Joy Callaway Shares a Part of Her History
Thank
you to Harper Collins for giving me a copy of Secret Sisters in exchange for an
honest review.
I
had the opportunity to share Joy Callaway’s debut novel The Fifth AvenueArtists Society. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share Secret Sisters.
Joy writes historical fiction and once again she takes from a part of her own
history. Secret Sisters tells the story of how female fraternities began in the
United States. Many of us now would know
the female group as sororities.
Synopsis:
Whitsitt
College is one of the few colleges in the Midwest that include women as
students. These women are allowed to pick their majors, but not without
persecution from the male students and faculty. Most of the women at the
college choose the divinity major. These women also have their own social
gatherings and are not inclusive of the other women. What happens when a woman
chooses a major outside of divinity? This question was asked by a group of
women led by Elizabeth Carrington. Shouldn’t they have the right to meet and
have a social club of their own? The
women turn to the only fraternity on campus the Iota Gammas for guidance on how
to form a fraternity. They seek help
from their leader Grant Richardson, but will he be helpful? Will Whitsitt
accept a women’s fraternity?
My
Thoughts:
Secret
Sisters is a great sophomore effort by author Joy Callaway. I found the
characters more engaging and interesting than in her first novel. I loved that
the character of Elizabeth Carrington. Readers will love her take charge
attitude and her commitment to the cause. Grant and Elizabeth's conflict made
for a more interesting read. It also
contributed greatly to the plot to keep readers guessing on whether the women
are successful. The pacing worked well in the framework of the novel. It did
slow in some spots, but an enjoyable read.
I
look forward to Joy Callaway's next novel!
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Rating:
4/5
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