Sisters with a Side of Greens gives you the elements just as its title suggests-family, soul food, and the notion of adding the right amount of each part to create something good and hearty. We have two sisters, Rose and Marvina, who are in the middle of a sibling rivalry brought on by misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and miscommunications. What they do agree on is that their mother has left them her prized seasoning recipe and that the recipe is worthy to be shared with others. When a stranger enters the two women’s lives with a problem, the two sisters come together to give the stranger the love and support needed. This rekindling helps the sisters to face and overcome all the should haves, would and could haves, and reconnect on a more organic level. This novel was so good at putting the reader in the middle of the family strife and rooting for these sisters to find their way back to each other, such a feel-good novel.

The plot was uplifting, maybe nothing extraordinary but I was very much impressed by how good the characters were written. Loved both sisters even when they were arguing, the fact that they were at fault at times made them more realistic. I will certainly read more from this author.

I requested this ARC on a whim, bc my maiden name was Green. But I really enjoyed this! Similar vibes to an Elin Hilderbrand-type family saga; except set in rural Texas. It features two estranged Black sisters — Rose and Marvina — and their path to reconciliation.

I’ve never read Michelle Stimpson before; but I’ll definitely have to check out more of her books.

fantastic and feel good book with family drama and bonding, and a lot of food discussion. would recommend. thanks for the arc.

Wow, I really enjoyed this read. I left feeling like I really got to know sisters Rose and Marvina and definitely wanted to purchase a bottle or two of Vine & Rose! Lol We got a great inside view of each sisters individual journey and were able to see growth in them both by the end of the read. Ms. Kerresha proved herself a force to be reckoned with. I can’t say enough good things about this read. Bravo 👏🏾 👏🏾

📖: Sisters With A Side of Greens
✍️: Michelle Stimpson
⭐️: 5 of 5
💬: You can't just break a woman's heart Monday, say " I'm sorry" on Tuesday with a teddy bear, and then expect her to wake up Wednesday morning and cook you a hearty breakfast.

Troupes & Themes:
- Sisters
- Family Drama
- Faith
- Church Hurt


My Thoughts:
I loved this from the get-go and pegged it as a 5 star read before the first chapter was even over. It never disappointed. Yes, I do think the whole $40 drama was a little petty to not talk to your sister, but siblings do be petty, and every family is dysfunctional in some way. I can understand how their relationship spiraled in the events afterward as both sisters went through real-life trauma and hardships.
Even though the characters were much older than me, I really connected to Rose and felt so seen with her struggle with infertility. I felt her emotions and pain right along with her.
I also loved faith elements in this book, and the realness of Marvina's experience with church hurt. Her struggle was a very real problem we often see today. The whole situation was very well done.
There was a brief conversation about sex and circumcision between the sisters, but it wasn't descriptive. They also mentioned seeing and hiding a dirty magazine as a youth. I could have done without it, but it didn't bother me enough to affect my rating as they are honestly real-life conversations we have with those we are close to.
I am very much excited to see that this is a seasoned author with a blacklist and I can't wait to read more from her. Thank you, NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark, for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful advanced copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for allowing me to read an ARC of Sisters with a Side of Greens by Michelle Stimpson in exchange for my honest review.

I love stories set in the south. This story showcases how two sisters can grow up in the same house, with the same parents, and remember things differently.

There is stubbornness, sass, cooking, forgiving, working together, and moving forward... all with so much love.

I look forward to reading more by Michelle Stimpson.

Rose retires and she is ready to start the next chapter of her life. In order to move forward she has to contact her estranged sister Marvina. These two have one complicated relationship. This turns into a heartfelt story of found family, second chances and love.

Marvina is a church going, God loving woman and there are sermons, religious teachings and I didn't see anything in the synopsis about that being in the book and I think that should have been mentioned as I didn't enjoy that aspect of the book

A sweet story about estranged sisters that find their way back to each other after some decades. A bit slow at times, but it was a good read. I enjoyed getting to know Rose and Marvina.

Though retired, Rose wants to pursue with her The Southern Rose restaurant but she's struggling to read her mother's handwriting for the seasoning used for a specific recipe. Rose drives for hours to see her estranged sister for help but having had an accident with an already-injured knee, Rose has other problems on her hands alongside the difficult relationship with Marvina. On top of that, Marvina has a teenager squatting in her guest house, and Kerresha's pregnancy distresses Rose. The story switches between first- and third-person. The first-person perspective of Rose allows readers to gain an in-depth view of Rose as a character as well as her mental state. The third-person perspective shows an outside view of the sisters so there is an overall view of additional characters - such as Marvina - Rose is otherwise unable to describe from her first-person point of view. The story revolves around Kerresha and her pregnancy and less on the relationship between Rose and Marvina. Nonetheless, this is a feel-good story.

