kristikiwi 's review for:

The Other March Sisters by Linda Epstein, Ally Malinenko, Liz Parker

3.75

challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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For fans of Little Women, The Other March Sisters is a delightful and nostalgic journey that reimagines the beloved characters as adults, allowing readers to step back into their world with fresh eyes. It was wonderful to see Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy not as the young girls we remember but as grown women navigating the challenges, joys, and heartbreaks of adulthood. This novel beautifully captures the essence of Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic while offering a new perspective on the March sisters' lives beyond childhood. 

The author does a remarkable job of maintaining the heart and spirit of the original characters. Jo is still as fiercely independent as ever, Meg struggles with the balance of duty and desire, Amy remains ambitious and determined, and Beth—though often remembered for her quiet nature—leaves a lasting impact. The depth and development of their adult lives feel true to who they were as children, making their stories feel both authentic and emotionally resonant. 

One of the novel’s greatest strengths is its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Every page carries echoes of Little Women, yet the story stands on its own, allowing readers to experience the March sisters' world in a fresh and meaningful way. The prose is rich with detail, bringing 19th-century New England to life once more, and the themes of love, loss, ambition, and sisterhood remain as powerful as ever.