Identical twins only look the same…
Beautiful twin sisters Iris and Summer are startlingly alike, but beyond what the eye can see lies a darkness that sets them apart. Cynical and insecure, Iris has long been envious of open-hearted Summer’s seemingly never-ending good fortune, including her perfect husband, Adam.
Called to Thailand to help sail the family yacht to the Seychelles, Iris nurtures her own secret hopes for what might happen on the journey. But when she unexpectedly finds herself alone in the middle of the Indian Ocean, everything changes.
Now is her chance to take what she’s always wanted – the idyllic life she’s always coveted. But just how far will she go to get the life she’s dreamed about? And how will she make sure no one discovers the truth?
Written with the chilling suspense of The Girl on the Train and Before I Go to Sleep, The Girl in the Mirror is an addictive thriller about greed, lust, secrets and deadly lies.
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Straight from the back cover “addictive thriller about greed, lust, secrets and deadly lies”. I read it in one sitting, I gasped, I actually said “oh no” and “oh my god”. It is really, really well written, lots of suspense and enough twists and turns to make you flip back a few pages as you’ll question what you know so far! The ending I did not see coming and I plan to read it again at a much more leisurely pace, and I will be thinking to myself, I think I know what’s going to happen! I absolutely loved it and I’ll be really surprised if it’s not a best seller! – Penny, NSW, 5 Stars
That is one twisted sister… or sisters twisted? Hard to say a lot about this tale without giving it away – but even though I thought I knew where it was going, I never really did. Loved this book – such a page turner. Enjoyed the shift of story setting between Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Seychelles. Will definitely be looking to read more books from Rose Carlyle. – Kylie, NSW, 5 Stars
This book gripped me from the get-go. An absolute page turner that kept me reading late into the night. Twin sisters Iris and Summer are physically very much alike, but that is their only similarity. Envious of her sister’s endless good fortune, when Iris is called to Thailand to help sail their yacht to the Seychelles she seizes the opportunity. An incident out at sea changes everything for Iris and she realises that she may finally get what she has always wanted. I thoroughly enjoyed ‘being’ with the two sisters as they were sailing their yacht Bathsheba across the ocean from Thailand to the Seychelles. I felt like I was right there with them all the way, the detail was so specific and beautifully detailed. I felt for Iris always thinking she was second best and not quite good enough when patience and loyalty are what truly matter. This book is a true thriller with an ending the reader just does not see coming. I highly recommend this book. it is the perfect read on a cold winters night curled up by the fire. – Carolyn, WA, 5 Stars
This clever and addictive suspense novel reminds me of ‘The Bold and the beautiful meets The girl on the train’! From the moment I read the first page I knew I wouldn’t want to put it down. For anyone who loved Christian White’s The wife and the widow or Fiona Lowes No ordinary family it is a must read! Set in a few different locations – Australia, Thailand and Seychelles, Carlyle transports you to these places in detail and next thing you know you are on a yacht at sea! Twin sisters. Rivalry, jealousy, deceit and one big competition. Iris seeking a sense of belonging and acceptance, Summer who simply has ‘The perfect life’, perfect body, perfect husband or so it seems.. Carlyle at times goes back in time when the twins were young and you learn a big family secret.. Just when you think you have learnt all the truths. You haven’t! I had to re-read the end to make sure what I was reading, was what was truly happening! – Samantha, QLD, 5 Stars
Thank you Better Reading for my ARC of this book. A number of books claim to be psychological thrillers but fall short of the mark, but this is the real deal. A tight plot, duplicitous characters, and just the right number of twists and turns to keep you guessing. A great read. – Pamela, QLD, 5 Stars
The Girl In the mirror is a knockout debut by Rose Carlyle. A psychological thriller filled with family drama, money, greed and envy is sure to satisfy your craving for suspense. I found it started off slow, but even still I couldn’t put it down, I was drawn in by lure of something big brewing, and I wasn’t disappointed. So many twists and turns, did she or didn’t she? and an end you will never see coming! – Renee, NSW, 5 Stars
This book grabbed me from the first page and kept me guessing until the last. I could not put it down and didn’t want it to end. Carlyle has created characters that we could all secretly relate to whether we want to admit it or not, the lust, greed and jealousy are all worthy of a TV soap opera. This book should definitely be made into a movie or tv series. An amazing read that you think you have worked out but are then thrown into a spin again. i cannot wait to see what Rose Carlyle comes up with next. – Mel, NSW, 5 Stars
The Girl in the Mirror was a suspenseful roller coaster ride across the Indian Ocean between Thailand, the Seychelles to Australia. It is a story of how money can destroy relationships and the close bond of family – not only that but it can also erode the perceived “unbreakable” connection that twins hold. The story had me hooked within the first chapter. Carlyle was able to describe the raw emotions felt between twin sisters Iris and Summer, and the unbearable decision about telling the truth or living a lie. Each way, there will inevitably be heartbreak and so many lives will be shattered – whether it be due to innocence or just plain greed. The plot was tight, and the mastery of words had me feeling like I was right there with Iris and the crazy storm of life she was navigating through. There was a hugely unexpected twist at the end that still has me thinking, days after finishing the novel. Highly recommended! – Margo, QLD, 5 Stars
I found reading this book quite disturbing at times but totally absorbing. The story twists and turns revealing Iris’s low self esteem when comparing herself to her twin, Summer. I found it sad that Iris struggled through life wanting everything else than what she had. Once again money rears its ugly head pitting family members against one another. Right to the very last sentence, this story will keep you guessing and astounded by human nature to win at any cost. Once finished, this book was still fresh in my mind how people can be wolves in sheeps clothing and being family meant nothing. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. – Shelley, NSW, 5 Stars
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