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The Sisterhood
Seventeen-year-old Lil’s heart was broken when her sister Mella disappeared. There’s been no trace or sighting of her since she vanished, so when Lil sees a girl lying in the road near her house she thinks for a heart-stopping moment that it’s Mella.
The girl is injured and disorientated and Lil has no choice but to take her home, even though she knows something’s not right. The girl claims she’s from a peaceful community called The Sisterhood of the Light, but why then does she have strange marks down her arms, and what—or who—is she running from?
The girl is injured and disorientated and Lil has no choice but to take her home, even though she knows something’s not right. The girl claims she’s from a peaceful community called The Sisterhood of the Light, but why then does she have strange marks down her arms, and what—or who—is she running from?
320 pages, Hardcover
First published February 22, 2018
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A.J. Grainger
3 books30 followersA. J. Grainger was born in Reading, where she went to the same school as Jane Austen but not at the same time. She now lives in London with her husband and works as a children’s books editor. She loves writing and editing because it means she gets to talk about books all day. She likes novels with plenty of twists and turns that keep you guessing right up until the end. She is also a total sucker for love stories.
A. J. keeps a blog at www.ajgrainger.com, where she talks about books, writing, editing, making things and procrastinating.
A. J. keeps a blog at www.ajgrainger.com, where she talks about books, writing, editing, making things and procrastinating.
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February 15, 2019
The Sisterhood by A.J. Grainger is a young adult mystery/thriller that takes a reader into the world of a cult. With a dark and stormy night starting this one off it certainly set the chilling atmosphere right away.
Sixteen year old Lil hasn’t given up on finding her sister, Mella, who disappeared four months ago. Every day she makes new posts hoping that Mella will somehow see and know she is loved and missed but it seems everyone else has given up hope of her return.
When Lil goes out with her bike she never expects to end up crashing when she comes across a young girl lying in the road. After her own fall her phone is broken so when Lil finds the girl is alive and awake she takes her back to her own home where she finds that the young girl seems to know of Mella.
The story in this one follows Lil in the present during the chapters but between each gives a brief glimpse into the cult and their world. As I mentioned this had a great dark and creepy vibe to it to get the reader into the mood for the mystery. I did find however that things did seem to move at a really slow pace without much action. I’m not sure if maybe the author should have gone for more of the cult point of view or simply having more happen with Lil though, it just seemed to need a little something more. Overall though I’d give this one 3 1/2 stars and didn’t find it a bad read in the end.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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Sixteen year old Lil hasn’t given up on finding her sister, Mella, who disappeared four months ago. Every day she makes new posts hoping that Mella will somehow see and know she is loved and missed but it seems everyone else has given up hope of her return.
When Lil goes out with her bike she never expects to end up crashing when she comes across a young girl lying in the road. After her own fall her phone is broken so when Lil finds the girl is alive and awake she takes her back to her own home where she finds that the young girl seems to know of Mella.
The story in this one follows Lil in the present during the chapters but between each gives a brief glimpse into the cult and their world. As I mentioned this had a great dark and creepy vibe to it to get the reader into the mood for the mystery. I did find however that things did seem to move at a really slow pace without much action. I’m not sure if maybe the author should have gone for more of the cult point of view or simply having more happen with Lil though, it just seemed to need a little something more. Overall though I’d give this one 3 1/2 stars and didn’t find it a bad read in the end.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
February 15, 2019
You can find the full review and all the fancy and/or randomness that accompanies it at It Starts at Midnight
2.5*
This wasn't bad, just kind of predictable. I am going to keep this short, because it's a mystery book and you don't want me to give away too much, of course! So I suppose a likes versus dislikes is the way to go, yet again!
The Things I Liked:
•Atmosphere on point! It was rainy and creepy and dismal, and that is what I want to happen in a mystery. The author did a good job at setting the scene for all sorts of roadblocks (some literally!) in terms of being able to easily solve the problem, and did it in a realistic way.
•The cult was definitely a mess. This is the kind of stuff I want from a cult- sketchy leadership, dire situations, and general awfulness. And it was definitely present in this book!
The Things I Didn't:
•Like I said, it was so predictable for me. I really can't think of any major plot points that I didn't know pretty early on, actually.
•While I was hoping to feel more emotion from the story, especially since we're talking a cult and missing sisters and such, I felt very little. I just wasn't that invested emotionally, which was unfortunate.
Bottom Line: While it was entertaining and atmospheric, the predictability and lack of emotional connection left me wanting a bit more.
2.5*
This wasn't bad, just kind of predictable. I am going to keep this short, because it's a mystery book and you don't want me to give away too much, of course! So I suppose a likes versus dislikes is the way to go, yet again!
The Things I Liked:
•Atmosphere on point! It was rainy and creepy and dismal, and that is what I want to happen in a mystery. The author did a good job at setting the scene for all sorts of roadblocks (some literally!) in terms of being able to easily solve the problem, and did it in a realistic way.
•The cult was definitely a mess. This is the kind of stuff I want from a cult- sketchy leadership, dire situations, and general awfulness. And it was definitely present in this book!
The Things I Didn't:
•Like I said, it was so predictable for me. I really can't think of any major plot points that I didn't know pretty early on, actually.
•While I was hoping to feel more emotion from the story, especially since we're talking a cult and missing sisters and such, I felt very little. I just wasn't that invested emotionally, which was unfortunate.
Bottom Line: While it was entertaining and atmospheric, the predictability and lack of emotional connection left me wanting a bit more.
