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Sisterhood is a theme across many of my favourite novels, and it was fun to think about the books that highlight sisterhood in various forms. We'd love to hear from you about the books about sisters that you love!
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson is a gripping fantasy novel set in a world where magic is powered by colour and breath. The story follows two sisters, a mysterious god, and a talented swordsman as they navigate intricate politics and uncover deep secrets. It's filled with rich world-building, complex characters, and unexpected twists.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a classic novel exploring themes of love, social status, and misunderstandings. It follows Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters, whose lively wit and independent spirit are tested by her interactions with the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. As the story unfolds in early 19th-century England, they navigate societal expectations while discerning genuine affection from pride and prejudice.
The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley follows Maia D'Aplièse and her five sisters as they gather at their childhood home after their adoptive father's sudden death. They each receive a clue to their true heritage, leading Maia to Rio de Janeiro, where she unravels intriguing secrets about her origins, intertwined with a gripping love story.
Sisters by blood. Strangers by choice. Meghann Dontess is a woman haunted by heartbreak. Twenty-five years ago, she was forced to make a terrible choice, one that cost her everything, including the love of her sister, Claire. Now, Meghann is a hotshot divorce lawyer who doesn't believe in intimacy – until she meets the one man who can change her mind. Claire Cavenaugh has fallen in love for the first time in her life. As her wedding day approaches, she prepares to face her harsh, judgmental older sister and their self-absorbed mother. It is the first time they have been together since that fateful moment over twenty years before. Over the course of a hot Pacific North West summer, these three women who believe they have nothing in...
It moved me deeply — Liv Little Deeply poignant — Harpers Bazaar Gorgeous — Raven Leilani The instant Sunday Times top ten bestseller from the author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein It will make you laugh, cry deeply, and want to call your siblings — Cosmopolitan Even better than Cleopatra and Frankenstein — Grazia The Blue sisters have always been exceptional – and exceptionally different. Avery, a strait-laced lawyer living in London, is the typical eldest daughter, though she’s hiding a secret that could undo her perfect life forever. Bonnie was a boxer but, following a devastating defeat, she's been working as a bouncer in LA – until a reckless act one night threatens to drive her out of the city. And Lucky, the rebellious youngest, is a model...
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman is a tale of two sisters with a family legacy of witchcraft and a curse that haunts their romantic lives. Growing up under the eccentric guidance of their aunts, they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and their own magical abilities. The story weaves together themes of familial bonds, healing, and the power of embracing one's true self.
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver follows the Price family, who move to Congo in 1959. The story is told from the perspectives of the mother and her four daughters, detailing their complex interactions and struggles as they adapt to a drastically different culture under the influence of their evangelical father.
Discover the heartwarming and poignant tale of family and resilience in Ann Napolitano's Hello Beautiful. This captivating novel immerses readers in the lives of the four Padavano sisters, who bring warmth and joyful chaos to their tightly-knit Italian American neighbourhood in Chicago. Against this backdrop of familial love and community, the novel delves into what it means to find one's place within a family, especially when faced with the challenge of healing from past wounds. William Waters has known more silence than love, growing up in a household marred by tragedy. His parents, emotionally distant, provide little comfort or connection. Enter Julia Padavano, whose spirited nature and ambition captivate William, illuminating his life with newfound hope and joy. As their relationship blossoms, William is welcomed into the vibrant...
The deliciously dark and funny story of Merricat, tomboy teenager, beloved sister - and possible mass murderer. Eighteen-year-old Merricat may, or may not be, a mass murderer. Six years ago, everyone in the Blackwood family was poisoned by sugar laced with arsenic - everyone, that is, apart from Merricat and her elder sister, Constance. They live in peaceful, ordered isolation, away from prying eyes in the nearby village, until one day, boorish cousin Charles arrives with designs on their father's fortune. Whether by practical or magical means, Merricat will do whatever is necessary to protect their home. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson is a captivating tale of mystery and survival in the face of adversarial forces.
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite is a darkly comedic thriller set in Lagos, Nigeria. It follows Korede, a nurse who is protective of her beautiful yet dangerously impulsive sister, Ayoola. When Ayoola's habits take a murderous turn, Korede must navigate the moral complexities of family loyalty and justice, all while maintaining her ordinary life and nursing a secret crush on a charming doctor.
