Absolutely fantastic read had hanging on the of my seat from to finish kept me wanting to know what was going to happen you will definitely not be disappointed

I found this book to be rather engaging and found it had a really good pace. I really enjoyed May's development and didn't see the ending coming at all which is always a major positive.

Unfortunately I struggled keeping up with the plot on some occasions which lead to some parts needing re reading but overall I enjoyed the pace and charecters.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. As the description of this book outlines, this book starts with...."A woman’s scream echoes through the night, a haunting cry that pierces the air as she plummets towards the unforgiving ground. It’s a scene of chaos and confusion, as her sister desperately races towards her, her heart pounding in her chest. But it’s too late. Gravity has already claimed its victim."

This description is what grasped by attention and held on tight and I am glad that I forgot how the book started because when this event took place in the book, I literally gasped out loud and thought WHAT. At first I was going to give this book 3 stars but the more I thought about it I decided to give it 4 stars as it was a very entertaining story back and forth between these sisters and how much they really don't know each other. I also enjoyed thinking I had this all figured out even when I thought I figured out the twist and then nope....definitely not what I saw coming. In the end I thought this was really well written and I definitely look forward to reading more by this author......but man is blood really thicker than water.....hmmmmm......enjoy!!!

A woman’s scream echoes through the night, a haunting cry that pierces the air as she plummets towards the unforgiving ground.
It’s a scene of chaos and confusion, as her sister desperately races towards her, her heart pounding in her chest. But it’s too late. Gravity has already claimed its victim.

The setting is a bustling city, filled with towering buildings and flashing lights. It's a place of both dreams and nightmares. Where anything can happen and anyone can be whoever, or whatever, they wish.

May and Isabella are both successful career women, with a strong sense of responsibility towards the other. But as the pieces of this tragic event begin to unravel, it becomes clear that both women have their secrets, ones they have been hiding from each other.

As their story unfolds, the lines between truth and lies, love and betrayal, become blurred. Who was the sister who fell? And what pushed her to the edge?

This is the one story that will haunt you. I thought it was beautifully written. Will recommend to others.

I really enjoyed this book! It was a captivating read that held my attention from start to finish. The story was well-paced, and the characters felt real and engaging. I’m grateful to the publisher for providing an early copy—it was a pleasure to read!

A story built in layers. Two sisters, two POV, two lives full of secrets and hard feelings. At the end of this story, one sister will be dead and the other will surprise you. As each chapter adds another layer to the story, figuring out the end should be easy, emphasis on should.

My Sister’s Downfall is my first novel by SM Thomas and WHOA!! It was exhilarating!!!! The relationship between two sisters has you hanging off the edge of your seat the entire time. Full of Suspense with a side of thriller wondering what will happen next. Leaving you wanting answers. Talk about psychological thriller, this book is 100% that. I didn’t see that ending coming at all. Great job SM Thomas.
I most definitely recommend this novel.
Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for this copy.

This was not just a thriller / suspense, but a mind-bender! The relationship of the two sisters is at the core of the story, and the book opens immediately with a jolt, and leaving you wanting answers. Each sister is relating their own narrative, and as you read further, you must try to figure out which sister's tale is real and which sister is lying to themselves (and the reader)! Grab this one and see if you can follow their twisted stories to the truth!

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Wow! I highly recommend this one! I was unsure what type of book I was getting myself into. I thought it would be more of a political thriller, but it was not! Don't let that keep you from reading this fast paced thriller.

May and Bella are sisters and have what they want people to think is a close and honest relationship, but there are definitely secrets they each have. There is manipulation, betrayal, and selfishness in this story. The plot develops from May and Bella's POVs and as the chapters alternate between the two, more and more secrets and twists are revealed. I had so many guesses on what was going to happen, but they were all wrong. The epilogue completely caught me off guard, but it was SOOO good!

Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

It seems like the women who join the secret, extremely hard to get into, exclusive womens club will have the world at their feet. Everything is supposed to be so much easier once inside the clique but the reality is much darker....an interesting read.

A brilliant thriller that kept me guessing throughout, My Sister's Downfall is full of intriguing twists and takes in topics such as mental illness and the thirst for power at all costs. Without wanting to say too much, the narrative focuses on two sisters whose relationship is dysfunctional to say the least, and those around them have a habit of dying. I enjoyed the circular structure of the book where we actually begin at the end and then work our way through the events that lead to that conclusion. With a British feel like The Girl on the Train, I'd recommend it to fans of taut, well-paced mysteries.

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

My Sister's Downfall
by SM Thomas
Pub Date: Sep 17, 2024

My Sister's Downfall is an absolutely brilliant thriller! A great book written from 2 different 1st person narratives. It was so obvious the sister's truly loved each other, the author did such an excellent job portraying those feelings! It was a fast addicting read, I definitely recommend this book to anyone that is a fan of thrillers!

Synopsis: A woman’s scream echoes through the night, a haunting cry that pierces the air as she plummets towards the unforgiving ground.
It’s a scene of chaos and confusion, as her sister desperately races towards her, her heart pounding in her chest. But it’s too late. Gravity has already claimed its victim.

