Linda Reviews – Three Girls in the Mirrors

It seems like there is more than one girl in the mirror, and some are better than others.

The Girl in the mirror by Rose Carlyle

A suspense thriller with twists and turns.

It’s such a good news story to read about New Zealand author Rose Carlyle’s debut novel being snapped up by the first publisher it was sent to, becoming an international bestseller, and then grabbing the attention of Hollywood to be made into a movie. The book deservedly lives up to the hype.

The story revolves around twin sisters, Summer and Iris. They have the conditionsitus inversus making them truly ‘mirror twins’.  Iris has a hidden deviousness and jealously running through her that even Summer does not recognise (or does she?). Iris is jealous of her sister’s perfect body, seemingly perfect life, and a husband to die for. Iris would do anything to be in her place. The opportunity to slip into Summer’s life, and inherit a fortune presents itself and then the suspense truly begins.

Girl in the Mirror by Cecelia Ahern

Being drawn to an image with a spine chilling end, this short story has a vibe similar to Oscar Wilde’s “Picture of Dorian Gray”.

Girl in the Rearview Mirror

Another debut novel, but without the hype of Rose Carlye’s

Supposedly a thriller, I found the characters difficult to connect with, and the story a bit mundane. Perhaps I was spoiled by reading Rose’s book first!