All My Sisters and Me: A Novel

by Sheryl Lister

Instead of growing closer over the years, sisters-in-law Giselle, Kamryn, Chanel, and Taylor are more distant than ever.

After almost a decade of marriage, Giselle is still childless, with the pangs of jealousy and feelings of inadequacy mounting each day. Kamryn loves her husband’s family, but she and Giselle have never gotten along, and she’s tired of always trying to keep the peace. Newly married Chanel is ecstatic to finally have the family she’s craved all her life, but the ongoing feud between her two sisters-in-law threatens that harmony. Meanwhile, Taylor is still trying to find her place in the family after a tragic and unexpected turn in her relationship.

As everything comes to a head during a weeklong anniversary celebration, the truth could tear them apart forever…or bring them together as the sisters they were meant to be.

Genres: Fiction

Audible Audio

Expected publication September 8, 2026

About the author

Sheryl Lister has enjoyed reading and writing for as long as she can remember. She writes contemporary and inspirational romance and romantic suspense. She been nominated for an Emma Award and RT Reviewer’s Choice Award and named BRAB’s 2015 Best New Author. When she’s not reading, writing or playing chauffeur, Sheryl can be found on a date with her husband or in the kitchen creating appetizers and bite-sized desserts.

Reviews

[Alisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A heartfelt story about four brothers and the women they love becoming sisters. What I enjoyed most was how each woman had her own story, struggles, and perspective, but those individual stories slowly merged into one larger family story.

There are plenty of complicated family dynamics, moments of tension, and emotional twists, but also so much love, connection, and resilience.

A touching read about love, sisterhood, and the families we build along the way.

[Kay Vee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the plot of this book but the story as a whole did not land for me. I enjoyed the different pov’s but they were a bit scattered without context. So sometimes I had to re-read in order to understand what was happening.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Muse for the advanced copy read as well as the opportunity to provide an honest review.

[RoRolovesreading · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5⭐️

This book wasn't quite the right fit for me. At just over 11 hours of listening time, I found the pacing a bit slow, and I struggled to stay engaged because there wasn't a strong central conflict driving the story forward. The “major” drama occurs near the end of the book and is resolved fairly quickly.

Giselle, who is married to the oldest brother, spends much of the story feeling unhappy and insecure, particularly after Kamryn joins the family. While Kamryn repeatedly tries to build a relationship with her over the years, Giselle struggles to move past her jealousy and resentment. Their long-simmering tension eventually comes to a head at a family gathering, leading to what is intended to be the book's biggest emotional moment, but the resolution felt quick after so much buildup. The epilogue then shows Giselle's personal growth and a more positive future for the family.

I can appreciate the focus on family relationships and character growth, but I found myself skimming chapters to reach the end.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Muse for the advanced listening copy in exchange for an honest review.

[January · Rating 5 out of 5]

All My Sisters and Me by Sheryl Lister (Sept. 2026) [reading in August]
11h 4m narrated by Carmen Jewel Jones, Ciarra Coburn Hodges, Trei Taylor, and Emana Rachelle, 336 pages

Genre: Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance 

Movie Rating Equivalent: PG-15 for mature themes 

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🥘🍛🍰👰🏿👰🏾‍♀️👰🏿‍♂️

Solid Course Meals and a 5-Star Payoff: Heartwarming Family Drama

​All My Sisters and Me is the heartwarming family drama I did not know I needed!
​While the sitcom-like dialogue in the early chapters and being warped from the beginnings of a vacation to the past kept me in the four-star zone for the first half of the book, returning to the cabin pushed me firmly into five-star territory. This pacing is classic for this author, she serves several solid course meals throughout the story and saves the best dessert for the very end.

​Speaking of food, one of my favorite elements of her writing is how deeply relationships are centered around shared meals, and this book is no different. I was pleasantly surprised that instead of a trio of sisters, the plot actually centers on a family with four brothers and the women who marry into the fold (although two have biological sisters). It is a beautiful, realistic portrait of marrying into a tight-knit family and navigating the inevitable drama that comes with it—so much so that I wanted to be part of this family myself.

