The Stolen Twin: A BRAND-NEW totally addictive psychological thriller with a shocking final twist

by Jade Lee Wright

Fourteen years ago, someone stole one of my twin babies. Now, she’s back. But there’s something off.

The guilt never stopped, waking me up at four in the morning. Somehow, I built a new life – a stunning Cotswolds home, my remaining daughter, a marriage held together by the thinnest thread of hope. But there was always a hole.

Until now . . .

Except something is wrong. The way my new-found daughter studies me, unblinking. The way she plays with my husband’s attention. The way she whispers behind my back.

I don’t think I want this girl in my house. But she wants us. And she’ll stop at nothing to become part of this family.

Perfect for fans of Alice Feeney, Freida McFadden, Shalini Boland, Jane E. James and Sue Watson, this gripping thriller will have you second-guessing every page until the final, jaw-dropping twist.

Genres: Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Fiction, Audiobook, Crime, Mystery

263 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 2, 2026

About the author

I’m Jade Lee Wright, psychological thriller author.

Although I first dipped my toe into the world of publishing with two self-published novels, I’ve spent the past few years fully immersing myself in the craft. I study English Literature and Creative Writing through the Open University and have since gone on to sign multiple publishing deals—including a two-book deal (and a brand-new follow-up two-book contract!) with Joffe Books.

My debut psychological thriller with them, The Baby Group, was released in July 2025, and my second, The Family Secret, is due out in January 2026. Both have been snapped up by Audible and will be coming to audio soon.

I was longlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize 2025 and shortlisted for the 2024 Marlowe & Christie Novel Prize.

When I’m not writing (or daydreaming about the next twist), you’ll usually find me with my nose in a book or looking after my two baby boys.

Reviews

[Kristina Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of The Stolen Twin by Jade Lee Wright. This is my first book by this author. It grabbed me right from the start. This one was quite addictive and full of twists. It had me on the edge of my seat a few times. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to others. A 4 star rating from me.

[Jessica Huntley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone knows I love a twin trope in my thrillers and this one is just brilliant. A premise that is the stuff of horror movies, having a child stolen right out of the cot. Doesn't bear thinking about.

I loved Bella and reading her inner thoughts, her turmoil and grief over the years. I could practically feel it myself.

Didn't see a lot of the twists coming. It fitted together well at the end although it was a lot to unravel.

Very addictive and a gripping read that I couldn't put down. A new favourite of mine from this author!

[Clarabelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me hooked from the very beginning! I loved how tense and unsettling it was, and just when I thought I knew what was going on, something else happened that made me question everything. The characters were well written, and I honestly couldn’t stop reading because I needed to know what was going to happen next. The ending definitely didn’t disappoint either. Such a gripping, twisty thriller. 5/5 ⭐️

[Jessica Huntley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone knows I love a twin trope in my thrillers and this one is just brilliant. A premise that is the stuff of horror movies, having a child stolen right out of the cot. Doesn't bear thinking about.

I loved Bella and reading her inner thoughts, her turmoil and grief over the years. I could practically feel it myself.

Didn't see a lot of the twists coming. It fitted together well at the end although it was a lot to unravel.

Very addictive and a gripping read that I couldn't put down. A new favourite of mine from this author!

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 rounded to 4 stars for me.

Fourteen years ago someone stole one of Bella twin babies,Skyla is now growing up and Robin is gone.Or is she's back?Raven,Skyla's new friend have similiar features just like her daughter,is it possible that she's Robin and is back after so many years?

It was twisted thriller that was heartbreaking and tense to the end.Bella never really recovered not only from her daughter dissapearance but from jugement of people who's convinced she and her husband James had something to do with it.The truth was much worse,and Bella really was the one that didn't deserve it,yet she's the one who paid the price of trusting people who didn't want what the best for her.Tension filled read,twists that shock to the core and the ending that left me more scared for some characters than the others.My second book by this author and she just show's me again that a family didn't nessesary have the best interest in their mind for you.

A suspenseful thriller with surprising twists,would recommend.

Thank you Joffe books and author for arc,my review is honest and my own.

