Laura and Jess are sisters. They are also polar opposites who have always been divided by their differences and the favour of their mother. Now orphans, Laura and Jess have an opportunity to repair things - or to let their insecurities continue to drive them apart.

Gill has created very sympathetic characters who feel very real, like the type of women you'd run into on your way to the shops. This books shows how tangled and complex female relationships can be, no matter if they're with siblings, parents, friends or the mother of a schoolyard bully. Grief is also dealt with every well here and I'd easily have given this five stars without the last couple of chapters.

The ending comes across as rushed and the fallout of a large revelation occurs "off-screen". We don't get to see it ourselves (or the various other "events" that we're told about rather rapidly), which is disappointing.

Laura at times could be tough to read given how self critical she was and seemingly blamed other people for what has happened to her. I was so glad that she chose to grow up and break up with Jon who was an albatross around her neck. I was so glad she fixed her relationship with Jess and became the sisters whom supported each other. The best part to me was when she realized Evan was rubbing off on Billy and decided to take control of her own happiness.

We are family follows sisters Laura and Jess through the trials and tribulations of their relationship from childhood to the present day! During this time they encounter the death of their father and mother and how they both deal with this in their own ways! Laura and Jess are very different in nature, personalities and lifestyles and clash quite a lot! Grief affects them both very differently and demonstrates that we are all very different in our grieving processes, I could really relate to this as I lost my mum nearly thirty years ago and my dad last year so could relate to the emotions they showed! Despite the surprise revelation at the end Laura and Jess finally come to appreciate each other and end up with a beautiful understanding relationship that proves that family are everything despite how they are made up!
Than you netgalley for this early read.

I want to thank NetGalley, the publisher, and author Nicola Gill for providing me with an ARC of this novel.

As a girl who grew up with only one brother, I really loved this novel and the themes of sisterhood! As a funeral director as well, I appreciated how the processes of grief and mourning were portrayed, too. This was emotional, funny, and warm. You will laugh and cry during this enjoyable ride. Make it a point to pick up this novel!

Thank you again to those above for allowing me to read and review this novel!

We Are Family is a fascinating, warm and funny look at the lives of two sisters. It's a book that makes you feel with it's different but relatable characters, and the ending is not what you expect. It really packs a punch. Well worth a read.

This book is a fantastic read for anyone who also gets all sorts of worked up about sibling stories like I do.
As an older sister this book spoke to me personally and I was able to resonate so closely with some of the plot points.

I enjoyed the story! And the characters ! And the writing ! Absolutely looking forward to owning this book in hard copy when it gets released

I thought this book depicted grief and mourning as well as family tensions so well. The relationship between the sisters was one that I could completely believe and I enjoyed how it developed throughout the story. The story is a little more serious than the blurb suggests, but it is a story well written. I enjoyed it.

I found this book enjoyable, it was an easy read and good to dip in and out of. Well written with heart.

A thoroughly entertaining read but tender and emotional at the same time. This is Nicola's second book, if you haven't read the neighbours then you definitely should. This story is about two sisters called Laura and Jess who are relatable characters and are going through subjects that I think most people can relate to. I really felt for Laura as I felt as though people see her as a push over and she never has any time for herself. Jess I felt as though even though she is the bigger sister, she seemed very bossy and a little bit stuck up, like look at me. But she is hiding things that no one knows about, will she let her secrets come between her and Laura or will Laura be able to help her? Even though there are sad parts to this story there are also some hilarious bits that had me in stitches. Some of the things Laura says and does and also her son Billy.

Wow. Nicola Gill is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. I absolutely devoured The Neighbours so I was delighted to discover this book, and it was no different.

We Are Family follows two very different sisters, Laura and Jess, as they deal with their mother's death, and they relationship they had with her and each other. The characters are so real and likeable, or in some cases not so. (I loved Laura's honesty about her grief) I was laughing every other page, whilst also getting quite emotional at some parts of the story.
I will be shouting about this book from the rooftops when it is released.
Thank you so much to Netgalley/Avon books for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this book was going to be more lighthearted and fun, so that was my mistake going in. I felt like the plot was glaringly predictable and the "shocking" reveals could be seen from a mile away.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Sisters Laura and Jess are polar opposites, Laura flies by the seat of her pants and Jess is so organised and together it’s just frustrating. When their mum dies, they have no one but each other to rely on yet their relationship is not the best. Can they rebuild it whilst keeping their own families and personal relationships in check.
Oh this was just fantastic, I laughed and cried whilst reading it and sympathised with the grief and pain they felt. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

I inhaled this book in one day. Such a fascinating family story of 2 sisters and how different, but alike they are. The twist at the end, I did not see coming, and my heart broke for Laura. However, blood does not always make a family, I have learned that in my own life. I cannot wait to read other works by this author.