​My only slight critique was with the military backstory, realistically, only 5–9% of enlisted Marines serve a full 20 years, with 85–90% separating before the 10-year mark. So if someone wanted to be a lifer, any other branch would have been a better choice. Beyond that minor logistical detail, the story is pure gold. The story takes its time, but you get to the heart of these characters immediately. Having first discovered Lister through her Firefly Lake series (A Table for Two, A Perfect Pairing, and A Promise of Forever), I continue to be impressed by her gift for crafting realistic relationships for both her female and male characters. I look forward to picking up her next release and diving deeper into her back catalog.  

​Recommend to others: Absolutely! This is a comforting yet realistic read. If you are a fan of family dramas like those by LaJill Hunt, Robyn Carr, Brenda Jackson, or Kimberla Lawson Roby, but prefer to skip the R-rated details, this story is for you. The writing is superb and the issues are realistic but wholesome. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Harper Muse Audiobooks via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Featuring: Big Bear Lake, California; Log Cabin, Extended Family Vacation, In-Laws, Multiple POVs, Multiple Timelines, Los Angeles, California; Family Dynamics, Jealousy, Infertility, Oceanside, California; Sex - Off-Camer, Sister-in-Laws, San Diego, California, Wedding Planning, Anniversary Celebration, Sunday Dinners, Insecurities, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Friendships, Redondo Beach, California; Marina del Rey, California; Get-togethers, Christmas, Brothers, Marital Relationships, Sisters, Mother-Daughter Relationships, Issues, Workplace Setting, Author’s Note 

Artists for the Soundtrack: Luther Vandross, Maxwell, Beyonce, Will Downing, Stevie Wonder 

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐ 3.25/5
All My Sisters and Me — Sheryl Lister

ARC Review

The Plot (Spoiler‑Free)
This story follows four sisters/ inlaws who are all carrying their own emotional weight. One is struggling with infertility and resentment, one is tired of always being the peacemaker, one is newly married and trying to protect her peace, and one is rebuilding after heartbreak while trying to fit into an already‑established family. When everyone comes together for a long celebratory family weekend, every buried issue finally rises to the surface.From they we see what forces each woman to confront old wounds, shifting loyalties, and the truth about what it really means to show up for family.


👍🏾My Take
I got the e‑ARC before Black Romance Book Fest, so this book was already on my radar. But when I saw on social media that folks at BRBF 2026 were getting the physical ARC? Oh, my excitement went straight up. And that cover is still everything bold, bright, and impossible to ignore.

One thing I really enjoyed was the multiple POVs. We get perspectives from the everything....couple trying to find their spark again, the newlyweds settling into their rhythm, the sister‑in‑law who cannot stand another sister‑in‑law, and the woman trying to figure out where she fits in this family. I love that kind of layered storytelling. Coming from a big family myself aunties, uncles, cousins everywhere, plus my sister the chaos, the overlapping emotions, the “I love you but you’re getting on my nerves” energy felt familiar in the best way.

Now… Giselle.
I understand trauma. I understand childhood wounds. But the way she acted throughout this story? Immature is the cleanest way to put it. She stayed in victim mode so long I wanted to tap her on the shoulder and tell her to stand up. Maybe she was written to be the character we’re all supposed to side‑eye, but whew, she made it easy.

My only real wish is that I had a little more connection with the ladies/couples themselves. With so many POVs, we get glimpses of everyone’s relationships, but not always enough time to fully sink into each one. Honestly, each sister‑in‑law could’ve carried her own book, and I would’ve happily read all four.

Even with that, I still enjoyed the story. If you love family drama, layered emotions, and watching women navigate messy relationships and personal growth, this is definitely one I’d recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Muse for the ARC and the opportunity to provide an honest review.

[Vanessa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was disappointed. Based on the description and the line “As everything comes to a head during a weeklong anniversary celebration, the truth could tear them apart forever…or bring them together as the sisters they were meant to be.” I was expecting us to see events unfold over the week or more interactions in that time frame. However, we immediately jumped back in time and chronologically returned to that intro scene (years later). When we finally return, it’s been so long that the scene is almost repeated verbatim. It felt like I was rereading the same thing instead of getting regrounded in the present.

