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Seven Sisters
Men get away with murder all the time. Now it's our turn ...
A twisty, intriguing crime novel for fans of The Mother and The Family Doctor.
Naomi started grief counselling prepared to run for cover as soon as her therapist, Mia, pulled out a crystal or tried to align her chakras.
When Mia suggests that she join a support group, Naomi is sceptical: how could she begin to describe what it felt like to lose her sister, Jo? How could she possibly share her loss and rage to a room full of people? How could she express her helplessness that Jo's killer walks free on a suspended sentence?
And how could she share her deepest desire to see Jo's killer dead by her hand?
In the group sessions, Naomi finds that her experiences and her anger are shared between the other members: Gabrielle, Brooke, Katy, Olivia and Amy. Under the enigmatic leadership of Mia, a plan begins to take shape.
I'll kill yours if you kill mine ...
Seven Sisters is a compelling, morally ambiguous psychological thriller where Patricia Highsmith meets Alex Michaelides.
'An intense, page-turning psychological thriller that ... grips the reader with two-handed fury. Perfect for fans of Patricia Highsmith, Candice Fox and Jacqueline Bublitz, Seven Sisters will have you questioning your idea of justice and how far you would go to help others -- including taking an eye for an eye.' Books + Publishing
Naomi started grief counselling prepared to run for cover as soon as her therapist, Mia, pulled out a crystal or tried to align her chakras.
When Mia suggests that she join a support group, Naomi is sceptical: how could she begin to describe what it felt like to lose her sister, Jo? How could she possibly share her loss and rage to a room full of people? How could she express her helplessness that Jo's killer walks free on a suspended sentence?
And how could she share her deepest desire to see Jo's killer dead by her hand?
In the group sessions, Naomi finds that her experiences and her anger are shared between the other members: Gabrielle, Brooke, Katy, Olivia and Amy. Under the enigmatic leadership of Mia, a plan begins to take shape.
I'll kill yours if you kill mine ...
Seven Sisters is a compelling, morally ambiguous psychological thriller where Patricia Highsmith meets Alex Michaelides.
'An intense, page-turning psychological thriller that ... grips the reader with two-handed fury. Perfect for fans of Patricia Highsmith, Candice Fox and Jacqueline Bublitz, Seven Sisters will have you questioning your idea of justice and how far you would go to help others -- including taking an eye for an eye.' Books + Publishing
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First published January 4, 2023
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December 19, 2022
Wow..just wow! I seriously could not stop reading this book. If you are a fan of revenge thrillers then Seven Sisters is the book for you. Set in Sydney, I was hoping that each and every single one of these women would succeed. I could picture it all in my head, the leafy suburbs of the northern beaches and inner west.a must read for the Aussie summer, all the stars from me.
Naomi isn’t a big fan of therapy, and when her therapist Mia suggests she join one of her group sessions, she has her doubts. Her grief is very personal and she isn’t sure she wants to share it. But when he turns up for her first meeting, she find a group of women who all share her sufferIng. All of these women have lost a sister to domestic violence, and all the men have gotten away with it. And it is time them to pay.
I don’t want to give too much away, but you will feel for all of these women and their stories. It is heartbreaking, and it happens far too often in reality. I was 100% behind these ladies and I think you will be too.
Thank you so much to Harper Collins for my advanced copy of to read. Published on January 4th, get this on your TBR
Naomi isn’t a big fan of therapy, and when her therapist Mia suggests she join one of her group sessions, she has her doubts. Her grief is very personal and she isn’t sure she wants to share it. But when he turns up for her first meeting, she find a group of women who all share her sufferIng. All of these women have lost a sister to domestic violence, and all the men have gotten away with it. And it is time them to pay.
I don’t want to give too much away, but you will feel for all of these women and their stories. It is heartbreaking, and it happens far too often in reality. I was 100% behind these ladies and I think you will be too.
Thank you so much to Harper Collins for my advanced copy of to read. Published on January 4th, get this on your TBR
January 3, 2023
A topical and thrilling story, but with uneven character development that left me feeling a little unanchored. Seven sisters, seven victims, seven abusers - it was a lot. In the end I felt like I had a good grip on Mia, Naomi, Olivia and Gab (to an extent), but the rest were blurry. Readers who prefer plot over character will love it though.
Naomi has been seeing Mia for trauma/grief counselling at her Sydney practice, The Pleiades. When Mia suggests Naomi come along to a group therapy session, Naomi is sceptical but agrees to give it a try. It turns out to be a kind of therapy unlike any she could have imagined, and she is drawn in. She quickly understands that the group members have something very specific in common. They are all sisters of women killed by perpetrators of domestic violence; men who got away with murder. Guided by Mia, the women hatch a plan to bring each other the ultimate relief of revenge.
After the drawn-out establishment of the group, the plot hurtles along at a good pace. One after another the problems are dealt with by inventive but plausible means. Tension is provided by the need to avoid being caught in the act, and also by the police investigations happening off to the side of the action. Slowly Mia's own story is revealed, giving some much-needed context to her unusual therapy.
I found this book quite different from Kovacic's Alex Clayton series (which I love) and suspect I might have got into a bit more if it was by an unknown author. My own expectations seemed to curtail my enthusiasm a little. Still, it was a good read.
With thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers Australia for an uncorrected proof to read and review.
Naomi has been seeing Mia for trauma/grief counselling at her Sydney practice, The Pleiades. When Mia suggests Naomi come along to a group therapy session, Naomi is sceptical but agrees to give it a try. It turns out to be a kind of therapy unlike any she could have imagined, and she is drawn in. She quickly understands that the group members have something very specific in common. They are all sisters of women killed by perpetrators of domestic violence; men who got away with murder. Guided by Mia, the women hatch a plan to bring each other the ultimate relief of revenge.
After the drawn-out establishment of the group, the plot hurtles along at a good pace. One after another the problems are dealt with by inventive but plausible means. Tension is provided by the need to avoid being caught in the act, and also by the police investigations happening off to the side of the action. Slowly Mia's own story is revealed, giving some much-needed context to her unusual therapy.
I found this book quite different from Kovacic's Alex Clayton series (which I love) and suspect I might have got into a bit more if it was by an unknown author. My own expectations seemed to curtail my enthusiasm a little. Still, it was a good read.
With thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers Australia for an uncorrected proof to read and review.
January 23, 2023
This is an almost unputdownable thriller where as a reader you are completely on the side of the murderer. The seven women of the title each had a sister who was a victim of domestic violence and the perpetrators either got away completely free of punishment or a light sentence. The group of women include their therapist Mia and they have a plan like Strangers on a Train where they are going to kill the murderers of their sisters. It’s a great setup considering the statistics, all of us are related to or know women who have experienced domestic violence, there are the horrific cases regularly on the news and the perpetrators have often breached AVOs, so a book where revenge is the motive… it really works. My only criticism would be that some of the women are indistinguishable but the pacing is excellent and I really got involved in the story hoping the cops wouldn’t catch them! A great, escapist read but with the reality of the horrors of domestic violence never far away.
