The Sisters

by Nadine Matheson

[Leah]

As soon as I started reading Nadine Matheson's debut novel I was gripped! I absolutely love novels about sibling rivalry, and The Sisters is that, with bells on. From the first chapter, I was captivated by the story of the LeSoeur sisters; how they had gone from global fame with the band Euterpe to being at war was fascinating. I was so curious as to what Lucinda had done that was so bad, Jessica refused to speak to her or even entertain the notion they were sisters.

What was most interesting, though, was to see the sisters come together once again. This wasn't just a novel about Jessica and Lucinda's rivalry, it was about Beatrice and Emma, too. About how sometimes the worst things you can imagine are the things that can bring a family together. I admired Richard, the family patriarch, for refusing to allow his girls to keep fighting themselves whilst he battled cancer. Sometimes life's too short to keep a feud going.

I really loved The Sisters, from start to finish. Nadine Matheson has a fantastic voice, and tells a story in such a fantastic way. I loved that we got a panoramic 360-degree view of all of the characters, and it really helped see things from all perspectives. This is a girl who knows how to write a damn good story, and I am so pleased I got the opportunity to read this wonderful book. It's one that should be on your to-read list for sure, because it's a delightful tale, that proves it doesn't just have to be about the romance, which, for once, I didn't miss; in this case it was all about the family love there is and how no matter how much you try, those bonds are always there, waiting to come to the surface.