THE TWIN is the latest twisty, suspenseful offering by Steena Holmes. Brynn and Bryce had always been close, and when their controlling father dies, Brynn thinks things will finally get better for her. Now Bryce is changing, becoming more like their father, disappearing and keeping secrets. Can Brynne save them both from the “Family,” the group that has overshadowed them all their lives, before it’s too late?
Holmes delivers a page-turner, and you won’t want to stop until you uncover all the secrets and find out what happens to the twins.
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of the novel. All opinions are my own and freely given.

In this book we meet Brynn and her twin brother Bryce as they’re at the funeral for them father, Anthony.
Brynn and her father had a very difficult relationship completely different to the relationship he had with Bryce.

We discover that Anthony is part of The Family, a mysterious group that Brynn has no wish to be a part of.
Bryce is becoming more and more involved and is keeping secrets.

We flit between the recent past and the present as we follow Brynn on the journey to discover exactly what Bryce and The Family are involved in.


This was an interesting read, although I felt the ending seemed rushed and didn’t quite explain exactly what happened.
Maybe there’s a follow up, which will give me more closure on this story

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this title

If you enjoy books about cults, a strange group of people, and possible cannibalism? - then this book is for you!

Twins' Brynn and Bryce have always stood out due to their white blonde hair, piercing blue eyes, and porcelain white skin. They've always been close and stuck together due to their unique appearance and due to the fact their father, a leader of a doomsday cult, was especially tough on Brynn.

In present day, their father has passed away and Brynn is hopeful all association with the cult is finally behind her. However, Bryce seems to be holding back from her in an unusual way. She is less than pleased when he invites her to take a look at the place where their father was considered a leader. Once there, it's obvious the cult members know Bryce and greet Brynn as if she is about to live among them. But a young girl tasked with showing her around whispers that Brynn is in danger and must leave. Torn between her love for her brother and his growing interest in the cult, Brynn is desperate for answers. Will she find them before it's too late?

This was creepy and odd which is something I can always get on board with! If you enjoy the same, I would certainly go grab it!

I really enjoyed this! It's one of the most unsettling and disturbing books I've read in recent memory. If you enjoy disturbing books, I would recommend this! Special Thank You to Steena Holmes, Joffe Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this psychological thriller. I did however see some of the twists coming, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.

The Twin by Steena Holmes is a captivating psychological thriller that explores the complexities of identity, memory, and the lengths to which people will go to protect their loved ones. The novel follows the story of Sarah, a woman who awakens from a coma with no memory of her past. As she struggles to piece together her life, she becomes convinced that her twin sister, Beth, is not who she claims to be.

The novel is filled with suspense and twists, keeping readers guessing as Sarah delves deeper into her sister's secrets. Holmes does a masterful job of creating a sense of unease and paranoia, as Sarah questions everything she knows about herself and those around her.

One of the strengths of The Twin is the complex and morally ambiguous characters. Sarah is a character who is both vulnerable and determined, struggling to find her place in a world that seems increasingly unfamiliar. Beth is a mysterious figure, whose motives are shrouded in secrecy. The novel explores the psychological toll of memory loss and the lengths to which people will go to protect their loved ones.

The Twin is a well-written and thought-provoking novel that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end. It is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers.

Wow what a creepy read!!! This story grabbed my attention & I couldn't put it down... housework had to wait!!!

If you are anything like me, you saw the title and you thought "okay, here we go again" .

When it comes to the thriller genre, we have ready many stories that circle around twins, evil twin, mistaken identity, identity switches, etc.

I know you think you might have read something similar before but I promise you, you are wrong.

Steena Holmes did an exceptional job weaving together a dark web of lies, secrets and deceit.

Chef's kiss

Check out this teaser :

My twin brother is the person I'm closest to. But now he frightens me.

We both have the same white-blond hair and clear blue eyes. All our lives people have stared at us. So we had to be there for each other.

Bryce tried to protect me from our dad. But when he died, I thought I was finally safe.

After the funeral, Bryce takes me aside: "Since Dad's passing . . . well, it's been going on for a few years now. I've been keeping a huge secret from you."

Now I'm lying bruised and broken on a cold floor in a dark room. How I got here is the question. And what they want from me is insane . .

To be honest cult plots are not my favourite, this played a major role in my rating. Parts of the book were predictable. I did get confused at times as well. I liked it but I couldnt say I loved it.

