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A review by emiliew
The Sun Sister by Lucinda Riley
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The sixth book is the Seven Sisters series is all about Electra as she finds out about where she came from. In the present, Electra is a world famous model that is using drugs as a crutch. When she reaches rock bottom she is convinced to check into rehab by a woman claiming to be her long lost grandmother. In the past, we follow Cecily as she travels from the Upper East side of New York to the wilds of Kenya. On the way she suffers one heartbreak after another but once she is settled in Kenya she finds a love like no other.
I loved listening to Cecily's story and learning more about the past in Kenya. It was interesting to learn about the native tribes of Kenya and how they were treat at the time. Cecily's character was so kind but also very naive. I got quite frustrated at times because I understood her wants and needs, especially with regards to Stella, but it was such a different time then that it was so much harder for them both.
I found Electra's story harder to get into. She was really self involved and there wasn't any depth to her character. However, once her battle with addiction was well written and I was rooting for her to get better. As with the past few of these novels, I felt like her romance with Miles was forced to give a "happy ending". I think it would have been so much more inspiring if Electra had learned to love herself alone instead of needing a man by her side.
The snippet at the end of the book has got me looking forward to The Missing Sister! I can't wait to see how the series ends!
I loved listening to Cecily's story and learning more about the past in Kenya. It was interesting to learn about the native tribes of Kenya and how they were treat at the time. Cecily's character was so kind but also very naive. I got quite frustrated at times because I understood her wants and needs, especially with regards to Stella, but it was such a different time then that it was so much harder for them both.
I found Electra's story harder to get into. She was really self involved and there wasn't any depth to her character. However, once her battle with addiction was well written and I was rooting for her to get better. As with the past few of these novels, I felt like her romance with Miles was forced to give a "happy ending". I think it would have been so much more inspiring if Electra had learned to love herself alone instead of needing a man by her side.
The snippet at the end of the book has got me looking forward to The Missing Sister! I can't wait to see how the series ends!