Biographical profile collections can all feel a bit similar so it's noteworthy when one finds a way to distinguish itself. Lewis does a far job of finding new ground here. WHile we may be familiar with a number of these names, comparing them to their sisters is interesting. Sometimes we learn as much from the life of the woman who didn't become famous as thew one who did.

This was a short read with some interesting information about various sisters throughout history. It was entertaining, but didn't quite delve deep enough for me.

Spectacular Sisters by Aura Lewis. focuses on sisters who have impacted the world in some way. Having a sister is an important relationship. They cheer you on, they drive you to be a better person, they sometimes drive competition fueled by jealousy....regardless, sisters impact each other in ways we don't always consider. The biographies in this book are arranged by sisters whose impact has touched lives well beyond their own families. Claribel and Etta Cone's eyes for art helped promote Matisse, Cezanne, and Picasso. Ida and Louisa Cook saved Jews during the Holocaust. Mary and Carrie Dann challenged the United States government for breaking a treaty with the Shoshone people. Spectacular Sisters has less exciting art work, but gives great information for slightly older readers.

This was so well written. I was engrossed from the first page and it ticked all the boxes of my expectations. I would definitely recommend to others.

These short biographies are highly engaging and offer a simple on-ramp for young readers to gain insights about famous and lesser well-known women who have risen to the top of their fields. Spotlighted sisters include famous families like Venus & Serena Williams, the Olsen Sisters, and the Bronte sisters as well as lesser-known families like Emily & Elizabeth Blackwell, two of the first women to go to med school and Tashi & Nungshi Malik, the first siblings to climb Mt. Everest. This anthology is perfect for a home or classroom library.

This book is the perfect read for fans of non-fiction such as Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. It gives short biographies of important sisters throughout history dating back to the 19th century and going to the present. There are role models in all fields, too, from sports to art to literature to activism and politics. There were quite a few pairs that I had heard of already, but I particularly enjoyed the sisters I was less familiar with, because it was a change of pace from standard history books. I think the bios could have been fleshed out slightly more, but this is a good starter book. Overall, this was a nice quick read with lovely illustrations and the perfect gift for younger readers searching for female role models.

The art is also spectacular, the prose compact yet clear, the choices for profiles is well planned, but the ebook presentation sadly lacking. I think that this would be marvelous and motivating in print as the sisters chosen from around the globe and in the past couple of centuries is inspired and inspiring. The format is colorful and yet simple without being Grandma Moses. I think this book appeals to all ages and yet is suitable for ESL. If not your style, get one for your local library (who will be thrilled!).
I requested and received a free ebook copy from HarperCollins Children's Books/Quill Tree Books via NetGalley.

This book fell a bit flat for me. Was also shocked to find the Kardashian's included in this book. Not for me.

Lovely illustrations, but the stories that accompanied them were often sparse, and the anti China sentiment came through enough to be uncomfortable on a handful of the stories. This is the type of book I would give to a relative around 13, who had developed enough sense to read between the lines of the authors implicit bias, while still being able to appreciate the artistic elements.

I was hoping for something a bit more with this book. The graphics really just didn't do it for me. I'm not sure if it is the digital format of the ARC or what, but it just looks so bland and jilted. The pictures of the sisters throughout are okay, at least they are in color, but the rest of the graphics are often very simple and black and white or a single color. The information itself is interesting, though the writing didn't wow me, and it highlights a diverse range of sisters all over the world. So, overall, it was okay, but I didn't love it. I think there are better alternatives out there to learn about these women, however, the style may appeal to some. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3.