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The Secrets of Us by Lucinda Berry
4.0

Foster sisters, Krystal and Nichole have always been there for each other so when Krystal gets a call that Nichols has been committed to a psychiatric hospital, she will do anything to help her.

This was a twisted ride! The story goes back and forth from present day to the sisters’ past in foster care. I enjoyed both parts of the story, but really loved the last told from Nichole’s perspective.

Lucinda Berry is a former clinical psychologist so she knows how to write a great psychological thriller. She delves into her characters’ psyche and makes us question what is true and what is not. Although I didn’t find either sister particularly likable, I did enjoy reading their story and to see what led Nichole to do what she did.

There’s a big twist at the end that pulled the story together and gave me that WOW moment I look for in a thriller. I look forward to reading more of Berry’s books.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.