This story revolves around albino twins Bryce and Brynn who own and run their family's funeral home following their father's death. Their father was a high ranking official in a cult and Bryce takes his place following his death. Brynn tries to keep her distance from the "Family", but eventually gets pulled in by Bryce. Then, Brynn finally understands her and Bryce's role in the prophecy of the cult.

The elements were there for a good book, but it was lacking in execution. I found myself constantly irritated by how Brynn was a strong, but weak charachter. And the fact that she didn't expose the cult more and she allowed herself to be pulled into something she didn't want to be a part of was hard to read. Her actions make her appear to be a teen, though she is actually an adult. Also, the ending was quick and a let down for some of the build up.

Thank you to Joffe and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this and found that it was constantly twisting and turning. I never expected some of the revelations and it left me on the edge of my seat.

This is one of the creepiest cult stories I've read in a long time. The story centers around Brynn and her twin brother Bryce and the cult-like end of days society their parents help found. I don't want to give anything away, but let's just say this cult is horrifying. The plot kept me glued to my air pods as Christina Traister brought the story to life. I think the audiobook added to the creepy factor which I absolutely loved. If you're a fan of creepy or dark thrillers, you'll enjoy this book!

I thought this book was really good. I’ve read other books before by Steena Holmes but they were nothing like The Twin was! This story grabbed my attention right from the start and it kept me engaged the whole way through. It starts out introducing you to a set of twins, a boy and girl, Bryce and Brynn. What makes them different or stand out is that they were born with a genetic condition called Albinism. In the beginning, the story starts out with their father’s funeral. His name was Anthony Kern and he was a monster! The family owns and operates the local funeral parlor in Bervie Springs. Brynn is content to live a normal life and continue to work and run the family business. But Bryce wants to be like his father who was a member of a cult. This is where the story gets interesting. There are parts that are somewhat disgusting but yet I found it all to sound quite believable. I can just imagine things like this actually happening in these cults. There were times that I felt I was holding my breath because I was nervous and anticipating what was going to take place. Overall, I felt it was an exciting read, I believe Steena must of done a lot of research about cults to make it seem so believable. I’d like to thank NetGalley for the arc that I believe I obtained off the Read Now section. I really enjoyed this book, I’m giving it a 5 star rating and I look forward to reading more by Steena Holmes in this same or similar genre.

Twins have a connection right? That connection is stronger than anything, right? How cold that possibly change? This is just a few of the intriguing things that will keep you turning the pages.

This book was a case of good/crazy ending, so-so beginning/middle for me. It took awhile to pull me in, but I couldn't put it down when it finally did.

The summary made me think it would be a pretty standard sketchy family thriller. It turned out to be darker and more disturbing than I was expecting. I'm not sure if I really liked all of it, but the ending made me nervous (in a mostly good way) so there's that.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

I have read several books by Steena but this book was unlike anything I"ve read from her library, It's very upfront that Brynn is dealing with the fallout from her family's involvement in a doomsday cult but I was wholly unprepared for where this book went. When visits to "The Final Family" farm and then Wellness retreat turn into something much darker this book gets wild and fun to read. Right from the very beginning I was getting hinky vibes from Bryce's second fridge and I loved that I was right even though the reason is crazy. I won't give any spoilers so no more details but read the book and you can find out what was with the weird fridge.

Thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for a copy of this book to review. It was great!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #JoffeBooks for the book #TheTwin by #SteenaHolmes. This book was full of suspense, secrets and a roller coaster ride of emotions. I read it in one sitting and highly recommend it. Bryce and Bryan are albino twins and are inseparable, well they used to be. Ever since their controlling father died, Bryce has changed. Now, Brynn is being held captive and what comes next will make your jaw drop.

This book is so scary in the sense that we have so many dooms day cult like activity that resurfaces. I was hooked immediately and couldn’t stop reading to find out what actually happens and was not disappointed.

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. This book was not for me as I do not enjoy reading about cults and the crazy things that they do. I love this author and this is the first book by this author that I can honestly say I did not finish.

I love Steena Holmes’ books. She has written some of my very favorite books over the years. This one, unfortunately, fell short for me. I’m a huge fan of books about cults, so I was excited about that aspect of the book. I figured out the cannibalism part of the story very early on and I really tried to not let it deter me. But, I couldn’t help it. It really grossed me out. I think that I would have enjoyed the book so much more without that. The beginning was kind of slow and kind of rehashing the same things over and over. Overall, I think it has a good plot. There weren’t any earth shattering twists, but the ending was good. I did end up just skimming a lot to make it there tho. It just wasn’t my cup of tea.