Review by KT Sullivan
Rachel,
age thirty-eight, and Drew, age thirty-four, Snow are sisters caught between
their parents. Rachel was kicked out of the house at sixteen for being a
rebellious teenager, failing to be an Olympic swimmer, and sticking up for her
mother. Drew plays the viola and is her father, Killian’s favorite, meaning he
doesn’t complain about her as much as the others. Their mother, Hikari, was a
mail order bride from Japan. She says little and spends her time sewing quilts.
When Hikari develops dementia and is hospitalized, she gives Rachel power of
attorney which enrages Killian. Rachel is married with two children and Drew is
floating from job to job. She moves in with Rachel’s family and tries to
reconnect with her mother and sister. They are the Snow sisters, but need work
on the Heart. Everyone avoids toxic Killian. He has spent their lives playing
them against each other and their mom. In a moment of clarity, Hikari
wants a book from her sewing room. The sisters sneak into the father’s house to
retrieve it. It’s in Japanese and they find a translator. It’s the story of a
twelfth century female warrior, Tomoe, and how she deals with discrimination,
tragedy, friendship, and loss. The sisters channel strength from the story to
deal with their own problems. Killian’s pettiness is constant through the
story, even after Hikari dies. He’s held a shameful secret over her head their
entire marriage. When Rachel finds out, she feels closer to her mother and
finally done with Killian.
The
characters are well-written, especially the one who will never be redeemed.
Killian is a jerk throughout the entire book. He’s mean and cruel to his wife,
children, granddaughter, and complete strangers. The story of Tomoe is
fascinating and helpful. Learn to do the best with what you have been given.
She’s a role model to the sisters and they follow her advice to happiness.
Purchase the book at:
About the Author:
Margaret Dilloway is the award-winning
author of SISTERS OF HEART AND SNOW, THE CARE AND HANDLING OF ROSES WITH THORNS
and HOW TO BE AN AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE, all published by Putnam Books.
She lives in San Diego with her husband and
three children and Gatsby the Goldendoodle, who looks like a giant teddy bear.
Connect
with the author at:
Website* Facebook * Twitter
a Rafflecopter giveaway
G.P Putnam’s Sons is giving two lucky
winners a print copy of
Sisters of Heart and Snow by Margaret
Dilloway
US Only
US Only
