Sisterhood Above All

By: Kathleen Barber, Amayah Shaienne

Any girl would kill to be a Gamma.

Being a Gamma at Southern State University means belonging to the most desirable, exclusive sisterhood there is. For Ava, it means even more—it’s the last connection she has to her beloved late mother, and she’ll do anything to wear the Gamma letters.

But the Gammas didn’t become the best house on campus by letting just anyone in, and every prospective pledge is expected to earn her spot. As president, Madison is the ultimate gatekeeper, and she has a special test for Ava.

Rival sorority Theta is nipping at the Gammas’ heels for the top spot on campus, and president Shay is proud they’ve gotten there by rising above the hyper-competitive gamesmanship that consumes other houses. She knows she’s made some enemies in her quest to change the Greek system from the inside, but she can’t imagine the depth of Madison’s resentment for her … or how far Ava will go to become a Gamma.

The sisterhood, the parties, the elite status—and the connection to her mother—are what Ava has always wanted, but she never guessed the cost of membership would be so high. Three women, two houses, one dead body: rush has never been this messy.

“Barber and Shaienne’s juicy, sexy, vicious collab is like America’s Next Top Model stitched with The Art of War. You’ll be equally riveted by the reality TV-level drama and the raw authenticity of the characters in this sure-to-go-viral sorority rush thriller.” — Layne Fargo, bestselling author of The Favorites and They Never Learn

Critic reviews

"I lost track of time, missed a meeting, and didn’t care—SISTERHOOD ABOVE ALL had me completely hooked. Addictive and twisty, Kathleen Barber and Amayah Shaienne’s thriller plunges you into the anxiety-fueled subculture of sorority rush, where power plays, toxic rivalries, and social media spectacle (#rushtok) collide. Beneath the hilarious satire and biting social commentary lies a heartfelt portrait of young women searching for belonging and forging community. I loved this novel." —Angie Kim, New York Times Bestselling Author of Happiness Falls

"Barber and Shaienne’s juicy, sexy, vicious collab is like America’s Next Top Model stitched with The Art of War. You’ll be equally riveted by the reality TV-level drama and the raw authenticity of the characters in this sure-to-go-viral sorority rush thriller.” —Layne Fargo, New York Times bestselling author of The Favorites and They Never Learn

“With biting wit, tons of tension, and more twists than an artful updo, SISTERHOOD ABOVE ALL is the perfect poolside read. Like its fascinating cast of characters, it's smart, gossipy, and impossible to ignore, blending soapy campus drama with knife-sharp commentary on envy, competition, and just how far we'll go to belong.” —Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never Here and The Last Ferry Out