November 16, 2022
“Naomi, tell me everything you can about the man I’m going to kill.”
Seven Sisters is the first stand-alone novel by award-winning Australian author, Katherine Kovacic. Since her footballer brother-in-law, Malik murdered her older sister, then got off with a suspended sentence, Naomi has been seeing therapists to try to come to terms with Jo’s death. The Pleiades, the practice Mia DeVries runs, is the first one that seems to have helped at all. When Mia suggests group therapy, Naomi reluctantly attends.
She soon discovers that the five women she meets have more in common with her than she could ever have imagined: a support group for the sisters of domestic violence murder victims is the last thing she expected. “She heard herself in their words, saw her fury and frustration reflected in every face. These women didn’t just understand her, they were her.” When they share their plan, she’s shocked, but unable to reject the idea.
Each of them needs justice for their sister: “They wanted to remove six blights from the earth, and swap targets so there would be no trail. Targets, not victims – the only victims were the sisters, along with their families and friends living each day with the knowledge of how they died and how little their deaths seemed to matter to everyone else.”
All the women suffer survivor guilt as well as the frustration of not having been able to save their sisters. But their motivation is not just revenge: removing these monsters from the planet so they can’t harm anyone else rates just as high. They prepare: they make plans, allocate targets, and offer each other expertise in achieving their aims, and knowing their targets.
And then, very much under the radar, they embark on their audacious scheme. Not quite everything goes to plan, but men die, in what seem to be unfortunate accidents. In all their careful planning, their burner phones, long intervals between kills and clandestine meetings, however, they haven’t reckoned with Detective Senior Sergeant Fiona Ulbrick. Fiona worked hard to get one of those men charged with murder, and is angry and discouraged when he is released after just a few years in prison.
She keeps a private file on him, just in case he pops up in another domestic violence situation. And then begins keeping notes on other offenders who escaped incarceration in the same situation. So when her initial offender is in the news due to his accidental death, her interest is piqued. Even moreso when another man on her list suffers a fatal accident.
But there’s nothing suspicious, no links to possibly disgruntled survivors. Eventually, she’s making a new list, of domestic violence perpetrators with fatally bad luck: DIY mishap, drowning, overdose, car crash. She spends far too much time on it, but has she finally found a connection?
It’s not often that a reader will find themselves anxiously wondering if a vigilante killer will succeed, perhaps even cheering them on, but Kovacic’s exploration of the potential actions of those seeking closure when left behind after domestic violence reaches its most tragic conclusion, may find themselves doing just that. This is a heart-thumping, nail-biting page-turner.
This unbiased review is from an uncorrected proof copy provided by NetGalley and Harper Collins Australia.
Seven Sisters is the first stand-alone novel by award-winning Australian author, Katherine Kovacic. Since her footballer brother-in-law, Malik murdered her older sister, then got off with a suspended sentence, Naomi has been seeing therapists to try to come to terms with Jo’s death. The Pleiades, the practice Mia DeVries runs, is the first one that seems to have helped at all. When Mia suggests group therapy, Naomi reluctantly attends.
She soon discovers that the five women she meets have more in common with her than she could ever have imagined: a support group for the sisters of domestic violence murder victims is the last thing she expected. “She heard herself in their words, saw her fury and frustration reflected in every face. These women didn’t just understand her, they were her.” When they share their plan, she’s shocked, but unable to reject the idea.
Each of them needs justice for their sister: “They wanted to remove six blights from the earth, and swap targets so there would be no trail. Targets, not victims – the only victims were the sisters, along with their families and friends living each day with the knowledge of how they died and how little their deaths seemed to matter to everyone else.”
All the women suffer survivor guilt as well as the frustration of not having been able to save their sisters. But their motivation is not just revenge: removing these monsters from the planet so they can’t harm anyone else rates just as high. They prepare: they make plans, allocate targets, and offer each other expertise in achieving their aims, and knowing their targets.
And then, very much under the radar, they embark on their audacious scheme. Not quite everything goes to plan, but men die, in what seem to be unfortunate accidents. In all their careful planning, their burner phones, long intervals between kills and clandestine meetings, however, they haven’t reckoned with Detective Senior Sergeant Fiona Ulbrick. Fiona worked hard to get one of those men charged with murder, and is angry and discouraged when he is released after just a few years in prison.
She keeps a private file on him, just in case he pops up in another domestic violence situation. And then begins keeping notes on other offenders who escaped incarceration in the same situation. So when her initial offender is in the news due to his accidental death, her interest is piqued. Even moreso when another man on her list suffers a fatal accident.
But there’s nothing suspicious, no links to possibly disgruntled survivors. Eventually, she’s making a new list, of domestic violence perpetrators with fatally bad luck: DIY mishap, drowning, overdose, car crash. She spends far too much time on it, but has she finally found a connection?
It’s not often that a reader will find themselves anxiously wondering if a vigilante killer will succeed, perhaps even cheering them on, but Kovacic’s exploration of the potential actions of those seeking closure when left behind after domestic violence reaches its most tragic conclusion, may find themselves doing just that. This is a heart-thumping, nail-biting page-turner.
This unbiased review is from an uncorrected proof copy provided by NetGalley and Harper Collins Australia.
March 7, 2023
A revenge thriller with a difference, Seven Sisters deals with the all-too-familiar story of domestic abusers who literally get away with murder. But the comeuppance is measured, cleverly devised and carefully executed. And it’s dealt out by seven sisters (Mia, Naomi, Olivia, Gabrielle, Amy, Katy and Brooke) of the original victims in all manner of ways.
Naomi is a grieving sister to a woman who was murdered by her boyfriend. She had been abused by him for some time before he finally stabbed her when she tried to leave him. To make matters worse the man, a football player, somehow got off with a suspended sentence. Part of her process to come to terms with what had happened to her sister was to go into grief counselling with Mia at The Pleiades, Trauma Counselling and Therapy.
After a few sessions Mia suggests that Naomi is ready to take part in group therapy. Although reluctant, she agrees. And when she shows up to her first group therapy session she realises that the 5 other participants have stories that virtually match her own. They all had sisters who were killed by their abusing partner - and that partner either received an extremely light sentence or was let off completely.
And this is where Mia takes group therapy to a whole ‘nother level.
Everyone is sick to death of men getting away with murder. It’s time to deal out some “proper” justice to these men who’ve gotten away with murder.
