The Good Sister: A Novel

Written by Sally Hepworth

Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

"Reader [Barrie] Kreinik differentiates the sisters by giving Fern a crisp, detached tone (fitting with her character) and making Rose sound more emotional. Their Australian accents are charming...Suspense builds as listeners search for the truth beneath the varying stories and plot twists. Fans of unreliable narrators will love this!" -- Booklist

Sally Hepworth, the author of The Mother-In-Law delivers a knock-out of a novel about the lies that bind two sisters in The Good Sister.

There's only been one time that Rose couldn't stop me from doing the wrong thing and that was a mistake that will haunt me for the rest of my life.

Fern Castle works in her local library. She has dinner with her twin sister Rose three nights a week. And she avoids crowds, bright lights and loud noises as much as possible. Fern has a carefully structured life and disrupting her routine can be...dangerous.

When Rose discovers that she cannot get pregnant, Fern sees her chance to pay her sister back for everything Rose has done for her. Fern can have a baby for Rose. She just needs to find a father. Simple.

Fern's mission will shake the foundations of the life she has carefully built for herself and stir up dark secrets from the past, in this quirky, rich and shocking story of unexpected love.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Release date: Apr 13, 2021
• ISBN: 9781250788092

Sally Hepworth

Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Good Sister and The Soulmate. Drawing on the good, the bad and the downright odd of human behaviour, Sally writes incisively about family, relationships and identity. Her domestic thriller novels are laced with quirky humour, sass and a darkly charming tone. They are available worldwide in English and have been translated into twenty languages. Sally lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her family and one adorable dog.

Reviews for The Good Sister

[Jenni Koebcke Long · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Brilliant!!! This is my first Sally Hempworth and won’t be my last. What a true twisty turning thriller. I am impressed. I couldn’t stop reading?

[Katie Hansens · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Kind of reminded me of a Colleen Hoover.. but it wasn’t so I gave it an extra star. A little predictable but overall good story and great writing.

[cindy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic all the way to the end! My 1st 5 star review.

[Víctor Towfon · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was my BEST read of the year. What an amazing story and characters

[Melissa Holland · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Enjoyed listening to this one! Likeable characters & kept me involved!

[Alecia Taylor · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely fell in love with the main character Fern. Also Wally was an amazing character. This book didn't feel like a book, it felt like I was there. You could definitely see what was going on way before the reveal. But I think you were suppose to. I got so furious reading this book because it was so plain to see but the characters couldn't. And a book that can make you feel furious, is a great book. 5/5 stars. Loved!

[Olivia Drier · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow! This book was so good! Keeps you guessing until the end. I loved it. You fall in love with Fern and Wally.

[celia · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Interesting, funny i felt i had read it before. Perceptions of childhoods are always interesting

[Paris Gay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very twisty. The mystery last to the very end. I really enjoyed this book.

[Kaitlyn Pearson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very well written, perhaps a little predictable but still left good some surprises.

[Madeline Spalding · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good story: very funny and overall entertaining with a bit of suspense. Amazing narrator! Well-written with a nice flow.

[Jacqueline Jackson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is such a great book it pulls you in right from the beginning! I finished in 2 days!

[Danielle · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So hard to put down! I would have listened straight through if it wasn’t for this pesky job. Lol. Seriously engaging read.

[Luke Bennett · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Very dislakeable and dumb characters although came together in end better than I thought. Predictable

[Michele Blanchette · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Well written with lots of unexpected twists! Great character development and an amazing plot!

[Skyler Stuckwish · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Omg. I devoured this. It kept me on edge. It was so good.
The narrator was also excellent

[Lynne Ward · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very interesting book, story developed at a good pace. Narration is perfect.
Kept me interested the entire time. I recommend

[michael · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The thoughts of each sister, had such different perspectives ❣️

[Anisa Veli · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved it
This book was very interesting, the end was so exciting and I couldn't predict it.

[Brandi Pifer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was predictable, but enjoyable to listen to. I loved Fern and was rooting for her the whole time. As the story unfolds and you start to understand what was going on, it got frustrating, especially coming from a place of experiencing relationships somewhat similar. It’s hard to read and not put yourself in their shoes, but makes the story that much more engaging. I’ve loved all of the books I’ve read by Sally Hepworth, looking forward to my next ☺️

[Debbie Marinelli · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was so good. A true mystery that kept me anticipating each page that I turned. (or next part I listened too) The word perception comes to mind as we all perceive things differently. I loved the characters and the tenacity of those who are not wired like everyone else. Sally did a great job with the character formation. She also did an awesome job with mental illness. I think this has been my best book of 2021. Of course the main character was a librarian. A great read and I highly recommend this one.

[Susan Hofer · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

What a pleasant surprise of a book. I found it randomly and am so glad I did. The story of two very different sisters had me chuckling out loud at times, and close to tears at others. Fern is especially believable and likable and I grew to love her by the end of the book. Vividly written and well-crafted with just enough of a surprise at the end to keep you wondering.

[Sharon Hall · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A story told from two very different points of view, characters at times that are laugh out loud funny, and totally unexpected twists and turns. What is not to love?! Plus the narrator did a great job. Loved this book.

[Cici Haus · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The main character was so well written, I learned a thing or two about accommodating someone with sensory/social issues in addition to being completely engaged from start to finish!

[Cristina Michael · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Better than most family thrillers; well
Written characters and intriguing plot

[Desiree Iannuzzi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent book….loved how it kept me interested until the end. Good depiction of people that has sensory issues.

[Cody Renz · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Good book. Couldn't out it down!
Word the listen. Great.

[Holly Kunkel · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely loved this book. The character of Fern was so loveable. Even though I knew the story was a mystery, it read like a comedy for the first half. I listened during my shift at work and enjoyed several full on laughs while working. Such an enjoyable story!

[LeeZann Johnson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow, what a story. The narrator did a fantastic job.

[Jenna Stanton · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

That was absolutely thrilling! The ending was such a twist! I wish I could forget it just so I could read it all over again!