February 13, 2019
Big disappointment. THE SISTERHOOD read more like fantasy than contemporary. I didn’t enjoy the writing, the characters weren’t engaging and the plot was nothing special.
September 10, 2019
Being a thriller about a cult, I expected great things from "The Sisterhood." Instead, it was only ok. It wasn't bad, just predictable and not all that thrilling.
This unbiased review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
This unbiased review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
June 17, 2018
4.5 stars
In Your Light is dark, twisty and captivating. You won’t be able to take your eyes off the pages as you devour the words trying to find out what happens next. With layered and complex characters, an exciting climax and a good dose of mystery, there’s something in here for everyone. An intense but powerful read that will stay with me for some time.
Read my full thoughts and review on my blog: https://kellysramblings.wordpress.com...
In Your Light is dark, twisty and captivating. You won’t be able to take your eyes off the pages as you devour the words trying to find out what happens next. With layered and complex characters, an exciting climax and a good dose of mystery, there’s something in here for everyone. An intense but powerful read that will stay with me for some time.
Read my full thoughts and review on my blog: https://kellysramblings.wordpress.com...
September 10, 2018
This book was ok, however, I didn't love it. This book followed Lil whose sister has gone missing. She helps Alice who has come from the Sisterhood of the Light which is a cult which Lil's sister has become involved with.
I found the story moved quite slowly and very little happened. I think I may have found the plot more interesting if it focused more on Mella rather than Lil. The story didn't hook me in the way that I was expecting it to. The majority of the action happened within the last 20% of the book.
Overall this was an ok read for me. I didn't love it and I don't think it is going to be a story that I remember or reread.
I found the story moved quite slowly and very little happened. I think I may have found the plot more interesting if it focused more on Mella rather than Lil. The story didn't hook me in the way that I was expecting it to. The majority of the action happened within the last 20% of the book.
Overall this was an ok read for me. I didn't love it and I don't think it is going to be a story that I remember or reread.
January 30, 2019
I was recently given the ARC ebook copy of The Sisterhood by A.J. Grainger to read and I finally got the chance to check it out not that long ago so I wanted to go ahead and share some thoughts.
SPOILERS AHEAD
Our main character Lil is 17 and her sister is missing (which is the perfect book for me because I love stories with a good mystery). Lil is heartbroken over her missing sister and wants nothing more in the world than for her sister Mella to return home. However, there are no new leads and no one has seen or heard anything since she has disappeared. Then one day there Lil sees a girl lying in the road. When Lil gets closer to her she realizes it’s not Mella but it is a girl who is super disoriented and confused about where she is and what is going on. Lil takes her home with her and learns a little more about this mysterious girl. She learns the girl is part of this community called the Sisterhood of Light and she has these marks all over her arms. However, this does not tell her much about the girl and only leaves her more questions. It also leaves her wondering more about Mella.
I really enjoyed this tale of heartbreak and mystery. The Sisterhood of Light aspect was unique and interesting and unlike the books, I have read recently. When I was first reading this through I honestly thought the girl in the road was going to be Mella and she was not going to remember anything that happened to her, so the curveball of it being someone else and the Sisterhood of Light was a page turner for me and only added to the mystery. I gave this book 4 stars on Goodreads! It comes out February 12th, go check it out!
SPOILERS AHEAD
Our main character Lil is 17 and her sister is missing (which is the perfect book for me because I love stories with a good mystery). Lil is heartbroken over her missing sister and wants nothing more in the world than for her sister Mella to return home. However, there are no new leads and no one has seen or heard anything since she has disappeared. Then one day there Lil sees a girl lying in the road. When Lil gets closer to her she realizes it’s not Mella but it is a girl who is super disoriented and confused about where she is and what is going on. Lil takes her home with her and learns a little more about this mysterious girl. She learns the girl is part of this community called the Sisterhood of Light and she has these marks all over her arms. However, this does not tell her much about the girl and only leaves her more questions. It also leaves her wondering more about Mella.
I really enjoyed this tale of heartbreak and mystery. The Sisterhood of Light aspect was unique and interesting and unlike the books, I have read recently. When I was first reading this through I honestly thought the girl in the road was going to be Mella and she was not going to remember anything that happened to her, so the curveball of it being someone else and the Sisterhood of Light was a page turner for me and only added to the mystery. I gave this book 4 stars on Goodreads! It comes out February 12th, go check it out!
October 3, 2022
DNF at pg #96
While I really enjoyed the writing style itself and the stormy atmosphere in the beginning, I just couldn't get into the story.
It started off good but soon felt dragged out with not much action going on to hold my interest. The idea was a really good one but could have been done much better with a bit more action in the beginning.
I also found the MC, Lil, to be a bit whiny which made it hard to connect with her. Plus the romance build up with her "friend" Kiran was a bit too much for me considering I'm not a fan of love or romantic stories at all.
I was definitely hoping for more of a twisted, creepy story which didn't seem to be the direction the book was going in.
While I really enjoyed the writing style itself and the stormy atmosphere in the beginning, I just couldn't get into the story.
It started off good but soon felt dragged out with not much action going on to hold my interest. The idea was a really good one but could have been done much better with a bit more action in the beginning.
I also found the MC, Lil, to be a bit whiny which made it hard to connect with her. Plus the romance build up with her "friend" Kiran was a bit too much for me considering I'm not a fan of love or romantic stories at all.
