Happy Sunday, book friends! Today I have a review of The Other Sister by Sarah Zettel to be published by Grand Central on August 28, 2018. I think “sister” books might be the next new thing replacing “neighbors” and “liars?!” I read another book recently where two sisters collaborated in a murder plot, but luckily the two had a significantly different feel so I could easily keep them straight.
My Thoughts:
Geraldine and Marie are sisters, but it’s Geraldine who is known as the troubled sister, the “bad sister.” She left town years ago after the death of their mother. Marie is the opposite of Geraldine, and the “good sister.” She is loving and kind and a wonderful mother.
Their father, Martin, is a snaky patriarch who controls the entire extended family. The description of him screams villain!
Geraldine returns to town shrouded in mystery. Everyone questions just why she is there.
The sisters who have previously had very little in common suddenly are united in a murderous plot against their father… to obtain justice, but for what?
The Other Sister alternates between Marie and Geraldine as narrators. I questioned each of them in their reliability throughout. The Other Sister is very much a slow burn, a slow churning and unraveling of the cloud of secrets that has enveloped this family for years. To me, this is a domestic noir more than a thriller, and I enjoyed the author’s engaging writing style and the dark, creepy tone of the book. I look forward to Sarah Zettel’s next book!
Thank you Grand Central Publishing for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
Two sisters. One murder plan.
Geraldine Monroe is the bad sister. Reckless and troubled, she ran away shortly after the mysterious death of their mother twenty years ago.
Marie, on the other hand, has always been the good sister. She is the obedient daughter and a loving mother to her son.
Now Geraldine has come home, for good it seems, and no one–not the aunts or uncles or cousins–really knows why. The most suspicious of all is Martin Monroe, the father who rules the extended family and their small town with a poisonous combination of money and coldheartedness. But even he doesn’t realize what the truth is: that the sisters have become allies in a plot to kill him.
Bound by blood and a need to right the past, Geraldine and Marie set their plan in motion. When old secrets and new fears clash, everyone is pushed to the breaking point . . . and the sisters will learn that they can’t trust anyone, not even each other.
Have you read The Other Sister, or do you plan to? Have you read any other books about villainous sisters? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Wow! I can’t believe how many “sister” books are coming out! Awesome review Jen! This one sounds like something I might like as I love family drama!😊💖🎇 Have an awesome Sunday my friend!💖💖
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Thank you, Sus! I know, right?! Sisters everywhere! 😊 Yes, if you enjoy family drama, this one is definitely dramatic and engaging. I hope you have a great Sunday too! 💗 xo
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Dark and creepy sounds good to me. Happy Sunday!
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I thought so, too! Happy Sunday, Marialyce!
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Excellent review, Jennifer! You’re right about the “sisters” trend in book titles and I’ve got a few on my shelf.
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Thanks, Jonetta! I wonder what trend will be next? 😊 Happy Sunday!
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Love reading your reviews… ☀️ Sounds like a fun story full of dark secrets… 😊
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Thank you, Lana! ♥️ Yes, definitely lots of secrets and it kept me engaged! Happy Sunday! Xo
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Love your flowers and reviews. I plan to read this intriguing one. Happy Sunday!🌺❤️📚
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Thank you, Virginia! I hope it’s a good read for you too! 💗 I also hope you enjoy your Sunday!
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It’s great that sisters are actually working together in a novel for once (although one of them might still be hiding something from the other perhaps). Great review!
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Thank you! “Working together in a novel for once” – so witty, Inge! I love it! I read Sister of Mine recently, and those sisters worked together on a murder, too! But before that, I don’t remember that type of storyline. Thanks for stopping by. 💗
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Love the meme at the top! Ooh, sounds like a dysfunctional family to me 🙂
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Thanks, Jacquie! Super dysfunctional with lots of drama! 😊
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Sisters are a nice change after all the “girl” books over the past few years (along with the “lies” and “neighbors” ones you mentioned!). A nice change! Great review; I ‘ll have to add it to my TBR! 🙂 Happy Sunday! ❤
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Someone else also reminded me of the “mother” books! 😊 So very true about “girl!” Ugh! Thanks, Stephanie, and I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday, too! 💗
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Oh yes, “mother” books too! It was a crazy Sunday but got better as the day went on, thank goodness! I’m hoping for a better Monday! Enjoy your week! 😊🏵
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This looks very good can’t wait to get to it! Fantastic review as always!💛
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Thanks, Berit! I hope you find it enjoyable too! 💗
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Wow! This looks great! What a wonderful review! You have got to quit adding to my TBR list! 😂
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Thank you, Reeca! I was going to say I will stop adding if you do the same, but I don’t really mean that! 😂 ♥️
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Terrific review Jennifer! I have the eARC of this so I’m looking forward to reading this. There does seem to be a lot of “sister” books out lately.🤔
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Thanks, Kim! I loved your review of another “sister” title! 😃
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Sisters seems to be the new girl/liar/secret title in thrillers but I have enjoyed a couple of such thrillers so no complain 🙂 I really like the sound of this one and I am curious about the entire murder plot. Great review!
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Thanks, Diana! Yes, so many great ones with these titles, so no complaints here either. These sisters did some serious plotting. 😊
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Great review. I received this one recently and I am excited to read it.
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Thanks, Michelle! I can’t wait to read your thoughts on this one!
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Great review! This is one that I keep considering…there are so many books and so little time!
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Thank you, Theresa! I definitely understand!
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