I had a hard time getting into writing. It was very narrative, and I wasn’t able to connect well with any of the characters. Unlike other reviews, I didn’t have a problem with the POV’s but I had a problem with how repetitive everything felt, especially within conversations (between each main character and their partner) and the character’s internal dialogue. Whichever sister’s POV I was in started with a narration of everything that had happened in the last chunk of time. We didn’t get to see much of it happen or feel the emotions. That sort of thing. There were a lot of sentences that just narrated the character moving about a room, picking up an item, etc.; it felt unnecessary.

With the moving timelines and things, there were moments that things didn’t quite line up, at least to me. (Slight spoiler here) For example: on Chanel and Vincent’s first date (at lunch) right after Taylor and Austin eloped; Chanel’s narration goes, “She listened to him talk about his three brothers and their wives.” Vincent shouldn’t have known that Austen and Taylor were married, and that wording makes it appear otherwise.

Giselle, Kamryn, Chanel, and Taylor were all distinct characters with a lot of depth. That said, they felt static for so much of the novel, which made it hard to continue.

Overall, I think the premise was interesting; I don’t think the book delivered on what it implied it would.

Thank you to Harper Muse and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions and thoughts are honest and my own.

[Shannon Hickey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

3.5 stars rounded up.

I am always invested in books that involve family relationships/ drama so I was super excited to receive an advanced copy of All My Sisters and Me. I loved the sibling dynamics within the story and the underlining themes regarding how we adapt to new families differently and how trauma can affect us. There are a lot of characters and multiple POVs, which may get overwhelming, but personally I enjoyed it, as we got to see how each sister processes emotions and what family means to each them. As someone with a big family, the many personalities and loudness felt real.

Where I struggled: I felt as though the pacing was a bit off.... the middle slightly dragged and felt repetitive but then a lot happened in the last 20 percent. I also think the book became a bit confusing with its time jumps, I wasn't fully clear on where we were at in the timeline/how much time had passed since the previous chapter. I wish the chapters included dates, as I think it would have made this a bit more clear.

Giselle was super immature, and I couldn't tell if she was meant to be redeemable or not? Either way, she really aggravated me and not in an entertaining way. I also think the resolution happened too quickly and there could have been more breadth. That said, the epilogue was really sweet and made me tear up a bit. I loved the other sisters (Kamryn, Chanel and Taylor), though, Mamma Yvonne was my favorite character. I loved how motherly and accepting she was, and I just wanted to give her a hug. As an aside, this book made me HUNGRY, I loved the incorporation of cooking and the details of each meal, everything seemed so delicious.

Overall I wish there was a bit more depth and tighter pacing, however this was an enjoyable read, delivering on family drama and relationships!

[Anoeska Nossol · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

The cover, the title, the synopsis; it all seemed like a good story. I was sure that this book was going to be it. Until I finished about 10% of the book and I tried to understand what exactly I was reading...

My main issue were the POV's, there were just too many of them. Which made it really hard to connect to characters or feel the chemistry between the couples. Even the relationships between the family members felt so dull due to the fact that I, as reader, jumped from one POV to the other.
After a while, I barely could follow which character was who. Let alone know what their relationship was to other characters. There was too much going on which made it chaotic.

Even when I loved how raw and true the story felt, I was unable to make a true connection with the characters. Which made me, as a reader, unavailable for the emotional roller coaster that this book could be. I'm character driven and I need more than a plot.
I did like the realistic situations, happenings and bonds. Overall, the story portrays a realistic family and their issues. The beautiful parts are shown, but also the parts which are harder and show that being part of a family can sometimes be hard.

What I liked the most? The writing style. I'm totally a fan of the way Sheryl Lister describes things and how she writes her dialogues. It's soft and when the scènes gat bit harsher, she if able to make it edgy. That way, she kept my attention and pulled me in the story when needed.

