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smiling_jane's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
eyackel's review against another edition
4.0
Although this was the second book in the series, it could easily be read as a stand alone book. The main characters in book one and two are completely different. The main characters from book 1 become very minor characters in book 2 and the location is the same on Blackberry Island. This book focuses on 3 women who have all had their own type of trama. As the become friends they also begin to heal.
mandyb228's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! Great story lines and enjoyed each of the characters.
tlctbr's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
3.0
My least favorite of the series, but still an enjoyable read. There were a few overly dramatic and slightly cringy elements in this one, including a couple of weird lesbian jokes that I can’t quite get over. (Mallery kind of made up for this by including a lovely lesbian couple in the next book in the series.) In my opinion, Deanna’s and Boston’s husbands both suck. Wade is the only guy I wanted to see stick around. Even though romances are supposed to have happy endings, I would have liked to see Zeke and what’s his name (Colin?) both kicked to the curb.
em_and_m's review against another edition
4.0
This is a cheesy romance novel, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. The different problems each of the three main characters are facing are relatable and make you want to move to Blackberry Island and buy a house next door.
fred3u's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Such a lovely book about female friendships, moving on and figuring things out.
alwaysbooking's review against another edition
4.0
What a wonderful story. This one just flowed for me, each character was relatable and touched my heart. I shed some tears with this one as each lady overcame her struggle/problem. Boston holds a special place in my mind for sure! I will have a book hangover for weeks about these characters. Well done Susan Mallery another winner in my book!
judithdcollins's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this book and one of Susan’s best! --First the setting on Blackberry Island, 3 historical homes (Three Sisters) and renovations, and three different characters, all with their own individual issues and stories. Susan did a great job with the women -- as true to life issues of today living next door to one another.
Deanne/Colin- married with OCD with five daughters), (Boston-cannot recover from the loss of her baby so she and her husband Zeke are drifting apart), and then (Andie-the main character-a pediatrician who moves from Seattle to Blackberry Island after being left at the alter-trying to find a new life with her new home, new practice, and of course meets her hunky contractor –Wade).
It would be wonderful to have female friends and neighbors-who can be so different and bond. – A good ending! A book of healing, loss, forgiveness, and love.
Deanne/Colin- married with OCD with five daughters), (Boston-cannot recover from the loss of her baby so she and her husband Zeke are drifting apart), and then (Andie-the main character-a pediatrician who moves from Seattle to Blackberry Island after being left at the alter-trying to find a new life with her new home, new practice, and of course meets her hunky contractor –Wade).
It would be wonderful to have female friends and neighbors-who can be so different and bond. – A good ending! A book of healing, loss, forgiveness, and love.
jbarr5's review against another edition
5.0
Three Sisters by Susan Mallery
The three sisters houses each one owned by a different person.
Andi has just moved to the island to set up her pediatrician office, working at the local doctor office til her practice opens after renovating her house/office space.
Boston and Zeke are on one side of Andi. She is a textile artist with many medias, and he is a contractor, along with his brother Wade who lives on the island with his teen daughter.
On the other side of Andi is Colin and Deanna. He is a sales man traveling during the week, spends time with the 5 daughters they have. She works part-time at the craft shop, quilting, scrapbooking, knitting, etc.
Love the set up of the town as they have a yoga studio and a farmers market. Just sounds like the place one could just drop into and feel right at home.
Each of them have troubles to work through and with help from one another they might achieve just the peace they need inside.
Joy, pain, happy, sad you get to experience it all from different points of view.
The Three Sisters Houses to me symbolize the three women that live in the houses and how they become sisters due to communication and faith that you can fix anything...
The three sisters houses each one owned by a different person.
Andi has just moved to the island to set up her pediatrician office, working at the local doctor office til her practice opens after renovating her house/office space.
Boston and Zeke are on one side of Andi. She is a textile artist with many medias, and he is a contractor, along with his brother Wade who lives on the island with his teen daughter.
On the other side of Andi is Colin and Deanna. He is a sales man traveling during the week, spends time with the 5 daughters they have. She works part-time at the craft shop, quilting, scrapbooking, knitting, etc.
Love the set up of the town as they have a yoga studio and a farmers market. Just sounds like the place one could just drop into and feel right at home.
Each of them have troubles to work through and with help from one another they might achieve just the peace they need inside.
Joy, pain, happy, sad you get to experience it all from different points of view.
The Three Sisters Houses to me symbolize the three women that live in the houses and how they become sisters due to communication and faith that you can fix anything...