Sister Creatures
Sister Creatures by Laura Venita Green, published by Unnamed Press on October 7, 2025, spans 236 pages and is written in English. This narrative unfolds in the humid town of Pinecreek, Louisiana, where college dropout Tess Lavigne finds herself caring for two siblings while their parents are away. Her mundane day takes a turn when she encounters Sister Gail, a wild girl from a religious family, who seeks refuge for the night. This unexpected meeting sets off a chain of events that will alter both Tess’s and Sister Gail’s lives.
Readers will discover a tapestry of interconnected lives in Pinecreek, where themes of sisterhood and independence emerge amidst the backdrop of unsettling occurrences. The story explores how the characters navigate their relationships and confront the haunting presence of Thea, a shape-shifting entity tied to the town’s dark history. As Tess forges a new path for herself, the narrative delves into the complexities of resilience and the enduring bonds that shape their existence. Sister Creatures offers a blend of gothic elements and literary fiction, inviting readers to engage with its rich, atmospheric storytelling.
Official synopsis Publisher
Forthcoming from the publisher of Chelsea G. Summers’ A Certain Hunger
“Captivating and sublime… and centered on a cast of women bound to their roots in unexpected ways, this is a book that interchanges the tender and the cruel, the weird and the real, with breathtaking ease.” -Jinwoo Chong, author of I Leave It Up to You
In the muggy, insect-ridden town of Pinecreek, Louisiana, college dropout Tess Lavigne is watching two bickering siblings while their parents are away. Her listless day drinking is interrupted when someone emerges from the woods behind the house. Filthy and feral, the daughter of religious fundamentalists, the girl known in town as Sister Gail convinces Tess to take her in for the night. The strange events of that evening will set the course for Tess’s future, and Sister Gail’s ultimate fate.
Meanwhile, other residents of Pinecreek try to cobble together a future from what little they have, their lives intersecting in small and not-so-small ways. Sisters fight to define independence for themselves (and from each other), while two young women on a bicycling trip wonder what their relationship promises, or threatens. Throughout, a deeply unsettling presence connects the characters to the buried secrets of Pinecreek: the ominous Thea, a malevolent shape-shifting entity whose rage and despair stems from a tragic history of misogyny, maternal loss, and stolen ambitions.
As time marches forward, so does Tess, creating a new path for herself while accepting what can never be entirely left behind. At times atmospheric and eerie, and at others all too real, Sister Creatures is about manufacturing resilience from nothing but the bonds that tie us together.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Sister Creatures” about?
Who is the author of “Sister Creatures”?
When was “Sister Creatures” published?
What is the ISBN for “Sister Creatures”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