[Sami · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can definitely see why so many people are loving this book. It has elements of a twisty, psychological thriller that hooks readers in and keeps them engaged until the last page. So, I know I'll probably be in the minority here, but this book was a 2/5 star read for me. This was a case of, I loved 90 percent of the book, but the last 10 percent just plummeted the rating.

The twin premise immediately caught my attention because it felt a little different from the typical psychological thriller. It delivered exactly the kind of entertaining, easy-to-read thriller I was looking for—fast-paced, engaging, and the perfect "popcorn" read. I flew through it in just two days, which is always a testament to how invested I was in the story.

My biggest issue was the ending. For me, there really can be such a thing as too many twists. I don't mind multiple surprises when they're spread throughout a book, but this ending just kept unraveling twist after twist after twist. Instead of adding to the suspense, it started to feel over-the-top and unnecessarily drawn out. By the final reveal, I was ready for the story to wrap up.

If you are a fan of Monica Arya and her books, this is one I'd absolutely recommend. It just wasn't the style of ending that landed for me.

[Georgie · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC- GIVEN TO READ FOR AN HONEST REVEAL BEFORE PUBLISHING

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What a gripping read!

I was hooked from the beginning until the end!

At the end of every chapter I needed to read more! This book had my full attention for sure! I was excited to read more when I had free time.

Bella a lovely kind woman sadly couldn’t have children with her partner James after sometime trying. One day she had the call to take on twins to adopt. It happened so quickly but they were over the moon with the twin babies.

One evening Bella went out with her work colleagues (she hadn’t been out in ages) and she had the dreaded news of one of the twins missing at home whilst James was looking after them.
Police were called. No break in evidence. No trails what so ever.

For 14 years Bella thought about the twin that went missing whilst making great memories with the other twin (skyla).

Until one day, skylah turned up with a school friend at their home. Bella saw some resemblances, the similarities of age, scar the list continued.
She thought it couldn’t be her! She must be wrong after all these years! Or is she?

[Rustic_Reads_ Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

On a rare night out, Bella received a frantic call that her baby Robin was abducted from her cot while her twin sister Skyla and father were fast sleep. With no clear motive or suspects, they are forced to move on, navigating family life with the realisation that something horrific may have happened to their daughter, while being consumed by grief, blame and uncertainty for the future.

Fourteen years after the abduction, their daughter Skyla makes a new friend - who has an uncanny resemblance to their daughter Robin - and of course to Skyla herself. What follows is a tense rollercoaster of emotions as I tried to determine if ‘Raven’ is who she says she is, or if she really is their long lost daughter. The whole premise of this story is captivating. As a mother myself, I have no idea how I’d feel and I could empathise with Bella and the turmoil she felt. She wrestled with her feelings of longing for her daughter, while suspecting that there was something sinister going on with Robin and her intentions.

This was an action packed thriller that hit every one of my emotions along the way, and I did not see the twist coming. A truly remarkable piece of writing from Jade

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was completely pulled into this one from the very first chapter. Every time I thought I’d worked out where the story was heading, another revelation came along to prove me wrong. The twists just kept coming, and the final third was especially addictive—I kept thinking surely that’s it? only for another jaw-dropping moment to land.

One of the standout characters was Isabella. She was written so brilliantly that she came across as completely unhinged, and every scene she appeared in had me questioning what she was going to do next. She added such an unsettling atmosphere that made it impossible to relax while reading.

This is one of those psychological thrillers that keeps raising the stakes rather than relying on a single big twist. If you enjoy family secrets, unreliable characters and a story that constantly keeps you guessing, this is definitely worth picking up.

[Laura Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

THE STOLEN TWIN BY JADE LEE WRIGHT
4 ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨s
Love the cover for this book.
This story was twisty and really great.
I throughly enjoyed this crazy ride ☺

[Laura Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Done on audio 2nd book by this author. Such a gripping book had no idea where this story was going.

[Cherihy808 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️. This one started off pretty good but then it gradually faded off for me. I think alot of it has to do with Bella’s character. It was hard to like her and feel bad for her when she just continued to let things happen because she didn’t want to upset her teenage daughter (Skyla)…so dumb! In real life, parents do upset teenagers and don’t just give into everything they want just so they aren’t mad at you. 🙄. Also the “twists”, while some of them were good ones, there were just too many thrown in at the end. Finally, I will never give a book a high rating if there’s animal abuse…sorry but not sorry. Spoiler alert - the dog ended up being fine but I still hated that it was included in the book. Overall, I sadly was not impressed with this one.

[Aisha Faisal · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Every parent fears the knock at the door. Bella feared who was standing behind it.”

Many thanks to Jade Lee Wright, Joffe Books, and NetGalley for providing an advanced reader copy.
Every parent’s worst nightmare: your baby is taken from her crib in the middle of the night, seemingly gone forever. Years later, a teenager appears who feels eerily familiar, turning the family’s world upside down once again. Is Raven really the missing twin? From her first introduction, her behavior is deeply unsettling. As dangerous incidents begin to escalate, a mother is forced to confront the ultimate question: who has she actually let into her home?

Every parent’s worst nightmare begins this story: one twin is stolen in the middle of the night, vanishing without a trace. And years later, when a strange teenage girl suddenly enters the family’s life, one terrifying question changes everything:

What if she came back?

This was one of those thrillers that immediately hooks you with the premise alone. The opening chapters kept me invested. The tension surrounding the kidnapping, the emotional devastation within the family, and the uncertainty surrounding the missing child made it incredibly difficult to stop reading. Jade Lee Wright really knows how to create suspense in a way that keeps you constantly turning pages, “just one more chapter” .........🤪

What I especially enjoyed was how the story played with paranoia and uncertainty. I genuinely couldn’t decide whether Bella was a fully reliable narrator or if her grief and desperation were clouding her judgment, and that added such an effective psychological edge to the story. Every interaction started to feel unsettling, every character became suspicious, and I kept second-guessing my own theories.

The atmosphere throughout the middle portion of the book becomes increasingly eerie and uncomfortable in the best way. Raven’s presence, in particular, creates a constant tension because something about her never feels entirely right. I actually found myself dreading certain scenes involving her because of how frustrating and unsettling her behavior became, which I do think was intentional on the author’s part.

While the first half absolutely flew by, the momentum slowed down around the middle, and I found myself less emotionally invested than I initially was. A lot of the side characters became increasingly frustrating, and by the end, I honestly wanted to throw half of them into therapy and the other half into the ocean. The family dynamics felt messy, tense, and emotionally exhausting at times, though again, I think that was largely intentional.

The ending is where my feelings became the most mixed. On one hand, I appreciated how twist-heavy and dramatic it was, and there were definitely reveals that surprised me. On the other hand, it started tipping slightly into “okay… this is getting a little absurd” territory. It became very much a but wait, there’s MORE kind of ending, where every new reveal kept escalating the chaos. As someone who loves true crime and psychological thrillers, I know situations like this can happen, but I still think one or two fewer twists would have made the ending feel stronger and more believable.

I also wished there had been slightly more emotional growth from certain characters by the conclusion. Still, despite my issues with the second half, this was undeniably addictive. The premise is fantastic, the suspense is strong, and Jade Lee Wright’s writing style makes the book incredibly easy to binge-read. Even though the ending didn’t fully stick the landing for me personally, I still had a genuinely entertaining time reading it and would absolutely pick up another book by this author.

My Perspective :
If you enjoy family-centered psychological thrillers filled with secrets, unreliable perspectives, disturbing twists, emotional tension, and a growing sense of dread, this is definitely worth adding to your TBR.

“Not every family reunion is a happy one.”

[Angel **Book Junkie** · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley, Joffe Books, and Jade Lee Wright for providing me with a copy of The Stolen Twin in exchange for an honest review.

First and foremost... I loved Ella. From the very beginning, she had me emotionally invested, and that investment never really let go. Her determination, her heart, and the desperate search for her missing twin made it impossible not to root for her every step of the way.

The mystery itself pulled me in immediately. A missing twin. A husband who... well... let's just say we all know he's got issues. And then there's the surviving twin's best friend entering the picture, adding another layer of intrigue and emotion to an already complicated situation. Every new revelation felt like another loop on an emotional roller coaster.

The biggest strength of this book was how immersive it was. I constantly found myself asking the same questions: Where is the stolen twin? What really happened? How does a child simply disappear? Those questions kept me reading long after I should have put the book down. Jade Lee Wright does a wonderful job of planting just enough clues to keep your curiosity alive without giving everything away too soon.