I was definitely hoping for more of a twisted, creepy story which didn't seem to be the direction the book was going in.
January 6, 2024
I really enjoyed this YA mystery! I loved the secrecy of the girl found on the road. I can understand why she would feel that she couldn't trust anyone. I also loved how patient Lil was, even though she was dying to find out what the girl knew about her missing sister. The ending was so suspenseful, I didn't want to put this one down! A must read for anyone who loves YA mystery!
Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
April 28, 2019
I really liked this book. I think it was very well told but I will say that I really want to know more about the Sisterhood and Moon. And the last 100 pages were very drawn out and not super interesting.
August 3, 2018
one time read
March 8, 2019
A.J. Granger presents THE SISTERHOOD: 304 astonishing pages of truths and lies, Dark and Light.
Mouse lost her name when she lost her sister. Nowadays, she is Lil and eight months have passed since Mella Laverty’s disappearance. A new day brings Lil to the kayak club, and she begins once again --- attempting to not let her own mind be empowered against herself. Nevertheless, Mella speaks through her sister’s head, despite her unwillingness. The memories pain her. Taking hold of her bike, she pedals, suddenly swerves and soon stares in dismay at the figure lying ahead of her.
A strange girl is sprawled across the pavement on a nearly isolated street. Blood streaks her forehead as she lies in an unconscious state. Even stranger, when she wakes, she claims to belong to the Sisterhood of Light.
No, not Mella as Lil had thought, just another girl with a similar appearance. Whatever shall she do? After bringing her home, the girl introduces herself as Seven, the Light’s Gift, though she calls Lil “Mouse.” How can that be? Only her sister knew of that nickname. Moreover, the police are not an option, for if she dials them, Seven has threatened to run away as Mella had…Mella, who hadn’t been found. After failing her sister, Lil knows she cannot disappoint this girl. But Seven has some unusual beliefs in the figure Moon, the priestess who speaks of how The Sisterhood of Light must burn the Darkness from the girls to be reborn as pure Brightness. All must burn.
THE SISTERHOOD by A.J. Grainger is fit for those who take interest in realistic fiction as it will tug at your heartstrings and gift you with sympathy for the characters. Normally, I would prefer a homey and snuggly book that did not leave me so tense, but really, the nature of THE SISTERHOOD guided me to understand how Mella and Lil were layered in raw emotion to develop distinct human qualities. They felt real. Readers who crave to absorb more knowledge of their society should delve through this novel!
Furthermore, persons with a love for tales seeped with sorrow and wickedness or stories of rebelling against iniquity must have this book! Let the chapters sweep you through the unforeseen, for the entirety of THE SISTERHOOD consists of such. Personally, I found this book impossible to put down. I had to continue or the horror of “what if” sat with me. This brought me to completing THE SISTERHOOD within a night --- more promptly than any other book I’ve read before! THE SISTERHOOD was one book that I will relish, for the characters’ complexities truly let them stand as their own people, where nobody is alike.
Lastly, Grainger’s insight into the deep beliefs of others is evident throughout the book and helps the audience to develop a respectful appreciation of all those worldwide. This and numerous other lessons can be found throughout the plot of THE SISTERHOOD, a chilling book that will connect to readers’ own lives and embrace them. I will resist telling you of the endless intricacy, love, hate, twists and spellbinding pages, for that will be left to you to explore. The unthinkable is THE SISTERHOOD.
Mouse lost her name when she lost her sister. Nowadays, she is Lil and eight months have passed since Mella Laverty’s disappearance. A new day brings Lil to the kayak club, and she begins once again --- attempting to not let her own mind be empowered against herself. Nevertheless, Mella speaks through her sister’s head, despite her unwillingness. The memories pain her. Taking hold of her bike, she pedals, suddenly swerves and soon stares in dismay at the figure lying ahead of her.
A strange girl is sprawled across the pavement on a nearly isolated street. Blood streaks her forehead as she lies in an unconscious state. Even stranger, when she wakes, she claims to belong to the Sisterhood of Light.
No, not Mella as Lil had thought, just another girl with a similar appearance. Whatever shall she do? After bringing her home, the girl introduces herself as Seven, the Light’s Gift, though she calls Lil “Mouse.” How can that be? Only her sister knew of that nickname. Moreover, the police are not an option, for if she dials them, Seven has threatened to run away as Mella had…Mella, who hadn’t been found. After failing her sister, Lil knows she cannot disappoint this girl. But Seven has some unusual beliefs in the figure Moon, the priestess who speaks of how The Sisterhood of Light must burn the Darkness from the girls to be reborn as pure Brightness. All must burn.
THE SISTERHOOD by A.J. Grainger is fit for those who take interest in realistic fiction as it will tug at your heartstrings and gift you with sympathy for the characters. Normally, I would prefer a homey and snuggly book that did not leave me so tense, but really, the nature of THE SISTERHOOD guided me to understand how Mella and Lil were layered in raw emotion to develop distinct human qualities. They felt real. Readers who crave to absorb more knowledge of their society should delve through this novel!
Furthermore, persons with a love for tales seeped with sorrow and wickedness or stories of rebelling against iniquity must have this book! Let the chapters sweep you through the unforeseen, for the entirety of THE SISTERHOOD consists of such. Personally, I found this book impossible to put down. I had to continue or the horror of “what if” sat with me. This brought me to completing THE SISTERHOOD within a night --- more promptly than any other book I’ve read before! THE SISTERHOOD was one book that I will relish, for the characters’ complexities truly let them stand as their own people, where nobody is alike.
