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mxjayharley's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Nani is such a relatable character, always at the mercy of what is expected of her. I loved this exploration of grief and the lengths a woman will go to for love.
shakirae's review
5.0
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for am honest review.
The Middle Sister is a heart-wrenching representation of how grief and trauma can create ripples of pain with survivors at times almost drowning and other times floating on top.
Nani is the middle sister of an affluent Nigerian family. She is the quiet sister that follows the rules and often avoids conflict. Sudden loss changes her view of the world, causing her to believe she has lost herself also. We follow her perspective primarily as she has the most difficult experiences of her life.
I loves this book. The trauma and grief are handled with such honesty that I found myself immersed in her thoughts and emotions. There were moments when I had to put the book down to sit in what I had read, and there were other times that I kept going because I HAD to know what would happen next.
Even with TWs, this book is a must read.
The Middle Sister is a heart-wrenching representation of how grief and trauma can create ripples of pain with survivors at times almost drowning and other times floating on top.
Nani is the middle sister of an affluent Nigerian family. She is the quiet sister that follows the rules and often avoids conflict. Sudden loss changes her view of the world, causing her to believe she has lost herself also. We follow her perspective primarily as she has the most difficult experiences of her life.
I loves this book. The trauma and grief are handled with such honesty that I found myself immersed in her thoughts and emotions. There were moments when I had to put the book down to sit in what I had read, and there were other times that I kept going because I HAD to know what would happen next.
Even with TWs, this book is a must read.
kenzie176824's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
dani_y3ll's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
maddalenaeva's review
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up
I didn't like the beginning of this book, the main character's grief doesn't seem authentic, and I didn't feel much sadness, but it got much better when she met Ephraim and in the end, it was a tragic, touching story.
I didn't like the beginning of this book, the main character's grief doesn't seem authentic, and I didn't feel much sadness, but it got much better when she met Ephraim and in the end, it was a tragic, touching story.
anamelysalgado's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
nini23's review
There is nothing wrong with this book, I just can't stomach a 17-year-old while grieving family deaths being subsumed by an older 'man of God.'
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Grief
pr1ncessbooks's review
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5