An enjoyable book, which explored some major life events for Laura and her sister, Jess. Interesting to see the mixed emotions experienced by them and how they overcome their differences. It was a very pleasant read, though I have to say I felt the ending was a little rushed. I could see on my Kindle that I only had about 15 minutes left to read and there was a lot that wasn't wrapped up. However, you then get a "Eight months later" chapter - perhaps a good way to do it but to me, it just felt like the author had got to her publishers deadline and needed to get the book finished!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publishers for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review, which it is what I have given.

We are Family by Nicola Gill is a heartwarming and relatable novel that explores the complexities of sibling relationships and the importance of family. The story follows Laura and Jess, two sisters with vastly different personalities and lifestyles, as they navigate the loss of their mother and the difficult decisions that come with it.

Gill's writing style is engaging and humorous, with relatable characters that feel like old friends. Laura's laid-back attitude and love of cheese provide a refreshing contrast to Jess's perfectionism and high-strung personality. The dynamic between the sisters is realistic and nuanced, with moments of tension and conflict as well as moments of love and support.

The novel's exploration of grief and loss is handled with sensitivity and insight. Gill portrays the different ways that Laura and Jess cope with their mother's death, from Laura's desire to push boundaries and try new things to Jess's need for control and order. The novel also touches on the importance of communication and honesty in dealing with grief, as Laura and Jess struggle to come to terms with their conflicting feelings and opinions.

We are Family is ultimately a heartwarming and uplifting novel about the power of family and the importance of forgiveness and understanding. Gill's portrayal of the sisters' relationship is nuanced and realistic, and her writing is witty and engaging. Overall, I highly recommend We are Family to anyone looking for a touching and relatable read about the complexities of sibling relationships and the power of family.

We Are Family has been on my TBR list for several years now, and I just can't make myself get past the first chapter. Sorry! I'm sure someone will love this, but it wasn't for me.

Evie and Jess - sisters - could not be more different if they tried. The only thing they have in common? They're both orphans.

We Are Family is a brilliant tale of families that will make you laugh, make you cry and have you nodding along saying - OMG, yes!!

A totally relatable story for anyone who has ever felt a little but different, like the black sheep whilst enduring both critical family members and their own inner critic.

4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Special thanks to Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

An enjoyable read. I really enjoyed this book, it dealt with some difficult topics, but included humour too, especially in relation to the children of Laura and Jess. Both Laura and Jess need to make changes in their lives and to move forward, instead of letting the past spoil their relationship.

I have enjoyed this book as I could see myself and my sister in the two main characters. We are also very different and approach life events differently,.but come together when necessary.
The book is slow to start and the focus on the importance of family is salient. A truly heartwarming story.

I went into this book thinking it was going to be a light read, but it turned out to be a pretty heavy book. It deals a lot with grief and familial dynamics, however it was handled well. I liked the relationship between sisters and felt the story overall was really heartwarming.

Something about this book just did not click with me. I started this book a year ago and gave up after about 5% but I decided to give it another go and start it again from the beginning, but this book just did not do anything for me. I was honestly a little bit bored throughout and just could not connect with anything in this book.

Tried reading this one and it just was not meant for me. This does not mean that it is not a good book, I just was not in the right place to be reading it and have decided to not try picking it up anytime in the near future.

My first book, that I have read by this author, absolutely brilliant! Highly recommended, and I will definitely read others written by this author!

Enjoyed this book, well written, easy to follow amd great character development easy to sit back and enjoy! Would recommend.

Sadly, I really struggled to get into this book. Whilst I liked the characters, I found myself getting lost a little and it took a lot to motivate me to continue reading. The twist was good but felt a little too late after a lot of back and forth and a bit too much setting of the scene.

It's a story of two sisters,s Laura who always felt insignificant compared to her perfect sister , Jess who have to deal with grief after their mother passes away. AS they heal they realize that they need each other because family is important. The plot and the characters because it was so relatable I particularly liked Laura as she was more relatable to me

I found this to be an enjoyable read, keeping me on my toes throughout. The storyline was written well and flowed seamlessly. I look forward to reading more by this author!

A story of two very different sisters trying to manage their own pasts and their current relationship after their mother’s death. Particularly tragic as the girls lost their father when they were pre-teens, and their mother’s pushing forward and not allowing them time to grieve continued and exacerbated some of the inequities in the girls’ upbringings. Growing up, Laura has never felt “enough’ and her mother reinforced that feeling by always comparing her to ‘the good sister’ Jess. Sadly, all these years later both Laura and Jess are busily fitting into the expectations (and the associated damage to self-worth) that they brought. While Laura is more ‘easy going’ and tends never to put herself or her dreams first in any relationship, her sister Jess is an influencer and fashion blogger: everything in her life (and what she shares with Laura) is just perfect.

Now with the death of their mother, the two have decisions to make, and, of course, come at them from totally different ends of the spectrum. Adding to the mess is Laura’s inability to, or even willingness to dream that she deserves more, and allowing things in her life to compile and build so no real ‘exit’ is available. When you mix in a partner who is selfish and critical, unhelpful at best and yet another person to add to Laura’s troubles at worst. We are at a bit of a disadvantage here because Laura is the sole narrator and often is assuming blame and overthinking situations beyond the pale. Easy to see her as a victim, and many times I just wanted to SHAKE her –but there is hope. Her sister’s life isn’t quite so perfect (no one’s is) and the confidence that Jess has in going for what she wants, and reframing her life in ways that perhaps account for her sister’s needs, long left unfulfilled by a verbally abusive mother and lingering grief do bring some ‘solutions’ and potential for their relationship to come.

A bit too long, and some of the drama was overblown to be solved and sorted in a paragraph, never to rear its head again, the story is certainly character-driven with plenty of moments and situations that most of us can relate to and understand. Gill has a way of framing issues and delicately unpacking them, leaving us seeing options long before the characters but so that everyone, eventually, gets a sense of new hope.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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I had a hard time getting into this one because of all the heavy topics. I can be a mood reader at times and I had to give this one a pass.

We Are Family is a fantastic read. Nicola Gill strikes the balance between serious, sad topics and humour and uplifting moments with such skill. You quickly become very attached to the characters and it becomes very hard to put the book down! I would highly recommend this book.

This book was brilliant, not at all the ending I expected either! Can’t wait for more from this author.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

This book dealt with very heavy topics and hit close to home for me. So I am unable to continue reading it.
My brother was the favorite of our family. My family for sure favoured my brother and this book is doing the same thing.

We Are Family by Nicola Gill is a heartwarming story about two sisters who have recently turned orphans. The loss of their mother brings the two of them together, who were otherwise quite the opposite in their day-to-day lives - one has a proactive approach to things while the other one has a tendency to lay back and chill out.

It is a slow read, and stresses on the importance of family in one's life. Despite which, it is an enjoyable book with moments and humor, happiness and sadness.

Thanks to the author and the publisher for the ARC.

Verdict: Recommended.