That said... the middle section slowed down more than I would've liked.

There were moments where I found myself thinking, Okay... let's get moving. The story was still interesting, but the pacing lost some of the urgency that made the opening chapters so gripping. I wasn't bored—I just wanted the plot to pick up the pace because I knew there was something big waiting around the corner.

And then...

That ending.

Jennifer... excuse me, Jade... why are you out here breaking hearts?

The final chapters absolutely made up for the slower middle. The tension skyrocketed, the emotions hit hard, and everything escalated into an ending that left me sitting there trying to process it all. It was heartbreaking in so many different ways, and more than anything, I wanted to climb into the pages and give Skyla the biggest hug. After everything she endured, how could you not?

It's one of those endings that lingers after you've finished because it's driven just as much by emotion as it is by the resolution of the mystery.

Final Verdict

The Stolen Twin is an emotional, addictive mystery that shines with its compelling characters and a finale that packs an unforgettable emotional punch. While the pacing slows in the middle enough to keep it from reaching five-star territory for me, the powerful ending and the heartfelt journey make it well worth the read.

Sassy Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ — Come for the missing twin, stay for the family secrets, and keep tissues nearby because Jade Lee Wright isn't afraid to take your heart, squeeze it, and hand it back in pieces.

[Paula Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

A split second is all it can take to change a life forever, and that truth sits heavily at the heart of The Stolen Twin by Jade Lee Wright. This is one of those stories that quietly settles into your bones as you read, wrapping itself around the idea that family, trust, and truth are far more fragile than we ever like to believe.

Bella’s world is already full when the story begins. She and her husband have just adopted twin girls, and life is a blur of nappies, exhaustion, and love. So when she finally steps out for a Christmas party, it feels like a small moment of normality , something light after months of giving everything to motherhood. But that fragile balance is shattered in an instant when her husband calls to say one of the twins is missing.

From there, the novel stretches across fourteen years of grief, unanswered questions, and a family living in the shadow of absence. Robyn is gone, and Bella and her husband are left raising Skylar as an only child while quietly carrying the weight of not knowing. That emotional undercurrent is where Jade Lee Wright really shines, she captures the slow erosion of hope, the way unanswered trauma reshapes everyday life, and how silence can become its own kind of prison.

Then comes Raven.

When Skylar befriends a new girl at school, Bella’s world tilts once again. Raven is not just familiar, she is the uncanny mirror image of Robyn. That moment is chilling, almost cinematic, and it pulls Bella into a desperate search for truth that she can no longer ignore. What unfolds is a tangled web of secrets, lies, and betrayals that reach far deeper than she ever imagined.

As Bella digs deeper into Raven’s life, the novel shifts into darker territory. The sense of trust she once held in certain people begins to unravel, revealing that some of those closest to her may have been hiding the darkest truth of all. It’s here the tension tightens, and the story takes on a more menacing edge.

There are definite Finding Carter vibes in the premise, but The Stolen Twin leans far more into psychological suspense and darker, more murderous undertones. It’s gripping, unsettling, and emotionally charged.

If you enjoy stories about twins, abduction mysteries, family secrets, and long-buried truths finally surfacing, this UK thriller will keep you turning the pages late into the night.

[TJ Wynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Stolen Twin by Jade Lee Wright opens with every parent’s worst nightmare: one of Bella’s children is stolen in the middle of the night. It’s the kind of premise that immediately grabs you by the throat, and for the first half of the novel, it absolutely delivers.

The pacing is sharp, the tension is high, and the mystery unfolds in a way that makes it nearly impossible to put down. I kept wanting to read on, because I had to know what was really happening. Wright has a very engaging writing style, and she knows exactly how to build suspense and keep the pages turning.

Unfortunately, around the halfway point, the story hit a wall for me. The momentum that had me racing through the opening chapters started to fade, and my interest in the plot began to wane. While Bella is a compelling and sympathetic protagonist, I found nearly every other character frustrating to spend time with.

And I have to say it: I really, really disliked the twin who returns home. The dramatic personality shift was clearly intentional, but instead of adding intrigue, it made me dread every scene involving that character. Rather than becoming more emotionally invested, I found myself increasingly irritated.

