The Summerville Sisters

Summerville #2

by Heather Dixon

Over one eventful summer in the tranquil lakeside town of Summerville, two women uncover a shocking family secret and together begin an extraordinary journey towards healing and forgiveness.

Claire is still reeling from her beloved mother’s death after a short illness, when the doorbell rings. On the doorstep is a woman with a startling resemblance to Claire’s mother.

And when she introduces herself as Audrey – the name of the baby sister Claire has always believed died in a car crash – Claire’s world falls apart.

As she and this stranger – who might just be the long-lost sister she always yearned for – piece together their past, a new revelation rocks them both. Claire discovers a devastating truth about her childhood that threatens to blow her world apart.

Can she find the courage to forgive her mother’s mistakes and rebuild her life?

An utterly captivating and heart-wrenching novel about the resilience of the human heart and the depth of a mother’s love. Fans of Mary Alice Munro, Pamela Kelley and Barbara O’Neal will be gripped by this emotionally charged and gripping story of family secrecy, sisterhood, betrayal and healing the power of forgiveness.

What readers say about Heather Dixon’s novels:

“Expect to lose sleep because you’ll be up all night devouring it !” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Oh my goodness, this book sucked me in! ” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I laughed, cried, and was angry … I read it in one day ‘cause I had to know what happened!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Pulled at my heartstrings .” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Oh. My. Goodness… I truly loved this book .” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“An emotional story – I loved it! ” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Thrilling and captivating. ” Reader reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A skilful exploration of family relationships, memory and bereavement. Deeply relatable. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Jennifer Weiner and Celeste Ng .” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Genres: Fiction

278 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 9, 2024

About the author

Heather Dixon is an author of contemporary women’s fiction and romance, including Last Summer at the Lake House, The Summerville Sisters and At the Ocean's Edge. She started her career in the marketing and advertising industry as a copywriter and is now a freelance writer by day. Her writing has appeared in a number of established sites, including Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, Motherly and others. She has appeared on CBC radio and in print in the Globe and Mail.

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Reviews

[Alayne Emmett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness what a beautiful story. I loved this one straight away and couldn't put it down. Such a sad story too. Highly recommend this one. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

[Lisa Gilbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s easy to get caught up in the lives and memories of these two beautiful sisters. While Claire is still grieving the loss of her mother, she discovers the sister who she thought she lost long ago is still alive.

This story is an emotional rollercoaster. It’s both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

Thank you, NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the advanced copy.

[Melanie McGrade Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this author so I knew I would love the book before even reading it, but when I read the summary, I knew I was done for… I would not want to put it down (and I was right).

I read the first book in this series in October and became a new fan of this author. I love her writing and style and was excited to see another book in the series available for me to read so soon! Then when I read the summary, I knew I was done for… I was not going to be able to put this one down (and I was right).

You do not need to read the first book before reading this one. It can be read as a standalone.

I love the theme of family and relationships, and the characters were so easy to get attached to and want to read more about.

I can relate to Claire and her mothering (and entire personality really) styles, especially being maybe a little neurotic and anxious about wanting to keep her daughter close, safe, and protected (though maybe a bit too much). I was that way myself at one time and remember those feelings. I can’t begin to tell you how freeing it was to finally get past that, just like Claire seems to be ready to. She is a great mom who adores her daughter.

Audrey annoyed me most of the time. She was too overbearing, especially in the beginning. I found myself getting more and more annoyed with her whenever she called or showed up, even though Claire was very clear that she needed time and space. When Claire was finally ready to let her in, I grew to like Audrey and loved how close her, Claire, and Lilah became. There is nothing like the love between a niece and “aunt”.

Though there are some really sad and troubling topics, overall it is heartwarming and really pulls at your heartstrings. It is so full of love and many other emotions. A great read!

#thesummervillesisters

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A moving domestic drama/women's fiction story about two women who help one another unravel long-buried family secrets. With a focus on female friendship, found family, grief and moving on after loss this story made for an entertaining beach read type of book that was set in a small lakeside community town.

Dealing with the loss of her mother, midwife Claire is shocked when a stranger claiming to be the sister she thought died in a car crash comes knocking on her door. Together the two women slowly bond as they try to figure out what their parents had been lying to them about.

Good on audio with some fun references to Canadian cities and towns, this was another enjoyable read from a new go-to author. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review. Recommended for fans of authors like Sarah Morgan.

CW: alcoholism, Alzheimer's

[Marie (UK) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two women - separated sisters, brought up buy only one of their parents meet after the death of their mother. This is the premise for a book which turns out to have many more complexites and convolutions. Early on in the book we find out that far from being related one of them is not who she thought she was.