Lastly, Grainger’s insight into the deep beliefs of others is evident throughout the book and helps the audience to develop a respectful appreciation of all those worldwide. This and numerous other lessons can be found throughout the plot of THE SISTERHOOD, a chilling book that will connect to readers’ own lives and embrace them. I will resist telling you of the endless intricacy, love, hate, twists and spellbinding pages, for that will be left to you to explore. The unthinkable is THE SISTERHOOD.
August 16, 2020
This book feels like one big, missed opportunity. It has an interesting premise and for the most part the situation is compelling enough to keep the story moving. However the pacing stutters along and muddles the whole experience.
My main issue though, were the characters. Lil, the main protagonist, feels strangely unexplored, her entire existence in the book is set around her sister Mella’s disappearance. Everything she does and every thought she has is related to her in some way. By the end it’s impossible to tell what Lil’s personality is like, there’s no mention to any hobbies or interests whatsoever.
It’s why I think the author should have chosen Mella as a protagonist, at least it would have been interesting to see things from her perspective and get a little more information about the cult and it’s sisters.
The mystery element also falls short, I literally guessed it from reading the synopsis. And while I do admit that the last thirty percent is good and the romance was surprisingly endearing, I can’t say I recommend this book, given that as thrillers go there are much better picks around.
I’d like to thank the publisher and Edelweiss for providing this ARC.
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My main issue though, were the characters. Lil, the main protagonist, feels strangely unexplored, her entire existence in the book is set around her sister Mella’s disappearance. Everything she does and every thought she has is related to her in some way. By the end it’s impossible to tell what Lil’s personality is like, there’s no mention to any hobbies or interests whatsoever.
It’s why I think the author should have chosen Mella as a protagonist, at least it would have been interesting to see things from her perspective and get a little more information about the cult and it’s sisters.
The mystery element also falls short, I literally guessed it from reading the synopsis. And while I do admit that the last thirty percent is good and the romance was surprisingly endearing, I can’t say I recommend this book, given that as thrillers go there are much better picks around.
I’d like to thank the publisher and Edelweiss for providing this ARC.
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September 21, 2019
4 Stars—This was a surprise find and am I glad I found it! Ivan told me to go to Barnes and Noble and get myself a book for Valentine’s Day (he had to work so he wasn’t slacking!). The cover is beautiful and the title is interesting so I picked it up and read the synopsis. Omg, there’s a cult!!! I love cults!!!! So I got it and read it in one sitting! It’s simple and easy to read, yet the story is unique and engaging. I liked Lil a lot; she’s realistic and very teenager-ish without being annoying. I guess the difference is that she wasn’t actively idiotic, she just had some immature thinking. It hurt that she held back from Kiran because of her guilt. But Kiran . . . Love him so much! He’s so cute and sweet and kind and believable and adorable and tall! He’s easily my favorite character in this book. Seven is an interesting little girl that I strangely identified with. Her sheltered upbringing and general cluelessness about the world brought me back to may days right out of college, when real life kicked me in the butt! The Sisterhood of the Light sound like a fascinating cult of all women who venerate the Light. The compound is small, the scope is condensed and I would love to go to Wales to study them. Overall, this was a great read! No swearing, completely appropriate for teens, and a simple, unique thriller plot!
December 18, 2023
this book sucked. i got it two years ago because i wanted a good horror book. it was quite the opposite. first of all, all the characters are british ew. and actually i don’t feel like wasting my energy writing a review for this book, it doesn’t deserve my energy. just trust me it was bad and i never want to think about it again
February 10, 2018
Tender and heartbreaking, this will make you miss a sister you don't even have. Lil tries to find her missing sister, with the help of a naive girl who has escaped from a cult. An in-depth look at indoctrination firsthand.
May 28, 2018
What a powerful and intense book! A brilliant story told from 2 perspectives - a girl looking for her lost sister, the sister looking to be found elsewhere. Reading the “cult” bits of this book were intense. I just think this is brilliant. (I definitely didn’t cry at the end, no not me)
August 6, 2019
2.5* is more like it. I’ve truly never been so neutral on a book. The plot line was so short, and the characters were fairly one-dimensional, but I generally enjoyed how the story played out. It’s alright. But that’s all I can really say.
February 16, 2019
"The Light is life, and creativity, and love, and all the good things. The Dark is fear and envy and hate. And misery."
Quando comecei esse livro, pensei que fosse mais um YA de mistério com uma história rasa e personagens superficiais, porém o livro foi totalmente diferente.
Não vou mentir, um dos motivos para eu ler esse livro foi por causa do da comparação com The Darkest Corners (uma das minhas melhores leituras do ano passado), o outro motivo foi o "the girl claims she's from a peaceful community called The Sisterhood of the Light". Eu não dava muito por esse livro, mas ele me surpreendeu demais, porém não tem nada a ver com The Darkest Corners, nenhum pingo.
Eu amo YA de mistério/suspense, e esse livro entrega tudo o que um livro desses gêneros pede: personagens bem escritos, uma narrativa de tirar o fôlego, plots e sub-plots muito bons. Esse livro é tudo de bom!
O que mais me chamou atenção foi a história de The Sisterhood of the Light, porque é algo tão bem construído, desenvolvido e original. Não tem como pensar o qual genial foi o trabalho da autora em criar algo que passasse seriedade e ao mesmo tempo medo. Os nomes das irmãs - principalmente da Moon -, os significados que a autora criou entre a luz e a escuridão, o porquê elas seguirem essa tal Luz. É muito bom.