I'd like to thank NetGalley and Sourcebooks for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This story was cute, wholesome story about two sisters and how working on their mother's secret seasoning will help fix their relationship. If you are looking for a slow, quiet book about a family story, than this is definitely for you!

This is one of the books that I used my 50 page method. I was actually 70 pages deep but I still didn't quite enjoy it.

It may be someone else's cup of tea.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for giving me the opportunity to read this!

I really enjoyed the book. It was a bit unrealistic at the end, but I did enjoy how the sisters were able to find their way back to each other.

An excellent read by author Michelle Stimson. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. It was a true page turner for me. Seeing how misunderstandings can shape the lives of sisters causing decades to be lost between them was so captivating. I love how the author pulled me into the lives of these women and made me feel as though I was sharing their space and experiencing every moment with them. Well done. I highly recommend this novel.

I got absolutely everything I wanted out of this book and more. I love estranged siblings in books and this was such a realistic portrayal. This also combines the dynamic with food and cooking that affects people in a significant way. I love books that incorporate the magic of food; the ingredients and love put into it that makes people feel emotion.

Years ago Rose Tillman and Marvina Nash, sisters and potential business partners stopped talking over a $40 betrayal. It was the reasons behind it which still rankle Marvina and she can’t bring herself to forgive Rose. Now, they are brought back together when Rose wants to rediscover the glory of their late mother’s infamous spice mixture. A young woman on their doorstep engages their shared protective nature, simultaneously pushing them further apart and bringing them closer than ever before.

This was such a delightful and heartfelt story. Touching on so much more, like individual character growth, meaningful relationships with the church without coming off too preachy, marriage and infertility, this author has me wanting to read so much more!

The author touched on so many relatable subjects in this book such as sibling estrangement, religion, misogyny, teen pregnancy and grief. The complicated relationship between Marvina and Rose serves as a warning to readers on how different perspectives can affect all relationships. I loved how the author was able to show religion affected several relationships in the book without coming off as “preachy”. As the characters were learning from conflict, so was I. It helped put things in perspective more than my therapist or any self-help book.

From the very first page, this book had me hooked. I was invested in Rose & Marvina’’s journey. The troubled history between them & the healing needed to move forth.

The story was well written and kept me eager for more. The author has a way of telling the story & I felt like I was there. I was also pleased that the author showcased some flaws within the Christian society & how it assisted with the healing for Marvina.

Rose was my favorite character. She was outspoken,strong,& comedic. Kerresha was another character that added depth and realness to the story. I absolutely enjoyed her being there for the sisters.

Overall I truly enjoyed Sisters with a side of Greens. It was a much needed story of forgiveness, healing, keeping up with the times, love, and good food. I recommend it to all.

Thank you NetGalley for ARC. This is my honest opinion

Let's start off this review with the understanding that there are no greens in this book and that annoyed me. It should be called Sisters With a Spice Mix or something. Other than that, I can say that I absolutely loved this book.

Rose and Marvina have been misunderstanding each other for years. It is described as one having read the book of their lives and one having seen the movie. The characters are the same but the story is slightly different.

Each is carrying deep resentment and mistrust of the other's intentions. Marvina is a widow with an estranged son. She has fully submersed herself in her church without being able to see the damage that has done in her life until the church turns on her. I appreciated this aspect of the story. I've read a lot of stories from Christian authors that show deeply dysfunctional relationships in the church but they aren't called out as wrong.

Rose has stayed away from her hometown to avoid Marvina and her highly judgmental ways. Now she needs her sister's help but knows that it is going to be a fight the whole way.

I love books with older female protagonists. Rose and Marvina are in their 50s. They are looking to start new chapters of their lives after widowhood, retirement, divorce, etc. But first they have to figure out how to move past all the problems of the first part of the lives.

This book pulled me in from the beginning. I really enjoyed it even without greens. The only thing that would have made it better was a recipe for the spice mix.

Read this book if you’re looking for a good family, dynamic, self discovery bonding between two sisters. This book will make you feel good at the end, and the journey that you went through together from start to finish highly recommend four stars!

There is no love like that between sisters, and let’s be real…you also can’t stand your sister half the time, even if they’re your best friend. This book was a testament to sisterhood and the hardships, betrayals, and forgiveness we may go through with our family. Overall, I absolutely loved this book! I wanted to eat everything and it truly was a fantastic story! Couldn’t recommend enough!