Sisters Josie and Meredith are each struggling with tough life choices testing their fragile sisterly bond as the 15th anniversary of the tragic death of their brother looms. Free-spirited Josie is ready for motherhood. But as she nears 40 without a serious romantic relationship, she opts for a sperm donor. Meredith has gone the more traditional route to motherhood and has a young daughter with her husband, Nolan. But all is not as idyllic as it appears to her Instagram followers or even those who know her IRL (in real life), and she has an increasingly difficult time hiding her unhappiness. As she and Josie begin to face the truth surrounding their brother's death, their relationship is called into question. This well-written and engaging story explores how relationships evolve and people can surprise us if we let them.
VERDICT With a theme similar to other women's fiction dealing with sisterly conflict, such as Jennifer Weiner's In Her Shoes, Giffin's latest (after The One & Only) is sure to be a great discussion starter for book groups and a hit with the author's many fans. [See Prepub Alert, 12/7/15.]
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