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ctinkkk's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
bookish_jules's review against another edition
5.0
So many twists and turns with every chapter. As soon as you think you know who did it, another suspect/angle gets thrown at you. I love the Social Media chapters, making you feel closer to Desiree.
stephreadsalotontiktok's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
kvnzie's review against another edition
2.0
i feel very strongly that this could have been 150 pages shorter
christygenta's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
hollyrkenny's review against another edition
1.0
I really wanted to like this. I got it for my BOTM. I found it incredibly boring, I felt like there were a lot of loose ends, me going ‘whaaaat?’ Not because of shock or excitement, but because I was like wait who is this person? What’s going on? I’m basically still reading this, and have 30 pages left. I’ve been on this book for about a month and just have no interest in finishing. I probably will because I’m so close. The similes and analogies were cheesy and too much. Shitnuts needs to go too. Also, we knew nothing about Desiree except that she was a spoiled rich girl. How on earth are we supposed to relate to her, or feel bad for her in Lena’s search for answers. 1/5 stars for me.
nessa_2's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Great read!
kimdavishb's review against another edition
5.0
LIKE A SISTER, by Kellye Garrett, grabbed my attention from the very first line and took me on a roller-coaster ride filled with twists and turns for the rest of the story. The protagonist, Lena Scott, may seem like a strong young woman, ready to take the world on. But in reality, she hides her hurt and vulnerability beneath sarcasm and wit. There is a wealth of emotions woven into the book via the death of her estranged sister and the relationship struggles with their father, all the while tackling social issues that are all too real for women, particularly Black women. Ms. Garrett expertly walks a fine line between providing an entertaining, suspenseful mystery while incorporating today’s social media #culture, the party scene, and societal issues. Without a doubt, Like a Sister lives up to the much anticipated hype of being THE book to read in 2022!
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.