The Sisters We Were

This book y’all! It moved me to tears! The Sisters We Were is both heartbreaking and joyful, serious and fun, poignant and inspiring. It’s also one of those stories that had me feeling so much and wondering how in the world I’m going to write a review that fully portrays how powerful this story is as a whole.

What appealed to you the most in this story?

I can’t put into words how much the characters brought this book to life. Even the supporting cast brought life and atmosphere to the story. However, I became attached to Pearl’s character the most as she began her weight loss journey and started facing her past while moving forward into her future.

Also, this story brought all the emotions and had me wanting to just jump into the pages and help and hug both sisters. What really had me reaching for the tissues were those moments where both Ruby and Pearl were dealing with their heartaches and hurts together while allowing hope to help them find a path to healing.

How was the pace?

This is a fast-paced story and trust me when I say that once you pick it up you won’t want to put it down. I flew through it in less than 24 hours!

Do you recommend this book?

Overall, this is a story about struggle, strength, perseverance, and the bonds and struggles of sisters. This is a MUST READ and I’m truly blown away by this insightful debut. It would also make for an excellent buddy read or book club read (truly so much to discuss in this book).

P.S. You have to read the “Author’s Sister’s Notes” at the end of the book!

Thank you, Sourcebooks Landmark, for this gifted digital copy in exchange for my honest review.