Find the dress of your dreams, then run for your life. Nestled at the bustling foothills of the pyramids lies the iconic Albi Bridal Boutique, where three sisters are about to break the shackles of tradition to fight for their futures. When Mariam Albi was tragically killed, the responsibility of running the business was thrust upon eldest daughter, Sarah. Bound to the dress shop and to the demands of her husband and his spiteful mother, Sarah finds herself trapped with nowhere to turn. Political journalist Aya is writing the story of her career while on the cusp of a thrilling new relationship with Australian-raised journalist, Gamal. When Gamal is arrested on suspicion of treason, Aya risks her life to follow her heart. University student Lola, the youngest of...
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett is a poignant novel that explores the lives of twin sisters who grow up in a small, southern Black community. As adults, their paths diverge dramatically: one lives with her Black daughter in the town she tried to escape, while the other secretly passes for white, even hiding the truth from her family. This gripping story examines themes of identity, race, and the lasting impact of the past.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott follows the lives of the four March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they grow up in Civil War-era America. The novel explores their personal challenges and ambitions as they transition from childhood to adulthood, emphasising themes of family, love, and personal growth. Through their diverse personalities and journeys, the sisters experience various life lessons, all united by their strong familial bonds.
Three sisters are separated as children. Decades later, with so much lost and changed, can they find their way back to each other? In 1990, a boat of asylum seekers leaves war-torn Sri Lanka, bound for Australia. When a mother dies on the journey, her three young daughters are separated and scattered across the country. Years later, the eldest, Janu, still remembers the home she left and the sisters she's lost. Having freed herself from the grip of a painful childhood, she builds a life for herself in a coastal town, running a small shop called Serendib, where the air hums with memory and people come to find what they didn't know they were searching for. In Melbourne, Samar, the middle sister, dances to speak the words she...
‘Even better than I could have imagined . . . [it] takes all the expected stories about growing up Indian American, slices them open with razor-sharp wit, and turns them inside out’ — CELESTE NG, author of OUR MISSING HEARTS ‘Nina McConigley is a true original . . . Heart-mending and heart-breaking - as only the truth can be’ — TAYARI JONES, author of AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE ‘A fierce and marvellous book with an utterly unique, brightly burning lifeforce’ — MAGGIE SHIPSTEAD, author of GREAT CIRCLE Georgie and Agatha Krishna killed their uncle, and they blame the British. Summer, 1986. The tween Creel sisters, Georgie Ayyar and Agatha Krishna, welcome their aunt, uncle and young cousin—newly arrived from India—into their house in rural Wyoming where they'll all live...
Jane Austen's classic novel with cover artwork from the major new feature film starring Daisy Edgar-Jones. The more I know of the world, the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much! Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile, Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love - and its threatened loss - the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to...
Brilliantly audacious GUARDIAN Stunning DAZED Her prose sparkles ELIZA CLARK Hauntingly good iNEWS A must read GLAMOUR From the bestselling author of Our Wives Under the Sea, a haunting, heart-wrenching novel of three sisters navigating queer love and faith at the end of the world. There’s no way to bury a body in earth which is flooded. It’s been raining for a long time now, for so long that the lands have reshaped themselves. Old places have been lost. Arcane rituals and religions have crept back into practice. Sisters Isla, Irene, and Agnes have not spoken in some time when their estranged father dies. A famous architect revered for making the new world navigable, he had long cut himself off from public life. They find themselves uncertain of...
When Things Are Alive They Hum by Hannah Bent is a poignant exploration of familial love, centring on two sisters, Marlowe and Harper, navigating the complexities of life and impending loss. The story beautifully examines themes of love, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between siblings as they face the challenges posed by illness. Set against the backdrop of Hong Kong and Australia, the novel captures the emotional depth of their journey with grace and sensitivity.
Follow the river Liss to the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, and meet two sisters who cannot be separated, even in death. The paperback edition features beautiful interior illustrations. "Half delicious murder ballad, half beguiling love story." --Holly Black "An absolute must-read." --T. Kingfisher "Every sentence sings!" --Sarah Beth Durst "Utterly enchanting." --Fonda Lee "A story that outlasts itself." --Alix E. Harrow "Truly exquisite." --Zoraida Córdova "A beautiful, musical, and loving story." --Emma Törzs "Oh what is stronger than a death? Two sisters singing with one breath." In the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, dwells the mysterious Hawthorn family. There, they tend and harvest the enchanted willows and honour an ancient compact to sing to them in thanks for their...
