s thoughts about Holly and her possible role in the murder, which get a bit repetitive and starts to feel like padding. The plot requires the sisters to have swapped places but the Venice section seems a bit superfluous – I think it is trying to provide a useful clue but failing. It isn’t too difficult to solve all but the last problem, although I think there is a forensics issue here. Overall, a pleasant enough read, keeps one’s interest but not very challenging. I give it 3.5 stars, so rounded to 4.
I would like to thank NetGalley, the publishers and the author for providing me with a draft proof copy for the purpose of this review.

It's been a while since I've really enjoyed a thriller but thankfully The Wrong Sister was just the ticket after a bad run. I was gripped from the outset. Although a little slower at certain parts, the plot generally held a good pace and I wasn't bored at any point. On the whole the book had a really great bunch of characters who were - for the most part - generally likeable. I thought it was a good mixture and choice of POVs which offered alternative view points although I think maybe we could have heard from Alice a little more. There are a few different storylines in the book but these weave together really nicely, although you do have to suspend belief that so much would happen to one family. There's a lot of neat twists and red herrings in this book which really add to both the suspense and distrust of the characters. I did guess one of the reveals but not until quite late in the book so didn't mind this at all. My only disappointment was (as others have no doubt mentioned) the event in Venice which we don't really get an explanation for. Overall a brilliant read and I'm excited for the authors next release.

Tasha and Harry, parents to twins are swapping lives with her wealthy, child-free sister, Alice and husband, Kyle for the weekend and celebrating their anniversary at Alice and Kyles apartment in Venice. While in Venice they encounter an stalking stranger in a dark alley way which scares them. However, back at home, a house intruder breaks in and Kyle is murdered and Alice brutally attacked.
Tasha and Harry dash home, relived their daughters are safe, but frantic over what’s happened.
Without revealing more plot detail, this psychological thriller is superb and completely compelling. The twists keep on rolling, tying up different aspects of the story, urging you to keep those pages turning. 5 stars as always to Claire Douglas

This is a slow-building thriller with lots of twists and turns. Two sisters with very different lives swap homes temporarily and tragedy strikes!

I think I worked some of it out fairly early but the author throw me off scent as the story unfurled and the subplot about the sisters' missing baby sister is equally intriging!

A captivating light read which draws you in and keeps you guessing until the end!

A really enjoyable book despite a slightly far-fetched plot. There were lots of twists and turns but the story progressed at a reasonable rate. Definitely recommended.

Claire Douglas is an auto buy for me so I was thrilled to receive this ARC.

The Wrong Sister has tension, twists, suspense and thrills. It kept me hooked and eager to see what happened next.

I really enjoyed this. A great, complex and twisty storyline. Believable characters. Tasha and Alice are sisters, Alice is the high flyer and Tasha a hardworking mum of twins holding down a job as a dental receptionist. Both have issues with their spouses, Alice and Kyle are working on a tech app that combines biometric testing with a toothbrush and are encountering setbacks. Tasha and Aaron have drifted apart since the arrival of their young twins. They swap lives for 5 minutes and chaos ensues. Add to this wonderfully tense story the twins grandmothers, a missing sister and more shocks and surpises and this kept me hooked to the last line. Absolutely loved it.

A brilliant thriller that keeps you turning the pages and guessing until the shocking ending. Lots of twists and turns and surprises. I loved this book!

Wrong sisters, messages in cities in two countries at the same time, confusing DNA, this book has it all and more. A really gripping thriller that won't let you go. Highly recommend.

A brilliant story that offers so many twists you start second guessing everyone! Well worth a read :-)

This was an okay read, but didn't quite hit the spot for me .I thought it lacked tension ,and was a bit flat .I hope other readers enjoy it more.

Tasha eagerly agrees to swap lives with her sister Alice for a holiday in Venice, seeking respite from her feelings of inadequacy. However, their vacation takes a dark turn when Tasha and her husband Aaron narrowly escape a dangerous incident. Upon returning home, they discover Alice and her husband Kyle have been attacked, resulting in Kyle's death. As tensions rise, an anonymous note further unsettles them, hinting at sinister motives.

The novel starts strong, setting an ominous tone with chilling incidents both in Venice and at home. The alternating perspectives provide depth, particularly through their mother Jeanette's eyes. Secrets unravel gradually, keeping readers engaged as they try to piece together the truth. While some twists feel a bit far-fetched, they add to the intrigue.

Despite occasional clunky writing and unnecessary details, the plot moves swiftly, with alternating viewpoints offering contrasting insights. However, unresolved elements, particularly from their time in Venice, leave lingering questions.

Overall, it's an easy, compelling read, perfect for summer beach days. Thanks to NetGalley and Michael Joseph for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.