- Title: On Second Thought
- Author: Kristan Higgins
- Genre: Contemporary Fiction
- Pages: 480
- Published: January 2017 – HQN Books
- Source: Publisher; NetGalley
My take: Two sisters, Kate and Ainsley, have recently suffered the loss of their partners. Kate’s husband of a few months has died and Ainsley’s boyfriend of eleven years broke up with her in a humiliating way. Kate is grieving her loss like one would expect and so is Ainsley.
Eventually the two sisters wind up living together in Kate’s home. This proves to be a second chance of sorts for the sisters to get to know each other. They are seven years apart and really only share a father. Ainsley never felt her step-mother, Kate’s mom, accepted her and that affected her relationship with Kate. Living together now as women in their 30s gives new perspective to both.
Yes, this is a novel about grief and going through the phases but it was also about sisters and the many facets of that relationship. I could relate. I loved Ainsley and Kate – very different women outwardly but quite similar at the core.
Kristan Higgins writes with her usual humor and ease about the human condition. I enjoyed On Second Thought very much and recommend to fans of Higgins and women’s fiction.
About the author:
Kristan Higgins is the author of more than a dozen novels, including the beloved Blue Heron series. She has won two RITA® Awards from the Romance Writers of America and is a five-time nominee for the Kirkus Prize for best work of fiction.
I’ve never read her. Maybe some day.
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So many authors, so many books 🙂
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I haven’t yet read this author, but this one looks good. Gorgeous cover, too! Thanks for sharing.
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She’s one of my go-to authors. Love the humor and relatable characters in her books.
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She is always good
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She is!
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She is an author I always look forward to reading. Can’t wait
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Me too, Kathleen!
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This sounds like the perfect gift to give to a sister. I have two and wish I could spend more time with them.
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She has a knack for writing about sibling relationships.
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I was hoping this one would be good!
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It really is 🙂
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I’m starting this one next and am really looking forward to it. I’ve always enjoyed Higgins’ writing but I’m super glad this one is a bit more serious.
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I’ll watch for your thoughts on it!
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The cover is lovely, and the story sounds touching. Terrific “take”!
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Thanks, Susan!
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I enjoyed the sisters story too and how they came to appreciate and support each other.
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Yes, it was fun to watch their relationship grow.
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Sounds like another winner from one of my favorite authors! I’m heading to Seattle on Monday to meet Kristan and get a signed book…excited!
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How fun! Have a great time, Leslie!!
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