Book description
"I loved it." -Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author.
In this haunting tale about the bonds between sisters, one young woman must follow the invisible thread that connects her to her missing twin before someone else can sever it for good.
Twin sisters May and June couldn't be more…
Why read it?
1 author picked Original Twin as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved this book because reading it was a lot like watching a movie. The way Gleeson writes, you can picture it playing out on a screen in your head.
I absolutely flew through the chapters of this twin story with my heart in my throat. It felt so cinematic, dramatic, and knife-sharp. Plus, one of my favorite parts of a good thriller, the plot twist really got me.
From Marlee's list on The best books with untrustworthy sibling relationships.
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