The ending also left me somewhat unsatisfied. I was hoping for stronger character development or some meaningful transformation, but by the time the story wrapped up, many of the same frustrating dynamics were still in place. It felt as though the characters ended the book much the same way they began it, which made the conclusion feel less impactful than I’d hoped.

That said, this was still an enjoyable read overall. The premise is excellent, the first half is incredibly compelling, and Wright’s writing is polished and addictive. Even though this particular story didn’t fully come together for me, it was enough to make me interested in reading more of her work.

I’d rate The Stolen Twin 3.75 stars, rounded up to 4. A strong start, a gripping concept, and a talented author, even if the second half and ending didn’t quite stick the landing.

Many thanks to Jade Lee Wright, Joffe Books, and NetGalley for the ARC.

[Leanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Stolen Twin slips beneath the skin from the very first line, carrying that particular ache of a mother who has learned to live around a wound rather than heal it. Fourteen years after one of her newborn twins was taken, the narrator has built a life that looks whole from the outside—a beautiful Cotswolds home, a daughter she adores, a marriage held together by habit and hope. But the absence has always been there, humming quietly in the background.

And then the missing twin comes home.

What unfolds is a wonderfully unsettling blend of domestic tension and psychological unease. The girl’s return should feel like a miracle, yet everything about her presence is slightly off‑centre. The way she watches her mother with that cool, assessing stillness. The way she slips so easily into the rhythms of the house, as if testing its weak points. The way she draws the husband’s attention with a confidence that feels far too knowing for her age. It’s all delivered with a soft, creeping dread—the kind that doesn’t shout, but whispers.

The author captures the claustrophobia of a family already stretched thin, now forced to accommodate a stranger who insists she belongs. The tension builds beautifully, page by page, as the mother’s instincts sharpen into fear. Is this really her daughter? What happened in those missing years? And why does it feel as though this girl is trying to replace the life she was stolen from rather than return to it?

There’s a deliciously slippery quality to the narrative, full of second‑guessing and shifting loyalties. Every interaction feels loaded, every silence a warning. By the time the truth begins to surface, the story has tightened into a breathless, compulsive read, the kind that keeps you turning pages long after you meant to stop.

Dark, twisty, and emotionally charged, The Stolen Twin is a gripping domestic thriller that plays expertly with doubt, desire, and the dangerous edges of family. It’s one of those stories where you think you know what’s coming—until you realise you don’t, not at all.

With thanks to Jade Lee Wright, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC

[Padmajha [PJ] Me and My Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book during a short trip and finished it before I even reached my destination, and what a read it turned out to be! I was completely hooked from the very first chapter. What begins with the heartbreaking disappearance of a young child quickly grows into a tense psychological thriller that refuses to let you settle. Every time I thought I had figured out where the story was heading, another twist proved me wrong. The suspense kept building, and it was impossible to put down.
The story is told through short, fast-paced chapters that make it incredibly easy to keep turning the pages.
One of the characters, Isabella, is such an unpredictable character that I was constantly questioning her motives and wondering what she would do next. Raven was equally intriguing. Her unsettling behaviour made me question her motives and her friendship with Skyla. I genuinely had no idea who to trust, and that uncertainty made the reading even more gripping.
I also appreciated how the story explored the emotional weight of loss, guilt, hope, and fear, adding depth to the fast-paced plot.
As a parent, I could feel Bella's conflicting emotions. There were moments when even she questioned what she truly wanted, and that added another layer of tension to the mystery. While I would have loved a little more insight into how Skyla was affected growing up, the plot moved at such a compelling pace that it never lost my attention. Another character who truly betrayed my feelings was James.
The author keeps raising the stakes instead of relying on a single shocking reveal, and I loved how every loose end was tied up by the conclusion, leaving no unanswered questions.
Pick up this book if you enjoy psychological thrillers that keep you second-guessing until the very last page; It’s twisty, unsettling, full of surprises and a thoroughly addictive read.
Content note: This novel includes depictions of kidnapping, the loss of a child, and animal abuse. Please check the content warnings if you're sensitive to these topics.

