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A review by thelibraryofimagination
The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley
5.0
The Seven Sisters is the first book in Lucinda Riley’s family saga The Seven Sisters. Although this book was published sometime ago, it was offered as a read through The Pigeonhole as a prelude (AKA: to get used hooked on the story so we just have to read all of the books in the series) to the May publication of the next book in the series, The Missing Sister. I am not sure I can read all of the series before then, in fact I know I can’t. I have way too many books on the go as it is. But I will read them!
Maia and her five sisters have all been adopted and raised by Pa Salt, with the help of Mae who is somewhat the mother figure to all of the girls. Upon Pa Salt’s unexpected death, the sisters find themselves contemplating their roots. Maia is the first story of finding the family she was raised without and it is delightful.
Atmospheric, engaging, romantic and intriguing. The Seven Sisters has it all. The setting, an island in Geneva, so rightly called Atlantis, Paris and Rio. Beautifully depicted in all accounts. The historical component, the making of the Christo, was educational and highly entertaining. The romance was depicted realistically and artfully. A delightfully twisted and slightly tortuous love story that is both heartwarming and heart wrenching. The characters were loveable and multidimensional and less than perfect. They were just right.
There is not much I did not like about this book. The length of it may deter some readers but I don’t mind a long story, a saga. Considering this book tells the story of several generations, it’s no surprise it was lengthy. Despite the length, I was truly engaged throughout and was almost sad that it ended. You can get attached to some stories.
Thanks to the author, the publisher and The Pigeonhole for the opportunity to read this book on the ever entertaining platform. I am sure that I am addicted to reading a book with other people and have some difficulty reading on my own. I often find myself wanting to comment on a regular book, but I can’t. The Pigeonhole is such a marvelous experience.
Maia and her five sisters have all been adopted and raised by Pa Salt, with the help of Mae who is somewhat the mother figure to all of the girls. Upon Pa Salt’s unexpected death, the sisters find themselves contemplating their roots. Maia is the first story of finding the family she was raised without and it is delightful.
Atmospheric, engaging, romantic and intriguing. The Seven Sisters has it all. The setting, an island in Geneva, so rightly called Atlantis, Paris and Rio. Beautifully depicted in all accounts. The historical component, the making of the Christo, was educational and highly entertaining. The romance was depicted realistically and artfully. A delightfully twisted and slightly tortuous love story that is both heartwarming and heart wrenching. The characters were loveable and multidimensional and less than perfect. They were just right.
There is not much I did not like about this book. The length of it may deter some readers but I don’t mind a long story, a saga. Considering this book tells the story of several generations, it’s no surprise it was lengthy. Despite the length, I was truly engaged throughout and was almost sad that it ended. You can get attached to some stories.
Thanks to the author, the publisher and The Pigeonhole for the opportunity to read this book on the ever entertaining platform. I am sure that I am addicted to reading a book with other people and have some difficulty reading on my own. I often find myself wanting to comment on a regular book, but I can’t. The Pigeonhole is such a marvelous experience.