A review by auburnedge
Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry

4.0

This is not at all what I was expecting going into this story. The oldest sister dies mid escape in the first few pages and the three other sisters are left to pick up the pieces and deal with the grief. Like anyone else they deal with it in different ways; church, boyfriends, writing. Not all of these are great choices. A year later they feel as thought their dead sister is haunting them. While this isn't proven it it left up to your imagination.
I really liked this story and the way that the sisters came together and learned to grieve together. It really shows the bonds of family and that together you can feel loved. My only problem would be the multiple POV. It was jarring to have three POV throughout the story but I understand that it gives each sister a chance to tell their own story.
Overall if you enjoy a magical realism book that has a strong family element then this is for you. Just be aware it is a darker story and not for everyone.