A review by carlybellesbooks
Sistersong by Lucy Holland

adventurous dark emotional sad tense slow-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

Set in ancient Britain where Saxon invasion and sweeping Christian domination threaten to destroy the Old Ways of magic and the harmonious connection with the land. This is a retelling of an old folk ballad the Twa Sisters, we follow three siblings Riva, Keyne and Sinne, as they navigate the dangers outside their hold and within themselves. A coming of age story that leaves our three protagonists completely different versions of themselves by the end of the novel and left me yearning for that magical connection with the earth. Spanning one year of pagan sabbats, the novel begins at Imbolc. I would strongly suggest you don’t listen to the folk ballad before you read this to avoid spoilers because one of the plot points in this novel absolutely blew me away! Listen to it at the end and marvel at the variety of interpretations! 
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