A review by megan_bbender
As Close As Sisters by Colleen Faulkner

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book was on the blind date with a book shelf, when I unwrapped it I can unfortunately say that I judged this book by its cover. The cover looks like a typical, cheesy, high school, identity discovering, friend group but it is so much more than that.  

I was not prepared for how much I would love the characters and for how many emotions I would feel while reading this book. I laughed with them, felt angry with them, cried with them, and celebrated with them. Colleen Faulkner did a great job at creating a picture perfect friend group but not forgetting to portray the ups and downs as well. 

When I first started reading, I got stuck on page 5, when I finally pushed past I dove into this book so quickly that I could not stop reading it. It was on my mind 24/7. It is such an easy read and I really enjoyed the writing. The writing style just felt so natural and real, like a genuine conversation. I always felt like I was there with the characters.

There were definitely parts in this book that were repetitive but I enjoyed nonetheless. I feel like I enjoyed this book so much because parts of it reminds me of my own life. I definitely recommend this book to others. There is a character that everyone can relate to and a story that everyone can enjoy. 
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