[Chris Benetti · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Stolen Twin is a gripping psychological thriller that takes a parent's greatest fear and transforms it into an unsettling, twist-filled story of family, identity, and deception. Jade Lee Wright masterfully builds tension from the very first pages, creating an atmosphere where every interaction feels loaded with hidden meaning.
The emotional foundation of the novel is what makes it so compelling. The mother's years of guilt, grief, and unanswered questions make her long-awaited reunion deeply affecting, while the subtle sense that something is terribly wrong keeps readers constantly on edge. The emotional stakes feel genuine, making every revelation even more impactful.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its psychological suspense. Rather than relying solely on shocking moments, the story slowly builds paranoia through uncomfortable conversations, unsettling behavior, and growing uncertainty. Readers are left wondering who can be trusted and whether appearances are hiding something far more sinister.
The family dynamics are equally fascinating. Long-buried trauma, strained relationships, and fragile trust create a tense emotional landscape where every character seems capable of hiding secrets. The uncertainty surrounding the returning daughter adds an irresistible layer of mystery that keeps the pages turning.
The pacing remains strong throughout, balancing emotional drama with escalating suspense until the story reaches a satisfying and surprising conclusion. Each new development raises fresh questions while maintaining the novel's sense of dread and unpredictability.
The Stolen Twin is an addictive psychological thriller filled with emotional tension, family secrets, and expertly delivered twists. Fans of domestic suspense and character-driven thrillers will find themselves racing through the pages, eager to uncover the truth behind one unforgettable reunion.

[Ken the incredible · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book very frustrating. The main character, Bella, has never recovered from the loss of one of her adopted twin sisters. The context is poorly explored, but described in terms of trolling exposure from those who think that the couple are somehow complicit or involved in the disappearance of Robin.
The book details Bella's inner thoughts that fuel her rather poor life choices, without which there would be no story as anyone making reasonable decisions would avoid the ensuing chaos. Bella was infertile and started a self help group for people similarly affected. The members are very supportive, as are her work colleagues, but she avoids their advice, or if it is given she ignores it, she goes out of her way to distance herself from those who might help, and she indulges in actions that are potentially harmful.
The three supporting characters are her husband, James, the remaining twin, Skyla, and the intrusive femme fatale, Raven, whose characteristics cast her as potentially Robin returned, but in a malevolent form.
These characters are all weak. James seems to have no personality at all, and while helpful and supportive doesn't seem to have a life. Skyla is cast as a goody-two-shoes highly intelligent, sheltered and unimaginative school girl, whose interest in arts and history is mentioned very superficially. Raven is a villain from the start, as you know from the book description, but her personality and background is concealed, partly because the storyline requires that, and partly because she has no function other than to fuel the psychological stress.
I couldn't read more than a chapter or two at a time because it just was not that gripping, and because the life behaviours of the characters make you want to give Bella a good slap every 5 minutes.
So, if joining in the rumination of grieved individuals with hopeless coping skills, this is the book for you. I would have given it one star if I was unable to finish the book.

[the book case · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Fourteen years ago, one twin was taken from her cot. Now, James and Bella finally decide to move away and start fresh. But when their daughter brings a friend home, Bella can’t shake the feeling that the girl looks far too familiar… and her strange behaviour only deepens Bella’s suspicions. Could this really be her missing daughter? And if it is, does she want her back in the house?

Creepy child? Yes. Twins? I’m in.

Jade Lee Wright does it again. I’ve loved all of her books so far and will continue to pick up anything she writes.

This is one of my favourite thriller tropes, so I expected to enjoy it, but I didn’t realise just how much. I questioned everyone the entire way through and kept convincing myself I’d read “just one more chapter”… next thing I knew, it was 3am.

I especially loved Raven as a character and how different her relationships were with each member of the family. The creepy atmosphere and constant sense of unease worked so well, especially as more secrets came to light and the uncertainty kept building.

Overall, another great thriller that hooks you from the start and keeps you turning pages. Perfect for readers who love the creepy child trope, family secrets, and never quite knowing who to trust.

[Ney oh the thrill of it FN · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Jade Lee wright and Joffe Books for this advanced complimentary copy via Netgalley. This review is being left voluntarily and all opinions expressed are my own.

This one centres around Bella, a mum of adopted twins. She is on a works night out when her husband calls her to say their daughter Robin is missing.

Bella's whole world turns upside down as she rushes back to see if it's true, hoping for it be some sort of elaborate rouse. This was such an interesting start that definitely piqued my interest! 

