The September Sisters by Jillian Cantor
The September Sisters by Jillian Cantor
Release Date: February 24, 2009
Publisher: Harper Teen
Age Group: Young Adult, ages 12 and up
Pages: 368
Abigail Reed and her younger sister, Becky, are always at each other’s throats. Their mother calls them the September Sisters, because their birthdays are only a day apart, and pretends that they’re best friends. But really, they delight in making each other miserable. Then Becky disappears in the middle of the night, and a torn gold chain with a sapphire heart charm is the only clue to the mystery of her kidnaping. Abby struggles to cope with her own feelings of guilt and loss as she tries to keep her family together. When her world is at its bleakest, Abby meets a new neighbor, Tommy, who is dealing with his own loss, and the two of them discover that love can bloom, even when it’s surrounded by thorns.
The September Sisters is Jillian Cantor’s debut novel, and it was beautifully written. It’s unforgettable, great character development, a masterful plot and painstakingly real. Abby was such a well-written character. I just feel raw and exposed reading her story. It was a very powerful thing. To portray that kind of emotion isn’t an easy task and Cantor does it with remarkable ease. She also impressively depicts Abby’s first love, despite the overall saddened tone of the novel.
The September Sisters is a uniquely woven story of love and loss. You should definitely add this one to your wish list. I can’t wait to read more of Cantor in the future.
And is the cover not beautiful! I love the blue.
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On Monday, February 16th 2009
Thao
The cover looks very strong and gentle at the same time, I like it too. I should try my best to get this book.
On Monday, February 16th 2009
Kelsey
I just finished it around 11 last night. I think it is the best book I’ve read in months. I thought it was just a fantastic read.
And, yeah, I wish my copy had the cover on it!
On Monday, February 16th 2009
KD
I do love the cover for this one as well! Its just gorgeous. I really want to get this one!
On Monday, February 16th 2009
BookChic
I absolutely love the cover and I can’t wait to actually be able to have enough money to buy the hardcover, lol.
I’m featuring Jillian this week on my blog and I’m getting ready to start her book today. I can’t wait, esp. after reading your great review!!
On Monday, February 16th 2009
Bookworm
The cover IS gorgeous, and it sounds great, too!
On Monday, February 16th 2009
Mishel
I was born in September too. (the 15th) My sister Nina (who was a premie and sadly died) was born on September 14th but a whole year after me. Well hmm I guess it was really 364 days after me lol. I sometimes wonder what life would have been like if Nina had lived. I wonder if we would have made each other miserable like these two sisters. I love the cover as well!
On Monday, February 16th 2009
wdebo
Oh that book sounds really interesting and yes the cover is very pretty, especially the blue!
On Monday, February 16th 2009
the epic rat
The cover is beautiful! What a great review! Another one to add to my ever-growing pile…
cecilia
On Monday, February 16th 2009
Carol(ina)
Great review Kristi! And I love the blue in the cover!
On Monday, February 16th 2009
Anonymous
When are you going to get that wonderful book titled, Rowan of the Wood? It’s an award-winning book and doesn’t it have the most amazing cover ever? Please check out the authors’ blog at http://www.christineandethanrose.com while you’re at it!
On Monday, February 16th 2009
Hope.
Great review, Kristi.
I just finished this one on Friday and I agree with you. 
And the cover is so freaking pretty… I was sad to see our ARCs didn’t have a pretty blue cover. 
hope.
On Monday, February 16th 2009
readerrabbit
Aww. I want to read this
Glad it was good.
On Monday, February 16th 2009
Patricia Leppla
I was torn on this book – while I really liked aspects of it, there were aspects that I didn't like. I agree that it was very raw and real. However, I would have loved to have learned more about the mother and her first love, and even what might have happened to the family years and years down the road (a sequel in the making perhaps?? lol)
On Monday, February 16th 2009
Patricia Leppla
I was torn on this book – while I really liked aspects of it, there were aspects that I didn't like. I agree that it was very raw and real. However, I would have loved to have learned more about the mother and her first love, and even what might have happened to the family years and years down the road (a sequel in the making perhaps?? lol)