Becoming My Sister
Becoming My Sister by V.C. Andrews, published by Simon and Schuster on March 15, 2022, is a 304-page novel that explores the complex dynamics between two sisters in the luxurious setting of Palm Springs. The story centers on Gish, who feels overshadowed by her older sister Gloria, admired for her beauty and intelligence. As Gloria prepares to leave for college, she strives to help Gish find her own identity, but their bond is tested when Gloria becomes infatuated with a mysterious boy and subsequently disappears, leaving Gish to navigate life without her sister’s guidance.
In this narrative, readers will encounter themes of family and relationships, particularly within the context of dysfunctional families. The story delves into Gish’s struggle with her newfound freedom and the emotional turmoil that follows Gloria’s disappearance. As Gish grapples with her identity and the absence of her sister’s love, the novel unfolds as a tale of rivalry, love, and suspense, set against a backdrop of gothic elements and familial expectations.
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Two sisters face love, rivalry, and a shocking disappearance amidst the luxury of Palm Springs from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Flowers in the Attic series and Landry series—now popular Lifetime movies.
Like everyone else in Palm Springs, Gish idolizes her smart, beautiful, kind older sister. Even their parents compare Gish unfavorably to Gloria—threatening to send her to boarding school once the more perfect sister leaves for college.
But Gloria has an unwavering love for Gish, even if that connection belies a weariness with her own accomplishments. Wanting a better life for her overlooked sibling, Gloria teaches Gish how to talk to boys, embrace her femininity, and finally develop a life of her own. And just as life is looking up for Gish, Gloria meets a handsome, mysterious boy. Obsessed with the stranger, Gloria closes off her life to her sister—then disappears without a trace.
A police search yields nothing. Their father’s manic investigation proves fruitless. And their already starstruck mother becomes increasingly lost in daydreams of the celebrities who partied in their house decades ago when the town was a Hollywood getaway.
Untethered from the weight of her sister’s presence—but also missing her sister’s love—what will Gish do with this new terrible freedom, with this sense she could become anything?
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