The plan is for each of the women in the group to undertake a task to kill one of the men responsible for the deaths of one of the sisters. Channelling Strangers on a Train, they aim to each take out someone who is in no way related to them and they would do it in a way that wouldn’t arouse suspicion. The plan also entails ensuring the sister directly related to the targeted man has a rock solid alibi.
Once the groundwork has been laid the action begins, making this an action-filled story of wrongness prettied up to appear to be justifiable homicide. Of course it’s not okay to resort to vigilante justice. Of course it’s not okay to go out and start deciding who gets to live or die based on your own values of right and wrong. But putting all that aside, it does make for a very exciting thriller packed with moments of tension and high drama.
Now, when you’ve got the prospect of 6 people planning to commit 6 murders in 6 different ways you just know there’s a high likelihood that something’s going to go wrong along the way. Exactly when and exactly how is the reason we read these kinds of books and are fascinated by them.
The jeopardy comes in the form of Detective Fiona Ulbrick, a seasoned on-the-ball cop who has taken an interest in all domestic violence cases around Sydney. Having worked many of them, she’s had her gears ground numerous times by perfectly good police work being usurped by plea deals and prosecutorial shenanigans. She’s kept files. And when names of dead men she has files on start popping up all over the place she gets an itch in the back of her head.
Bearing in mind that this is the type of thing, this revenge killing stuff, is to be absolutely reviled in the real world, in the world of fast-paced, compelling fiction it works really well. It’s nice to be able to take your moral outrage and syphon it off into an imaginary scenario where the scumbag bastards who always seem to get away with it finally get what’s coming to them.
And for those who enjoyed Seven Sisters and are looking for more of this kind of revenge drama, you might like to read The Family Doctor by Debra Oswald.
Naomi is a grieving sister to a woman who was murdered by her boyfriend. She had been abused by him for some time before he finally stabbed her when she tried to leave him. To make matters worse the man, a football player, somehow got off with a suspended sentence. Part of her process to come to terms with what had happened to her sister was to go into grief counselling with Mia at The Pleiades, Trauma Counselling and Therapy.
After a few sessions Mia suggests that Naomi is ready to take part in group therapy. Although reluctant, she agrees. And when she shows up to her first group therapy session she realises that the 5 other participants have stories that virtually match her own. They all had sisters who were killed by their abusing partner - and that partner either received an extremely light sentence or was let off completely.
And this is where Mia takes group therapy to a whole ‘nother level.
Everyone is sick to death of men getting away with murder. It’s time to deal out some “proper” justice to these men who’ve gotten away with murder.
The plan is for each of the women in the group to undertake a task to kill one of the men responsible for the deaths of one of the sisters. Channelling Strangers on a Train, they aim to each take out someone who is in no way related to them and they would do it in a way that wouldn’t arouse suspicion. The plan also entails ensuring the sister directly related to the targeted man has a rock solid alibi.
Once the groundwork has been laid the action begins, making this an action-filled story of wrongness prettied up to appear to be justifiable homicide. Of course it’s not okay to resort to vigilante justice. Of course it’s not okay to go out and start deciding who gets to live or die based on your own values of right and wrong. But putting all that aside, it does make for a very exciting thriller packed with moments of tension and high drama.
Now, when you’ve got the prospect of 6 people planning to commit 6 murders in 6 different ways you just know there’s a high likelihood that something’s going to go wrong along the way. Exactly when and exactly how is the reason we read these kinds of books and are fascinated by them.
The jeopardy comes in the form of Detective Fiona Ulbrick, a seasoned on-the-ball cop who has taken an interest in all domestic violence cases around Sydney. Having worked many of them, she’s had her gears ground numerous times by perfectly good police work being usurped by plea deals and prosecutorial shenanigans. She’s kept files. And when names of dead men she has files on start popping up all over the place she gets an itch in the back of her head.
Bearing in mind that this is the type of thing, this revenge killing stuff, is to be absolutely reviled in the real world, in the world of fast-paced, compelling fiction it works really well. It’s nice to be able to take your moral outrage and syphon it off into an imaginary scenario where the scumbag bastards who always seem to get away with it finally get what’s coming to them.
And for those who enjoyed Seven Sisters and are looking for more of this kind of revenge drama, you might like to read The Family Doctor by Debra Oswald.
February 21, 2025
3.4 Stars, rounded down.
In Kill Yours, Kill Mine, six women bound by grief and injustice form an unbreakable pact. Each has lost a sister to male violence, only to helplessly watch the perpetrators walk free. When the legal system fails them, they turn to an unconventional solution - avenging each other's losses to escape suspicion. Their mission is simple: no direct connections, no loose ends. But as the lines between justice and revenge blur, so do their loyalties, forcing them to question how far they're willing to go and whether they can truly trust one another.
This was a relatively quick, engaging and entertaining read, but it relied HEAVILY on the well-worn 'Strangers on a Train' trope of women banding together to take revenge on male perpetrators who escape justice. I wanted to truly connect with each of the seven member of this group, but I never felt like I got to really know them individually - and at times, I even mixed them up. That, combined with a missing spark or unique element, makes this book unlikely to stand out in the long run for me, therefore the middle-of-the-road rating. Despite its shortcomings, I believe this author has talent, and I'm curious to see what she writes next!
In Kill Yours, Kill Mine, six women bound by grief and injustice form an unbreakable pact. Each has lost a sister to male violence, only to helplessly watch the perpetrators walk free. When the legal system fails them, they turn to an unconventional solution - avenging each other's losses to escape suspicion. Their mission is simple: no direct connections, no loose ends. But as the lines between justice and revenge blur, so do their loyalties, forcing them to question how far they're willing to go and whether they can truly trust one another.
This was a relatively quick, engaging and entertaining read, but it relied HEAVILY on the well-worn 'Strangers on a Train' trope of women banding together to take revenge on male perpetrators who escape justice. I wanted to truly connect with each of the seven member of this group, but I never felt like I got to really know them individually - and at times, I even mixed them up. That, combined with a missing spark or unique element, makes this book unlikely to stand out in the long run for me, therefore the middle-of-the-road rating. Despite its shortcomings, I believe this author has talent, and I'm curious to see what she writes next!
January 12, 2025
I landed at 3.5 but I'm rounding up because this really is a book that held my attention. I loved the premise and I thought some of the storylines were entirely gripping. I've seen some criticism that the book let people down and I think the reason for that is that none of the characters totally connect with the reader. I expected Naomi to be the central character from the description, but she isn't. She isn't even the character with the most time in the book. The story itself depicted the sad realities of women in abusive relationships in an authentic way that was compelling. Worth a read but don't expect a major twist!
July 23, 2025
Seven Sisters is based on a fascinating premise, deliciously satisfying, despite its moral ambiguity.
