Three Sisters

Three Sisters follows the lives of three women in the small California town of Blackberry Island. When Seattle surgeon Andi Gordon purchases a dilapidated historic mansion on Three Sisters Street after a broken engagement, she becomes neighbors with two women who will change her life. Boston King and Deanna Phillips live in the other two Victorian houses known as the "Three Sisters," but despite being neighbors, they remain distant from each other. The women each face their own struggles - from career changes and relationship troubles to family conflicts and deep-seated fears. As circumstances bring these three independent women together, they begin to form unexpected bonds while working to restore their historic homes. Their growing friendship helps each of them confront personal challenges and move forward with their lives. The novel explores themes of healing, second chances, and the power of female friendship to transform lives. Through its portrayal of three distinct women at different life stages, Three Sisters examines how community and connection can help overcome past wounds.

Most readers found this a light, engaging story about sisterhood and small-town life. Common feedback notes the authentic portrayal of complex family relationships and sibling dynamics. Readers appreciated: - Realistic depiction of sisters working through past trauma - Balance of humor with serious topics - Well-developed character growth - Side characters and community atmosphere Main criticisms: - Slow pacing in the middle sections - Some found the sisters' conflicts repetitive - Romance elements felt underdeveloped to some readers - A few readers noted the ending seemed rushed Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (14,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (3,000+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.3/5 (400+ ratings) Reader quote: "The sister dynamics rang true - from the petty arguments to the fierce loyalty." - Goodreads reviewer Critical quote: "Good story but needed tighter editing. The middle dragged with too much internal monologue." - Amazon reviewer

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🌟 Though set in the charming town of Blackberry Island, the location is fictional, inspired by various small island communities in the Pacific Northwest. 📚 The book is part of the larger Blackberry Island series but can be read as a standalone story, as each novel focuses on different main characters. 💕 Author Susan Mallery drew inspiration for the sisters' complex relationship from interviews with real-life siblings who lived through similar family dynamics. 🏠 The historic Victorian house featured in the novel is based on actual homes from the 1800s that still stand on islands throughout Puget Sound. 👑 The book debuted at #5 on the New York Times bestseller list and remained there for three consecutive weeks, marking one of Mallery's strongest releases in her decades-long career.