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Les sept soeurs by Lucinda Riley

13 reviews

jhartsoe's review against another edition

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3.0

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jan1234's review against another edition

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slow-paced

3.5

I mostly enjoyed this book, the premise sounded interesting, and for the most part, it was. I enjoyed the beginning which told us a little about how the sisters were adopted by 'Pa Salt' etc. It was nice following the first sister, Maia's journeys. This isn't really my preferred genre tbh, I don't usually like dual timeline stories, but the way this was done, I didn't mind too much.
What I didn't like though, was the 'bedroom scenes' they were too explicit for me, if I'm honest. Being a Christian, I don't really want to focus on it. I also felt that Maia's story hadn't been completed. Maybe we will hear more from her in the next book?
I borrowed this via KU. I will listen to the next one, which I have on Audible, and see if I enjoy it any better.

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inesm_92's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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tonicha's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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sandysmith's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records. This was the first book I read in 2021, and is what kick-started my reading journey having put reading on the back burner whilst bringing up the children, previously being an avid reader. The first of the seven sister series I read concentrating on Maia, who alongside her sisters was adopted at birth. They are all handed clues to their birth stories after their adoptive father dies. This particular story is set in Rio. It was recommended by a fellow patient when I was in hospital and I'm so grateful for this recommended. A long book that felt short.

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md3's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was drawn to this book having seen book reviews on Instagram about some of the other books in this series and, as I am a folklorist with a love of mythology, I was fascinated by the author gaining inspiration from the Seven Sisters myths.

I enjoyed reading this book, particularly the historical research and detail involved in creating Izabela's world. I previously had no knowledge of the design and construction of the Christ the Redeemer statue and loved learning about it throughout the book.

Some of the dialogue could have been better phrased and certain scenes felt unnecessary. Some sentences were striking, however, because they carried gems of truth at their core.

I like the fact that this is a series and that the various mysteries and unanswered questions already alluded to in this first book will be explored and more details will be revealed as the series progresses. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

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