The Perfect Sister by Sheryl Browne is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of family secrets, betrayal, and the lengths one would go to protect their loved ones. The story revolves around Claire, a woman who receives an unexpected message from Sophie, claiming to be her father’s secret child. This revelation shakes Claire’s world as she has spent years dealing with her daughter Ella’s life-threatening illness and the aftermath of a devastating marriage breakdown.

Claire’s initial reaction to Sophie’s message is one of shock and disbelief. She had no idea that her father had another child, let alone one who was kept a secret. However, despite her reservations, Claire feels a sense of excitement at the prospect of meeting Sophie. This feeling stems from a combination of curiosity about her newfound sibling and a desire for connection and understanding.

Throughout the book, Claire navigates the complexities of her relationships with both Sophie and her father. She grapples with conflicting emotions, torn between wanting to embrace this newfound family member and fearing the potential consequences of uncovering long-buried secrets. As Claire delves deeper into her father’s past, she uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal that threatens to unravel everything she holds dear.

The Perfect Sister explores themes of trust, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to protect their loved ones. It delves into the psychological impact of family secrets and the toll they can take on individuals and their relationships. The book keeps readers on edge as they follow Claire’s journey to uncover the truth while facing unexpected twists and turns along the way.

In conclusion, The Perfect Sister by Sheryl Browne is a thrilling tale that explores the complexities of family dynamics and the consequences of hidden secrets. It delves into the emotional turmoil experienced by its protagonist, Claire, as she grapples with the revelation of a long-lost sibling and confronts the dark truths lurking in her family’s past.

 

• The Perfect Sister

• By: Sheryl Browne
• Narrated by: Katie Villa

Claire is shocked to receive an unexpected text from Sophie, a beautiful young woman who tells Claire that she is their father’s secret child. After years of caring for her sweet little daughter, Ella, through a life-threatening illness while facing a mental breakdown following the breakdown of her marriage, Claire is thrilled to meet Sophie. Maybe she finally has someone in her family to lean on….

As Claire welcomes her sister into her life, she’s delighted to see how much Ella loves her new aunt Sophie. But as the two spend more time together, Claire begins to wonder where exactly her perfect new sister comes from and what kind of person she really is. With their elderly father’s mind rapidly deteriorating, could he be hiding something from Claire about Sophie’s sudden appearance in their lives?

When Sophie suggests a family day by the beach, little Ella gets excited. But when Claire receives an important phone call from her difficult ex-husband, leaving Sophie in charge of Ella, the unthinkable happens. And as Claire plunged into the icy sea toward her daughter’s small, limp body, she realized that Sophie had been watching all this time. But why would Sophie want to hurt Claire’s precious daughter? Was trusting her new sister with Ella the biggest mistake of Claire’s life?

I love the exciting beginning as a family uncovers secrets with a gradual build-up from the complicated middle to the explosive ending. If you get sucked into the story in the first few chapters, be ready to never want to put it down until the very end. The narration is also excellent.

This book kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Claire and Luke are married and have a 4-year-old daughter, Ella. Claire’s widowed father, Bernard, who has dementia/Alzheimer’s, lives with them and she is his caretaker. Luke goes out to a bar with his friends one night and meets Anna and the trouble begins. Claire receives a text from a woman named Sophie, who claims to be her half-sister. This book has a lot of twists and turns and is told from different POVs. I enjoyed this book very much but I found the characters to be very unlikable. Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing the ARC for this very interesting book in exchange for an honest review.

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