Six women of varying ages and backgrounds are brought together by a trauma therapist, Mia, who's hand-picked them from among her client base of those who have suffered either directly or indirectly from male violence. Each of the women has lost a sister, murdered at the hands of an abusive male partner. Working together, the seven women (Mia is a sister too!) will pursue vengeance against the men they believe have escaped proper punishment in a justice system geared more towards protecting the rights of perpetrators than meeting the expectations of victims and their supporters.
Inspired by the classic Hitchcock film adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel Strangers on a Train, the women swap murders, each being allocated the responsibility to arrange the death of a man with whom they have no ostensible link or prior relationship. One by one, the unpunished perpetrators face cleverly arranged "accidents", each designed to look random and unintentional. But, unbeknownst to the sisters, an intelligent and tenacious police investigator, Detective Fiona Ulbrick, has begun to connect the series of apparently unrelated deaths. Can the women keep one (or more) steps ahead of Ulbrick until all six of their "projects" have been successfully completed?
I thoroughly enjoyed reading along as each of the women meticulously planned their crimes, all intended to look to an outside observer to be accidental, but each drawing upon the particular skills and connections of the woman assigned the target. Katherine Kovacic has a devilishly ingenious mind to come up with such a variety of entertaining methods for bumping off evil and thoroughly deserving men. Some of the deaths are particularly appropriate in the circumstances, such as the man who ran down his fiancée with his car as she attempted to escape his control, crushed under the weight of that car when a jack "fails".
As the women work both separately and in designated teams of two (one the perpetrator, the other a logistical assistant) to carry out their plans, bonds are forged and backstories emerge. Each woman has a bittersweet story of love for and loss of a treasured sibling, and bears a burden of trauma, guilt and bitterness over the circumstances of their sisters' deaths. There are both commonalities and divergences in their experiences and Kovacic is masterful in drawing out these stories in a way that never becomes overly sentimental or maudlin.
But the revenge fantasy satisfaction of reading Seven Sisters must be tempered against the appalling reality of domestic violence in Australia. 101 women were killed by intimate partners or other family members in Australia during 2024, averaging one woman killed every 3.56 days, one of the worst years on record. According to Femicide Researcher Sherele Moody, 36 Australian women and 16 Australian children have died as a result of domestic violence incidents so far in 2025. The perpetrators of this violence are overwhelmingly male - approximately six times as many females as males die from intimate partner homicides in Australia. In those rare cases where a female kills her male partner or ex-partner, in around 70% of cases the male partner had been the primary domestic violence perpetrator in the relationship prior to the homicide. Over one in four Australian women (27%) have experienced some form of physical, sexual or emotional violence at the hands of an intimate partner or family member since the age of 15. In Australia, intimate partner violence contributes to more death, disability and illness in women aged 25 to 44 than any other preventable risk factor.
Contrary to the experiences of the characters in Seven Sisters, data shows that the majority of intimate partner homicides in Australia result in successful criminal prosecution of the perpetrator. Rates of criminal conviction for lesser charges relating to domestic violence are considerably lower. That is not to say that the victims and their family and friends are necessarily satisfied with the outcomes, however.
Seven Sisters has been on my TBR for a long time - since panelists agreed how fabulous it was during the 2023 Terror Australis Crime Writers' Festival, in fact - I'm so pleased that I've finally read it, as it met all my expectations. I'd highly recommend Seven Sisters to any reader who is comfortable with a level of moral ambiguity and black humour in their crime fiction reads. I'd caution that, for some readers, there are significant potential triggers around the unflinching depiction of domestic violence, including coercive control.
Six women of varying ages and backgrounds are brought together by a trauma therapist, Mia, who's hand-picked them from among her client base of those who have suffered either directly or indirectly from male violence. Each of the women has lost a sister, murdered at the hands of an abusive male partner. Working together, the seven women (Mia is a sister too!) will pursue vengeance against the men they believe have escaped proper punishment in a justice system geared more towards protecting the rights of perpetrators than meeting the expectations of victims and their supporters.
Inspired by the classic Hitchcock film adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel Strangers on a Train, the women swap murders, each being allocated the responsibility to arrange the death of a man with whom they have no ostensible link or prior relationship. One by one, the unpunished perpetrators face cleverly arranged "accidents", each designed to look random and unintentional. But, unbeknownst to the sisters, an intelligent and tenacious police investigator, Detective Fiona Ulbrick, has begun to connect the series of apparently unrelated deaths. Can the women keep one (or more) steps ahead of Ulbrick until all six of their "projects" have been successfully completed?
I thoroughly enjoyed reading along as each of the women meticulously planned their crimes, all intended to look to an outside observer to be accidental, but each drawing upon the particular skills and connections of the woman assigned the target. Katherine Kovacic has a devilishly ingenious mind to come up with such a variety of entertaining methods for bumping off evil and thoroughly deserving men. Some of the deaths are particularly appropriate in the circumstances, such as the man who ran down his fiancée with his car as she attempted to escape his control, crushed under the weight of that car when a jack "fails".
As the women work both separately and in designated teams of two (one the perpetrator, the other a logistical assistant) to carry out their plans, bonds are forged and backstories emerge. Each woman has a bittersweet story of love for and loss of a treasured sibling, and bears a burden of trauma, guilt and bitterness over the circumstances of their sisters' deaths. There are both commonalities and divergences in their experiences and Kovacic is masterful in drawing out these stories in a way that never becomes overly sentimental or maudlin.
But the revenge fantasy satisfaction of reading Seven Sisters must be tempered against the appalling reality of domestic violence in Australia. 101 women were killed by intimate partners or other family members in Australia during 2024, averaging one woman killed every 3.56 days, one of the worst years on record. According to Femicide Researcher Sherele Moody, 36 Australian women and 16 Australian children have died as a result of domestic violence incidents so far in 2025. The perpetrators of this violence are overwhelmingly male - approximately six times as many females as males die from intimate partner homicides in Australia. In those rare cases where a female kills her male partner or ex-partner, in around 70% of cases the male partner had been the primary domestic violence perpetrator in the relationship prior to the homicide. Over one in four Australian women (27%) have experienced some form of physical, sexual or emotional violence at the hands of an intimate partner or family member since the age of 15. In Australia, intimate partner violence contributes to more death, disability and illness in women aged 25 to 44 than any other preventable risk factor.
Contrary to the experiences of the characters in Seven Sisters, data shows that the majority of intimate partner homicides in Australia result in successful criminal prosecution of the perpetrator. Rates of criminal conviction for lesser charges relating to domestic violence are considerably lower. That is not to say that the victims and their family and friends are necessarily satisfied with the outcomes, however.