Não vejo problema quando a personagem principal não tem como prioridade em ter um namorado em livro, mas isso vai de cada um. O pouco de romance que existe no livro é só no final. Se a autora tivesse colocado muito romance no livro, acho que ele se tornaria algo chato e teria um rumo totalmente diferente na história.
A relação da Lil com a irmã é real e verdadeira e em muitos cenas fiquei "é assim mesmo", porque todo mundo sabe como a relação de irmãos/irmãs pode ser complicada. A gente briga, grita um com outro, fala coisas que não queremos e nos arrependemos, mas nada que coloca a cabeça no lugar e conversar que não resolva. Claro que em muitos situações nada resolve, porém aqui se resolve. A relação das duas é real como qualquer uma que exista por aí, tornando o livro melhor.
Super indico esse livro para quem gosta de um livro de mistério/suspense com uma escrita de tirar o fôlego e personagens reais e bem escritos.
Quando comecei esse livro, pensei que fosse mais um YA de mistério com uma história rasa e personagens superficiais, porém o livro foi totalmente diferente.
Não vou mentir, um dos motivos para eu ler esse livro foi por causa do da comparação com The Darkest Corners (uma das minhas melhores leituras do ano passado), o outro motivo foi o "the girl claims she's from a peaceful community called The Sisterhood of the Light". Eu não dava muito por esse livro, mas ele me surpreendeu demais, porém não tem nada a ver com The Darkest Corners, nenhum pingo.
Eu amo YA de mistério/suspense, e esse livro entrega tudo o que um livro desses gêneros pede: personagens bem escritos, uma narrativa de tirar o fôlego, plots e sub-plots muito bons. Esse livro é tudo de bom!
O que mais me chamou atenção foi a história de The Sisterhood of the Light, porque é algo tão bem construído, desenvolvido e original. Não tem como pensar o qual genial foi o trabalho da autora em criar algo que passasse seriedade e ao mesmo tempo medo. Os nomes das irmãs - principalmente da Moon -, os significados que a autora criou entre a luz e a escuridão, o porquê elas seguirem essa tal Luz. É muito bom.
Não vejo problema quando a personagem principal não tem como prioridade em ter um namorado em livro, mas isso vai de cada um. O pouco de romance que existe no livro é só no final. Se a autora tivesse colocado muito romance no livro, acho que ele se tornaria algo chato e teria um rumo totalmente diferente na história.
A relação da Lil com a irmã é real e verdadeira e em muitos cenas fiquei "é assim mesmo", porque todo mundo sabe como a relação de irmãos/irmãs pode ser complicada. A gente briga, grita um com outro, fala coisas que não queremos e nos arrependemos, mas nada que coloca a cabeça no lugar e conversar que não resolva. Claro que em muitos situações nada resolve, porém aqui se resolve. A relação das duas é real como qualquer uma que exista por aí, tornando o livro melhor.
Super indico esse livro para quem gosta de um livro de mistério/suspense com uma escrita de tirar o fôlego e personagens reais e bem escritos.
February 11, 2019
I was beyond excited when I saw I was approved for The Sisterhood on NetGalley, my first advanced copy since I have returned to blogging. The cover on the book immediately captured my interest as it looked both mysterious and ominous. The summary of the book only intrigued me even more as I love a good thriller and mystery, and after reading the description knew this would be a book I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I was not wrong with that judgment.
Lil is 17 when her older sister Mella goes missing. It’s only been a few months since Mella left but Lil is always hopeful of her return or being found. The love Lil has for her sister Mella is shown time and time again throughout the book. She refuses to believe the worst even when everyone else around her seems to have given up hope and partially blames herself for Mella’s disappearance. The reader gets to see the two of them together through flashbacks of Lil’s leading up to the disappearance and Lil’s conversations she has with “missing Mella” in her head. It shows you how much Lil appreciated her sister and the regrets she has now that Mella is gone and not with her daily.
When Lil first found Alice/Seven, I had no idea what to expect. In the beginning when she talked about where she came from and the Sisterhood, she was very short and it left me wanting to know more. When she began to open up about the Sisterhood, I got really excited. I loved the mystery that surrounded the Sisterhood and the Light throughout the book and how you didn’t find out the full horror of the cult until towards the end. The last few chapters had my heart racing and I had to slow myself down several times to take my time reading instead of rushing through to find out what happens.
I have to admit in the beginning, it took me a bit to really get into the storyline with how slow it took to get an idea of what the Sisterhood was, but by the end of the book it had definitely all paid off. The storyline was something fresh, unique and I hadn’t read anything with a similar plot before. A majority characters were honestly all enjoyable, relatable and they all had a specific part to play in the story coming together. Of course the ones you were supposed to not like were easily dislikable and fueled you up. There are cute romances, friendships and family relationships side stories throughout the book as well. I would recommend The Sisterhood to anyone who is looking for something different, especially if you are into a good page turner.
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Lil is 17 when her older sister Mella goes missing. It’s only been a few months since Mella left but Lil is always hopeful of her return or being found. The love Lil has for her sister Mella is shown time and time again throughout the book. She refuses to believe the worst even when everyone else around her seems to have given up hope and partially blames herself for Mella’s disappearance. The reader gets to see the two of them together through flashbacks of Lil’s leading up to the disappearance and Lil’s conversations she has with “missing Mella” in her head. It shows you how much Lil appreciated her sister and the regrets she has now that Mella is gone and not with her daily.
