My Sister's Secret

This is the story of three sisters: Faith, Hope and Charity. They have a very close relationship and spend their days on the beach, dreaming about finding hidden submerged forests. It's also the story of Charity's daughter, Willow, who has inherited her mother's compulsion to dive and as a memorial to her parents sets out to visit the submerged forests on a map she finds in her Mum's belongings. The mysterious photographer, Niall Lane, seems to be visiting the same forests whilst exhibiting his Charity collection and it's only a matter of time before Willow bumps into him and uncovers some family secrets.

I loved the gradual unfurling of the family secrets as Willow peels back layer after layer and uncovers secrets even her Aunt Hope show more knew nothing about. It's quite a sad story of childhood sweethearts who were really meant to be together but for unfortunate circumstances and underhand manipulation.

It's definitely a mark of a good book when it has me tapping into google at the end of it. There are some really stunning images of submerged forests, something that I never even knew existed until reading this book. Tracy Buchanan describes them so wonderfully that I couldn't wait to find out more.

This really is a brilliant story with lots of twists and turns that had me hooked right from the start. I will most definitely be adding Tracy's earlier novel, The Atlas of Us, to my must read pile.

I received this e-book from the publisher, Avon, via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. show less

The sisters' names (Faith, Hope and Charity) were a bit twee but apart from that I liked this book a lot. The story starts in 1977 and goes back and forth to 2016 (yes 2016). Gradually the tale unfolds and everyone's secrets are revealed. A very enjoyable book with great descriptions of submerged forests, diving, different locations, interesting characters - plenty to keep you turning the pages. Definitely one for the suitcase, something to keep you engrossed whilst sun bathing.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and Tracy Buchanan for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Willow was just a young girl when her parents were taken from her on a ship that went down. That loss leads her to want to find out more about her parents and the life they led. She was raised by her Aunt Hope, who refuses to give her the answers she seeks.

This novel was told from Willow’s perspective, but give glimpses to the past. I enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down. This is the perfect book for mystery lovers.

I received this book via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
This was such a good read great story line good twists i really recommend it absorbing read.
Everything you’ve built your life on is a lie
Willow’s memories of her parents are sun-drenched and full of smiles, love and laughter. But a mysterious invitation to a photographic exhibition exposes a secret that’s been buried since a tragic accident years ago.
I highly Recommend