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Cassie and Coco had to grow up without a mother. She left them when they were little girls. Even though they're grown women now they're still not over this. Their grandmother has always taken care of them, so they had a loving childhood, but they missed having a mother. Now Cassie has her own family with two teenage daughters and Coco is single. They're both successful in their careers. Cassie always tries to be perfect, both in her personal and professional life. Coco is still in love with the man who wanted to marry her four years ago and she's never been able to admit to anyone what ended their relationship.
Something in Cassie's marriage has gone horribly wrong. She wants her daughters to be happy and because she's trying to be brave so hard without relying on anyone else she's often finding consolation in a drink. Coco has her own vintage clothing shop and she's struggling with a lazy employee. When something awful happens to her best friend her life changes drastically all of a sudden. Will the sisters be able to cope and how does the past still influence their present decisions and relationships?
Cassie and Coco had to grow up without a mother. She left them when they were little girls. Even though they're grown women now they're still not over this. Their grandmother has always taken care of them, so they had a loving childhood, but they missed having a mother. Now Cassie has her own family with two teenage daughters and Coco is single. They're both successful in their careers. Cassie always tries to be perfect, both in her personal and professional life. Coco is still in love with the man who wanted to marry her four years ago and she's never been able to admit to anyone what ended their relationship.
Something in Cassie's marriage has gone horribly wrong. She wants her daughters to be happy and because she's trying to be brave so hard without relying on anyone else she's often finding consolation in a drink. Coco has her own vintage clothing shop and she's struggling with a lazy employee. When something awful happens to her best friend her life changes drastically all of a sudden. Will the sisters be able to cope and how does the past still influence their present decisions and relationships?
Between Sisters isn't a light and cheerful read. It's a story about real life and people who make mistakes. I love stories about sisters and Coco and Cassie are both great women and they are likable characters. They're both sweet and deserve to be happy. Other people don't always understand them and it takes time for them to start understanding themselves. Because of everything that's happening in their lives the sisters can't be there for each other as much as they would have liked, but they keep loving one another and they're always just a phone call away. I loved that strong connection.
Every character has their own little story inside the bigger one. I really liked reading about grandmother Pearl and designer Phoebe for example. They're both talented women who want to protect everyone around them. Cathy Kelly has paid attention to each character in the book, which is something I greatly enjoyed. They all have their worries and their ups and downs, but love and warmth is what's pulling them through. I liked the description of emotions, both the good and the bad. The not-having-a-mother aspect has been written about in a sensitive, truthful and accurate way. I admired that very much. Even the animals are playing their own important part. Cathy Kelly has perfected every single detail. This makes Between Sisters a beautiful and realistic story with a solid basis. I highly recommend this amazing book.
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ReplyDeleteI'm sure this is beautifully done, if heartrending!
ReplyDelete--Trix
Between Sisters is on my TRL. I enjoy reading about siblings. This sounds like a wonderful read.Thanks for your review.
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Between Sisters is on my TRL. I enjoy reading about siblings. This sounds like a wonderful read.Thanks for your review.
ReplyDeleteCarol L
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This book sounds wonderful. I love books about sisters. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteInteresting,by the cover(great cover!) you will say is light and cheerful read :)
ReplyDeleteMe too Suze,I love to read stories about sisters :)
Thanks for the lovely review!
It's always a joy when the author gives us 'real', fully-developed characters.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good one, and the cover is remarkable. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love that comment about every character having their own little story inside the bigger one.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a lovely story. I wish I could say it reminded me of my relationship with my sister.
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