Reviews
“Riveting”
— The New York Times
“New Zealander Rose Carlyle more than holds her own in fiction with this thrilling debut…Carlyle’s expert knowledge of sailing and vivid prose are on stunning display, while her research on twin psychology anchors the plot in reality. By the end, readers will realize they’ve been sailing a course both wildly unpredictable and expertly plotted.”
— The Los Angeles Times
“Riveting from the first page to the last with a final mind-blowing twist that you’ll never see coming!”
— Liv Constantine, international bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish
“Rose Carlyle’s debut psychological suspense The Girl in the Mirror left me gobsmacked. With its exotic setting, incredibly drawn characters, masterfully intricate plot, and an ending I absolutely did not see coming, Carlyle doesn’t just knock the ball out of the park—she sends it flying into the next universe. The Girl in the Mirror is a triumph, one of the best books I’ve read all year.”
— Karen Dionne, international bestselling author of The Marsh King's Daughter and The Wicked Sister
“Rose Carlyle's The Girl in the Mirror took my breath away, page after page. It has it all: a superbly taut plot. Unforgettable, haunting characters. A setting that will instantly transport you to the lush landscape of the Seychelles. And one of the best endings I've read in a very long time. Bottom line—this book is exactly what we're all craving right now: a delicious, perfect escape.”
— Aimee Molloy of The Perfect Mother
“A page-turner that’s delightfully over-the-top, shocking, and full of twists, THE GIRL IN THE MIRROR takes sibling rivalry to the next level. A jaw-dropping debut.”
— Stephanie Wrobel, bestselling author of Darling Rose Gold
“Immensely entertaining, hugely original, highly recommended. Rose Carlyle takes the reader on a wild ride, across an ocean and into the depths of a family riven by greed, jealousy and subterfuge . . . Like sorbet for the jaded palates of hardcore thriller fans.”
— Chris Hammer, author of Scrublands and Silver
“As addictive and intoxicating as the perfect martini. Don’t start reading unless you have cancelled all your plans.”
— SARAH BAILEY, author of The Dark Lake and Where the Dead Go
“Ferociously entertaining. A novel like a triathlon: part evil-twin thriller, part howdunit (or did-she-do-it?), part juicy family drama. Drop Knives Out and Double Indemnity into the blender, shake some Dead Calm over the froth, power it on, and you’ve got a cocktail like The Girl in the Mirror—fresh, flavorful, and utterly intoxicating.”
— AJ Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window
“A young woman tries to outrun the secrets that her own actions create. The thrill of the chase gathers us up and pulls us through each page to the very last. And in that other game of pursuit, the author matching wits with the reader, Rose Carlyle is always one step ahead. Of The Girl in the Mirror’s many surprises, the biggest is that such an expert psychological thriller, such an addictive ride, could be a debut.”
— Malcolm Knox, author of The Life and Bluebird