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sandysmith's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is the 7th book of the seven sisters series, and they do need to be read in order. This book follows the same format as the others with dual timelines concentrating on Mary, known as Merry, hiding from her past. She has a son Jack and an addoptive daughter Mary-Kate known as MK, and they recently lost their husband / dad. The other sisters follow Merry around the world, starting in New Zealand, and ending in Ireland. I thought the sisters were a bit clumsy in their approach, which led me not to like Merry much initially in comparison to the six sisters I already love. Merry owns a seven pointed ring that she gives to MK on her 21st birthday and it is this ring the sisters are following to try to find their missing sister. The Irish history is explored via Nuala, who is related to Merry. Not all of Merrys past or indeed involvement with the other 6 sisters are revealed, and I was left wanting to know the answers to the questions posed. I can only hope that this is revealed and all the loose ends are solved in Pa Salts' book. There is no getting away that she is a fantastic author, although I was not as gripped as I have been with her other books. It was too much of a cliffhanger for me, but beautifully written historical fiction at its finest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and War
bearybooky's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
My least favorite of the 7 books in the series. But Im in it until the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Alcoholism, War, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
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