Alaya O’Connor is a piano prodigy. Arianna O’Connor is a
soccer star. With their futures relying on the care they take to
uphold their talents, these twins aren’t left with much else to
do.
But when the stress becomes too much, Arianna runs away from
home, and thus starts the first domino in a horrible sequence of
tragedies that leaves Alaya an orphan, and blind.
Struggling to pick up the pieces of her life, Alaya is moved to
live with her aunt. Only a new school, new life, and no
foreseeable future lies ahead. The accident that left her in a
world of darkness also manifested in her mind, and left her
fearful of the one thing that always brought her solace: her
piano.
After meeting Aiden and his sister, Danielle, Alaya begins to
see that there is more to life than the sense of sight. The
secrets that cripple them are nearly as appalling as her own, and
the more she learns about the siblings, the more she learns about
herself.
Meanwhile, Arianna has no idea the calamities that have
befallen her sister. But when the truth is revealed, so are
secrets that some would rather be kept away from prying eyes.
Addie McKenna, at 23, has always dreamed of becoming a doctor. But her dreams are shattered when a devastating car accident claims her parents, leaving her to care for her younger brother Gabe (18) and sister Beatrice (13). Overwhelmed by grief and the weight of her new responsibilities, Addie is forced to drop out of medical school to support her siblings. She pushes away help from her family and friends, including her college love interest, Leo Garcia.
Leo, though not an expert on family, is deeply moved when he learns of Addie's struggles from a mutual friend. Despite her refusal, he can't stand by and watch her suffer. Determined to support her, he helps behind the scenes, hoping she'll eventually let him in. He helps the McKenna's out by sending them food and getting information about Addie through her devious sister.
Sister Mother explores the evolving dynamics of Addie's newfound family, her personal battles with a physical disability, and the tender beginnings of her romance with Leo. It's a powerful story of self-reliance and love that resonates deeply with young women. This novel also brings much-needed representation with its portrayal of a disabled character taking on the responsibilities of parenthood.