Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Sister of Mine follows Sika, who travels from London to Ghana and finds herself confronting long-buried family truths. What begins as a return becomes something far more layered, as questions of identity, belonging, and history start to surface.

As a Ghanaian British reader, this was a particularly immersive read. The depiction of Accra felt vivid and lived in rather than romanticised. From the moment Sika arrives, the sensory detail stands out. The heat, the pace of the city, and the subtle tension of navigating a place that is both familiar and distant. The Kakum National Park canopy walk scene was especially memorable and added a strong sense of atmosphere.

At its core, this is a character-driven novel exploring identity, family dynamics, and the impact of hidden truths. The characters feel realistic and are not always likeable, but their decisions and emotional responses are believable, which keeps the story engaging.

I rated this 4.5 stars rather than 5 because, while the title Sister of Mine is relevant, it does not fully capture the weight of the central revelation. The story itself builds to something more complex than the title suggests.

Overall, this is a thoughtful and immersive novel that I would recommend to readers who enjoy character-led fiction with a strong sense of place, particularly those interested in diaspora narratives and family stories.