Thank you to NetGalley and the author for an invite to read the advanced copy of My Sister’s Downfall.

This was a satisfying read. Isabella was not a likeable character, but that doesn’t generally stop me enjoying a book. I felt May needed to be developed more, we didn’t hear enough of her back story. I liked her but how did she become so dependent on Isabella?

A decent twist at the end that I didn’t see coming, but I did have a niggle that there was something going on with James!

Overall, the second book I have read by this author was a decent read, and held my attention throughout.

What a great fast paced read. I couldn't put it down. thanks so much for the opportunity to review I will be recommending it to others

A haunting tale of two sisters. The story starts with a heart pounding scene of one sister watching the other fall from a building surrounded by a crowd of on-lookers. You don’t know which sister was watching and which was falling, while the story unfolds, alternating chapters from each sisters point of view leading up to the fateful prologue scene.

I really enjoyed this book. Not only did it keep me guessing, but also surprised me more than once. The last third of the book was nothing short of phenomenal. It was a terrific view into the secrets kept within families, the denials we use to cope with out daily life, and the desperate attempt to create a sense of security and control in our paths, no matter what the cost.

There were times where I felt the story lulled a bit, but the writing style was engaging and felt effortless to read. There was a really creative use of repetition in certain moments of the story and the difference of views from two people experiencing the same thing.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that loves exploring family dynamics, mental health struggles, women who are willing to do anything to reach success, and some salacious family secrets that can turn deadly.

I was hoping for a big payoff after a slow burn but unfortunately I found this book very predictable. None of the characters were likeable and the plot was not very original. Maybe it's because I read too many thrillers. Having been compared to Gone Girl. I was expecting a lot more out of this book. 3 stars.

This was a different type of read than what I’m typically accustomed to, and I won’t lie, I almost did not finish it in the beginning. When I realized the book had a spin incorporating politics into it, I was immediately discouraged… but I kept reading and I’m glad I did, because that’s what made it unique! It’s a great read with a different sort of twist from your typical psychological thriller. I highly recommend to anyone wanting something a bit different than their typical thriller!

I LOVED THIS BOOK.. so muh so once I started reading I could not and did not stop til the very ;ast page.

I enjoy family dramas and this book about two sisters who seeming have a good relationship was just brilliant.

There is a massive fabulous plot twist which makes talking about this book difficult. Spoilers spoil don't they.. All I can say is this book is perfect for the upcoming bad weather season so settle down, make a cuppa and just read.. it's an excellent read and hughly recommended...

At no point did I guess the ending or who was responsible. Not for lack of trying, but literally every answer I THOUGHT I knew, wrong. The story was so riveting and kept my attention. If you are a fan of thrillers and mysteries and books that will keep you up late because you JUST have to know what is happening next, I HIGHLY recommend.
Thank you NetGalley and authors for this ARC.

Thanks NetGalley for the free ARC! In my opinion, this was a worthwhile read. It’s interesting, entertaining, and suspenseful. However, I felt there was one aspect of the plot that didn’t fit with the conclusion. I also felt the characters were extremely contradictory, but that also added to the plot. I would recommend this novel and I will read more from this author. I give it 3.5 stars.

Many thanks to netgalley, the author and the publisher for approving my request to read this book.

I absolutely loved this book and found myself very reluctant to put it down! This story involves the lives of two sisters who only want what is best for each other, or do they?

My sisters downfall is an excellent, fast paced psychological thriller that will most certainly keep you on your toes with twists a plenty and an ending that will leave you slightly speechless, this book is an absolute must of you like this particular genre.

I did enjoy this book and felt that it was a good page turner although I did find it to be repetitive and got bogged down in parts. I was also a little bored by the political backstory.

I figured out the premise of the book pretty early on but the twist at the end was a satisfying way to wrap it up .

Great prologue! Each chapter told by alternate POVs gives clues as well as the individual’s perspective thus quickly leading the way to the surprising main event conclusion.
I found the dialogue a bit choppy and couldn’t connect with any of the shallow, chaotic, unlikeable characters though I did like the plot premise.
The last few chapters tied it all up and don’t miss the epilogue for the final twist!!
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This was an excellent book that kept you in suspense until the end. The story of 2 sister’s and how their lives evolve after their parent’s death when they are only teenagers. Both of them seem to have issues but it’s not what you expect and the twist at the end shocked me. I would love to have seen a sequel to the epilogue even if it was a novella.

The plot of this story was a bit different, which made it interesting. It had the mystery and intrigue of a good thriller but also good writing style. The big twist at the end left me shocked for hours!