Seven Sisters has been on my TBR for a long time - since panelists agreed how fabulous it was during the 2023 Terror Australis Crime Writers' Festival, in fact - I'm so pleased that I've finally read it, as it met all my expectations. I'd highly recommend Seven Sisters to any reader who is comfortable with a level of moral ambiguity and black humour in their crime fiction reads. I'd caution that, for some readers, there are significant potential triggers around the unflinching depiction of domestic violence, including coercive control.
April 17, 2023
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**2.5 stars**
Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic. (2023).
Naomi started grief counselling prepared to leave if her therapist Mia pulled out a crystal or tried to align her chakras. When Mia suggests she join a support group, Naomi is skeptical it can help her deal with her loss and rage over her murdered sister, and the unfairness that the killer is on a suspended sentence. She can't possibly share her desire to see the killer dead. But in the group sessions she finds her experience and anger is shared by the others: Gabrielle, Brooke, Katy, Olivia and Amy. Under Mia's enigmatic leadership, a plan takes shape...
I'm going to preface this by saying the majority of reviews for this novel have been primarily very positive and the majority of readers have really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I did not really like it that much. I wasn't sold by the concept; I felt like while I could understand the others in the group having made this plan for revenge after a couple of years of meeting, Naomi attends one meeting and then readily agrees to a full-on murder pact - bit of a stretch. I did appreciate the author showcasing the unfairness of men often receiving light sentences for the death of their partners which is a sad truth. Whilst it was easy enough to follow, there were jumps in time and I think it would have been good if this was made clear as heading on the chapters, just to set the scene.
Overall: not for me but most other readers have really enjoyed so definitely worth a go.
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**2.5 stars**
Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic. (2023).
Naomi started grief counselling prepared to leave if her therapist Mia pulled out a crystal or tried to align her chakras. When Mia suggests she join a support group, Naomi is skeptical it can help her deal with her loss and rage over her murdered sister, and the unfairness that the killer is on a suspended sentence. She can't possibly share her desire to see the killer dead. But in the group sessions she finds her experience and anger is shared by the others: Gabrielle, Brooke, Katy, Olivia and Amy. Under Mia's enigmatic leadership, a plan takes shape...
I'm going to preface this by saying the majority of reviews for this novel have been primarily very positive and the majority of readers have really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I did not really like it that much. I wasn't sold by the concept; I felt like while I could understand the others in the group having made this plan for revenge after a couple of years of meeting, Naomi attends one meeting and then readily agrees to a full-on murder pact - bit of a stretch. I did appreciate the author showcasing the unfairness of men often receiving light sentences for the death of their partners which is a sad truth. Whilst it was easy enough to follow, there were jumps in time and I think it would have been good if this was made clear as heading on the chapters, just to set the scene.
Overall: not for me but most other readers have really enjoyed so definitely worth a go.
July 31, 2024
This book is crazy-good! Therapist Mia sees individuals but also runs a group for women who've lost a partner to domestic violence. All five women are obviously grieving but also filled with rage that most of these men have gotten away with it as they were deemed "accidents" so Mia has a plan to help them mitigate their anger. And what a plan it is! But it's brilliant in its simplicity and oh so Hitchcockian! I loved every minute of it!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
September 21, 2024
SYNOPSIS
- Seven women meet via group therapy. They are all there to cope with the death of their respective sisters, who were killed due to escalating domestic violence. The killers, aka the male partners of each of the sisters, all either faced no consequences or minimal consequences, and the surviving sisters are having trouble coping with the lack of justice.
- Right away, it is set up as a Strangers on a Train story, where strangers make a murder pact.
MY THOUGHTS
- Not original idea, which is fine if you execute it well. Execution is lacking here.
- Too many characters & no real character development.
- I struggled to get through this one.
- Not a lot happens here. It’s very straightforward & predictable.
- The writing style was rather boring to me. Not very skillful in terms of plotting, flushing out characters, etc.
- I did like the idea of highlighting injustice that is so often seen when domestic violence is involved.
TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️Somehow, I was bored while reading this take of the common Strangers on a Train trope.
Thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchanges for an honest review. This book will be published on November 5, 2024.
- Seven women meet via group therapy. They are all there to cope with the death of their respective sisters, who were killed due to escalating domestic violence. The killers, aka the male partners of each of the sisters, all either faced no consequences or minimal consequences, and the surviving sisters are having trouble coping with the lack of justice.
- Right away, it is set up as a Strangers on a Train story, where strangers make a murder pact.
MY THOUGHTS
- Not original idea, which is fine if you execute it well. Execution is lacking here.
- Too many characters & no real character development.
- I struggled to get through this one.
- Not a lot happens here. It’s very straightforward & predictable.
- The writing style was rather boring to me. Not very skillful in terms of plotting, flushing out characters, etc.
- I did like the idea of highlighting injustice that is so often seen when domestic violence is involved.
TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️Somehow, I was bored while reading this take of the common Strangers on a Train trope.
Thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchanges for an honest review. This book will be published on November 5, 2024.
May 15, 2025
i was on the fence on how to rate this, but i just overall felt this was just okay… it didn’t wow me, but it kept me reading. i liked the premise, and i liked the way it ended. but all the stuff in between? i wanted more from it, like it could’ve been more detailed in a lot of ways. characters just fell a bit flat for my liking
January 27, 2023
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I am a big fan of Melbourne based author Katherine Kovacic. Having devoured Kovacic’s Alex Clayton series and her non-fiction release The Schoolgirl Strangler, I have been on tenterhooks waiting for her new release. Seven Sisters is a psychological crime thriller. With themes of revenge, karma, justice and morals, Seven Sisters is a conflicting tale.
Katherine Kovacic is such a versatile and creative author. After exploring avenues such as crime fiction, cosy crime and non-fiction true crime, we are now graced with a Katherine Kovacic release with psychological fiction elements. Seven Sisters is a book that I was itching to read and I was lucky to receive an uncorrected reading copy from the publisher. I’m glad the wait is over and I finally got the chance to read Seven Sisters, it was a tense read from beginning to end.
Vigilante style sisterhood novels do appeal to me and I was keen to see how Katherine Kovacic would handle this plot direction. Kovacic’s plot is clever, diverse and intriguing. I was immediately drawn into the premise of this one. Kovacic devotes a significant portion of the novel to setting her scene and helping us gain a sense of familiarity around her grief counselling support group. It then takes quite a deadly and shocking twist, immersing the reader in a fast-paced crime escape tale. I think the latter half the novel ramps up pace and tension wise. I was definitely gripping my reading chair tightly as I cheered these women on to success, hoping they would get away with their ultimate act of revenge.
Kovacic takes a raw and honest look at the impact of domestic abuse, not just on those abused but their loved ones left behind. With a knowing and respectful gaze placed on this topical subject, I was pleased to see Kovacic take a sensitive approach to this emotionally difficult aspect of our lives, that is sadly a terrible reality for many. The Australian context was welcomed and I appreciated seeing the impact of this justice wise from the eyes of the different women involved. The varied perspectives were a little hard to grasp at first, but I eventually found my way. Tension comes from the threat of discovery, along with the police presence. I was pretty nervous for most of the time I spent with Seven Sisters, it was a kind of gut churning read.
