THE SECOND FAVORITE DAUGHTERS CLUB by Collen Oakes

 
 

1: SISTER SABOTAGE

“Casey’s pain at her mother’s casual attitude toward parenting is deeply sympathetic, as is Santana’s frustration at her parents’ seemingly single-minded focus on Victoria. Both characters . . . are fully formed, with unique flaws and personality traits that allow each to shine in this on-the-nose telling of familial tumult and sibling rivalry by Oakes” Publisher’s Weekly

“Charting an appealing middle path between the easy entertainment of madcap humor and lengthy meditations on difficult feelings, this novel contains elements of both but situates its protagonists within loving families and a largely positive social environment, with palpable sadness nonetheless affecting their lives and choices. . . . Paced to entertain with humorous, richly developed protagonists; a compelling, clever read.” Kirkus Reviews

“[An] involving narrative.” Booklist

“An absolute delight. Funny, true, and utterly, painfully relatable (even for this only child!), Sister Sabotage is equal parts heartwarming and hilarious . . . I can’t wait to dig in to the next story in The Second Favorite Daughters Club series!” —Erin Soderberg Downing, The Great Peach Experiment series