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The Better Sister
The Better Sister: A Novel | Alafair Burke
From Alafair BurkeNew York Times bestselling author of the runaway hit, The Wifecomes another twisty tale of domestic noir. When a prominent Manhattan lawyer is murdered, two estranged sistersone the dead mans widow, the other his exmust set aside mistrust and old resentments . . . but can they escape their past? Though Hannah was the younger of the two Taylor sisters, she always seemed to be in charge. She was the honor roll student with big dreams and an even bigger work ethic. Nicole was always restless . . . and more than a little recklessthe opposite of her ambitious little sister. She floated from job to job and man to man, and stayed close to home in Cleveland. For a while, it seemed like both sisters had found happiness. Hannah earned a scholarship to an Ivy League school and moved to New York City, where she landed a coveted publishing job. Nicole married promising young attorney Graham McIntosh, and gave birth to a baby boy they named Ian. The Taylor sisters became virtual strangers. Now, more than fifteen years later, their lives are drastically differentand Hannah is married to Graham. When hes murdered by a masked intruder at the couples East Hampton beach house, Hannah reluctantly allows her teenaged stepsons biological motherher estranged sister, Nicoleback into her life. But when the police begin to treat Ian as a suspect in his fathers death, the two sisters are forced to unite . . . and to confront the truth behind family secrets they have tried to bury in the past.
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Decalino
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I didn't particularly like Chloe, the driven, successful writer and magazine editor who narrates this story. After she finds the body of her murdered husband on the floor of their vacation home, Chloe must deal with the revelation of secrets at odds with the image of perfect family life she's tried so hard to present to the world. The ending brought everything into perfect focus, a masterful conclusion to a tense and gripping read.

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Amoon
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First book I‘ve read by this author. It presents a unique situation Adam McIntosh married Nicky and they had a son Ethan. Due to Nicky‘s negligence as a wife and mother, Adam divorced her and married her sister Chloe. Chloe is a very famous inflluencer whose main claim to fame is empowering women. Although close during childhood, the sisters are at odds with each other as adults. The inevitable murder occurs and relationships matter.

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AudiobookingWithLeah
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Overall Rating 4⭐ | Narration 😁 = Very Good
I initially rated this three and a half stars...but once I tried to sort out how I felt about the story I realized I was selling it somewhat short. It was actually unexpectedly clever. I had my issues with some elements but the way everything worked out by the end was indeed quite satisfying.

But I still am not sure which sister is the better sister.

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Clwojick
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Another audiobook complete for #LittenListen and #Scarathlon2020! I can‘t believe the month is almost over! 😭🖤

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Clwojick
The Better Sister | Alafair Burke
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Trying to use these mugs as much as possible while it‘s still the spooky season! Then I‘ll be changing them out and making some Christmas themed mugs ♥️

AkashaVampie Love ur nails sweetie. Beautiful color!!! 4y
ShelleyBooksie Love the mug! 4y
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sparrowssavvy
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A super quick read. Definitely predictable at times. A great light read and distracting.

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Bec_lectic
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Current camping read!!! Hope it‘s a good one 🙂

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everfree7
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I enjoyed this one. I‘m done with her trilogy.

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everfree7

Onto #3 and newest from Alafair Burke

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Jenken1998
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Great murder mystery/courtroom drama with a little plot twist at the end. Great characters, great pace and i wasn't exactly 100% sure "who dunnit" till the end. I will be looking to pick up more from this author. ⚖⚖⚖⚖

JamieArc I really enjoyed her book (edited) 5y
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NikkiKey94
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Alafair Burke liked my post on my bookstagram account about her book the other day!!! I squealed like a little girl when I saw it!!

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NikkiKey94
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This was the first novel I‘ve read by Alafair Burke and I was not disappointed! My mother is the one that recommended Burke to me. I definitely plan on reading all of her novels, because this one kept me reading and I didn‘t want to put it down. I didn‘t see the twist coming at the end and it shocked me! I can‘t wait to read more of her books!