When Lil first found Alice/Seven, I had no idea what to expect. In the beginning when she talked about where she came from and the Sisterhood, she was very short and it left me wanting to know more. When she began to open up about the Sisterhood, I got really excited. I loved the mystery that surrounded the Sisterhood and the Light throughout the book and how you didn’t find out the full horror of the cult until towards the end. The last few chapters had my heart racing and I had to slow myself down several times to take my time reading instead of rushing through to find out what happens.
I have to admit in the beginning, it took me a bit to really get into the storyline with how slow it took to get an idea of what the Sisterhood was, but by the end of the book it had definitely all paid off. The storyline was something fresh, unique and I hadn’t read anything with a similar plot before. A majority characters were honestly all enjoyable, relatable and they all had a specific part to play in the story coming together. Of course the ones you were supposed to not like were easily dislikable and fueled you up. There are cute romances, friendships and family relationships side stories throughout the book as well. I would recommend The Sisterhood to anyone who is looking for something different, especially if you are into a good page turner.
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March 2, 2019
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
Months ago, Lil's sister Mella disappeared without a trace. While the police have largely given up hope, Lil continues to hold vigil for her sister, steadfastly believing that Mella is alive and will make her way home. During a terrible storm, Lil is riding her bike and almost hits a young girl who is laying in the road. The girl is wearing strange clothes, speaks about things in a way that Lil has never heard before, and acts as though she's never seen many parts of Lil's everyday life; but most importantly, she is absolutely terrified. As Lil and her friend Kiran care for the young girl and the storm rages on, they learn that she has come from a religious group in the wilderness, known as The Sisterhood. And while the girl speaks of them as a peaceful group of women, the burns on her arms and the fear in her voice tells Lil and Kiran otherwise. The more she learns about The Sisterhood, the more Lil must question if there is a connection to her sister's disappearance.
I thought the atmosphere of this book was on point - raging storm, rolling Welsh hills, creepy cult in the forest. While the story plays out somewhat predictably, the writing is an incredibly honest portrayal of the way a teenage girl would deal with and process the loss of her sister. Lil is both naively saccharine (ie. Mella will come home and then everything will be ok again) and strongly hopeful (protecting the young girl in her charge, and trusting her gut to keep searching for Mella), and in the course of the story she is forced to step back and examine the warning signs that Mella was displaying before her disappearance. She comes to terms with the lesson that often there is no one person to blame for a tragedy, and that everyone must shoulder the blame in order to begin healing.
Months ago, Lil's sister Mella disappeared without a trace. While the police have largely given up hope, Lil continues to hold vigil for her sister, steadfastly believing that Mella is alive and will make her way home. During a terrible storm, Lil is riding her bike and almost hits a young girl who is laying in the road. The girl is wearing strange clothes, speaks about things in a way that Lil has never heard before, and acts as though she's never seen many parts of Lil's everyday life; but most importantly, she is absolutely terrified. As Lil and her friend Kiran care for the young girl and the storm rages on, they learn that she has come from a religious group in the wilderness, known as The Sisterhood. And while the girl speaks of them as a peaceful group of women, the burns on her arms and the fear in her voice tells Lil and Kiran otherwise. The more she learns about The Sisterhood, the more Lil must question if there is a connection to her sister's disappearance.
I thought the atmosphere of this book was on point - raging storm, rolling Welsh hills, creepy cult in the forest. While the story plays out somewhat predictably, the writing is an incredibly honest portrayal of the way a teenage girl would deal with and process the loss of her sister. Lil is both naively saccharine (ie. Mella will come home and then everything will be ok again) and strongly hopeful (protecting the young girl in her charge, and trusting her gut to keep searching for Mella), and in the course of the story she is forced to step back and examine the warning signs that Mella was displaying before her disappearance. She comes to terms with the lesson that often there is no one person to blame for a tragedy, and that everyone must shoulder the blame in order to begin healing.
February 5, 2025
The best book I read in quarter two is the Sisterhood by A.J. Grainger. The genre for this book is mystery/horror. They are two of my favorite genres.
Have you ever seen a strange girl laying on the side of the street? Well that’s what exactly happened in the sisterhood. Read the book to find out what the main character Lil saw! The protagonist in the sisterhood is Lil, or Lilian. One day she decided to go for a ride on her motorbike to visit her boyfriend. They hung out for a while and when it was getting dark, lil had to go home. When she was driving back home in the dark, creepy forest, Lil saw a little girl and decided to take her home. The little girl would insist that lil couldn’t take her home. After some convincing, the little girl finally let lil take her home. The setting for my book is in a forest with only one house per few miles. The problem that Lil has to deal with is that she can’t call the police or anyone to help her find the child's parents.. Little did Lil know that she doesn’t have any parents because she is not normal. One antagonist in the sisterhood is the fire that burned the sisterhood building down. There are three reasons why you should read the sisterhood by A.J. Grainger. The first reason why you should read the sisterhood is because it is full of surprises. You never know what’s going to happen next. The second reason is because in the end, Lil finally got her sister back. Her sister had been missing for years. The third and final reason you should read my best pick for quarter two book is that the sisterhood got burnt down. Most of them escaped successfully, and survived. If you are looking for a book that’s really hard to put down, check out a copy of the sisterhood by A.J. Grainger today!
