A drama based around half siblings and the meaning of family.

People Person by Candice Carty-Williams revolves around half siblings who didn’t grow up together but all have the same birth father. When one gets in trouble, the rest rally around her even though they’ve only met once before. It was an interesting dynamic with lots of interesting characters but I did find it hard to believe the connection between them. A little slow in parts as well, but overall a good read.

Thank you @simonschusterca for sending me a copy for review.

Candice Carty-Williams has done it again. I absolutely loved Queenie and have been patiently (okay, anxiously) waiting for this book to come out. I was not disappointed.
People Person brings us five real and relatable characters, all siblings who did not grow up together and have a very superficial connection through their shared father. But when one of them finds herself in trouble, they are the only ones she can turn to for help and they all pull together proving that the bond of siblings is strong enough no matter how far they are from each other.
Candice Carty-Williams beautifully writes characters from the British-Caribbean community who readers of all backgrounds will enjoy. They may not all be the most likeable people but she writes their stories so well that as a reader you understand why they are who they are.
I'm already excitedly waiting for her third novel!

Unfortunately the writing style of this book did not capture me and I was unable to make connections with the huge cast of characters that we were thrown into quite abruptly.

I absolutely loved this book! I found it hard to put down. I highly recommend reading it! You won’t be disappointed.

I haven't read 'Queenie' yet, and I'm glad I didn't, because I see a lot of reviews comparing the two and some being disappointed in this. This is a very character-driven, dialogue heavy story about a family of five siblings who mainly have different mothers, and a father who's been anything but to them.

The story mostly centers around Dimple and her drama. I didn't like her much at first, but I appreciated her character growth throughout the story. I liked the characterization of Cyril. I think he would be a good friend, but not father or romantic partner in any sense.

The ending was slightly sad, but good resolution.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

People Person is centred around five half-siblings who didn’t grow up together. At the beginning of the book, their father orchestrates a meet up to introduce all of them to each other. They carry on with their lives and then a few years later, they reconnect over unusual circumstances.

Full disclosure, I struggled to get through the first 40% and gave up after that. Unfortunately, this book was not a great fit for me.

I liked the concept of half-siblings growing up with different upbringings coming together over a shared experience. However, too many plot points felt contrived and too unfathomable for me to feel invested in the story. The characters felt flat and not overly likable.

If you are someone that enjoys characters that make questionable decisions and aren’t too concerned with the premise seeming believable then this might be worth a try for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Simon & Schuster Canada, for the opportunity to review a free e-ARC copy of Careering in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Candice Carty-Williams did not disappoint! People Person is a brilliant look at families and connections mixed with a touch of thriller. Each character was fully formed and made me want to get to know them more.