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Book Review of The Sister-in-Law

The Sister-in-Law
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The Sister-in-Law is domestic suspense that explores motherhood, family, and the power (and danger) of secrets. [TW: abuse, miscarriage, toddler death]

I have three sisters-in-law but thankfully none of them are like Harper or Candace! Both women are linked by Lane, Harper's beloved brother and Candace's new husband. After Harper's husband is found dead in their home, she and her children move into Lane's house and abruptly end his honeymoon period with Candace.

But there are so many questions. How did Harper's husband die? Why did Lane and Candace marry so quickly? What secret is Harper's 6-year-old son keeping? Is Candace who she claims to be?

This was a quick and fun read, but the pacing is more suspense than thriller, the twists aren't so twisty, and the ending felt anti-climactic although fairly realistic.

Thank you to William Morrow for the review copies.