Have you ever seen a strange girl laying on the side of the street? Well that’s what exactly happened in the sisterhood. Read the book to find out what the main character Lil saw! The protagonist in the sisterhood is Lil, or Lilian. One day she decided to go for a ride on her motorbike to visit her boyfriend. They hung out for a while and when it was getting dark, lil had to go home. When she was driving back home in the dark, creepy forest, Lil saw a little girl and decided to take her home. The little girl would insist that lil couldn’t take her home. After some convincing, the little girl finally let lil take her home. The setting for my book is in a forest with only one house per few miles. The problem that Lil has to deal with is that she can’t call the police or anyone to help her find the child's parents.. Little did Lil know that she doesn’t have any parents because she is not normal. One antagonist in the sisterhood is the fire that burned the sisterhood building down. There are three reasons why you should read the sisterhood by A.J. Grainger. The first reason why you should read the sisterhood is because it is full of surprises. You never know what’s going to happen next. The second reason is because in the end, Lil finally got her sister back. Her sister had been missing for years. The third and final reason you should read my best pick for quarter two book is that the sisterhood got burnt down. Most of them escaped successfully, and survived. If you are looking for a book that’s really hard to put down, check out a copy of the sisterhood by A.J. Grainger today!
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September 20, 2020
I’m glad I finally got around to reading this book. At times, I didn’t know if I’d like where the story was going, but every time I was surprised. There were somethings that Lil and Mella did that I thought were pretty stupid at that moment, but I have to put myself in their shoes and I got a better understanding. I loved Kiran and how he was by her side throughout all of this and didn’t cast judgment on her. He was such a great and lovable friend to Lil, which she desperately needed throughout this. Seven’s character was very interesting and it was interesting to see her faith remain in the light. I was surprised by the undercurrent of a tease of the supernatural or the speculative realm. I didn’t expect that, but it added another edge to the story that I pondered whether anything would come of it or not. Lil was an enjoyable character that was really burdened with her sister’s disappearance. You could feel the tide of emotions that she was constantly swept up in and the desperation of wanting her sister back. I’m really glad we got those small chapters with Mella as it allowed a glimpse into her mind and actions. I think the story wouldn’t have worked as well without her perspective because her character would’ve fallen flat. We would’ve only had Lil’s perspective and Lil’s perspective had me mostly annoyed at Mella. With Mella’s actual perspective I was able to grasp and understand her character and establish a connection that I wouldn’t have without those chapters. I’m super happy that I read this and enjoyed it more than I thought it would.
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January 31, 2019
Rating: 3.5 stars
eARC provided by publisher through NetGalley
The Sisterhood follows a young seventeen-year-old named Lil who is desperately holding on to the hope that her sister, Mella, will come back after she disappeared. One night, Lil almost hits a young girl in the road who is running from something or someone. Could she be the key to finding her sister?
This book took me for a ride! The plot is nothing short of intriguing as we learn about a cult and the secrets of those that belong to it. Cults always add a spooky factor to any book and her writing of this cult did not disappoint. I enjoyed the chapters being broken up by point of views, where one is the perspective of Lil and the other as someone in the cult. It adds to the intensity and had me finishing this book in one sitting.
Even though I liked the characters, I didn’t feel connected to them. They didn’t have any unique qualities about them. I was more drawn to the ones in the cult than Lil. With that said, I think the book could have also used more context on why this cult existed.
Overall, I wasn’t too unhappy with the book as it did keep me engaged. Her writing is wonderful and combined with the plot it has a way of drawing you in. If you like contemporary thrillers or just a fan of cults, give this book a try!
eARC provided by publisher through NetGalley
The Sisterhood follows a young seventeen-year-old named Lil who is desperately holding on to the hope that her sister, Mella, will come back after she disappeared. One night, Lil almost hits a young girl in the road who is running from something or someone. Could she be the key to finding her sister?
This book took me for a ride! The plot is nothing short of intriguing as we learn about a cult and the secrets of those that belong to it. Cults always add a spooky factor to any book and her writing of this cult did not disappoint. I enjoyed the chapters being broken up by point of views, where one is the perspective of Lil and the other as someone in the cult. It adds to the intensity and had me finishing this book in one sitting.
Even though I liked the characters, I didn’t feel connected to them. They didn’t have any unique qualities about them. I was more drawn to the ones in the cult than Lil. With that said, I think the book could have also used more context on why this cult existed.
Overall, I wasn’t too unhappy with the book as it did keep me engaged. Her writing is wonderful and combined with the plot it has a way of drawing you in. If you like contemporary thrillers or just a fan of cults, give this book a try!
February 9, 2019
My Review: I really wanted to love this one. I mean a missing sister and a cult sign me up!! But it was really just a miss for me. I do think that some people will love this story but for me, it was a one time read and not one that I think I would come back to again. The biggest issue for me was the pacing it moves very slowly and mumbles through the entire story.
Another issue was that the characters were all just kind of meh. I really wished this would have been in Mella's POV vs. her sisters. I know that would have taken out a lot of the mystery but I just really didn't care for Lil and at times it felt like she was more middle grade vs. young adult. And well Lil is 17 so that really kind of sucked. I just couldn't tell what Lil's personality was or who she was as a person.
Another issue for me was that since this was all in Lil's POV we don't really get a good grasp on the cult of the Sisters of Light. I think if this would have been in Mella's POV we could have gotten first-hand accounts of what was going on.
And last but not least the mystery part of this falls far from the bar that I was looking for. The best part of this book was the last 40% and the rest just needed a lot of work.
