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Letters from My Sister by Valerie Fraser Luesse
4.0
emotional mysterious sad 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: Yes

A Luesse novel is like a luxurious chocolate--you have to experience it slowly in order to truly appreciate it's richness.

With that being said . . . although I enjoyed getting to know the characters in the first half of the novel, the story didn't truly take off until the second half. The characters intrigued me enough to stay for the story, but I didn't truly feel invested until halfway through.

Once I was in, though, it was a wild and emotional ride. My heart hurt so many times for so many different situations, but there was redemption for all of the sadness in the end. Above all, Callie + Solomon 4 life. 💛 I was a HUGE fan of their development. I love them so much! 

Overall, fans of character-driven storylines and rich storytelling will surely find love in their heart for this one. 

I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher via Netgalley. All expressed opinions belong to me.