The Other Sister

I read a lot, and I also read across a wide range of genres. Psychological thrillers aren’t always my favorite, mainly because if a book is labeled “psychological” I expect certain things in that genre – an unreliable narrator, crazy plot twists, and not knowing what’s happening at any given point in the story until the end when the pieces fall into place. Most seem to fall short for me – maybe it’s a great story, but it doesn’t seem to have that edge that gets in my head and makes me question my own sanity along with the characters’. But Jessica R. Patch nails the psychological thriller with The Other Sister. This is what a psychological thriller should be!

We have Charlotte, and she’s a bit unreliable. We know she tries to be good, but has a dark past and is known for pretending to be someone she isn’t. When she discovers that she has a twin sister, rich socialite Acelynn, Charlotte winds up assuming her life. But what she finds is that Aceylynn’s life is complicated and very dark.

We also have lots of plot twists. The story took me down several paths only to leave me with whip lash. I couldn’t possibly guess the ending. The characters are all a bit unhinged and any one of them could be the bad guys of the story. I love Jessica’s story telling abilities and they way she reveals just enough information to string me along until the payoff at the end. And it’s a fantastic ending. This isn’t a traditional romantic suspense where everything is wrapped up neatly with a bow by the end. This thriller will have you thinking about the story long after you’ve put the book down. Get ready to binge read in one sitting!

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.