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Book Review of The Good Sister by Gillian McAllister

I consider my sister one of my best friends. We talk often, our kids are close in age, and we enjoying spending time together. We have watched each other’s kids over the years, and I love the relationships I have with my nieces and nephew. I cannot imagine my sister and I going through what Martha and Becky went through in this story. It’s heartbreaking. It comes down to relationships, trust, patience, and love. Who would you believe—your sister or the police investigators and the court? The Good Sister by Gillian McAllister puts sister against sister, family against family, and leaves you wondering what in the world could have happened.

Blurb:

“When Martha Blackwater finds herself struggling to balance early motherhood and her growing business, her sister, Becky, steps in to babysit without a second thought, bringing the two women closer than ever. But then the unthinkable happens, and Becky is charged with murder. Nine months later, Becky is on trial and maintains her innocence—and so does Martha.

Unable to shake the feeling that her sister couldn’t possibly be guilty, Martha sets out to uncover exactly what happened and how things could have gone so wrong. Fault lines deep in the sisters’ relationship begin to show, threatening the family each has worked so hard to build. With incredible empathy and resounding emotional heft, The Good Sister is an electrifying novel that will lead readers to question everything they know about motherhood, family, and the price of forgiveness.”

My Book Review:

I really enjoyed this book! I loved the relationship between Martha and Becky, especially. Maybe I related to them because of the relationship I have with my sister, but I really enjoyed being a part of their story. It’s not a happy story, but there are a few happy moments. This book is well written, and I liked the writing style of the book. It definitely sucked me in from the very beginning.

The book is written from many different view points, and as each person tells his or her story, you learn more about the events that occurred. Sometimes this is confusing for the reader, but I thought Ms. McAllister did a good job with it. The story doesn’t feel choppy, and you can tell the difference between each unique person.

If you have followed me for awhile you know that I do not try to figure it all out before I get to the end. I just read and enjoy the story. Usually. With this book I couldn’t stop trying to figure it all out. I’d read something and change my mind, then I’d read something else and change my mind again. I liked that there were differing viewpoints because it allowed me to see it all from different perspectives and try to see the situation from different angles.

Although this book is not happy, it doesn’t feel too heavy. There always seems to be a bit of hope ahead, which I felt grateful for. There are some twists and turns in the story, which kept me reading. I wouldn’t recommend reading this book if you are pregnant or have a newborn. Other than that, it’s a good read. The Good Sister will keep you turning pages, and hooked until the end.