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3.67 AVERAGE

lighthearted reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional funny lighthearted sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
fast-paced

Official rating: 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Page turner rating: 4 stars

oliviamackert's review

3.0
emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

There is a lot going on with this family, with twists and turns - some of them are unexpected! It was a nice, quick read - great for a weekend or beach read to escape life! You'll feel like maybe your family isn't as dysfunctional as you thought!

Nothing seems to cut quite as deep as the hurts, real or imagined, delivered by family. Some of them keep families apart for years if they ever manage to mend fences. Add in the complications of a blended family and the problems seem to multiply. Susan Mallery gives us a healthy dose of that in The Stepsisters. The story is told in dual POV, so we only get to hear from 2 of the sisters, but Mallery still paints a complete picture. I've read a few books by this author, and I've come to expect a story that pulls me in and holds on tight. I was completely invested in the relationship between these women. It's a well-written, compelling read from start to finish.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

a poignant and heartwarming story about family and forgiveness.
I loved the flawed character, they are well thought and realistic. You cannot help loving them and feeling for them.
The plot is fast paced and kept me hooked.
An entertaining, moving and compelling story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine