As someone who grew up in North Carolina always hearing about the Wright Brothers and their incredible achievement in flight, I found it fascinating to hear the story of their amazing sister, Katharine. Her story is sadly one that has not been told or shared nearly as much, and I am so glad that Tracy Enerson Wood is shining a light on this brilliant woman. I have always enjoyed the author's ability to share the story of a lesser known figure and describe her experience in a way that is not only compelling to read but makes you want to keep reading and researching long after you finish her book. I definitely recommend this book to the historical fiction lovers, especially to those that are familar with the Wright Brothers but ready to hear about the Wright Sister.

Katharine, the Wright Sister is a fascinating work of historical fiction based on the lives and workings of the Wright family. While most know the history of Orville and Wilbur Wright with their famous flight at Kitty Hawk, few know of the contributions Katharine made to the entire discovery of flight. Set from 1886 - 1929, readers are immersed in the time, culture, and scientific discoveries of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Katharine put a great deal of her desires aside while constantly helping her brothers stay on track with their flight studies and took on many of the day to day tasks, as the men were able to realize their dreams. Tracey Enerson Wood is an excellent historical fiction author, clearly doing her research and creating a story that keeps the readers engaged. This novel is a perfect read for any time of year, but especially during Womens' History Month in March.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebook Landmark for the opportunity to read this novel.

The Wright Brothers are famous, but did you know they had a sister?
I was intrigued by the premise of this book but unfortunately, I found it to be dry and tedious. I wanted to like
Katharine but didn't and also just didn't like this book. I had read one of Wood's books before and also
found it to be dry and slow, so I guess she is just not the author to hold my attention. I love her topic
choices so hopefully she'll find her right audience.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy for review.

I really enjoyed this book! It was engaging and informative. I learned about early flight and the complex relationship the Wright Brothers had with their sister, who we never knew much about. Thanks to the author for shining a light on Katharine and the important role she had in encouraging her brothers.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review Katharine, the Wright Sister by Tracy Anderson Wood. This is a compelling, insightful historical novel that delves into the life of Katharine Wright, the lesser-known sibling of aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. The book provides an intimate portrait of Katharine, focusing on her emotional journey and the complexities of her relationships with her brothers, as well as her own personal aspirations which she put aside for their sake. I was unaware of how much input she had during this amazing time. I enjoyed the perspective between all three siblings, as they each brought a different dynamic to the story.

The pacing of the novel is steady, with Wood taking her time to develop characters and relationships, while also including just enough historical context to keep the story grounded in reality, although be prepared for a lot of details that I found very informative.

Overall, Katharine, the Wright Sister is a beautifully written, thought-provoking work that sheds light on an important yet often overlooked figure in the history of aviation. Tracy Anderson Wood successfully brings Katharine Wright’s voice to the forefront, giving her the recognition she deserves as an integral part of the Wright brothers' legacy. For readers interested in historical fiction, women’s stories, or the history of flight, this book is a fascinating and poignant read.

I was so excited when I saw this book. I have visited the Wright home many times and it was amazing to read and picture the space they lived in.

Katherine, The Wright Sister is a compelling and deeply emotional look at the unsung hero behind one of history’s greatest innovations.

While Wilbur and Orville Wright rose to fame, it was their sister Katharine who kept them grounded—managing their affairs, supporting their dreams, and holding the family together.

This historical fiction take on their lives really blends ambition, sacrifice, and the bittersweet cost of success. The book brings to life the woman who helped launch the age of flight—only to face a heartbreaking personal downfall.

A must-read for fans of history, aviation, and untold stories of remarkable women.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for an arc. All opinions expressed are my own.

Katharine, the Wright Sister. This was an interesting story about the Wright brothers and their sister Katharine and their journey to fly,

I felt this was an interesting historical story about Katharine and her brothers. She was mostly unknown to the public in her drive to support her brothers. It was a bit slow in some places but still worth reading.

Wilbur and Orville Wright had a very supportive sister who gave up her own dreams to manage their dream of flying.

Katharine, The Wright Sister by Tracey Enerson Wood is an engrossing historical novel that sheds light on Katharine Wright’s pivotal role in her brothers' aviation success. With rich character development and a powerful narrative, it beautifully captures her strength, love, and sacrifices, making it a captivating and emotional read.

As soon as I heard about this one, I knew I had to read it. Growing up with Kitty Hawk being right down the road, I learned about the Wright Brothers in school and even visited their memorial on school field trips. I had no idea they had a sister and the integral role she played in their lives!

This engaging story is told from the POV of Katherine and her brothers, Orville and Wilbur. I loved being immersed in the time period. I love reading the background of inventors, what was happening in the world at the time, and the events and people in their lives that inspired them and made what they accomplished possible.

Katherine, the Wright Sister was a surprise to me! I had only ever known of Wilbur and Orville Wright. . .and my father was a pilot! Who knew there were other Wright siblings, and especially one so specific to the interests and providing such key support to those two flying brothers as Katherine was in their endeavors?

Very readable and informative, even in its "historical fiction" category, I'm moved to delve deeper into the lives of this family and learn more about their contributions to the many opportunities and advancements afforded the world community by their early efforts, inventions, investments and sacrifices.

Another great book by this author - I've read a number of them, and am looking forward to whatever is next!

*A sincere thank you to Tracey Enerson Wood, Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review independently.*

What if. What if you had taken a different path home one day or lived in a different age. Tracey Enerson Wood takes you into the lives of a tight sibling group of Katharine, Wilber and Orville Wright. The narrative is divided into each of these people telling their story. It's an easy and fascinating read taking you to the back story of how the Wright brothers developed the first aircraft. Of course, there is a woman behind the men and that is Katharine. It is this tight sibling promise to each other as they take this road together. It's the story of their sacrifices and rewards and their place in history. The author places you in the early 1900's with all the new inventions taking place and the wonder of the first flight. It is also the story of family and the love for each other. As a lover of historical fiction, I highly recommend this book and appreciate the opportunity of an advance copy by NetGalley in exchange for my review.

🛩Historians remember men who have made a mark in this world. It’s gratifying to learn about a woman who was left out until now – a woman who was the driving force behind the creation of a flying machine.

✈️Katharine Wright and her two brothers, Wilbur and Orville, put their heads together with mathematics, science, and instincts and worked diligently for years until the early 1900s when the first airplane was off the ground. With short chapters, the book takes the readers through the process of how they studied the movements of birds and developed prototypes until they were able to get the wings off the ground. It was slow going with each step, and at times, the pages were following the slow pace. However, I enjoyed learning about the mechanics of flying along with a mysterious romance on the side.

🛩This book was a fascinating learning experience that taught the reader so much in the process. It encompassed what I love most about historical fiction, which is learning about history so that we can keep it alive today. I think the thing I loved most was the siblings working all together to build something. I've read this author before and enjoyed her writing, but this one was my favorite by far.

I haven't done enough research to know how much of this was true but it was an interesting read about a famous event in history.

I learned so much about the Wright family and flight from this historical fiction novel. It was an easy read that didn’t get too technical explaining about flight and lift. It also had short chapters. The plot was very basic telling the story of the Wright’s lives as they experienced successes and failures. It got a little boring in the middle. It was nice to hear Katherine’s side of the story and how she influenced her brothers. She also had to make some difficult choices in her life. The ending was the best part of the book but was bittersweet with the details of Katherine’s death and how it affected those who loved her most. This felt more like a YA-read than an adult novel. It was an interesting read!

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I really enjoyed this book! It was a little more sciency than I typically like, but the story was great! I didn’t realize the Wright Brothers had a sister, so I am grateful that I was able to read her story. She truly was a remarkable woman and really did some amazing things to help her brothers succeed. After reading this story, I really don’t think they would have been the ones to invent the airplane without her help. It’s not that she gave a lot of input on what to do, but she helped them with all other facets of their life and gave them the time to really evolve their invention. Would definitely recommend!!

In this fascinating triple-perspective historical fiction novel, readers follow Wilbur, Orville, and Katharine Wright from childhood, airplane testing, and the ensuing celebrity following their success at Kitty Hawk. Introducing Katharine Wright to readers in this fascinating overview of her and her brothers’ life, Tracey Enerson Wood uses her incredible character development and descriptions of the various settings to really bring this family and Katharine’s role in airplane development to life. An incredibly capable, competent, and intelligent protagonist, Katharine’s story is complicated, and this novel brings her role as the mastermind behind her brothers’ exploits and as the driving force behind her own life to the forefront of readers’ understandings of the Wright brothers. With some incredible historical details, complex characters and historical figures, and beautiful settings, the characters’ relationships really drive the novel and its plot forward. The information about Katharine’s life, the behind-the-scenes work of Kitty Hawk, aviation progress after the Kitty Hawk flight, and the Wright siblings’ dynamic are the real stars of the book, and Enerson Wood really brings all of these elements to life with incredible detail and such complex characters. Bringing this fascinating and overlooked historical woman to life, fans of female-centric historical fiction novels must read Tracey Enerson Wood’s latest incredible novel.

An exciting and timely look into the Wright family with a special and necessary emphasis on the women behind the amazing work that is usually remembered in connection with her brothers. This ought to be required reading!

I would like to thank NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for providing me with an advance e-galley of this book in exchange for an honest review. Look for it in your local and online bookstores and libraries on September 10, 2024.

This title immediately caught my attention because our family loves to cruise on Royal Caribbean. Now, I know you might be thinking I am crazy but on some of RC's bigger ships they have a show called Flight. It is a great show that is set to a wide range of music and tells the story of men's quest for flight from the very beginning through today including space travel. In this show, the Wright brothers have a scene at Kitty Hawk.

I found this story to be fascinating but also so sad. The Wright siblings did not live an easy life and experienced much heartache throughout their lives.

At times the story felt a little too textbook but I just skimmed through some of the technical parts and still found the book very interesting.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.