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The heartbreaking story of when one sibling is adopted into a loving family and the other is raised by the system. I will admit there were times when I threw the book across the couch in annoyance at the behaviour of some of the characters but there were also moments when I got soppy and sentimental. Not the best book I have read this year but certainly not the worst either.

17 year old Cassie has a normal life. She has a job, she goes to college, she has a boyfriend and a loving family. Only Cassie thinks her parents are holding back on her. She has always known that she was adopted, but it never seemed to matter until recently, when she started having dreams about her childhood that don't seem to square with what she has always been told about her birth mother.

With some very sweet moments and heartwarming scenes, this book also has a lot of very uncomfortable concepts and scary ideas, all of which are important to think about and not ignore. Concepts such as teenage rebellion leading to wild irresponsibility, stalking, being taken advantage of, the length we are willing to take “white“ lies, being unprotected on social media; these are all things that the Forgotten Sister will make you think about.

This is a family drama with a feeling of menace, something feels off about Leah and you‘ll feel the need to know the truth….this is not an easy read, it deals with the emotive subject of adoption and the secrets kept by a family, believing it for the best. Incredible, fascinating, thought provoking and tear- jerking writing by Caroline Bond. If you like a serious family drama then this is a must read….

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An emotional read which brought a tear to my eye! I liked the writing style, it‘s very easy to read. The characters are realistic and believable. The story flows well and kept me engaged. I liked that it ends on a note of hope.The Forgotten Sister is an excellent family drama. It‘s thought provoking and compelling. I was thinking about it for quite a while after I turned the last page. Remember, love is all you need! ❤️.

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