This suspenseful tale about thee sisters has it all: a horrific accident, stalking, secrets, jealousy, threats, and revenge.
In a what-could-go-wrong? opener, Alison takes a job teaching art in a prison. It's not a maximum security prison, but a supposedly low-risk, open one, with prisoners not locked up. This is an uncomfortable set up to say the least, with some creepy prisoners in close quarters to her. The not very plausible scenarios begin, with a work space in a locked hut and no guard, and Alison and her students have access to (sharp!) art supplies. Alison even spends the night to experience being in a cell overnight.
Growing up, Alison was always on the outskirts looking in at the closeness her two sisters shared.
Kitty has never recovered from what happened when they were children, and remains institutionalized. She can't communicate anymore, but we read her thoughts, which include a lot of swearing.
Step sister Vanessa is rude, yet charming. She's spoiled, devious and too provocative for her young age.
I enjoyed how the story was told in present day and then would go back to 15 years ago. I can't say I liked any of the sisters though, or felt any connection to them.
Blood Sisters, as well as My Husband's Wife, is a great example of write about what you know. Author and journalist Jane Corry worked in a men's prison as a writer-in-residence.
I received Blood Sisters in a GoodReads giveaway.
Until next time,
In a what-could-go-wrong? opener, Alison takes a job teaching art in a prison. It's not a maximum security prison, but a supposedly low-risk, open one, with prisoners not locked up. This is an uncomfortable set up to say the least, with some creepy prisoners in close quarters to her. The not very plausible scenarios begin, with a work space in a locked hut and no guard, and Alison and her students have access to (sharp!) art supplies. Alison even spends the night to experience being in a cell overnight.
Growing up, Alison was always on the outskirts looking in at the closeness her two sisters shared.
Kitty has never recovered from what happened when they were children, and remains institutionalized. She can't communicate anymore, but we read her thoughts, which include a lot of swearing.
Step sister Vanessa is rude, yet charming. She's spoiled, devious and too provocative for her young age.
I enjoyed how the story was told in present day and then would go back to 15 years ago. I can't say I liked any of the sisters though, or felt any connection to them.
Blood Sisters, as well as My Husband's Wife, is a great example of write about what you know. Author and journalist Jane Corry worked in a men's prison as a writer-in-residence.
I received Blood Sisters in a GoodReads giveaway.
Until next time,
Kara