The whole premise of this book made me feel uncomfortable. Why did the sister brough up by her dad come looking for the one brought up by her mother. What was in it for her? I found the concept of simply needing more family to be unbelievable. I kept waiting for the one to try and take away the inheritance of the other. To try and take away the family and relationships that the other had - albeit based on falsehoods.

It was too saccharine sweet and too convenient that a letter from parent to daughter was found. That a parent with alzheimers (or similar) suddenly remembers the most important parts when everything else is lost to his memory. Whilst I understand that this condition does random memories and does leave people with good and bad days it was all too convenient.

[Amanda Alviz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heather Dixon has a way of touching the inside of your soul with her writing. This is the second book in the Summerville series and can be read as a stand alone. I really enjoyed the first one and I was excited to see there was another.

After the death of Claire's mother, Audrey turns up on Claire's doorstep claiming to be her missing sister. DNA testing reveals a deep secret. After being left with more questions than answers Claire grapples with trying to find the answers while navigating the heartache it causes her. The emotions felt by Claire, Audrey and Claire's daughter Lilah are palpable. This story was an emotional roller coaster with Claire being so angry at times and then learning love, acceptance, and forgiveness. Looking forward to more in this series!

Thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claire Brown is feeling lost. Her mother has just died, her daughter is almost a teenager, she’s separated from her husband and having problems at work. It can’t get worse. Or can it? She opens her door to find Audrey, Audrey who says she is her sister. Claire did have a sister named Audrey who died in a car accident with their father. Or did she? Claire is torn between anger at her mother for keeping this secret and her ever present grief at her mother’s death. Then a discovery complicates her developing friendship with Audrey and threatens a future relationship.

The Summerville Sisters is simply heart-breaking. Claire’s mother has passed on to her a lack of trust for strangers and a desire for isolation. She loves her daughter but has no friends and has pushed her husband away. Audrey is the opposite - open, friendly and trusting. Both have always wanted a sister but they seem to be so intrinsically different that they may never be able connect. This is a story about families, love, grief snd what brings and keeps them together. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing and Heather Dixon for this ARC.

[Lyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Audrey turns up in Claire's life and says she is her missing sister, Claire has no idea the turmoil that is to be unleashed. After the DNA reveals an incredible secret, Claire has to reevaluate everything she thought about herself and her mother. The depiction of 12 year old Lilah was really well done. Heather Dixon draws out these complicated feelings well and it is a beautiful story of acceptance, love and forgiveness. I really enjoyed reading this book, and hope to read her earlier work. Thank you to NetGalley for a chance to preview this book.

[Laura (kroosreadsandreviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I took a chance on this book and really enjoyed it. There was an interesting story line that kept the book moving. I wasn't sure which characters to like but I found Greg to be stable and loving. At times I was a little tired of Claire but understood that she was going through a lot

Thanks so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

[Rena · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 🌟 A great summer read though the middle of the book felt a bit dragged on

[Holly Mayes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Claire is a woman whose life gets turned upside down after the death of her mother. She finds out her family wasn’t what she expected. Her daughter and her ex-husband are there to help her along the way. This story tugs at your heartstrings. I listened to it while I was on my afternoon walks and half the time I took longer walks to finish the story.

[Mardi Michels · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this story, far-fetched as some of the plot lines were. It's a beautiful tale of motherhood, friendship, family, loyalty and forgiveness that will capture your heart (read it in less than a day!). I love Heather Dixon's writing so this was an auto-read for me. Can't wait for her next book, coming in May 2025!

[Debbie Langley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t put this book down. It was, by far, the best book I have read since Last Summer at The Lake House. Heather’s writing is getting more and more exceptional with each book. I hope there are many more to come. I would recommend this book to everyone.

[Cindy Spear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my, where do I begin to express the power this story had over my heart! I really enjoyed The Summerville Sisters that kept me intrigued every step of the way and wondering how this family mystery was going to end. Author Heather Dixon laid a strong foundation in the bones of her story and then built on that layer by layer a great plot with lots of solid ingredients of truth and creativity. Plus, there’s a great cast of believable characters I quickly connected with as their dramas drew out complex emotions in me. I was kept guessing throughout the story’s development, too, and often sat on the edge of my seat with anticipation!

I have to say my heart sympathised with Claire, Audrey and Lilah as they all try to make sense of what Veronica has done that caused so much havoc in their lives. Greg was a wonderful support character and you get the sense that he is a steadying force in Claire’s life.