The author has a great way of writing, but I feel like the way this story is told; isn't for everybody. It's less character driven and more for those who are into plots that have a complexe way of storytelling.

[LaKayla Pierce · Rating 4 out of 5]

When it comes to complicated family dynamics and family drama, baby, the family in All My Sisters and Me had it covered!

There was so much going on with these characters, but what I enjoyed most was seeing how their past experiences shaped who they became and the choices they made. While some allowed their experiences to negatively dictate the direction of their lives, others chose a different path. Nevertheless, it all felt very believable because, unfortunately, I’ve seen family dynamics like this play out in real life. Luckily, not my family though. Thank You Lord 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Oh and Gisselle…she irked my last nerve! I wanted to snatch her more than once, but sadly, even her behavior felt believable.

All of the family drama made for an emotional ride. There were several moments that caught me completely off guard and had me reaching for my tissues. Also, I appreciated that the plot wasn’t predictable, and those unexpected moments kept me intrigued and wanting to know what would happen next.

My only real critique was the structure. With so many POVs, there were times when the story jumped around a little too much for me. I was especially confused at first by how Chanel was introduced, and I think some of the transitions could have been smoother. That said, it didn’t take away much from my overall enjoyment of the story.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one and looked forward to every opportunity to “pick it up” and keep listening. A messy, emotional, and very believable family story that definitely kept me invested!

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Harper Muse Audiobooks for providing me with an ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Publishing Date: Sep 8, 2026

[Ladiami · Rating 4 out of 5]

Family drama is one of my favorite genres, so I was eager to dive into this story. It turned out to be a decent read that kept me engaged from start to finish. While some aspects felt somewhat predictable, the family dynamics were compelling enough to keep me invested in the outcome.

Much of the story's strength comes from the relationships between the women and the emotions tied to them. Each character brought a different perspective and set of challenges, which made the interactions feel realistic and emotionally charged. Giselle, however, worked every last nerve I had. Although I understood the source of some of her frustrations, she was entirely too grown to be acting the way she did. Her attitude and behavior had me shaking my head more than once, and there were a few moments when I had to step away because I was so annoyed with her choices.

I appreciated how the author explored themes of family, belonging, insecurity, and the complicated emotions that can exist beneath the surface of even the closest relationships. The characters felt distinct, and their struggles added depth to the story without making it feel overly heavy.

Even though I had a sense of where certain things might be headed, I never lost interest in the journey. If you enjoy family centered stories filled with emotion, conflict, and strong personalities, this is a worthwhile read that will likely have you feeling something about every character.

Thanks Netgalley and Harper Muse for the ARC and opportunity to provide an honest review.

[Niamh · Rating 1 out of 5]

*Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for advanced copies of this book*

Unfortunately did not enjoy this one. It was so poorly paced and repetitive, with so much time passing between chapters which left a lot of expository writing of things could have been shown to us instead of told. This gives us little time to actually get to know each of the characters, which is already a task considering we have four FMCs and four MMCs. For example, with Austin and Taylor, we’re told that they’re best friends but we’re never actually shown enough of them together for this to be believable, and it’s hard to invest in the relationships being presented when everything happens off-page.

The plot exists in a constant cycle of marriage > beef > pregnancy > marriage > beef > pregnancy, and the same conversations are had multiple times across different chapters with the same outcomes. It becomes very tired, very quickly.

Also not the author’s fault, but the audiobooks narrators kept switching between pronouncing Chanel and Janelle for one of the characters names, and I’m still not sure which of those are actually the name. This is already confusing enough before factoring in the other sister being called Giselle, and the fact that both Chanel/Janelle and Giselle have similar mother-daughter dynamics, meaning there were multiple instances where I didn’t actually know which character I was listening to.

All of this then subsequently leads to finale that feels lazy and unearned.

[Quaterria Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

All My Sisters and Me by Sheryl Lister is a story about love, family, and sisterhood that is as touching as it is relatable with a realistic depiction of a strong Black family, showing that even the closest families have their share of mess and conflict. Despite the challenges, you can truly feel the love that exists within the Bradley family as a whole.