Sacrifice, commitment, empowerment, reprisal and strength defines Seven Sisters. A powerful read with some triggers, put this one on your list if you appreciate a well crafted psychological suspense tale.
*Thanks extended to HarperCollins Books Australia for providing a free copy of this book for review purposes.
I am a big fan of Melbourne based author Katherine Kovacic. Having devoured Kovacic’s Alex Clayton series and her non-fiction release The Schoolgirl Strangler, I have been on tenterhooks waiting for her new release. Seven Sisters is a psychological crime thriller. With themes of revenge, karma, justice and morals, Seven Sisters is a conflicting tale.
Katherine Kovacic is such a versatile and creative author. After exploring avenues such as crime fiction, cosy crime and non-fiction true crime, we are now graced with a Katherine Kovacic release with psychological fiction elements. Seven Sisters is a book that I was itching to read and I was lucky to receive an uncorrected reading copy from the publisher. I’m glad the wait is over and I finally got the chance to read Seven Sisters, it was a tense read from beginning to end.
Vigilante style sisterhood novels do appeal to me and I was keen to see how Katherine Kovacic would handle this plot direction. Kovacic’s plot is clever, diverse and intriguing. I was immediately drawn into the premise of this one. Kovacic devotes a significant portion of the novel to setting her scene and helping us gain a sense of familiarity around her grief counselling support group. It then takes quite a deadly and shocking twist, immersing the reader in a fast-paced crime escape tale. I think the latter half the novel ramps up pace and tension wise. I was definitely gripping my reading chair tightly as I cheered these women on to success, hoping they would get away with their ultimate act of revenge.
Kovacic takes a raw and honest look at the impact of domestic abuse, not just on those abused but their loved ones left behind. With a knowing and respectful gaze placed on this topical subject, I was pleased to see Kovacic take a sensitive approach to this emotionally difficult aspect of our lives, that is sadly a terrible reality for many. The Australian context was welcomed and I appreciated seeing the impact of this justice wise from the eyes of the different women involved. The varied perspectives were a little hard to grasp at first, but I eventually found my way. Tension comes from the threat of discovery, along with the police presence. I was pretty nervous for most of the time I spent with Seven Sisters, it was a kind of gut churning read.
Sacrifice, commitment, empowerment, reprisal and strength defines Seven Sisters. A powerful read with some triggers, put this one on your list if you appreciate a well crafted psychological suspense tale.
*Thanks extended to HarperCollins Books Australia for providing a free copy of this book for review purposes.
January 19, 2023
When a group of women seeking revenge cast their eyes on the men that did them wrong, watch out! An addictive thriller that kept me waiting for something to go wrong but secretly hoping all would stay right. Enjoyable and twisted, this is one of my favourite thrillers I've read for awhile.
January 8, 2023
Thank you Harper Collins for sending us a copy to read and review.
Reclaiming freedom, serving unconventional justice and dishing out the best type of revenge, when the parameters of the law fail in a story where the readers will be cheering from sidelines.
Vigilantes cleverly and methodically working together in a plot that will have you enthralled and on the edge of your seat.
Naomi is bereft and frustrated with the law after her sister was murdered by her husband.
Sceptically joining a support group her eyes are opened when she meets the other participants and hears stories that echo the pain she suffers.
Plans are formulated, unrelated pairings are made and the gusto of enthusiasm is fierce as justice will be meted out.
Meticulous planning and covert actions always leave a trail.
An eagle eyed Detective is seeing a trend, connecting the dots through archives and incredible and relentless sleuthing skills.
She knows some of the domestic violence cases and was frustrated by the outcomes, but upholding the law is in her blood.
Domestic violence and abuse is sadly so common and the victims are mostly women.
It’s a cowardice phenomenon that needs wider safety nets and severe penalties.
I loved the mythological foundation, the strength and courage the women displayed and the overall structure of the plot.
Cheering for success made me realise that in real life I would be pleased to see this happen.
An exciting, enticing and highly anticipated read.
Fans of this genre please welcome Katherine to the crime fiction talent pool, definitely an author I will seek out.
Reclaiming freedom, serving unconventional justice and dishing out the best type of revenge, when the parameters of the law fail in a story where the readers will be cheering from sidelines.
Vigilantes cleverly and methodically working together in a plot that will have you enthralled and on the edge of your seat.
Naomi is bereft and frustrated with the law after her sister was murdered by her husband.
Sceptically joining a support group her eyes are opened when she meets the other participants and hears stories that echo the pain she suffers.
Plans are formulated, unrelated pairings are made and the gusto of enthusiasm is fierce as justice will be meted out.
Meticulous planning and covert actions always leave a trail.
An eagle eyed Detective is seeing a trend, connecting the dots through archives and incredible and relentless sleuthing skills.
She knows some of the domestic violence cases and was frustrated by the outcomes, but upholding the law is in her blood.
Domestic violence and abuse is sadly so common and the victims are mostly women.
It’s a cowardice phenomenon that needs wider safety nets and severe penalties.
I loved the mythological foundation, the strength and courage the women displayed and the overall structure of the plot.
Cheering for success made me realise that in real life I would be pleased to see this happen.
An exciting, enticing and highly anticipated read.
Fans of this genre please welcome Katherine to the crime fiction talent pool, definitely an author I will seek out.
July 17, 2024
This was mesmerizing! I truly loved the dynamic group but that they all came together to help one another overcome their loss. Making sure other women weren't harmed by the same men who harmed their sisters. I was intrigued to see how this played out. Several moments, I was on the edge of my seat, just rooting for all of the women! The detective was determined, and I knew she wouldn't stop at any cost. I truly loved how gripping this one! Be prepared to read this in one sitting. It's hard to put it down!
I received this ARC from NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.
March 1, 2025
Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the gifted copy of Kill Yours, Kill Mine. All opinions are my own. Unfortunately this one was not for me. I enjoyed the premise of the book but the execution fell flat for me in the end. I love a revenge themed thriller and was really looking forward to reading this one. I feel like It just did not align with myself but very well could be a me issue. I enjoy a fast paced , twisty thriller and I did not feel like it gripped my attention enough.
November 17, 2024
I loved the intention and ambition of this book, I always appreciate a revenge story, and being inspired by real-life statistics of intimate partner violence is incredibly relatable. Unfortunately, the execution fell flat for me.