My Sister’s Downfall is a psychological thriller from SM Thomas. After a tragic accident, we follow two sisters, Isabella and May as their secrets start to unravel and we learn what happened on that tragic night.

The book is told in dual perspectives which is something I think works really well in thrillers. The fact that the narrators of the story were unreliable, it made you question everything they said. I think that is one of my favourite things about unreliable narrators, it keeps you engaged and helps to build up the tension. While the story was told from the sisters’ perspectives, the supporting characters were just as unreliable. There was very strong character building throughout the book which helped to give the characters depth. My only critique on the characters is that I felt like May could have had more of a personality like Isabella did.

There was constant alluding to multiple secrets throughout which definitely kept me hooked. I struggled to put the book down. While I am usually more of a fan of fast paced psychological thrillers, the fact that this book was more of a slow burn worked really well for the story. It was helpful to have so much depth from each of the sister’s perspectives.

When reading thrillers, I have a habit of trying to guess who the villain is as I am reading (I know I am not the only one who does this). I can safely say I didn’t manage to guess the bad guy or the outcome, which shows how well-written this story was. There were many twists, you just never knew what was going to happen next. My favourite highlight was the final twist of the book, it felt like a very satisfying ending for the story and there was a sense of justice.

My only critique overall was that I was unsure of the setting. We learnt that May is an accountant in a central London firm and she travels on a train to see her sister, but it was hard to decipher where the rest of the story took place. We do know that it was a town with a lot of big buildings but I wasn’t 100% on the setting. My GoodReads score for My Sister’s Downfall was 4 stars out of 5.

I would recommend this to fans of Gillian Flynn, Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell. It’s a good choice for anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers and/or those who are wanting to start reading psychological thrillers.

*I came across this advanced copy on NetGalley and it is my first review for them!*

May and Isabella. Sisters who have the closest and most loving sibling relationship and also the most toxic.

Isabella is campaigning to become the leader of her party and it seems it’s a slam dunk - Isabella is the future Prime Minister.

Don’t be put off if politics aren’t your thing, they’re not mine, but this book totally is!

The story is mostly told by Isabella and May, and their characters as well as Andrew, Isabella’s campaign manager, and James, the police inspector who investigates the sinister notes Isabella is receiving, are so well written. The sinister undertone running all the way through the book had me on tenterhooks right until the end. The twist in the final chapter though, OMG!

An absolutely brilliant thriller!

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, SM Thomas and BooksGoSocial for an ARC in return for an honest review.

A woman’s scream echoes through the night, a haunting cry that pierces the air as she plummets towards the unforgiving ground! Good read! This book was a bit different! It had the usual, it had suspense, murder, mystery, intrigue, action, and a few crazy moments! The story was interesting! It wasn’t my all time favorite but still a good read! I would recommend reading it! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Two sisters, truths and lies intertwine, trying to protect the other. A story of hidden secrets, paranoia, untrustworthy memories.
A mildly intriguing thriller that did keep me guessing for a bit, but ultimately felt too predictable.
I really enjoyed the writing style, so had the characters been more interesting and the plot a bit more surprising I think I would’ve had more fun with this one.
A nice read if you enjoy mild thrillers with some political intrigue, an easy to follow plot line and a couple of twists to keep you engaged throughout.

Told from several different points of view, this book leads you down one twisting path before swiftly redirecting you altogether. I loved the final twist most of all, so cleverly prefaced almost casually much earlier in the book. The author writes really well with a great balance of pace and descriptiveness. I loved it.

Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the eARC.
Wow, I absolutely loved this, sooo good !
Once started, I couldn't put this book down, But I don't want to go into details because I might leak some details that will spoil the read for others.
The two sisters are very close, they love each other and just want what's best for their sibling ... or do they?
All I can say is, read this book, you won't be sorry, it's terrific!

I have no words… and not for lack of interesting things to say but just because it feels like my brain stoped working. WHAT A BOOK! WHAT A PLOT! WHAT A TWIST! Honestly, while reading my mind was continuously coming up with possible answers and scenarios but non of them came even close with what actually happened and whose fault it was. I absolutely LOVED that for me! Being able to be surprised or shocked in a mystery/thriller book is one of the best feelings ever. Because it’s expected to try and solve the mystery so the brain comes up with a lot os possibilities. The characters were wonderful in a kind of concerning twisted way. Their actions and their reason for acting that way were explained so well that sometimes felt like I was part of the story… and that scared me a little in the best way. And if that wasn’t enough… THE VERY LAST PLOT TWIST? HELLO? I wasn’t expecting that at all and it was so shocking I spent the next five minutes just staring at nothing trying to process what I had read.

To those who love a good mystery/thriller book, with real characters and with mind blowing plot twists… this one is for all of you!