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readingwithbrian's review against another edition
4.75
Hold onto your hats, book lovers, because "The Better Sister" by Alafair Burke is an absolute knockout! From the first page to the last, this thriller had me hooked, with its intricate character development, gripping plot, and relentless suspense.
Meet the Taylor sisters: Chloe and Nicky. Chloe, the overachiever with big dreams, and Nicky, the free spirit with a penchant for trouble. Their paths diverge dramatically—Chloe climbs the corporate ladder in New York, while Nicky drifts through life in Cleveland. Fast forward fifteen years, and Chloe is now married to Nicky's ex-husband, Adam. Sounds complicated? Just wait.
When Adam is brutally murdered at their East Hampton beach house, the tension skyrockets. Chloe is forced to welcome Nicky back into her life as they grapple with the unimaginable. The plot thickens when Chloe's stepson, Ethan, becomes a suspect, propelling the estranged sisters to confront their buried family secrets.
Burke masterfully weaves a tale that explores the complexities of sisterhood, trust, and the lengths we go to protect our loved ones. Chloe and Nicky's relationship is portrayed with such depth that I found myself empathizing with both, despite their flaws. Their journey from estrangement to a fragile alliance is nothing short of riveting.
The suspense in "The Better Sister" is palpable. Just when you think you've got it all figured out, Burke throws in twists that leave you gasping. The tension builds to a fever pitch, making this book impossible to put down.
If you crave a thriller with well-crafted characters and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat, "The Better Sister" is a must-read. Alafair Burke has outdone herself, delivering a story that is both emotionally powerful and intensely suspenseful. Highly recommend!
Meet the Taylor sisters: Chloe and Nicky. Chloe, the overachiever with big dreams, and Nicky, the free spirit with a penchant for trouble. Their paths diverge dramatically—Chloe climbs the corporate ladder in New York, while Nicky drifts through life in Cleveland. Fast forward fifteen years, and Chloe is now married to Nicky's ex-husband, Adam. Sounds complicated? Just wait.
When Adam is brutally murdered at their East Hampton beach house, the tension skyrockets. Chloe is forced to welcome Nicky back into her life as they grapple with the unimaginable. The plot thickens when Chloe's stepson, Ethan, becomes a suspect, propelling the estranged sisters to confront their buried family secrets.
Burke masterfully weaves a tale that explores the complexities of sisterhood, trust, and the lengths we go to protect our loved ones. Chloe and Nicky's relationship is portrayed with such depth that I found myself empathizing with both, despite their flaws. Their journey from estrangement to a fragile alliance is nothing short of riveting.
The suspense in "The Better Sister" is palpable. Just when you think you've got it all figured out, Burke throws in twists that leave you gasping. The tension builds to a fever pitch, making this book impossible to put down.
If you crave a thriller with well-crafted characters and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat, "The Better Sister" is a must-read. Alafair Burke has outdone herself, delivering a story that is both emotionally powerful and intensely suspenseful. Highly recommend!
oobygoomp's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
lbutcke's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this well written, fast-paced read. I can't believe I haven't read any of Alafair Burke's books yet.
litwithleigh's review against another edition
Tune into Ep. 6 "Bloomingly Mad" of Novels & Nonsense to hear me talk about why Alafair Burke is my auto buy author
brookac's review against another edition
3.5
Lots of twists and turns that I thought were written into the story well. My one issue isn’t so much about this book in particular but the genre as a whole. Whenever I read adult mystery/thriller, basically every single one revolves around domestic abuse/violence. This may totally be my fault for reading them but I tend to only read the popular ones and they all have that involved. I want a good twisty murder mystery that doesn’t involve one of the people beating their spouse.
namitakhanna's review against another edition
4.0
3 ½ stars
Chloe is a successful editor , married to her sister Nicky’s ex-husband Adam, stepmother to her nephew Ethan, and estranged from her sister. Now Nicky and Chloe are forced to come together after Adam is murdered and Ethan is the prime suspect. When the sisters finally reconnect they are forced to confront their past to prove Ethan’s innocence and secrets come tumbling out
The Better sister by Alafair Burke is a domestic thriller which starts off strong with Adam’s murder.A little slow in the middle it picks up pace later with the courtroom drama and with some twists and turns in the end , some of which I wasn’t expecting made it an interesting read.
I would like to thank Harper Collins & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
Chloe is a successful editor , married to her sister Nicky’s ex-husband Adam, stepmother to her nephew Ethan, and estranged from her sister. Now Nicky and Chloe are forced to come together after Adam is murdered and Ethan is the prime suspect. When the sisters finally reconnect they are forced to confront their past to prove Ethan’s innocence and secrets come tumbling out
The Better sister by Alafair Burke is a domestic thriller which starts off strong with Adam’s murder.A little slow in the middle it picks up pace later with the courtroom drama and with some twists and turns in the end , some of which I wasn’t expecting made it an interesting read.
I would like to thank Harper Collins & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
cjackson451's review against another edition
3.0
Didn't build enough for me to care about the characters. Good twists otherwise.
asumprer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kaceyp14's review against another edition
2.0
All over the place with “twists” that were pretty stupid.