Sisters

By: Lisa Wingate

Narrated by: Sybil Johnson, Xe Sands, Abby Craden

Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

Experience three novellas about the joys and trials of sisterhood!

The Sea Glass Sisters

A mother-daughter road trip is the last thing Elizabeth Gallagher needs. But with an impending hurricane, they are determined to convince Aunt Sandy to abandon her seaside store and return home. Instead, they discover that sisterhood can change hearts, lives, and futures...often in unpredictable ways.

The Tidewater Sisters

Tandi Reese and her sister Gina have complicated ties. Faced with legal papers for a fraud she didn’t commit, Tandi heads to the North Carolina Tidewater for a reckoning. But to unravel lies from truth, she must first confront strained sibling bonds and uncover a dark family secret.

The Sandcastle Sister

New York editor Jen Gibbs has not only acquired Evan Hall’s blockbuster book deal - she’s also accepted his engagement proposal. Now she’s scared to death. In Jen’s family history, marriage represents the death of every dream a woman holds. Will her mother’s long-held secret change Jen’s belief’s about life and love?

©2015 Wingate Media, LLC (P)2018 Two Words Publishing LLC

Wonderful wrap-ups!

I really liked how Lisa Wingate filled in between her three Carolina Series stories with the three Sisters novellas. Each one is very satisfying and complete. Thanks, Lisa!

Each story is lovely

I enjoyed all 3 of these books. Each gave a very clear and loving perspective on life and appreciation for our blessings, as well as very great story lines.

Sisters

This was a fair book could be read by any age , but I was able to guess the ending before it happened, unusual for her books

3 lovely short stories

It was lovely to see the intertwining of people in all three stories, the only thing I was not pleased with were the ending that didn’t quite close the stories, but apart from that, stunning to listen to.

Left me wanting more of the stories

Honestly, I was a little disappointed. I felt as if the stories were unfinished and left more to be desired. The writing was good, but the stories seemed to be cut off in a sense. At the end of each story, I had too many questions surrounding what ultimately happened with different characters, how did certain situations play out or why were certain details about the characters shared but not built upon. Maybe these stories really touch the hearts of others, but for me, I wanted more.

A bit cheesy

No real depth to the story or characters. Very predictable story line. The characters seem hallmark movie style. I prefer my books to have more substance.

The joys and trials of sisterhood!

The Sea Glass Sisters

This story captured me quickly. The opening scene is filled with urgency and there is an electricity in the air during the 911 call and search for Emily. Elizabeth Gallagher is an interesting character and easy to sympathize with. And her mother, Sharon, and Aunt Sandy add so much to the story. The East Coast setting in North Carolina, is a character on its own. The hurricane gives an ominous feel rather than a sunny beach atmosphere. I experienced so many emotions and was fully immersed in the Outer Banks sea air, and enjoyed getting to know these characters, Sandy’s Sea Shell Shop, and the family ties and dynamics. A stirring story sharing the importance of family and faith while we weather life’s storms.


The Tidewater Sisters

This is another Lisa Wingate hit! Tandi Jo was first introduced in The Sea Glass Sisters and The Prayer Box and captured my heart. Tandi returns to the Tidewater in North Carolina, a place that holds difficult memories. I sympathize with her when she gets tangled in a lawsuit and had strong emotions toward her sister Gina as well. Tandi’s relationship with her sister is more than strained, and so much is revealed about their past. A powerful and highly emotional read with a sweet ending.


The Sandcastle Sister

As with each of the novellas, I swiftly became absorbed by these sisters and their stories. Jen carries a lot of baggage, and fears making the same bad decisions the women in her family have made—giving up her self for a lackluster life. She also doesn’t want that for her sister, Lily Clarette. Secrets are revealed and lives are changed.


Audio Narration:
Sybil Johnson narrates The Sea Glass Sisters. She has a softness to her voice that is both comforting and articulate. Her character changes are clear and believable.

Xe Sands narrates The Tidewater Sisters. Her inflection has a different kind of charm, with a wispy, almost lazy drawl. Her character changes are distinctive and believable, even a male voice.

Abby Craden narrates The Sandcastle Sister. This narrator has a slight gravel to her voice. She doesn’t have the southern inflection I’d expected, and over-does it a bit with Lily Clarette’s dialogue, which was distracting at times.

Audio Production Quality:
The production quality of this audiobook is clear, without any distracting sounds or skips.

Overall:
Sisters is a lovely collection of three novellas that touch on the joys and trials of sisterhood. I’ve read all the books and novellas in the Carolina Chronicles series and have grown to love each of these sisters!

#sisters
#carolinachronicles
Author: Lisa Wingate
Narrator(s): Sybil Johnson, Xe Sands, and Abby Craden
Publisher: Two Words Publishing, LLC
Source: I received this audiobook at no cost from the publisher. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.

Loved this book

I could not stop listening to this story such a great story line left me wanting to hear more

Repeat of 2 books i previously listened to

I would like to return this book as it is a repeat of 2 books i listened to previously. I thought this was the last book in the series.

Great story

I loved it. I did not want to stop listening. I stayed up all night so I could h3ar how.it ended.