26 April 2025

the other sister | book review + giveaway

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about the book


She thought she was the only one lying about her identity. Until she stepped into her sister’s life.

Charlotte Kane has always dreamed of a different life, one where she isn’t living paycheck to paycheck. An existence worlds away from the chaos of her own. Then her estranged mother dies, and Charlotte makes a stunning discovery—she has an identical twin who was given up for adoption.

Acelynn Benedict is polished, successful and seems to have everything Charlotte yearns for—a wealthy, doting family in Savannah, a handsome boyfriend, a great career. She’s just as surprised as Charlotte to learn she has a sister. But when tragedy hits and Charlotte is forced to assume Acelynn’s identity in a desperate moment, she uncovers something altogether darker…

No one in her sister’s life is quite who they seem to be. And every discovery leads Charlotte deeper into a web of deadly secrets. Charlotte may have wanted Acelynn’s life, yet now that she’s living it, she wants out. But if she reveals the truth about herself, it will mean returning to her old life—and she’s already a dead woman there.

publisher: love inspired trade
release date: april 22, 2025

review

a thriller full of twisted secrets!

it's only after her biological mother dies that charlotte discovers her identical twin sister. she arranges to meet acelynn benedict—but acelynn's weekend trip to chicago goes very wrong, and the easiest way for charlotte to stay safe is to assume acelynn's identity. of course, acelynn's picture-perfect life is not exactly what it seems...

the other sister is a dark and twisted thriller, brimming with secrets and secret identities—along with some grittier topics, like abuse, addiction, manipulation, and overall toxic familial relationships. jessica r. patch is a master of suspense, and these elements never felt, for me, too graphic, over the line, or out of place. page after page, it all weaves into charlotte's story in anxiety-inducing ways, dangerous turn after surprising reveal. and underlying everything that happens is this question of whether the past will continue to haunt charlotte—and what will the consequences be of this new lie she's been living. more than once, i wondered exactly where the story was going, and i enjoyed being along for the roller-coaster ride.

if you love suspense and thrillers, definitely check out the other sister. it's a fast-paced and exciting read.

i received a complimentary copy from the author. i was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions i have expressed are my own.
 

considerations: 
—language: none
—spice: kisses only, mentions of one-night stands and infidelity
—faith: mentions of church and bible verses
—content: violence, murder, manipulation, toxic family relationships, mentions of gambling, drugs, foster care, animal abuse, suicidal thoughts, and prison


about the author


Publishers Weekly Bestselling Author, Jessica R. Patch has penned over 27 novels and is known for her dry wit and signature twists whether she’s penned a romantic suspense or a dark, twisty thriller. When she’s not getting into fictional mischief with her characters, you can find her cozy on the couch in her mid-south home reading books by some of her favorite authors, down the street at the Mexican restaurant, or collecting recipes to amazing dishes she’ll probably never cook.

Connect with Jessica by visiting jessicarpatch.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to her email newsletter “Patched In” updates and receive a FREE short thriller.

giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed paperback of The Garden Girls and a $20 Amazon gift card!


Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 22, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 29, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.


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