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Book Review: The Sisters – Ruth O’Neill

In a web of deceit, escape is just the beginning.

Ava Cressman’s life takes a twisted turn after her divorce from Spencer. Seeking comfort, she falls into the arms of a mysterious man named Joel Carney, a former college acquaintance. However, when Joel meets Ava’s sister, Tanya, an unsettling connection sparks between them.

Tanya, seemingly innocent, invites Ava and her twin sister, Belle, on a secluded trip to a remote lodge. From the moment they arrive, an ominous atmosphere hangs in the air, hinting at a hidden darkness beneath the surface.

As shocking truths emerge, will Ava find a way to expose the tangled labyrinth of secrets before it’s too late?

The Sisters is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the depths of manipulation, betrayal, and the darkest corners of the human mind. As Ava fights for her freedom and tries to untangle the lies, she also must face her own demons and find the strength to outsmart those who want to control her life.

My thoughts: I was kindly sent a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.

I have a sister, and while we do have our moments, our relationship is thankfully nothing like the one Ava has with Tanya. Both see themselves as the protagonist of their families – main character energy if you will. And they both remember their childhood very differently.

Ava starts a new relationship with Joel, and they’re taking it slowly, but Tanya just keeps showing up, flirting and chatting with Joel, driving Ava mad. Then Tanya arranges for their mother, who isn’t well, to have a home nurse while the sisters are away, without talking to Ava, who takes it personally. Her twin, Bella, seems to have been cast as peace maker in the family, trying to get her sisters to get along better.

Joel invites himself to the sisters’ trip, causing another row. But is there something more sinister going on? Do Tanya and Joel know each other? Ava has so many questions and as the holiday takes a sinister turn, she’s desperate to get some answers and save herself, Bella and their mum from danger.

Twisting, shocking and with some slightly bewildering moments (mimicking Ava’s experiences), this is the dark side of sisterhood.

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