Me and My Sisters by Sinead Moriarty
To anyone who loves chick lit books - grab this one IMMEDIATELY! I loved loved loved this book and I wonder if I can give the book justice with my review.
This is the first book in the Devlin Sister's series, where we get to meet the Devlin family and catch a glimpse of their life.
Julie is married to Harry, and they have 4 sons. Three of them just happen to be triplets. YIKES! She is a stay-at-home mom (or mum since the book does take place in Ireland) who is struggling to find her identity and finds herself turning to her online chat groups for comfort. When Julie discovers a secret about Harry, could it change everything?
Louise is a married-to-her-job successful lawyer. Single. In control of everything and no surprises with her! Except...whoops! Hi I'm pregnant! Not realizing she cannot control a baby, she tries to juggle both career and being a single mom. Yeesh...
And last, but not least, is Sophie, who is married to Jack. The so-rich-I-can't-even-read-about-her yummy mummy of a daughter. We are talking Rich Housewives of Ireland here. Until POOF - Jack loses it all. Goodbye material things that Sophie basks in! Hello new world.
In the midst of this all, there is also the Devlin brother, Gavin, who not only provides some comic relief, but it also struggling to figure out where he wants to go in life.
Had I read this book when I was in my 20's, I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much as I have. I felt so connected to Julie when she spoke about how much she loved her kids, but how lost she felt inside. I understand that completely having gone through it myself! If Julie were a real person, I could see me spending time with her, and her neighbor, Marian. Loved them together! Reading about Louise made me laugh along with Julie and Sophie as she struggled to control her child. When the baby was born, some things the baby went through was what my hubby-to-be and I went through with our baby girl as well. I understood that feeling of being bone-tired where you could collapse at any moment without warning. The statements that Louise made towards the end of the novel brought tears to my eyes. Ahhhhh motherhood. Sophie? Welllllll...she reminds me of the reality tv shows I watch to escape my real life. Even though she was well thought out and had a depth to her, there always is that one character you just may not like.
I was delighted to read that there is a sequel to this book, as I can't wait to jump right back in with the Devlin family! This was my first Sinead Moriarty novel, and if they are all like this, then she has a new American fan!
I received this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the first book in the Devlin Sister's series, where we get to meet the Devlin family and catch a glimpse of their life.
Julie is married to Harry, and they have 4 sons. Three of them just happen to be triplets. YIKES! She is a stay-at-home mom (or mum since the book does take place in Ireland) who is struggling to find her identity and finds herself turning to her online chat groups for comfort. When Julie discovers a secret about Harry, could it change everything?
Louise is a married-to-her-job successful lawyer. Single. In control of everything and no surprises with her! Except...whoops! Hi I'm pregnant! Not realizing she cannot control a baby, she tries to juggle both career and being a single mom. Yeesh...
And last, but not least, is Sophie, who is married to Jack. The so-rich-I-can't-even-read-about-her yummy mummy of a daughter. We are talking Rich Housewives of Ireland here. Until POOF - Jack loses it all. Goodbye material things that Sophie basks in! Hello new world.
In the midst of this all, there is also the Devlin brother, Gavin, who not only provides some comic relief, but it also struggling to figure out where he wants to go in life.
Had I read this book when I was in my 20's, I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much as I have. I felt so connected to Julie when she spoke about how much she loved her kids, but how lost she felt inside. I understand that completely having gone through it myself! If Julie were a real person, I could see me spending time with her, and her neighbor, Marian. Loved them together! Reading about Louise made me laugh along with Julie and Sophie as she struggled to control her child. When the baby was born, some things the baby went through was what my hubby-to-be and I went through with our baby girl as well. I understood that feeling of being bone-tired where you could collapse at any moment without warning. The statements that Louise made towards the end of the novel brought tears to my eyes. Ahhhhh motherhood. Sophie? Welllllll...she reminds me of the reality tv shows I watch to escape my real life. Even though she was well thought out and had a depth to her, there always is that one character you just may not like.
I was delighted to read that there is a sequel to this book, as I can't wait to jump right back in with the Devlin family! This was my first Sinead Moriarty novel, and if they are all like this, then she has a new American fan!
I received this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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