Many thanks to #MySistersDownfall #NetGalley and #BooksGoSocial for providing me with an E-ARC of this book.

I do love a book by this author and get very involved. This was different to the other books that I have read, the others were part of a series, This worked really well and I was engrossed a great afternoon read. There was great character development. I cant wait until the next book by this author.

". . .it's my job as her older sister - her only family - to make sure Isabella keeps her wits about her." - May


May has looked out for Isabella since the loss of their parents. Being a big sister but also a parental figure hoping to help Isabella in her drive to be the future Prime Minister! Isabella always knew she was meant to be in politics and has devoted her life to said dream. Watching out for her big sister as well. The two are very close and want nothing but the best for one another.



But when threatening notes begin making their way into Isabella's life the sisters may have to live under the same roof again. Being able to be near one another and keep each other safe. Only as threats increase and deadly cases that hold possible connections pop up things begin to unravel. Lines begin to blur, suspicions rise, mistrust increasing, and the question of which sister dies in the end. . .



"My sister is dead. My sister has died. And it is all my fault."



The above line is not a spoiler! It's literally from within the prologue that had me stating "yup, I'm going to read this thriller until the very end!" I love the author and how her work has improved with each book! Was excited to get to read another psychological thriller by her! I was hooked since the prologue and the first POV with May had me actually speechless!



Both sisters are very devoted to one another and the safety of the other. They've grown into fine women with stable careers, Isabella already knowing how her end goal in politics will look like. The future Prime Minister! But there's always a risk to one's life whilst pursing politics. So, when the first note comes, Isabella brushes it off. Until things start getting personal and too close to home.



What had me engaged with the story the most is how the perfect, picturesque bond between the sisters began to lose its luster. Unraveling truths and lies to see how the prologue even came about. Beginning to question which sister was in the right and which one is the innocent one. Having dual POVs to really dissect the inner workings and mechanics behind their sibling bond. I loved both of their characters for different reasons and how they were written!



This story is a thriller with deaths, the prologue really jumps into things! Understanding of politics and some of the nasty games that are played within the building walls. Reputations to keep up and the right appearances made. There's language spread throughout the book along with manipulation tactics. Some of the twists and conclusions may be triggering for some readers. Medical problems and a need for trips to a mental institution.



We do get a little bit of a romance; it isn't the main focus though. Sexual tension and attraction plus one of my favorite characters cockblocking as often as possible. Implied MF action or want of it, but it's closed door.



I was able to figure out a lot of the twists and my theories proved correct. The writing though! It kept me engaged and just wondering how this was all going to go down. The psychology involved as well had my interests piqued. I did get angry toward the end of the book until I read the epilogue which had me grinning like an idiot. Partly because I didn't see it coming. The book does end but there are some things that you can use your imagination for. Cannot wait for the next read!



Enjoy the psychological thriller with picture, perfect, loving sisters. . . Don't forget to give the author some stars!


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Firstly, thank you to NetGalley and AR Hurne for allowing me an ARC copy to read and review.

My Sisters Downfall - SM Thomas

This book is a super easy read, but didn’t quite hit the wow factor for me - a very easy 3*.

The pace and writing in this book was spot on, credit to the author immediately, but it did unfortunately lack something I can’t quite put my finger on. This doesn’t mean it isn’t for everyone however! Some people might really really love this.

It is a little bit choppy - I found that if I had to leave and come back to it I was a little confused as to where we were up to - but it was easy enough to get back to.

This was such a haunting read that had great pace and tension build up, it was very captivating throughout,

If you’re after a twisty thriller where you’ll find it hard to catch your breath, this one is for you. My Sister’s Downfall features May and Isabella, two sisters, both unreliable narrators, complex and unlikeable. The reader is led to believe the women want what’s best for each other, except there’s an unsettling undercurrent throughout the novel that sweeps us along, particularly towards the end. I found Isabella’s deep ambition (she’s a politician on track to becoming prime minister) particularly fascinating. This is a great psychological thriller which I highly recommend.

Thank you to SM Thomas and Netgalley for my advance copy.

i can't describe how much i loved this book i could not put it away! I read a lot of thriller and psychothriller books but i never read something like this. The author described the feelings of the characters in this book perfectly it was like i could see into their heads i really liked it. While you're reading this book you think that you know what happened and what the plot is but the ending was so unexpected i would have never thought about that. I really needed some minutes after i finishes this book to realise what i read right now, i loved it!
This is one one the greatest thrillers i have read so far and i would definetely recommened it to everyone who loves thriller, plottwists and the thoughts and feelings of mentally unstable people.

This book was such a hit! I will be reading more from this author. From the reviews, I was expecting something as thrilling and similar to 'Gone Girl', but in actuality, it was more intense that that. As I was reading, I couldn't decide if it was more like Shutter Island or Split; where the reader wasn't sure which reality was the true self. Great book written from 2 different 1st person narratives. I enjoyed the dynamic between the sisters and felt they truly loved one another. The author did a fabulous job conveying the love between the two, which simply added to the mystery. Kudos to the author for this one!