Sister Mine
Sister Mine by Nalo Hopkinson, published by Grand Central Publishing on November 5, 2013, is a contemporary fantasy novel that explores the complex relationship between conjoined twins, Makeda and Abby. As they navigate adulthood, the sisters grapple with their unique upbringing, shaped by their celestial demigod father and their contrasting abilities. While Abby possesses magical talents, Makeda struggles with feelings of inadequacy and seeks independence in a new living situation, setting the stage for their evolving dynamic.
In this edition, readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family, identity, and the quest for self-discovery. As Makeda attempts to carve out her own life away from Abby, she confronts the challenges of her past and the reality of her father’s disappearance. The story intertwines elements of urban life and alternative history, presenting a rich tapestry of experiences that reflect the sisters’ journey toward understanding and reconciliation. With 320 pages, this book invites readers to engage with its imaginative world and the complexities of sibling bonds.
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WINNER OF THE ANDRE NORTON NEBULA AWARD
“Nalo Hopkinson is one of science fiction’s most inventive and brilliant writers” -New York Post
We’d had to be cut free of our mother’s womb. She’d never have been able to push the two-headed sport that was me and Abby out the usual way. Abby and I were fused, you see. Conjoined twins. Abby’s head, torso, and left arm protruded from my chest. But here’s the real kicker; Abby had the magic, I didn’t. Far as the Family was concerned, Abby was one of them, though cursed, as I was, with the tragic flaw of mortality.
Now adults, Makeda and Abby still share their childhood home. The surgery to separate the two girls gave Abby a permanent limp, but left Makeda with what feels like an even worse deformity: no mojo. The daughters of a celestial demigod and a human woman, Makeda and Abby were raised by their magical father, the god of growing things–a highly unusual childhood that made them extremely close. Ever since Abby’s magical talent began to develop, though, in the form of an unearthly singing voice, the sisters have become increasingly distant.
Today, Makeda has decided it’s high time to move out and make her own life among the other nonmagical humans–after all, she’s one of them. In Cheerful Rest, a run-down warehouse space, Makeda finds exactly what she’s been looking for: an opportunity to live apart from Abby and begin building her own independent life. There’s even a resident band, led by the charismatic (and attractive) building superintendent.
But when her father goes missing, Makeda will have to discover her own talent–and reconcile with Abby–if she’s to have a hope of saving him . . .
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