Review: The Half Sister by Sandie Jones

Today's featured thriller is The Half Sister by Sandie Jones.

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About the Book:

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Hello Sunshine Book Club pick The Other Woman, comes a compelling new domestic suspense novel about a family who is forever changed when a stranger arrives at their door. THE TRUTH Sisters Kate and Lauren meet for Sunday lunch every week without fail, especially after the loss of their father. THE LIE But a knock at the door is about to change everything. A young woman by the name of Jess holds a note with the results of a DNA test, claiming to be their half sister. THE UNTHINKABLE As the fallout starts, it's clear that they are all hiding secrets, and perhaps this family isn't as perfect as it appears.

Review:

The Half Sister is more family drama than psychological thriller. It's told in dual point of view by sisters Kate and Lauren. I enjoyed seeing the story from each of their perspectives, but I also felt it would have been a great addition to have a few chapters from the perspective of Jess. The pacing of the plot was slow at times, with some added filler that didn't necessarily drive the story forward, but it held my attention. When everything came to a head the story kicked into high gear and propelled at rapid pace and I eagerly turned the pages. All questions were answered and motives uncovered. The mystery was solved, one final reveal...and then it ended. Not in a jaw dropping way, but more abrupt. Short. With a feeling of being incomplete. All in all, The Half Sister was an ok read. The drama and buildup kept me interested but I was left unsatisfied by the conclusion.