The Sisterhood of Unlikely Friends by Sara Brunsvold: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

She's spent a lifetime keeping her heart under lock and key. Now others are reaching out. But is she ready to receive them?

At forty-two, fiercely independent Jess Becker is starting over in Kansas City with minimal furniture, two houseplants, and a newfound faith. After a lifetime of poor choices, she's determined to finally get it right.

When she befriends her fourteen-year-old neighbor and agrees to drive her to church, she's swept into a caring community where she meets Reva, a wise mentor figure, and Austie, a troubled young woman. Jess reluctantly opens her home to pizza nights with her new friends, unwittingly opening her heart to a sisterhood of faith.

Just as these relationships begin reshaping her carefully controlled life, Jess receives news that changes everything. Now she must decide whether to accept the very help she's been trying to give others or risk losing everything she's worked so hard to build.

Sara Brunsvold presents an authentic story about the transformative power of community, exploring themes of vulnerability, redemption, and the courage it takes to let others in. Perfect for readers of Christian women's fiction and inspirational stories about female friendship, faith, and belonging.

The Author

Sara Brunsvold is the Christy Award-winning author of The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip, The Divine Proverb of Streusel, and The Atlas of Untold Stories. She creates stories that engage contemporary issues through the lens of hope and unshakable faith. Her passion is to connect with readers first through books, then through meaningful conversation. She lives with her family in Kansas. Learn more at SaraBrunsvold.com.

Book Review

When I pick up a book by Sara Brunsvold, I know that I am in for a story that is going to make me think and stick with me long after the final pages... and this one was no exception. Right away, I found myself drawn into Jess's story. My interest only continued to grow as we meet these other intriguing characters who would form their unlikely friendships. This story was so beautifully written. There was so much that I found relatable within this book as someone who both struggles with chronic illness and accepting help. I won't say too much to avoid spoilers, but this truly was a beautiful story highlighting the importance of community, faith and friendship. If you enjoy Christian women's fiction, this is one you'll want to add to your TBR. 


You can purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/4wEaloE