I really enjoyed getting to know the four sisters-in-law: Giselle, Kamryn, Chanel, and Taylor. Lister does an excellent job of providing each woman with her own backstory, allowing us to understand their experiences, personalities, and the things that shaped them. Of the four, Giselle was definitely the most unlikable, but she brought the tension and messiness the story needed!

I honestly thought Giselle was a lost cause and wasn't sure what would happen after things took a tragic turn for Taylor. However, watching the emotional healing and growth that followed brought the story together beautifully. By the end, I found myself wishing I could be a part of the Bradley sisters-in-law!

This book also highlights the importance of confronting and working through unhealed trauma rather than allowing it to continue and affect our loved ones.

Overall, All My Sisters and Me is a beautiful reminder of the strength of family and the power of sisterhood.

Cheers to love and family.

PS- Kamryn isn't the only one who knows how to make a mean poundcake!

[Bookish Feed · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review
All My Sisters and Me
Author: Sheryl Lister
Release Date: September 8, 2026


I'm always here for a good family drama, and All My Sisters and Me delivered exactly that.

The book is told through four POVs, this story follows sisters-in-law Giselle, Kamryn, Chanel, and Taylor as they navigate love, family, friendship, heartbreak, jealousy, belonging, and personal growth. From the very first page, the prologue hooked me and had me wondering what happened within this family.

I loved seeing each woman's journey unfold and how their struggles, mistakes, and growth shaped their relationships. The family bond was the heart of this story, reminding us that family isn't always perfect, but it's often worth fighting for. While there were a few slower moments and some time jumps, I stayed invested in the drama and emotional dynamics throughout.

I have to admit Giselle wasn't my favorite character and at times I found her frustrating and immature. But as her story unfolded, I gained a better understanding of her perspective. And honestly, if an author can make me feel that strongly about a character, they're doing something right.

Thank you to @booksparks, @harpermusebooks, and @sheryllister for the beautiful ARC and for including me on the #AllMySistersAndMeReviewTour.

[Bossmanaries Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you place rotten fruit with good fruit, it just might turn the all the fruit bad. I can understand that now with the rotten seed of this sister-in-law lead family drama by the name of Giselle. She stirs up trouble from unhealed and broken life for the family that she married into. In order to have a good book, there must be conflict and we get all of that from one person. The conflict does become repetitive as it seems that no one will confront her on cyclical patterns of misplaced anger. The mother of the boys was a good balance for some sound wisdom.

🎧 Audiobook Narration: the cast of narrators help to distinguish the multiple POVs as well as keep the story moving along. Good job to this cast and great decision to use a cast instead of one narrator.

This is a palette cleanser of a book and will make feel rage and fatigue for nonsense. A major critique for me was the last 10% was a quick cleanup and wrap up of the storylines. It was surgically clean and not life realistically clean as life is still messy and takes more time. Overall it was a good read for me.
#AllMySistersandMe #NetGalley.

Thank you to Harper Muse audiobooks and NetGalley for this fun ride in providing me an ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Pub Date Sep 8 2026
Rating: 3.75 stars

[Demeika · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this ALC from Libro.fm in exchange for my honest review.

I knew this was going to be a good read after previously reading No Reservations by the author, and once again, she did not disappoint!

The story follows four sisters-in-law who have plenty of differences, as one would expect when four different personalities become family. For the most part, everyone seems to get along—until one major blowup between Giselle and Kamryn changes the dynamic.

Throughout most of the book, I had a strong dislike for Giselle because of her “know-it-all” attitude and smart comments. It seemed like she was never satisfied and always had something to say! However, toward the end of the story, I began to understand her better and why she is the way she is. I may not have agreed with everything she did, but I definitely had more empathy for her.

I also enjoyed getting to know the other women and experiencing their individual stories. The author did such a great job developing the characters and their relationships that I genuinely felt like I was part of the family while reading.

This was another phenomenal story centered around family, sisterhood, complicated relationships, and learning to understand the people we love. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from this author!