Kill Yours, Kill Mine is Strangers on a Train on steroids, as six women and their therapist come together to take revenge on the terrible men who have killed each of their sisters and basically gotten away with it. A complicated entanglement of pairs of the women - one as primary, one as backup - is crafted with different disposal methods and intentionally crafted alibis for the connected woman. As a project manager, I am often thinking about logistics and details, so on the one hand I really appreciated the thought and maneuvering that went into the schemes. However, it was done without much artfulness. There is zero character development here, and really how could there be when there are six woman and their respective murders to cover in 300 pages? In fact it felt that all of the women were essentially the same person. Once they completed their mission, we basically didn't hear from them at all. Even before that, I didn't really feel an emotional connection to them or their sisters, and my rage at the perpetrators was implicit because of what they'd been part of, but in a disconnected way. As someone who cries at the drop of a hat, this book elicited few emotions from me because it felt very surface and perfunctory. I think there is a line to strike between being overly emotionally manipulative - which some of these intimate partner violence-focused books are - and not being emotional enough. The exploration of how this kind of violence can sneak up on people in relationships is apt (and what I think something like It Ends With Us purports to do while instead romanticizing it) so I appreciated that. But overall, the reverse engineering of the story from an idea just didn't work for me.
Kill Yours, Kill Mine is Strangers on a Train on steroids, as six women and their therapist come together to take revenge on the terrible men who have killed each of their sisters and basically gotten away with it. A complicated entanglement of pairs of the women - one as primary, one as backup - is crafted with different disposal methods and intentionally crafted alibis for the connected woman. As a project manager, I am often thinking about logistics and details, so on the one hand I really appreciated the thought and maneuvering that went into the schemes. However, it was done without much artfulness. There is zero character development here, and really how could there be when there are six woman and their respective murders to cover in 300 pages? In fact it felt that all of the women were essentially the same person. Once they completed their mission, we basically didn't hear from them at all. Even before that, I didn't really feel an emotional connection to them or their sisters, and my rage at the perpetrators was implicit because of what they'd been part of, but in a disconnected way. As someone who cries at the drop of a hat, this book elicited few emotions from me because it felt very surface and perfunctory. I think there is a line to strike between being overly emotionally manipulative - which some of these intimate partner violence-focused books are - and not being emotional enough. The exploration of how this kind of violence can sneak up on people in relationships is apt (and what I think something like It Ends With Us purports to do while instead romanticizing it) so I appreciated that. But overall, the reverse engineering of the story from an idea just didn't work for me.
January 30, 2023
When Naomi’s therapist Mia, suggests she joins a support group, Naomi is sceptical: how could she begin to describe what it felt like to lose her sister, Jo? How could she possibly share her loss and rage to a room full of people? How could she express her helplessness that Jo's killer walks free on a suspended sentence?
In the group sessions, Naomi finds that her experiences and her anger are shared between the other members: Gabrielle, Brooke, Katy, Olivia and Amy. Under the enigmatic leadership of Mia, a plan begins to take shape. I'll kill yours if you kill mine …
Okay, this is a Wowsers Wow Wow! I had no idea what I was going into reading this and was surprised by every turn of event. This beautifully written story tackles the difficult subject of domestic abuse, the impact and devastation that is left behind not only to the victim but to their families - everyone suffers at the hands of an abuser - sadly and often the judicial system tragically fails victims and their families.
Set in Sydney, Australia, this revenge thriller is a clever and witty take on a women’s vigilante group. Following Naomi and with the persistence of therapist Mia, we meet Olivia, Brooke, Gabrielle, Katy and Amy - all women have lost a loved one to domestic violence. We learn of the tragic circumstances they have all endured, with the second half of this gloriously crafted tale picking up pace. I felt sympathy and anguish for all the characters, while silently cheering them and on to a mind blowing finale.
Entertaining and engaging, this clever novel will have you questioning your own morals.
In the group sessions, Naomi finds that her experiences and her anger are shared between the other members: Gabrielle, Brooke, Katy, Olivia and Amy. Under the enigmatic leadership of Mia, a plan begins to take shape. I'll kill yours if you kill mine …
Okay, this is a Wowsers Wow Wow! I had no idea what I was going into reading this and was surprised by every turn of event. This beautifully written story tackles the difficult subject of domestic abuse, the impact and devastation that is left behind not only to the victim but to their families - everyone suffers at the hands of an abuser - sadly and often the judicial system tragically fails victims and their families.
Set in Sydney, Australia, this revenge thriller is a clever and witty take on a women’s vigilante group. Following Naomi and with the persistence of therapist Mia, we meet Olivia, Brooke, Gabrielle, Katy and Amy - all women have lost a loved one to domestic violence. We learn of the tragic circumstances they have all endured, with the second half of this gloriously crafted tale picking up pace. I felt sympathy and anguish for all the characters, while silently cheering them and on to a mind blowing finale.
Entertaining and engaging, this clever novel will have you questioning your own morals.
February 25, 2023
⭐️4 Stars⭐️
Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic is a fabulous Aussie revenge thriller that you won’t want to put down. In this thriller set in Sydney, the murderers are the heroines! Each of the seven women is the sister to a woman who has been a victim of domestic violence and each of the violators have got away with it due to the failings of the justice system.
Naomi is having grief counselling after losing her sister Jo to an abusive partner who murdered her sister and got off with a suspended sentence. When Naomi’s therapist Mia suggests a support group she’s not sure about it but attends and is introduced to five other women who all have something in common. During these gripping sessions the women plan their revenge taking inspiration from the classic 'Strangers On A Train' and the hunt is on!
I loved the detective angle in the story it was really different and I just never knew how that part was going to pan out!
How far would you go to help others? Although this is fiction it’s utterly devastating that it’s a real fact domestic violence is sadly a reality for many. A fast paced and compelling read !
Publication Date 04 January 2023
Publisher Harper Collins Australia
Thanks so much Harper Collins Australia for a review copy of the book
Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic is a fabulous Aussie revenge thriller that you won’t want to put down. In this thriller set in Sydney, the murderers are the heroines! Each of the seven women is the sister to a woman who has been a victim of domestic violence and each of the violators have got away with it due to the failings of the justice system.
Naomi is having grief counselling after losing her sister Jo to an abusive partner who murdered her sister and got off with a suspended sentence. When Naomi’s therapist Mia suggests a support group she’s not sure about it but attends and is introduced to five other women who all have something in common. During these gripping sessions the women plan their revenge taking inspiration from the classic 'Strangers On A Train' and the hunt is on!
I loved the detective angle in the story it was really different and I just never knew how that part was going to pan out!
How far would you go to help others? Although this is fiction it’s utterly devastating that it’s a real fact domestic violence is sadly a reality for many. A fast paced and compelling read !
Publication Date 04 January 2023
Publisher Harper Collins Australia
Thanks so much Harper Collins Australia for a review copy of the book
December 21, 2024
Katherine Kovacic's novel Kill Yours, Kill Mine had so much potential to make a four star rating, but it missed the mark. I received a free advance review copy, and I am giving my honest review.
