A review by vivisms_82
The Pearl Sister by Lucinda Riley

3.75

My favourite book and character of the series so far. We get to know Cece. She is a more likeable and down-to-earth character than I thought she was going to be. (The previous book with Star made her seem clingy and controlling but she has valid reasons for appearing so which is explored and explained). There is less romance than the first two books - much less cheese thank goodness. (I struggled with the first two books and eye rolled my way through - especially book 2!; gave up several times but glad I continued because books 3 and now 4 have been enjoyable!). Lucinda Riley definitely did her research on Oz - particularly rural and Red Centre way of speaking (she nailed it). And I thought she captured the richness of the country beautifully. The way she incorporated the Dreamtime and First Nations art into the story was marvellous as well. I especially appreciated how she didn't sugar coat the shameful history of the white settlers to Australia and the uneasy ramifications that are still felt today. I felt this story was about discovering oneself through taking chances and being a little brave.
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