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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Strong enough story line to keep you interested. Somewhat predictable and a bit long at times.
16 years ago, Sylvie’s sister, Persephone was murdered and it’s remained unsolved. Persephone’s death shatters her family and Sylvia finally returns home after all these years to care for her mom who is dying of cancer. While home, she connects with people from her past and attempts to solve her sister’s murder. I found it very predictable who the killer was, I knew very early on in the book. Overall it was a decent story!
This one took me forever to get through. I just didn't like any of the characters that much so it was difficult for me.
Not just another “sister” book! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
As teens, Sylvie’s sister, Persephone, was on a date with a forbidden boyfriend when she never returned home and was later found murdered. The murder is still unsolved, over sixteen years later.
Sylvie and her mother, Annie, have not been in a good place since Persephone’s death; however, when Annie is set to undergo cancer treatment, Sylvie goes home to care for her.
Ben, the once bad news boyfriend of Persephone, is now a nurse at the cancer center where Sylvie must take Annie, and Sylvie has always thought he was guilty.
But why does Sylvie feel responsible for what happened that night? What secrets is she carrying within herself?
The Winter Sister is much more than a domestic thriller. It’s a study of the complex relationships between sisters and mothers and daughters. I found the ending completely shocking in a fantastic way, and I enjoyed the emotionally dark tone of the book. It always seemed like there was something sinister looming in the background thanks to the well-drawn tension.
Overall, I found The Winter Sister to be an emotionally complex and thrilling domestic drama, and I’m excited for Megan Collins’ next book!
Thank s to the publisher for the complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
My reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com
As teens, Sylvie’s sister, Persephone, was on a date with a forbidden boyfriend when she never returned home and was later found murdered. The murder is still unsolved, over sixteen years later.
Sylvie and her mother, Annie, have not been in a good place since Persephone’s death; however, when Annie is set to undergo cancer treatment, Sylvie goes home to care for her.
Ben, the once bad news boyfriend of Persephone, is now a nurse at the cancer center where Sylvie must take Annie, and Sylvie has always thought he was guilty.
But why does Sylvie feel responsible for what happened that night? What secrets is she carrying within herself?
The Winter Sister is much more than a domestic thriller. It’s a study of the complex relationships between sisters and mothers and daughters. I found the ending completely shocking in a fantastic way, and I enjoyed the emotionally dark tone of the book. It always seemed like there was something sinister looming in the background thanks to the well-drawn tension.
Overall, I found The Winter Sister to be an emotionally complex and thrilling domestic drama, and I’m excited for Megan Collins’ next book!
Thank s to the publisher for the complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
My reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com
I did enjoy this book and finished it quickly but found myself endlessly disappointed and frustrated with the mothers selfishness. The mother and her precious secrets are the cause of every tragedy in this book. I found her absolutely pathetic and almost stopped reading because of the character.
This one is a solid 3.5 for me. I enjoyed the storyline quite a bit, though I found one of the main characters to be irritating until I was almost to the end of the book. The plot was really good, if not a bit predictable, but it does contain some interesting twists.
I mostly enjoyed this book, but I found the main character kind of annoying about halfway through. That, combined with the fact that the plot was recycled from so many other books, made the book mediocre. The best character was, by far, Persephone who died at the beginning.