There were so many emotions I could relate to and understand as a mother and sibling. The revelations they both receive are pretty jarring and it made me think how I would feel in their situation. Claire’s seemingly overprotective behaviour with her daughter is understandable as the more she learns about her own origins, the more fearful she becomes of her own child’s safety. That feeling of separation and not able to find your child, is something many of us can relate to. My own daughter was a curious child and one evening she gave us an awful fright when she wandered off down a beach when we turned our backs for a few minutes. It took a search party to find her and fifteen minutes of frantic fear. Oh, how quickly they can disappear! I am glad to report she was found. And Heather really captured those kind of moments and how desperate a parent can feel.

Besides anxiety and fear—this novel also explores the shock, loneliness, anger and frustration that Claire feels when she is given pieces of information about her past. Then the letter she receives helps her see she desires the same thing as Audrey— to be part of a family.

Once I started reading from the first page I was hooked and could not put it down until I finished it. There are lots of surprises and heart capturing themes. It is a family story with some curve balls and twists that leave you with a lot of thoughts swirling around in your head. The Summerville Sisters covers some troubling topics like abduction, alcoholism, child abuse, parent child separation—just to name a few. And relationship breakdowns are explored but there are also positive attempts to restore and learn from what went wrong to make things right. Dealing with change is one of Claire’s big lessons and she eventually realises that everyone needs a number of people in their lives who may or may not be blood related. The importance of family and what that word means is at the core of this novel. Claire is awakened to deep unconditional love and how valued and worthy of it she is. A great gift and the best legacy possible. I totally recommend this novel and give it a heartfelt 5 Stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for my review copy.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Over one eventful summer in the tranquil lakeside town of Summerville, two women uncover a shocking family secret and together begin an extraordinary journey towards healing and forgiveness.

Claire is still reeling from her beloved mother’s death after a short illness, when the doorbell rings. On the doorstep is a woman with a startling resemblance to Claire’s mother.

And when she introduces herself as Audrey – the name of the baby sister Claire has always believed died in a car crash – Claire’s world falls apart.

As she and this stranger – who might just be the long-lost sister she always yearned for – piece together their past, a new revelation rocks them both. Claire discovers a devastating truth about her childhood that threatens to blow her world apart.

I'm afraid I found this book very implausible in many ways. The almost instant acceptance of a supposed sister into her life, the marriage breakup without an apparent reason, the smothering worry about her daughter. I understand that she was suffering huge grief from the loss of her mother and was overwhelmed by the thought of clearing her mother's house and doing all the admin that follows a death but she could have asked for more help from people she knew rather than coming to rely on a complete stranger. It's difficult to comment on the end without giving spoilers but again I found it completely incomprehensible how a mother could behave in such a way.

The ending was incomprehensible to me, that a mother could kidnap a stranger's child at the expense of her own.

My thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advance copy in return for an honest review.

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The second in the series, but really a stand alone . Beyond the place, in Canada, there is no overlap between the books. Claire is dealing with the aftermath of her mother's death when she sees a woman in town who looks like her mother. Later the same woman arrives at her door, suggesting that she is her sister. The book is concerned with their relationship and the reasons that they were not brought up together.
The story is told from Claires point of view and as such is very (too) introspective. Claire needs to be in control in her family relationships and her egotistical view of events does mean that the book is fairly one sided. I think it would have benefitted from alternating viewpoints with some one else (her daughter, her ex or Audrey maybe) . There is description of the place which is well done, but some of Claires decisions are off, such as her behaviour with others. There are also parts where opportunities to explain relationships are missed, as when Greg, the ex is kept up to date, and where there is too much repetition . That Greg and Claire are divorced is not really explored and maybe not relevant to the plot, but it is stated regularly that they do care about each other. Communication does not always sound realistic.
Not bad, could be better .
Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC

[Angie Koehl · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

This book had all the ingredients to be a wonderful feel good one. Claire, mother to 12-year-old Lilah, just lost her mother to cancer. A woman shows up in town with a striking resemblance to her mother, and claims to be her sister.

There are definitely some feel good parts to this book, and the premise is a good one. But the characters (especially our main character) were miserable at times. Claire clearly has some psychological issues/scars from her upbringing- but her reactions and actions are just off putting. Her paranoia seemed totally unrealistic and ruined this one for me.

She gets life advice from her 12-year-old. Who is the only one who seems to have her head screwed on right. Claire’s ex-husband seems to be a doormat who supports her off the wall tendencies unconditionally. The “sister” is very pushy and annoyed me as well (she did pull it together in the end). So, basically the 12 year old raised by these people, seems to somehow be the only voice of reason in this family.

