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readdrinkandbehappy's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
sandrareilly513's review against another edition
4.0
Two half-sisters, bound not only by family but also by a terrible tragedy, each living in their own personal prisons. Kitty was left severely mentally and physically disabled by the accident, living out her days in a personal care home where she screams yet no one can understand her. Alison has her own scars, emotionally and mentally from the accident and physically from self-harm, and lives her days as simply as possible, avoiding any close personal relationships. Both sisters are keeping secrets -- on on purpose and one due to her inability to talk. Each will be forced to face their past and their secrets, as well as the type of sisters they really were to one another. What really happened that day and who is truly at fault for the accident?
Corry captures the tenuous relationship most sisters share with the confidence of someone who knows from personal experience. There is a thin line between love and hate, and these sisters seemed to have crossed that line several times. At first, each sister has their own point-of-view that leads readers to believe they know who each character really is. As the story progresses, however, we learn that not all is what it seems. Mysterious, suspenseful, and unpredictable with several twists you won't see coming.
Corry captures the tenuous relationship most sisters share with the confidence of someone who knows from personal experience. There is a thin line between love and hate, and these sisters seemed to have crossed that line several times. At first, each sister has their own point-of-view that leads readers to believe they know who each character really is. As the story progresses, however, we learn that not all is what it seems. Mysterious, suspenseful, and unpredictable with several twists you won't see coming.
hcotter's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. Stayed up late multiple nights just because it was so captivating. My only question is this: whatever happened to Kurt? Maybe I read too fast but suddenly he was gone with no explanation. Other than that, I liked the tension between sisters, and that you never were rooting for one person, rather you wanted everyone to be okay despite their past mistakes.
willowmoulton18's review against another edition
2.0
I like how much thought went into the events and tying it all together but it was also a little too much. I think I wouldâve liked it way more if the last curve ball wasnât thrown in. I struggled to finish it because I was annoyed with how much it dragged on.
nicmay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pihpihciw's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
Blood Sisters by Jane Corry is a suspenseful mystery that is filled with secrets and lies from a childhood car accident that occurred fifteen years ago.
Allison Baker is in her thirties but she is still haunted by the car accident that left her younger half-sister Kitty James with severe brain damage. An artist who teaches at several colleges, she is barely making rent since she is helping her mom pay for Kitty's care. When she learns about an artist in residence job at a local minimum security prison, Allison applies for the position. With much trepidation, she begins working there three times a week but she is rather nervous due to some threatening letters and phone calls she has been receiving. Beginning an unexpected romance with Clive Black, Allison is cautiously optimistic about her future when she forced to deal with her unresolved past.
Allison is wracked with guilt over the circumstances surrounding the car accident. Her relationship with her Kitty was never easy and she is unable to allow herself to do the things her sister will never get to do. Her entire life changed irrevocably after the accident and Allison cannot seem to put the incident behind her. Â Instinctively knowing the threatening notes and phone calls are somehow linked to the accident, Allison avoids dealing with them as she begins her job at the prison.
Kitty was extremely spoiled and her childhood friendship with Vanessa turned her into cruel, spiteful young girl. She deliberately sabotaged some of Allison's school projects and never let her social outcast sister forget she was unpopular. In the days leading up to the tragic car accident, Kitty and Vanessa were on the outs but her friend picked that day to try to salvage their friendship.
The chapters primarily alternate between Allison and Kitty's points of view. Allison is a sympathetic character who cannot seem to give herself permission to be happy. Kitty is trapped in her mind, unable to verbalize her thoughts and prone to violent outbursts when she is unhappy. She does enter into a relationship with a young man from the group home and their relationship has many unintended consequences.
With a slow building storyline and a sympathetic but sometimes frustrating lead character, Blood Sisters is an engrossing mystery. Who is responsible for the threatening notes and phone calls to Kitty? Is it possible someone knows the truth about the car accident? With breathtaking plot twists, Jane Corry provides a stunning array of answers to these very intriguing questions. The novel ends with a jaw-dropping revelation that is guaranteed to shock readers. An outstanding read that I highly recommend to fans of the genre.
Allison Baker is in her thirties but she is still haunted by the car accident that left her younger half-sister Kitty James with severe brain damage. An artist who teaches at several colleges, she is barely making rent since she is helping her mom pay for Kitty's care. When she learns about an artist in residence job at a local minimum security prison, Allison applies for the position. With much trepidation, she begins working there three times a week but she is rather nervous due to some threatening letters and phone calls she has been receiving. Beginning an unexpected romance with Clive Black, Allison is cautiously optimistic about her future when she forced to deal with her unresolved past.
Allison is wracked with guilt over the circumstances surrounding the car accident. Her relationship with her Kitty was never easy and she is unable to allow herself to do the things her sister will never get to do. Her entire life changed irrevocably after the accident and Allison cannot seem to put the incident behind her. Â Instinctively knowing the threatening notes and phone calls are somehow linked to the accident, Allison avoids dealing with them as she begins her job at the prison.
Kitty was extremely spoiled and her childhood friendship with Vanessa turned her into cruel, spiteful young girl. She deliberately sabotaged some of Allison's school projects and never let her social outcast sister forget she was unpopular. In the days leading up to the tragic car accident, Kitty and Vanessa were on the outs but her friend picked that day to try to salvage their friendship.
The chapters primarily alternate between Allison and Kitty's points of view. Allison is a sympathetic character who cannot seem to give herself permission to be happy. Kitty is trapped in her mind, unable to verbalize her thoughts and prone to violent outbursts when she is unhappy. She does enter into a relationship with a young man from the group home and their relationship has many unintended consequences.
With a slow building storyline and a sympathetic but sometimes frustrating lead character, Blood Sisters is an engrossing mystery. Who is responsible for the threatening notes and phone calls to Kitty? Is it possible someone knows the truth about the car accident? With breathtaking plot twists, Jane Corry provides a stunning array of answers to these very intriguing questions. The novel ends with a jaw-dropping revelation that is guaranteed to shock readers. An outstanding read that I highly recommend to fans of the genre.