summary: this is a tale about four sisters. one of them is missing, and one of them is a murderer. can you figure out which one is which?

footnotes: this book is broken up into six sections, and has a multi pov style. the sisters are daisy, rose, violet and poppy. all of the sisters wear flowers in their hair to tell themselves apart, because otherwise they are identical. of course, the sisters can tell each other apart, right?

thoughts: I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. the plot was full of twists and turns, and i could never guess what was going to happen next. the process of reading this book quite literally consumed my entire being. as someone who can usually figure out the plot of thrillers, this book was absolutely shocking to me, i could not for the life of me figure out what happened. all of the sisters were extremely developed and had their own personality. each side character that was brought in felt like a main character because they were given time in the plot as well as major character development. i could relate to each and every character in some way or the other. the writing of the book overall flowed together really well, and it was super quick to get through. there were more nuanced and complex themes woven into the book, and the author did so with care, and real writing talent. the ending left me absolutely baffled, and i'm still trying to piece together what happened, days after reading it.

would 100% recommend to someone who wants a thriller that will keep them up at night, and has themes of family, and sisterhood woven in.

Mrs Greene and her husband have four young daughters who are identical. Daisy, Violet, Poppy and Rose can only be told apart by the ribbons their mother puts in their hair - so, whenever they decide to play around with the ribbons, it's anyone's guess which girl is which!

When one of the children, Daisy, is taken away by force from Mrs Greene - by a childless woman who has her heart set on having one - she feels she has little choice but to hope that the family can continue to move forward as best as it can without her.

But that is not the end of the story. Fast forward a few years and there is everything from children shoplifting, to going missing, to murder on Mrs Greene's complicated horizon. Only one thing remains constant - the difficulty in determining which of the girls committed which of these acts!

Shane Spyre's debut novel has an intriguing concept at its heart. But parts of the book are confusing, and not entirely credible. This is a book best read in a couple of sittings - and if that is done, then it does have some bizarre and exciting story elements to offer the thriller reader.

This was a very unique read, so many secrets and lies and filled with creepy characters. It was a really great debut psychological novel.I felt like I was on a rollercoaster, and boy, did I enjoy the journey.
I am looking forward to reading more from this exciting new author.
Thanks to Netgalley and The Book Folks for the ARC.

I really wasn’t sure how I felt about this especially at the beginning I thought what is going on. So glad I stuck with it cause it turned out to be a great read. It was rollercoaster of a read once it got going I thought it was written well with well developed characters and will definitely be encouraging people to read this. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my advanced copy.

"Which Child" by Shane Spyre is a gripping psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. With its intriguing premise and expertly crafted twists, this debut novel delivers a chilling narrative that keeps readers guessing until the very end.

Spyre's skillful narration keeps the reader hooked from the first page, weaving a complex web of deception, suspicion, and betrayal. The characters are vividly drawn, each with their own motivations and secrets, adding layers of complexity to the story. As suspicions mount and the stakes rise, the true identity of the killer remains elusive, leaving readers guessing until the final, spine-tingling conclusion.

Definitely a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers who enjoy being kept on the edge of their seats. With its eerie atmosphere, clever plot twists, and immersive storytelling, this novel will haunt you long after you've turned the last page.

"Which Child" by Shayne Spyre is his debut thriller that tells the story of Sarah who has four identical daughters. Rose, Daisy, Violet, and Poppy wear colored ribbons to tell them apart. The daughters, when they are four years old, are separated from each other by an envious childless woman. After many years, the three sisters are accused of various crimes such as shoplifting and later on murder.

The book is based on an interesting concept, but the development in the book feels somewhat dull. The characters are not well-developed and they are very difficult to like. The suspense about the identity of the sister who committed the murder is built in a rather confusing manner. The writing and character development are a bit weak, but the plot is interesting and you may find yourself sticking with it to find out which child is the murderer. On the whole, I really wanted to like this book, but the book ended up just being a mediocre read for me.

Thank you to The Book Folks, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

I found this book very confusing and strange. I was not believable at all. The story line jumped around a lot.
A story of 4 girls one who gets kidnapped but no one really seems to do anything. 4 years later after any trace of her has been erased from life a dead girl surfaces who brings everything back to life.
I can’t really say I would recommend this book at all. I wasn’t very impressed with anything in the book. But that is just my personal opinion. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review the book

Wow!!! THIS BOOK IT’S LIKE A ROLLER COASTER WHICH MAKES YOU SPIN SO MUCH YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT IUP AND WHAT IS DOWN, IT’S AN ONLY ENORMOUS TWIST WHICH LEAVE YOU BEEììREATHLESS

Sarah and her husband have four identical daughters. Until Sarah is forced at gunpoint to give one of them away.
Years later, the taken child is found dead in an alley. One of the others is guilty of killing her. But which one?


Nope. Sorry, this novel is just too confusing for my tastes.
I didn't find it well written, or gripping.
The dialogue is stilted, and it is hard to keep up with the story when there is another child that is introduced, never mind the girls swapping identities.

I didn't like it, but some people will love this complicated novel.

Thanks to Netgalley and The Book Folks for the opportunity to read this book.

I read this book in one sitting. It kept me up last night. Don’t miss out on this book. I highly recommend this to Thriller lovers.

The book is so messed up, unputdownable, mind blowing and unsettling. There are four Identical sisters and Mrs Greene had to give one of her child to a childless woman. Daisy was only four years old when Mrs Greene asked her to sit in a strange woman’s car. Since then she is keeping a secret from Rose, Poppy and Violet. Now seven years later, detective comes and tells her that two of her daughters were found shoplifting and one is the killer among them and one is missing. Since they are identical, it’s hard to figure out who is the killer and who is missing. But the mystery gets deep when Lily comes from nowhere. It makes their parents think If there was a fifth daughter.

The narration is gripping. The writing is compelling. In the midst of lies, deception and secrets, It’s becoming hard to differentiate between truth and a lie. The book has twists and turns. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. After reading each one of their confession, It became chaotic for me but one of my assumption was right. The ending was so messed up and unpredictable.

Thank you Author, Publisher and Netgalley.