A review by mixedreader
The Shadow Sister by Lily Meade

dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Striking and hard to put down in the second half, this book shocked me. There was a lot to get through that was hard to read on the emotional side—a really tense and competitive relationship between sisters that cleaved through most of the story. However the payoff in the end is big, with Sutton and Casey’s individual transformations worth the read. There are elements of magical realism and rootwork in the text, which I wish were more prominent throughout. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings