Sally Hepworth does it again! A psychological thriller that has kept me flipping pages and trying to figure out the truth amidst so many secrets.  In Darling Girls, Hepworth takes on the lasting legacy of abuse of foster children as they are growing up in a flawed system. These three "sisters" have faced some challenges and found strength from each other. I think the thing I appreciate most about Hepworth's writing is her ability to bring characters to the page that are so perfectly imperfect. Jessica, Norah and Alicia have lived through very difficult times, and still manage to put one foot in front of the other, despite the secrets they have all had to harbor.  My only complaint for this book would be the ending, which felt a bit rushed and tidy in comparison to the remainder of the story.

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced eARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.