I did enjoy the lake setting, the description of family love and family bonds. The ending redeemed the book for me, as much as was possible.

Thank you Storm Publishing and Netgalley for my e book in exchange for my honest review.

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[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

While grieving the recent loss of her mother, Claire’s world is pulled out from under her when a woman arrives at her door claiming to be her sister Audrey, who died as a girl. Part mystery, part family drama, The Summerville Sisters weaves a gentle and reflective narrative about motherhood, loss, identity and family. Set against the backdrop of a lazy summer by the lake, you feel Claire’s sense of grief and fear as the familiar and safe becomes unknown.

Initially I found the lengthy internal dialogue of Greg and Claire a bit difficult to get used to. However it provided a rich insight to Claire’s experience, and once Audrey and Lilah were introduced I found myself well and truly immersed in the story. I enjoyed the relationship between Claire and her daughter, and the role Lilah played in helping Claire to find her way. While this is the second book in the series it was very enjoyable as a standalone, and I intend to go back to read The Last Summer at the Lakehouse.

Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Samadhee Ismail · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a heartbreaking, emotional tale between two sisters that talk about trust and betrayal.

Claire is dealing with her mother's death and while she was cleaning up her mother's house, a woman by the name Audrey comes and tells Claire that she was her mother's daughter. Claire believed that her younger sister died in a car accident along with their father. So it was a huge surprise that after all these years, both her father and Audrey are very much alive. They decided to do DNA testing and when the results come in, things began to change.

This was a very intense and powerful story. I do like the bond that is formed between Audrey and Claire as both accept each other as siblings. I also like Lilah, Claire's daughter's relationship with Audrey. There were some parts where it gets emotional and I just like the style of author's writing in this new novel. This book will give you an emotional rollercoaster ride as well. Overall, this is a tear-jerking heartbreaking story that is worth five stars!

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

[Blue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grief is a word we would like to remove from dictionary. It is a word that only brings tears and sad memories. Claire's mother has been gone for only a week. Every where Cllaire looks there is the sight of her mother doing different activities. Grief is a word that needs acceptance for the sake of our sanity. It is said you have to bend into the word. Do not fear it.

Claire also has a daughter. Her name is Lilah. Her husband's name is Greg. Another word that spooks us is cancer. Claire's mother died of cancer. The Summerville Sisters is not depressing. It is uplifting to know someone, like an author, understands us. We can go to our private, safe place and read about the characters so like ourselves.

Claire also must deal with family secrets. It is not the right time. It is not the wrong time. It is just time to open the linen closet and gather the sheets of truth. Time.



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[Stormi Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

(NG)1-9-24

The Summerville Sisters
By: Heather Dixon

5 Stars

I loved the first book in this Summerville series, and book two was even better. When Claire's mother passes, she knows life is going to be hard for her without her mother and Lilah, her daughter, without a grandmother. When an unexpected visitor shows up one day, Claire is shocked, and she and Lilah will never be the same again.

This was an awesome story. I love the characters. Claire and Lilah have such a beautiful bond, both real and heartwarming. Greg and Audrey add some amazing elements to an already dramatic and emotional story, but I really enjoyed the storyline for this one. It was full of drama, mystery, and long summer days. It was very well written and very engaging. I hated to put it down. I have definitely become a fan of this talented author and the small town she created.

*I want to thank Netgalley and the author for this book in return for my honest review*

Stormi Ellis
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[Susan McAulay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
I devoured this book in one day. It hit that sweet spot: although it did deal with some serious topics, it had the "feel" of a light read. It was about a woman who finds out that her past is not really what she thought and it made her ask the question of what is family. The characters were compelling. Essentially, this was classic women's fiction, which is exactly what I needed after the last few serious books I read.
The reason that I could not quite give this five stars is that there while the ending was somewhat dramatic, it was not quite explained in terms of the characters. In other words, things were not quite believable. Perhaps a flashback or two might have added some more reason for the book to have been resolved the way it was. That said, it was a good read and I would enjoy seeing what else this author has to say.

[Lori R · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book surprised me as I was reading it.  I quickly became mesmerized at the story of Claire and her daughter, Lilah, who lived on a lake in the perfect, quiet, serene town of Summerville .  I liked that the author quickly cast a pebble  into that lake and the ripple effect throughout the book was amazing and astonishing.  It certainly turned Claire's world upside down and I could not stop reading and wondering what she would do next.
I liked meeting Audrey and learning about her life.  I found it interesting to learn how their lives fit together and if they were sisters.  This book was like putting together a 500 piece puzzle.  Sometimes it was easy, sometimes hard, and sometimes pieces were missing that Claire desperately needed to find.
I now want to read more books by this author because I really enjoyed reading this book.  I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.