Fast forward and 14 years have passed since Robin disappeared. The family have bever given up hope she would return. After moving house, their other daughter Skylar has made a new friend called Raven, who is always hanging around and has made herself at home.

She seems innocent and harmless enough, but she is also very familiar...could she really be Robin?

The pacing was a little slow to begin with but when it hit the mid to end it took off at breakneck speed! The twists were twisting and although I guessed some of it, it was still a wild ride!

Bella as a main character had me conflicted and at one point I had her as a suspect because the math just wasn't mathing for me lol. 

Overall, it is a good read. You'll proabaly enjoy this if you love your endings to have twists on twists.

[Jo Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a rollercoaster. From the very first pages of the horrific discovery that Robin had disappeared, it was a whirlwind of emotions for me. I was pregnant at the time of a very famous child disappearance from a hotel in Portugal, and I found myself just as anxious now as I was then: What if it happens to me?

Fast forward through some key landmarks in Skyla’s life until one day, while she’s studying for her GCSEs, she brings a friend home who stops her mother in her tracks with how like her missing daughter this friend is. My suspicions were instantly on full alert as to Raven’s circumstances and appearance, but also a sense of revulsion for her behaviours and actions. It’s hard as a parent to see your teenage child form friendships and slip away from you but even more so when you really don’t like the choice of friend but this novel puts that feeling to the extreme.

I enjoyed the unfolding paranoia and fear, the hope and horror. It’s a plot-driven rather than character-driven novel in my opinion, and although I would have liked to see a bit more about how Skyla was impacted as she grew up, the storyline worked.

If you are a fan of Clare Mackintosh or Karin Slaughter, I think you’ll enjoy this book. I’m giving it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and will be thinking about the final twists for a while to come.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read with lots of action. It centers on Bella, whose 2 year old daughter Robin goes missing from her crib one night. Bella and her husband James live the next 14 years hopeful that Robin will return home, when one day their other daughter Skyla brings home a friend named Raven who looks a lot like Robin. Raven takes an instant dislike to Bella, who wants to find out her backstory to see if she is her missing daughter.

The ways that Raven tormented Bella made for good reading, though I found it slightly hard to believe that they would just take her in with no questions asked. It also seemed odd to me that people were still treating Bella and James badly after 14 years- it’s unlikely people would even remember the situation at that point. The end was full of twists and turns as we discover Raven’s situation and motivations- there were so many revelations that it was almost ridiculous but it made for really interesting reading. I was a little sad at how it all turned out by the end, but I enjoyed the story.

Overall, this was a quick and fun read that I’d recommend to others. Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Alison Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the very first page, The Stolen Twin by Jade Lee Wright throws you into a truly harrowing and emotionally charged opening. James calls his wife, Bella, in a state of hysteria—one of their twin daughters has been taken. Robin is gone, while her sister Skyla remains safe at home. Bella had been out at a rare work event that night, leaving James to care for the girls, only for him to admit he may have fallen asleep while the unimaginable happened.
Twelve years later, life appears to have settled into some kind of normality—until Skyla brings home a new friend named Raven. The moment Bella meets her, she is completely shaken. Raven bears an uncanny resemblance to Robin, the daughter she has mourned for over a decade. While Bella is convinced there is something more than coincidence at play, James urges caution, insisting they should simply be happy that Skyla has made a friend.
When Raven ends up staying with the family for several days, claiming her mother has gone away, Bella begins to notice unsettling behaviour—particularly Raven’s attitude towards her. There’s a clear hostility simmering beneath the surface, and as Skyla’s own behaviour starts to change, Bella grows increasingly concerned about the influence Raven is having on her daughter.
Things take an even darker turn when Bella sees Raven again at her birthday party. Alone together, Raven chillingly taunts Bella, asking why she “didn’t keep her safe”… before calling Bella mum.
Could this girl really be Robin? Her abducted daughter?
What makes this story so disturbing is Raven herself. Her behaviour towards Bella is deeply unsettling—almost as if she hates her. She even goes as far as defacing family photographs, literally removing Bella from the picture. Her interactions with James are equally sinister, carrying an uncomfortable, manipulative edge that leaves you constantly questioning her motives.
Who is Raven really? Where does all this anger come from?
The answers build towards a truly explosive finale that I never saw coming.
This book had me hooked from start to finish. Packed with drama, tension, twists, and a genuinely shocking conclusion, this is a psychological thriller that absolutely delivers. If you love dark family secrets, mind games, and endings that leave your jaw on the floor, The Stolen Twin will not disappoint.