[Gabby Hurley · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.25/5

Thank you NetGalley, Harper Muse, and Sheryl Lister for gifting me with this ARC to review!

I really wanted to like this one but it unfortunately just didn’t do it for me.

Liked:

-family tensions/blending personalities together. I love a good family drama. It’s always interesting to see how someone gets introduced into an established family unit and has to find their place. I loved Kamryn, Taylor, and Chanel and their friendship.


Disliked:

-Giselle. I genuinely couldn’t stand her as a character. I can’t believe at your grown age you’re acting like that. I understand we all have different trauma responses and everybody childhoods were different but damn. The constant victim mentality and woe is me attitude got old real fast.

-It was hard to connect with any of the couples in the story. We only really saw little bits of their relationships playing out and it just was feeling the love the characters had with each other. I genuinely think if you split this book into 4 separate stories where each “sister-in-law” gets her own story, it would give us the time to actually immerse ourselves into their relationships.

[Samantha Pollock · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received my ARC through Netgalley and was excited to read this one based on the description. Sheryl drew me in early with the instant drama and I was excited to see how the story would unfold.

Giselle’s jealousy blocked her from enjoying new sisterhood with her sisters in law and she had me so mad! It was sweet seeing how the brothers loved their wives in all their different ways. My heart broke for Taylor but her getting her happily ever after in the end was just what I needed.

I loved the story itself but it was hard to follow at times because of the lack of clarity about the change in time. In addition to changing perspectives between the four women, it seemed like each chapter, a year or two had gone by but you wouldn’t know it since most of the chapters don’t include “2 years later” style headings.

One thing I did like about the different points of view was that I was able to see the change in the women as they experience love. I wish there was more depth but overall, I still liked the story.

** I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. **

[Brittany Kitchen · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️'s

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC early.

Wow.

I didn't know what to expect from this one. 20% in and I disliked Giselle so much it hurt. But by the end, I was weeping like a baby and just wanted to hug her.

It is so hard to write characters that you know people are going to abhor, especially when you know that at the end they will redeem themselves in ways that the audience has to forgive them. Sheryl Lister did that so well with this story.

I had my guard up the whole time, but chapter by chapter, I allowed myself to love these women (Chanel, Giselle, Kamryn, and Taylor) like they were my sisters too. And let's not forget the beautiful representation of Black men (Austin, Sean, Tyreek, and Vincent) who loved on their women through it all. And the beautiful parents (Aaron and Vicky) who parented all these men and women, whether from birth or as adults who came to them through their sons.

This was beautifully written and shines a light on how all your past lives can (and will) come back to tear their ugly heads in ways you'd least expect it.

[Katelynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This read could have been summed up in about 200 pages nevertheless the book started out slow and from the first few pages I instantly did not like Gisele. I understand, family drama, being a sister who everyone depends on, but I wish she would have received the help that she needed early on because her and her husband Shawn really could have had a good storyline.

I wished that the author had more to give concerning Gisele’s dislike for Kamryn I felt like her reasoning later on in the book just wasn’t justified. She only treated her that way. I wish that the author would have expounded earlier on that relationship or that lack of.

I started tearing up was hearing the news about Austin for some reason he was my favorite character. Oh how love Papa & Momma Bradley. They were just awesome! Being married for so long and it appear that they did an excellent job at raising their sons. It took me longer to read this e-book than others because it was a lot of fluff in the middle that could have really been left out but all in all I enjoyed the characters and I will definitely read from this author again.


Thank you NetGalley and Harper Muse for my ARC!

[Tonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read! At first, I was leery of the idea of the story being focused on sisters-in-law but I quickly realized that people do tend to skip over those type relationships. Depending on the closeness of a family it can affect the other relationships as it was in this story. I see a lot of hate for Giselle but no one appreciates when she came full circle and the steps she made. She was the complex character and like in the story she was misunderstood. But in real life people act out when they feel like someone is trying to replace them or they are fresh in with the gift that they were unable to obtain for so long. Seeing what you have wanted for so long easily obtained by the 'newbie' can create the turmoil that transpired in this story when the person does not have the life tools to express themselves nor the courage to stand in their truth. I liked that the sisters-in-laws came from various background and that two were completely opposite of what they married into but had different reactions to this because of certain traumas. It is a story not just about sisterhood but family in general and growth.