[Richard Chambers · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the book we are back in the town of Summerville where previously we we followed Alex and her sisters dealing with her families fathers death and his affair. In that book we met Claire who was a midwife.

In this book it starts we learn that Claire's mother has died and on her way back from work she thought she saw someone that looked like her mother but thought no more about it until she was at home with her daughter Lilah when someone knocked at her door.

When she opened the door she saw someone who looked like her mother and when the stranger spoke she said that she might be her long dead sister Audrey. Who Claire knew had died years earlier when she was a toddler.

What follows is Claire with the help of Audrey trying to learn what happened all those years ago and how her mother could of kept it a secret but first they need to take a DNA test and go from there and how they cope with the results and the lies that were told in the past.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Claire lives a quiet and ordered life as a midwife and mother to 12 year old Lilah. Claire has just lost her mother to cancer and shortly after, a woman with her mother's face, turns up at her door claiming to be her sister. As far as Claire knew, her younger sister Audrey and her father had died in a car accident many years ago. With the new revelation that her sister is still alive, Claire's world implodes. Further revelations reveal secrets her mother has kept and Claire begins to wonder what in her life is, or ever has been, real.

I very much enjoyed reading this story. It asks the question...what is family? An interesting take on a very emotional subject that kept me reading and wondering to the end.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC on a story that I would highly recommend to other readers.

[Linda Leone · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title of the book may suggest just another beach side story without much depth. In this case the title is deceiving. There is much more to the story.

While mourning the loss of her mother, a woman claiming to be Claire's sister shows up at her door. That can't be possible right? Her sister died years ago in a car accident.

Claire's whole life as she knew it is about to change.

I liked the characters. I thought Claire was unnecessarily rude at times, but that is understandable considering the circumstances.

I loved the mother/daughter relationship and even the one between Claire and her ex. If only more people co-parented in this manner.

I liked this one even more than the first in the series. Hoping there will be more to come.

Thanks to netgalley and Storm Publishing for the arc.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imagine living an awesome life, with an awesome mom, and an awesome daughter. With one answer of a doorbell, all that has changed. Claire loved her life in Summerville. She felt safe there, had a great job as a midwife that she loved, and a supportive ex in which she got along. When Audrey showed up stating that she thought she was her sister, Claire's life turned upside down. The girls did a DNA test, and searched for answers. Veronica, Claire's mom, had just died and this added further stress. What the girls find out is shocking to say the least, and it rocks Claire's safe world. Thank you for Ms. Dixon, and NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review this book. All opinions are my own. An excellent read about family, those not family, leaning on others, and just getting by. Family does not have to be blood, it is who we bring into our circle.

[Blue North · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grief is a word we would like to remove from the dictionary. It is a word that only brings tears and sad memories. Claire's mother has been gone for only a week. Every where Cllaire looks there is the sight of her mother doing different activities. Grief is a word that needs acceptance for the sake of our sanity. It is said you have to bend into the word. Do not fear it.

Claire also has a daughter. Her name is Lilah. Her husband's name is Greg. Another word that spooks us is cancer. Claire's mother dies of cancer. The Summerville Sisters is not depressing. It is sad. We can go to our private, safe place and read about the characters so like ourselves. There it is alright to wish for a sister.

Claire also must deal with family secrets. It is not the right time. It is not the wrong time. It is just time to open the linen closet and gather the sheets of truth. Time.



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[Tracy Eyles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! The Summerville Sisters by Heather Dixon is story about how life can change with just one small piece of information. When Claire's mother passes away, she never imagined that she would find her long lost baby sister. As the story unfolds, Claire, learns to accept things that she cannot change nor control and also learns a valuable lesson about leaning on others and asking for help. The different family dynamics that are present in the story help the reader better understand how fragile Claire is and how necessary she finds it to keep to a certain safe routine so that she can function in her day to day life. I felt both her fear and anxiety over the newfound information and I found that Dixon's portrayal of Audrey and the support she is able to lend to Claire very touching. Overall a story I would recommend to others.

[Julie Fischer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I could not stop reading this book and couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next . Claire has recently lost her mother, is on the verge of losing her growing up daughter and has a failed marriage. She meets a woman who claims she may be her long lost sister. The two of them go on a journey to understand their past and what their future holds.
I was intrigued by this story having recently found my birth parents. The author did a great job capturing the grief of losing a loved one and the emotional impact of not knowing where you come from. I found it a bit frustrating towards the end and was hoping for more clarity.
Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the advanced copy.