The premise of this novel is the same as the Hitchcock movie Strangers on a Train, times six.
Six men who have committed murder and have gotten away with it, and six women who want revenge in the form of the death of each man. The women are brought together by their therapist and together they decide to take justice into their own hands.
The deaths of each man are deemed to be accidental, that is how well planned out the women have pulled off each murder. But, one astute detective notices a pattern of "coincidences."
The introduction of Detective Fiona Ulbrick was too late in the novel. If she had been brought in sooner the suspense level could have been better. Additionally, the ending was rather flat.
The premise of this novel is the same as the Hitchcock movie Strangers on a Train, times six.
Six men who have committed murder and have gotten away with it, and six women who want revenge in the form of the death of each man. The women are brought together by their therapist and together they decide to take justice into their own hands.
The deaths of each man are deemed to be accidental, that is how well planned out the women have pulled off each murder. But, one astute detective notices a pattern of "coincidences."
The introduction of Detective Fiona Ulbrick was too late in the novel. If she had been brought in sooner the suspense level could have been better. Additionally, the ending was rather flat.
January 14, 2025
It was OK. I just wanted more.
September 15, 2024
"Besides, in every horror movie she had ever seen, the monster was never dead when you thought it was. In her experience, a human monster could be like that too - and when he returned, the consequences were devastating."
The Pleaides:
A support group specifically for the sisters of domestic violence murder victims.
Each of them is a sister of a murdered woman - a woman killed by her partner. Meanwhile those POS**ts got away and still out there - where they can still victimize other women.
And its eating them alive.
Will their therapy group really make the final decision to become a murder club? Will they step up where the criminal justice system has failed and will they triumph?
Their plan is inspired by the Hitchock film 'Strangers on a Train' - where they have to buddy up and swap murders so there's no connection..will all of them succeed?
I enjoyed this one and can't put it down. I was invested on what they had planned for each revenge and how they are going to execute it without being caught or traced back to each other. Since there are multiple povs, you'd have to go back and review the 'group assignment list' with who is buddied up with who and who is assigned to kill which POS if that makes sense.
Thanks to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press publishing for the arc 🖤
The Pleaides:
A support group specifically for the sisters of domestic violence murder victims.
Each of them is a sister of a murdered woman - a woman killed by her partner. Meanwhile those POS**ts got away and still out there - where they can still victimize other women.
And its eating them alive.
Will their therapy group really make the final decision to become a murder club? Will they step up where the criminal justice system has failed and will they triumph?
Their plan is inspired by the Hitchock film 'Strangers on a Train' - where they have to buddy up and swap murders so there's no connection..will all of them succeed?
I enjoyed this one and can't put it down. I was invested on what they had planned for each revenge and how they are going to execute it without being caught or traced back to each other. Since there are multiple povs, you'd have to go back and review the 'group assignment list' with who is buddied up with who and who is assigned to kill which POS if that makes sense.
Thanks to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press publishing for the arc 🖤
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 20, 2023
I love that this one got to the premise of the story quickly (within the first 5 chapters). The short chapters were engaging, I wanted to keep turning to find out what happened next. As there are several women at the centre of the story with their own mini storylines within the bigger story, I felt this gave the book a more detailed feel and kept the story moving along. You’re not often rooting for the murderer but Seven Sisters has you doing just that. This story is plot driven, bear that in mind if character driven is your normal style.
I also love a story that is set in Australia and this one heading out of the city at a couple of different points was a fun addition.
If you love a revenge plot, add this one to your TBR.
I also love a story that is set in Australia and this one heading out of the city at a couple of different points was a fun addition.
If you love a revenge plot, add this one to your TBR.
December 4, 2022
This definitely had me hooked! The first few chapters had me second guessing as it was starting to feel like the therapy group was actually a cult, but then we get to the action & it’s all on. I thought this was a great revenge story - the sisters of women who have been killed by their domestic partners give karma a helping hand. This was an easy story to just keep reading - once I was in, I had to know how each sister was avenged and if they got away with it. I thought this was a well written story, and I enjoyed seeing how they took their revenge.
Thanks to Harper Collins Australia & NetGalley for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Harper Collins Australia & NetGalley for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.
September 2, 2023
I never anticipated that this book was going to be a fast-paced page-turner and one I couldn’t put down. Aussie author Katherine Kovacic knows how to entertain her readers that is for sure. Seven Sisters was intense and engrossing, so if you enjoy a good thriller that keeps you on your toes then this one is a must-read for you. Highly recommended.
October 25, 2024
I was intrigued by the premise and while I did enjoy this book overall- it was lacking in some areas for me. Plot and character development at times felt like there were things missing and ways they could’ve been better developed or laid out for the reader to better follow the story. A good read overall and would encourage readers to read and form their own opinions!
July 26, 2024
When a therapist puts together a support group of women that have been affected by domestic violence, the only thing that can help them heal is.... revenge. The six women swap abusers to get the justice they deserve. a truly thrilling and satisfying story. everything about this story had me hooked from the very beginning.
thank you Poisoned Pen Press and netgalley for this advanced reader's copy- I truly enjoyed this book and could not put it down
thank you Poisoned Pen Press and netgalley for this advanced reader's copy- I truly enjoyed this book and could not put it down
November 25, 2024
3.5
This is another book based on the Alfred Hitchcock's movie, Strangers on a train, except this one is a little different. All the participants are sisters of women who were murdered by their domestic male partners, who got away with the crime. A therapist brings the women together to inflect their own kind of justice. I found the book to be entertaining but I would sometimes get confused on who's victim was who's sisters killer. All in all I did enjoy the book.
This is another book based on the Alfred Hitchcock's movie, Strangers on a train, except this one is a little different. All the participants are sisters of women who were murdered by their domestic male partners, who got away with the crime. A therapist brings the women together to inflect their own kind of justice. I found the book to be entertaining but I would sometimes get confused on who's victim was who's sisters killer. All in all I did enjoy the book.
October 30, 2024
Fast paced and edgy revenge thriller! Mia is a grief counselor who is gathering a group of vulnerable women for a very special cause. All these women have something in common; they all have lost a sister to domestic abuse…and they are ANGRY! Mia’s idea is: what better way to deal with your grief and rage than to get revenge?
This story actually made my heart race! I kept waiting for something to go wrong while rooting for them to be successful. I think anyone who enjoyed The Collective will also enjoy this one.
Thank you Netgalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be available for purchase on November 5, 2024.
This story actually made my heart race! I kept waiting for something to go wrong while rooting for them to be successful. I think anyone who enjoyed The Collective will also enjoy this one.
Thank you Netgalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be available for purchase on November 5, 2024.
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