Thank you Net Galley and Harper Muse Audio for the ARC

[Tiona Nykole · Rating 5 out of 5]

📖 All My Sisters And Me
✍🏿 Sheryl Lister
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

💬 “Life is short, and I feel we should grab happiness whenever we can.”

🎢 This contemporary novel brought a rollercoaster of emotions. Sheryl Lister tackles all of the things: the depth of family trauma, the warmth of being loved healthily, grief of losing a loved one, graceful forgiveness, and the diversity in marriages, trials of infertility, the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood.

🪞 At times I had to pause, reflect and evaluate myself through the lens of the story as it was told from the perspectives of four sisters: Chantel, Kamryn, Taylor, and Giselle.

🤌🏿 This story was told with care, grace, authenticity and skill. The book reads in a cinematic way where I could visualize each scene. The character development was woven through each page in a way that made me feel like these were my friends or family.

⚠️ Triggers: Infertility, Death, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse

🗓️ Pub Date: September 8, 2026

🔌I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

🙏🏿 Thank you to Harper Muse for sending me the ARC.

[DomsLitCorner · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐️

I knew from the blurb that this would probably be an emotional read, and it definitely was. All My Sisters and Me explores sisterhood in its most basic form. The story was raw and honest. In the way the family relationships can be, the story explored the hurt, tension, and unspoken history that can exist between family who love each other deeply.

What I liked most was how real the relationships felt. It did not give “Hallmark Channel family”. These characters had thoughts and feelings and past hurts that they struggled with. The love, misunderstandings, conflict, and emotional distance all felt incredibly real, which made the story hit even harder. I also felt like the healing wasn’t rushed. It progressed in a natural way that mimicked how real life and relationships are.

Overall, this was a good read about sisterhood, forgiveness, and loving your people through all of it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Muse for an advanced reader copy of All My Sisters and Me (publishing September 8, 2026).

[Timitra · Rating 4 out of 5]

ALC and eARC Review

Rated 4.5 Stars

All My Sisters and Me was a beautiful and heartwarming story that I quite enjoyed. There was family drama, tension, heartbreak, love, joy and much more. I loved that it centered four sisters in law navigating marriage, careers, friendships, familial ties, disappointments, ups and downs, highs and lows and all life threw at them. It made for a very interesting, entertaining and emotionally wrecking read. I loved the way it was told giving each of their points of view as well as having a different narrator for each of them. It was so easy to tell them apart before they mentioned the character's name. The narrators Carmen Jewel Jones, Ciarra Coburn Hodges, Trei Taylor and Emana Rachelle did an absolutely amazing job bringing this story about sisterhood and the journey to it to life. I loved listening to them they made the reading experience that much more enjoyable. They brought motion to every emotion. I definitely recommend it. I cannot wait to read more of this author's work.





Copy provided by publisher through NetGalley

[Adjwoa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed All My Sisters and Me by Sheryl Lister, but whew… Giselle tested me!

The story follows four women who marry four brothers and become sisters-in-law. Giselle is the first to marry into this close-knit family and initially loves her place in it. But when Kamryn marries Tariq, her insecurities begin to surface. Instead of working through them, Giselle takes them out on Kamryn, creating tension that eventually alienates her from the other women in the family.

I wanted someone to put Giselle in her place MUCH earlier. At the same time, I enjoyed getting glimpses into the other women’s lives and relationships. Honestly, this could have easily been a series with a book dedicated to each woman because I wanted so much more development of their individual storylines.

The pacing also felt rushed in places, particularly toward the end, and the resolution didn’t quite feel realistic to me.

Overall, I enjoyed the book, but I definitely wanted more. More development, more time with each woman, particularly Giselle as she worked through her trauma.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you Harper Muse Audiobooks and NetGalley for the ALC in exchange for my honest review. 3.25⭐️ Carmen Jewel Jones, Ciarra Coburn Hodges, Trei Taylor, and Emana Rachelle all did great jobs narrating as the sister-in-laws.

