Ella and Ari have been brought up very differently but when they both start at St Hilda's school it's for a fresh start. They both feel alone but they get to know each other through the school choir, however, everything changes when they discover they are actually sisters.
This is a really lovely story with so many positive messages in it. I began reading it last weekend but have savoured it, reading a bit every evening, as I didn't want it to end.
Ella and Ari are very different. Ella has been home schooled for a while by her mum after she was bullied at her previous school. She is very quiet, gets anxious about everything and doubts herself. Having had such a bad experience at her previous school, starting St Hilda's is a daunting prospect for her. She's only just moved back to the region and now she and her mum are living with her grandma.
In contrast, Ari is full of life and finds it tricky to stay still, which is unfortunate as she breaks her leg at the beginning of the book. Her dads are always there for her and their house is a loving but chaotic one. At school, Ari is constantly getting into trouble and is determined that this new school will be different for her. Ella and Ari are complete opposites but finding each other could be the best thing to happen to them. Although 2 years apart in age, the girls become friends as they navigate the new school and finding friendships. The story is told in dual narrative, allowing readers to really get to know Ella and Ari, what they are thinking and how they are feeling - I really liked this aspect of the book.
A Sister Like You is a wonderful celebration of friendships, coming out, families in different forms, being yourself and starting afresh. I genuinely loved reading it and know that it will be snapped out of my hand as soon as it heads into school.
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