The Stepsisters
A Novel
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Publisher Description
#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery pens a love story of a different sort…a heartfelt tale of friendship between two women who used to be sisters.
Once upon a time, when her dad married Sage’s mom, Daisy was thrilled to get a bright and shiny new sister. But Sage was beautiful and popular, everything Daisy was not, and she made sure Daisy knew it.
Sage didn’t have Daisy’s smarts—she had to go back a grade to enroll in the fancy rich-kid school. So she used her popularity as a weapon, putting Daisy down to elevate herself. After the divorce, the stepsisters’ rivalry continued until the final, improbable straw: Daisy married Sage’s first love, and Sage fled California.
Eighteen years, two kids and one troubled marriage later, Daisy never expects—or wants—to see Sage again. But when the little sister they have in common needs them both, they put aside their differences to care for Cassidy. As long-buried truths are revealed, no one is more surprised than they when friendship blossoms.
Their fragile truce is threatened by one careless act that could have devastating consequences. They could turn their backs on each other again…or they could learn to forgive once and for all and finally become true sisters of the heart.
Don't miss New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery's heartwarming summer novel, The Summer Book Club, where conversations over a glass of wine turns into something much more in this journey of motherhood, friendship and love.
Get lost in more beach reads by Susan Mallery: The Summer Book Club - Coming February 2024! The Happiness Plan The Sister Effect The Boardwalk Bookshop The Summer Getaway
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Come to this emotional novel for the salacious family drama, stay for the heartfelt character development. Daisy’s father was married to Sage’s mother for only six years, but that was enough time to make the stepsisters sworn enemies. Popular and beautiful, Sage put Daisy down at every turn, and things only got worse when their half-sister, Cassidy, was born. You’ll start this book 100% on the side of smart, responsible Daisy…but when Cassidy is injured in an accident and needs care from both of her sisters, you’ll be rooting for everyone to pull together. As secrets are revealed and tensions boil over—how about the fact that Daisy married Sage’s high school sweetheart?!—Susan Mallery does what she does best: makes us see the nuances of each character’s actions. Beyond the juicy conflict, we loved the unexpected moments of reflection, understanding, and (possibly) forgiveness. The Stepsisters is just the kind of emotionally engaging novel you’ll want to read on your days off.
Customer Reviews
A great read
Susan Mallery never fails to give us a book that is great to read on a lazy summer day, or a cool rainy day (or anything in between). The Stepsisters is a tale of modern, convoluted families and the struggles involved with navigating the murky waters of that life. So settle in to read about Daisy, Sage, and Cassidy
The Stepsister
I liked this book because there is suspense and a lot of different charters in the book and it keeps you wondering what could be next, a very well written book.
Stepsisters
Fun, thought provoking and memorable! Great way to discuss family dynamics..