I appreciated that Giselle, Kamryn, Taylor, and Chanel each had their own unique struggles to overcome and work through. However, for a book that’s on the shorter end – it was difficult to keep up with the 4 (fairly) separate storylines while also trying to develop any sort of investment in the characters or what was going on. The implied time jumps in the chapters was just an additional thing to have to keep track of, and it took away from more than it added to the story.

The themes and messaging within the novel were great, the impact just wasn’t as powerful as it could’ve been had the book been longer or broken up into parts.

Overall, this wasn’t a bad read but it also wasn’t a very memorable one.

[CT · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed All My Sisters and Me overall, but whew… Gisele really tested my patience! I could NOT stand her. There was so much drama, tension, and emotional chaos in this story that I was stressed out right along with the characters.

The sister dynamics definitely kept me invested. There were misunderstandings, complicated relationships, secrets, and plenty of moments that had me wondering how everything was going to work itself out. Some of the characters had me frustrated, but at the same time, I couldn’t put the book down because I needed to see how everything would unfold.

Gisele was definitely my biggest source of frustration, but the drama she brought to the story also kept things interesting. This book had me feeling all kinds of ways while reading it!

Overall, this was a good read with plenty of family drama, tension, and complicated relationships. It may have stressed me out at times, but I was invested in the story and wanted to see how everything ended.

[Anniee Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hey, hey, my favorites 😁💚. #annieethebookiee is back with another book review.

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

First, thank you to the author and NetGalley for the gifted copy.

This story really leans into sisterhood, secrets, and the complicated bonds that tie women together even when things aren’t perfect. Each character brings her own layer of emotion, and you can feel the tension, love, and history woven through their relationships. I appreciated how real the dynamics felt messy at times, but honest.

The pacing kept me engaged, and just when I thought I had a handle on things, the story shifted in a way that made me lean in a little more. It’s definitely character-driven, so if you enjoy stories that focus on relationships and personal growth, this one will pull you in.

Overall, a solid read about family, forgiveness, and the things left unsaid.

[Silver Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first read from Sheryl lister and I am not disappointed. You have Giselle who is married and is having trouble conceiving and struggles with jelousy Kamryn love her husband but tired of Giselle and her ways. Chanel is happy to be in the family setting, but doesn’t wanna be in the middle of the drama . Tyler she has been in the family forever and it’s just trying to find her way. These four ladies have different paths to walk, but in the end, can they find themselves being sisters?

Each lady goes to their different adventures and journeys of life regarding marriage and just being a woman itself. Coming together, becoming sisters or sometimes harder than it seems. This was an easy read the only part that was a little difficult was the jumping of the timelines.

[Maliika Walker · Rating 3 out of 5]

I usually lean toward alternating perspectives, so watching the four sisters in law navigate their separate bonds with each other in All My Sisters and Me by Sheryl Lister was easily the highlight for me. Lister does a solid job laying out how they each try to find their footing within the broader family circle. The tension of marrying into an existing clan and figuring out how to coexist felt very true to life.

That being said, the overall narrative never quite landed with any real punch. Even with the interesting dynamic between the women, I kept waiting for a deeper pull that just never arrived, leaving the final product feeling like it had a piece missing. It is a decent, easy read for a quiet afternoon, but it stays firmly right in the middle for me. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Muse for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Azvelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️ (ARC Review) NetGalley

Sometimes the most satisfying part of a story isn’t falling in love with a character—it’s watching them finally get it together. 😂 Giselle worked my last nerve for a good chunk of this book, but I have to give credit where it’s due. Her character growth was genuinely refreshing, and by the end, I appreciated the woman she became.

What I loved most, though, was seeing these sisters-in-law build such a beautiful bond. Their relationship became the heart of the story for me, proving that family isn’t always about where you start, but what you’re willing to build together. Sheryl Lister gave us a heartfelt story about forgiveness, growth, and the power of showing up for one another.

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.