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TheFunkyBookworm
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A cloudy beach day is better than no beach day at all! ⛅️ 🌊 📖

ravenlee Glad to see you back on Litsy! 5y
TheFunkyBookworm @ravenlee thank you! Glad to be back! ☺️ 5y
JamieArc I really liked her other book, The Wife. This one‘s on my list. 5y
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TheLibrarian
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3.5 stars

A man is murdered in his East Hampton beach house causing two estranged sisters – the dead man‘s wife and his ex-wife –to come together to try and stop their son from going to prison for the murder. That alone is intense! However interesting the premise may be, it fell a little short. I wanted a bigger twist at the end and more about the sisters strained relationship.

#NetGalley

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BookShark
The Better Sister | Alafair Burke
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LOL and imagine if alternate titles were considered.. The Spiteful Sister? The Nasty Sister? No love is lost between these two long estranged women. It doesn‘t help that Adam has been married to both Nicky and Chloe and now he‘s been stabbed to death. This very current read will keep you interested with the mysterious reveals. Who is nice or naughty? Who is charming or controlling? When the police arrest the son sister secrets could be in danger.

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MeganAnnabell
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I‘ve read several books by this author and they do not disappoint.

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Kappadeemom
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I loved this book ❤️❤️

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KDo27
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Enjoying this #PAGETURNER with a nice evening, fresh mani, and adorable pup! #fridayevening #friYAY

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Ckbadara
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I really enjoyed this book! Once I started reading, I had a hard time putting it down, I wound up finishing it in two days. I enjoyed the blending of crime and legal thriller. The characters were easy to connect with and I liked the way that the author brought current events into the story. This book is a pick for me!

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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#Better #AMonthofSongs

I won this one through goodreads! Anyone read it?

JamieArc I haven‘t read this, but want to. I really enjoyed her previous book, The Wife. 6y
OriginalCyn620 I‘m hella jealous that you won a GR giveaway! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620 I‘ve won 4 recently!! 6y
OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks What‘s your secret? I‘ve never even won one! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620 idk! I just click on the giveaways and somehow win!! 6y
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guinsgirlreads
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Alafair Burke never disappoints me. 🤘🏻

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guinsgirlreads
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A little wind down with a book, wine and playoff hockey before the new week 🍷 📖 🏒!

writerlibrarian Reading and playoffs hockey are the best. 👍🏻 6y
tammysue All sounds great! 😁 6y
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MaggieCarr
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Ever find an author you never would have picked up had it not been for a friend's glowing recommendation? Alafair Burke is just that for me. Now, having enjoyed three titles in the last year, she's one I can imagine reading each new title released. She keeps me guessing until the end, the pacing is perfect, and her characters well-rounded and authentic. I shouldn't have read this one so fast, now I'll have to wait a while for her next title. 4.5☆

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guinsgirlreads
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I am just not getting into the other one I‘m reading too much at all, ugh. I‘m starting this one! Alafair Burke always delivers!

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MicheleinPhilly
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It has been a #bookmail bonanza! Thanks Carrie!

Mdargusch That cover and the photo!💛 I have yet to read this one. 6y
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JHSiess
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It's too windy to read on the patio, so I'm enjoying the light streaming in on this quiet Sunday . . . and #AlafairBurke's new thriller, #TheBetterSister. 🌞🌬

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nomadreader
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It's time for a #giveaway! Comment below by midnight Iowa time Saturday for a chance to win! I'll contact the winner for a mailing address Sunday and mail it out Monday. (U.S. only.) Good luck!

MicheleinPhilly Yes please! 6y
nomadreader @MicheleinPhilly A few days late, but please send your mailing address to nomadreaderblog@gmail.com. I'll ship it tomorrow! 6y
MicheleinPhilly Done! Thank you! ☺️ 6y
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ReadingSusan
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Loved this book! So glad I decided to give her another chance after the horrendous ending of her last book. This was a fast paced murder mystery and I loved the twists and turns. Very enjoyable read that you don‘t want to put down.

Leftcoastzen 😻 6y
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nomadreader
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Pulling out a secret weapon to break my reading slump: the new Alafair Burke. Let's do this! #booksandbooze

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Thank you @HarperCollins for this ARC!!! It sounds amazing and I can‘t wait to read it!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻📚📚

JamieArc I really liked her book The Wife. Looking forward to this one. 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @JamieArc I haven‘t read that one!! I‘ll add it! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @JamieArc looks like I already did lol 6y
Lovesbooks87 Can't wait to read this. I loved some of her other books! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Lovesbooks87 I had never heard of her!! 6y
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