: Shari Low masterfully weaves together multiple timelines—jumping between the present, their childhood, and various key moments in their past. While some readers find the jumps complex, they serve to reveal how each sister has a hidden connection to Zoe's ex-husband, Ned.
: The eldest and a meticulous "helicopter mom" who struggles with a need for control and a feeling of being undervalued. My One Month Marriage by Shari Low
: The youngest, a nurse and the "emotional support sister" who hides her own battles with mental health and body image behind a cheerful facade. Why You Should Read It : The youngest, a nurse and the "emotional
The heart of this novel lies in the four sisters, each battling their own demons while trying to uphold a childhood pact to always stick together: : The youngest
: An introverted schoolteacher who is guarded, cold, and harboring a long-term secret crush.