A brilliant, twisty book which I raced through. I didn't guess where this was going at all although at times I had my suspicions. Claire always writes a great twisty novel and this one was up there with the rest. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Not a bad psychological thriller but a little predictable. Clare Douglas's books are better than most but I think that this genre is now over saturated and it's hard to find a unique angle. All of them have the necessary red herrings and twists although this limits the twists to a couple which I'm grateful for. An entertaining read but nothing new.

The Wrong Sister by Claire Douglas
Published by Michael Joseph Random House
Published on 14th March 2024

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Great holiday read with plenty of twists to keep you guessing. And a few red herrings to throw you off the scent.
Loved the descriptions of Venice. Well written and thought provoking ending.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and to Netgalley for providing me with this advance digital copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

A tense, gripping and twisty story full of red herrings, misdirection. It's full of suspence since the beginning and it never let you stop being on the edge or turning pages
Well plotted and intriguing story
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

A nice’n easy holiday read! I found it a little implausible at times particularly the conclusion but the pages flowed and I had no problem finishing the tale! Tasha and husband Aaron go off to Venice to stay in her sister’s luxury apartment whilst her big sister and new husband Kyle look after their twin beds daughters. There was a third sister, Holly but she disappeared without trace when she was a baby! Tasha’s house is tragically burgled whilst they are away and the troubled family history slowly begins to unravel! Not one of the best books I have ever read but I enjoyed it!

Wow awesome story, so descriptive! Love reading about Tasha and her family, Her glamorous sister Alice who seemingly has it all!
The family history, twists and turns makes this a compelling read!
Someone ends up dead, will they find the culprit? This book keeps you guessing to the very end!
I loved how it ties all the loose ends and also makes you wonder - well what happens next!

In this twisty, creepy book, we meet sisters Tasha and Alice. During a week’s “life swap”, they both have sinister encounters as Tasha and her husband are threatened while staying at Alice’s home in Venice and, back in the UK, Alice’s husband is killed in an attack at Tasha’s home. The plot thickens when it becomes clear that there may be more to the attacks than meets the eye, and that the abduction of their little sister as a baby may be involved.

While I found the middle a bit slow, there were some great red herrings. I did guess the final few twists, but it was an enjoyable read nonetheless. 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars.

My thanks to the author, NetGalley, and the publisher for the arc to review.

Claire Douglas has been firmly on my must read author lists for some time and this book did not let me down.

On the face of it this looked straight forward. Alice lives a far more glamourous life than sister, Tasha, When she sees Tasha is struggling she offers her and her husband Harry a few days away in her Venice apartment whilst she takes care of Tasha's children at home. But just a couple of days in it all goes horribly wrong when Tasha receives a call to say Alice is in hospital and her husband Kyle is dead. The twists and turns come thick and fast and I was wrongfooted at every turn. Brilliantly gripping.

An intriguing twisty mystery. Sisters Tasha and Alice have so many questions when tragic events occur. Who can they trust? Who is telling the truth? Was it planned or unintentional?
Told from different view points we learn how new information gradually comes to light and the truth begins to be revealed.
I enjoyed reading this book and devoured it in a couple of days.

I absolutely devoured this book. I managed to read this book in one day, I just didn’t want to put it down. I was hooked from page one!

Can’t wait to read more from this author.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

As expected, I loved this fast-paced thriller - it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time and was filled with twists and turns that were difficult to predict.

Claire Douglas is always a must-read for me and I am looking forward to what she writes next.

Plenty of drama and action. The story keeps you engaged throughout and has enough twists to keep you on your toes. Great summer read!

I really enjoyed the story of this book. Whilst some of it I was able to predict, it did also keep me on my toes. The ending, for me, wasn't too shocking which was a little disappointing as I love a twist at the end. But it was still very well written!

A good read
A good psychological thriller
Plenty of twists
Will keep you turning them pages
Thanks NetGalley

I have read books from Claire Douglas before and always enjoyed them, so this was a must read for me

I highly enjoyed it and felt the plot was well written with great twists

An easy read where I didn't see the twist coming at the end. The different chapters are seen through the eyes of the women in the story: Tasha, her sister Alice, their mum Jeanette and Bonnie. The chapters also switch between the past and the present day.

I received this book from netgalley in return for a honest review.

This is a tale of kidnapping murder and deception woven into a small town. The writing is very good, the characters are believable and the events well described by a very good author. Recommended most highly especially if you like a good whodunnit.

I really enjoyed reading this psychological thriller. It’s a page turner that keeps you hooked with all the twists and turns and the surprises all the way through. I read this so quick I couldn’t put it down. The characters were good, the story itself was played out great and had plenty of suspense and the style of writing was perfect. I have read loads of books by this author and have loved them all.. can’t wait for the next book to come out.
I would recommend this book and its author to anyone that likes reading this genre.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a honest review.

I don't think I have read anything previously by this author, so had no idea what to expect.

The story follows Tasha and Alice who are sisters, bonded closely by a childhood tragedy and now adults themselves. Alice is a high flying business woman while Tasha is a mum to twin girls and always feels a bit 'less than'.

Alice offers Tasha and her husband a week away to her apartment in Venice while she and her husband Kyle look after the twins - this is the break Tasha has been looking for and hopes to rest and reset while they are away. However, just a couple of days in strange happenings in both places result in Kyle dead, Alice injured and Tasha afraid for her whole family.

There are so many twists and turns with this, with a few red herrings thrown in to keep you guessing and the story ticking along. When I did eventually see the end coming it was right at the last minute and instead of tying up all the ends neatly it left a rather unsettled chill.

A brilliant read, I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be looking out for more books by Claire!

A real page turner! So many twists, I had no idea who to believe. Twin sisters, living very different lives with a complex relationship - great read, I highly recommend.