This was a very sad story. After the disappearance of her little sister Becky, Abby's family begins to unravel. ( )

There was too much angst in this novel about the family of a girl who goes missing. It is well-written, but I found myself skimming to the end to find out what happened rather than engaging in the problems of the main characters. ( )

Though it strikes one initially as one of the dreaded "issue books" it turns out to be a nuanced portrait of a family's disintegration as seen through the eyes of Abby. I found it to be engaging and sad and real. I though the portrayal of Abby's growth throughout the crisis was sensitively done. The mom was a little over the top, but then again, she really reminded me of my mom after my brother died- so maybe not so over the top after all. Solid first novel, I'll be back to see what Cantor comes up with in the future. ( )

BEST BOOK EVER!!!!! ( )

The September Sisters is Jillian Cantor’s debut novel, and it was beautifully written. It’s unforgettable, great character development, a masterful plot and painstakingly real. Abby was such a well-written character. I just feel raw and exposed reading her story. It was a very powerful thing. To portray that kind of emotion isn’t an easy task and Cantor does it with remarkable ease. She also impressively depicts Abby’s first love, despite the overall saddened tone of the novel.The September Sisters is a uniquely woven story of love and loss. You should definitely add this one to your wish list. I can’t wait to read more of Cantor in the future. ( )