I am delighted to write this review for The Lost Sisterhood. I do not know the author, nor am I affiliated with her in any way. I am writing this based on the assumption that enjoying fiction requires the "willing suspension of disbelief."

This highly original book is a totally improbable, well-written romp. The settings jump around the globe, and Fortier's descriptions are spot on. She is unafraid of tough and intelligent female characters, and The Lost Sisterhood is peppered with them. (On occasion, these characters DO make choices that made me groan and mutter, "she wouldn't do that." But that's a minor complaint.) The dynamics between the characters are believable, and Fortier's humor makes this read even more enjoyable. The chapters moving back and forth between the present and the ancient world could be a little confusing, but the author handles these transitions clearly.

If you enjoy archaeology and ancient history, if you are a fan of the late Barbara Mertz (AKA Elizabeth Peters), or if you're an armchair traveler who likes to explore the world with courageous, educated people running for their lives, this book might delight you.

Highly recommended.

The sisters of Prickwillow Place find someone they know to be murdered. It is up to them to figure out who did this and why.

Tempting Jane (The Rochester Sisterhood ... Tempting Jane is a good read if you like the office romance trope. Well written and light, it was a fun read that didn't require much thought. This is a book you just read to enjoy! It is a bit predictable, but again, that just meant I didn't have to worry about what might happen. Sometimes, there is comfort in this type of read for sure! Both characters (Jane and Lincoln) are likable and entertaining!

PS: The heroine's name is Jane Rochester! I loved it!

The book is intriguing and fun with a touch of humor. We begin the story by being introduced to the girls with a quick look into why they were sent to St. Etheldreda's School for Girls. Then shortly after, we have the death of the headmistress and her brother, leaving the girls to solve a mystery while trying to hide the events from the townsfolk.

While the plot is not hard to predict, the characters are what make this entertaining. The girls range from tween to early teen, so while they're very young, they're intelligent and capable, free of the usual angst and dramatics you might have expected otherwise. The plot is kept light-hearted and overall amusing, even adding a little romance now and again.

An adventure full of character and charm, the story is as much about the mystery itself as it is about the friendship between the girls.

DNF at 15%. It was okay, but just not very interesting. Too twee for my tastes.

 

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