Go Into This One Knowing: Romance, Mystery, Bad Pacing
Another issue was that the characters were all just kind of meh. I really wished this would have been in Mella's POV vs. her sisters. I know that would have taken out a lot of the mystery but I just really didn't care for Lil and at times it felt like she was more middle grade vs. young adult. And well Lil is 17 so that really kind of sucked. I just couldn't tell what Lil's personality was or who she was as a person.
Another issue for me was that since this was all in Lil's POV we don't really get a good grasp on the cult of the Sisters of Light. I think if this would have been in Mella's POV we could have gotten first-hand accounts of what was going on.
And last but not least the mystery part of this falls far from the bar that I was looking for. The best part of this book was the last 40% and the rest just needed a lot of work.
Go Into This One Knowing: Romance, Mystery, Bad Pacing
June 24, 2022
2 stars ⭐️⭐️
- I found throughout this book that the main character, lil, seriously had no personality, interests, anything that described her as HER. She only discussed her older sister/finding her throughout the entire book. We seriously had 0 character development in this book.
- how she treated her love interest, Kiran… ugh. Absolutely not it. She kinda used him.. and he just took it. Like she seriously is the reason his dads car and phone were damaged/broken.. and didn’t even give a rats ass about it.. because ‘oh this is all about me finding my sister, idc that I just destroyed your expensive items and that you guys are poor.’ And KIRAN JUST TAKES IT. Like he had no reaction when she told him- “oh I broke your phone and it’s somewhere outside in a puddle. Oopsie.” Ugh.
- the whole cult thing could’ve been played out more. Like these girls just dance and praise the light/fire… because some woman tells them too… uhm okay. What else?… like when did this start?! Why??
- I HATEDDDDDD the fact that they referred to the main character and her best friend, rhias, separation… so many times… but never resorted the issue. Like what was the point..? Please make it make sense.
Anyway this book had a lot of its issues in my personal opinion. It was very mid. Not god awful but not great. Idk- but I do know I’ll be giving this book away bc lmao- not worth keeping.
- I found throughout this book that the main character, lil, seriously had no personality, interests, anything that described her as HER. She only discussed her older sister/finding her throughout the entire book. We seriously had 0 character development in this book.
- how she treated her love interest, Kiran… ugh. Absolutely not it. She kinda used him.. and he just took it. Like she seriously is the reason his dads car and phone were damaged/broken.. and didn’t even give a rats ass about it.. because ‘oh this is all about me finding my sister, idc that I just destroyed your expensive items and that you guys are poor.’ And KIRAN JUST TAKES IT. Like he had no reaction when she told him- “oh I broke your phone and it’s somewhere outside in a puddle. Oopsie.” Ugh.
- the whole cult thing could’ve been played out more. Like these girls just dance and praise the light/fire… because some woman tells them too… uhm okay. What else?… like when did this start?! Why??
- I HATEDDDDDD the fact that they referred to the main character and her best friend, rhias, separation… so many times… but never resorted the issue. Like what was the point..? Please make it make sense.
Anyway this book had a lot of its issues in my personal opinion. It was very mid. Not god awful but not great. Idk- but I do know I’ll be giving this book away bc lmao- not worth keeping.
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December 2, 2020
For being as short as it is you would assume The Sisterhood would be a fairly fast-paced book. There were moments when the pace picked up and the plot felt exciting and had you on the edge of your seat. When Lil first finds "Alice" injured on the road for instance or the final few chapters.
Aside from that, there seemed to be a whole lot of nothing important. The main characters even have a ticking clock, but it doesn't seem to give them the push they need. Instead, valuable time is spent talking in circles or repeating information we already know. I lost count of how many times Lil mentioned she said something awful to her sister before she disappeared before we actually found out what was said.
Overall, I would say the most intense moments of The Sisterhood saves it, but they do not cancel out the large chunks of "hurry up and wait" plot points.
Aside from that, there seemed to be a whole lot of nothing important. The main characters even have a ticking clock, but it doesn't seem to give them the push they need. Instead, valuable time is spent talking in circles or repeating information we already know. I lost count of how many times Lil mentioned she said something awful to her sister before she disappeared before we actually found out what was said.
Overall, I would say the most intense moments of The Sisterhood saves it, but they do not cancel out the large chunks of "hurry up and wait" plot points.
May 12, 2019
Lils sister Mella has been missing for four months. Her mother is falling apart and Lil refuses to believe that her sister is dead. Haunted by the last things she said to Mella, Lil has to keep on believing. On her bike headed to the kayaking club Lils finds an unconscious girl on the road. Is this girl a substitute for her sister?
This book is a quick read. Nothing extraordinary just another book about a cult. A family being torn apart, the typical teenage girl doing everything she is not supposed to do and fixes everything. And let's not forget the romance during a trying and difficult time....
This book is a quick read. Nothing extraordinary just another book about a cult. A family being torn apart, the typical teenage girl doing everything she is not supposed to do and fixes everything. And let's not forget the romance during a trying and difficult time....
March 15, 2020
In Your Light is a beautiful story. I loved it. When a family member goes missing and the effect it has on the rest of the family. How it started could have been different. I found that the author gives very little character description which I found difficult to visualise them. It didn't grip me as I thought it would and the cliff hangers also could be better hence the 3 stars. I was moved when Lil went to see her sister in hospital after being rescued. It really showed the bond the sisters have. I would love to see a sequel to see where they are now but only if the author improves it better.
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