The Year My Sister Got Lucky Author: Aimee Friedman ISBN: 9780439922296

The Year My Sister Got Lucky by Aimee Friedman tells the story of Katie and Michaela, two sisters and best friends who live in New York City. The sisters both attend a prestigious dance school for ballet. When their parents announce that they’re moving upstate, both sisters are shocked, but Katie is devastated.

Once the girls are all moved in, Michaela settles effortlessly into the country life. She makes friends and begins risking to the top of the social hierarchy at their small high school. She dates the head football player and thrives in her new environment.

Katie, on the other hand, trudges to school day after day, avoiding making friends. She longs for her New York City life and counts down until she can go back to visit. She also struggles with her sister’s newfound popularity and wonders what will become of their relationship.

I really enjoyed this book. I stayed up late to finish this one because I was engrossed in the lives of these two sisters.

The story is told from Katie’s point of view, which was really cool. Katie is the younger sister, so we get to watch her evolve throughout the story.

Secondary characters play a big role in this book. You’ll enjoy getting to know Katie and Michaela’s next door neighbor, a yoga instructor. Michaela’s new group of friends are stereotypical cheerleaders who provide a few laughs. The men in the story also play an interesting part.

The dynamic between Katie and Michaela is so interesting and so true to life. If you have a sister that you are close to, you will surely appreciate this story. The girls are three years apart in age, but until they moved upstate, they shared a room and told each other absolutely everything. I liked that this story took a realistic approach to the ups and downs of a relationship with a sister.

4.5/5