[Phil Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a gripping tale from the very beginning until the last page

Bella has been trying for a family for years when she and her husband are given the chance
to adopt baby twins Skyla and Robin. Their family is complete and their lives are perfect
until horror of horrors one of the twins is snatched. Bella faces the double nightmare of
losing a child and the public and media turning on her accusing her of neglect or even
worse the murder of the little girl.
They move away and start a new life in the Cotswolds. The stigma follows them but at least
its not so bad as at her old address.
Then Skyla brings home a few friend Raven. Bella is stunned and convinced that Raven is
Robin! There is even some scarring on ravens face that is in the sane place as Robins birth
mark!
There follows a spooky story of Gaslighting and fear as the truth behind Raven is slowly
revealed. Who can Bella trust and who will believe her

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a 5-star read. It starts with Bella, on a rare night out, learning that one of her twin baby daughters is missing. With the child, Robin, not recovered, Bella and her husband James begin a nightmare existence with neighbours and acquaintances shunning them, Even after they move from Bristol to the North Cotswolds they find it difficult to make friends and concentrate on giving their remaining daughter Skyla, now a teenager, the best life they can.
When Skyla brings a new friend Raven home, Bella is shocked by her resemblance to Skyla. She thinks that perhaps Robin has returned, but she has thought that with previous sightings, Also she feels Raven is a bad influence on Skyla. James her husband dismisses her concerns and their relationship deteriorates.
The plot keeps up its momentum right until the end, which leaves the reader to decide what the future will bring.
Thank you to Joffe Books and Netgalley for a free advance copy.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm reviewing this as part of a tour with Zooloo's Book Tours.

This is a chilling psychological thriller. When Skyla was small, her twin sister Robin disappeared. Teenage Skyla has become a daughter that any parents would be proud of, but Bella and James never stopped wondering what happened to Robin. Then Skyla brings home a friend, Raven. As soon as Bella sees this girl, she has questions that she wants answered.

I couldn't put my finger on exactly what it was that I found so unsettling about this story, but from the first chapter, I was hooked. The characters seemed very believable, and so did their situation, even if it seemed like a parent's worst nightmare. The book became more unpredictable as it progressed, and it seemed pointless to try and guess the truth. Just a word of warning - if you read this before bed, it might keep you awake.

Thank you to Zooloo's Book Tours, and to the author and publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this.

[Rachael · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

This is another good book from Jade Lee Wright it wasn’t my favourite but it was still enjoyable.

Bella was at a work event one evening when she gets the call every mother dreads, one of her twin daughters had vanished from her cot. The story follows her over the next 12 years whilst she waits for her missing daughter to come home. One day rather surprisingly, her remaining daughter Skylar brings a friend, Raven home and Bella is convinced it is her missing daughter. The only problem? Raven hates her.

The story was promising and whilst I enjoyed it on the whole I felt the ending was rather bizarre and I found it hard to believe and make sense of. In fact it could have ended 3-4 chapters earlier and I would have given it 4 stars rather than 3.5.

If you liked Jade’s other books you will probably enjoy this. It’s a decent easy read with a few random twists thrown in!

[Diane Elizabeth Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Imagine answering a late-night phone call that instantly destroys your perfect world.

​Jade Lee Wright’s latest domestic thriller finds Bella’s life fractures when she returns home to a parent's worst nightmare: her adopted baby, Robin, has been stolen from her cot.
Fourteen years later, the sudden arrival of mysterious Raven shatters over a decade of agonising silence. Does she truly resemble Robin's twin, Skyler, or is Bella imagining the likeness as she's done before?

​Wright delivers an incredibly tense, claustrophobic atmosphere where dread builds with every page. While the final twist requires a generous suspension of disbelief, the dizzying, dark journey getting there is utterly worth the ride. A gripping, sinister read.

My thanks to Joffe Books for the ARC. This is my own opinion.