A smart, funny, and deeply compassionate Southern novel about family, identity, and the ties that bind us even when the truth threatens to break us apart.
 
Leia Birch Briggs is a successful comic book artist whose life is turned upside down when she discovers she’s pregnant after a one-night stand with a man she barely knows—who happens to be Black. As she returns home to small-town Alabama to care for her ailing grandmother and face her family’s secrets, Leia must confront the hidden stories that define her heritage, her relationships, and her future.
 
In The Almost Sisters, Joshilyn Jackson blends Southern charm, razor-sharp humor, and heartfelt honesty in a powerful story about race, privilege, and family. When Leia uncovers a long-buried secret in her grandmother’s attic, she begins to see her family—and her hometown—in a new light.
As past and present collide, Jackson explores the fault lines of identity and belonging, showing how love and courage can heal even the deepest divides. With her signature wit and empathy, Jackson turns a family drama into an unforgettable exploration of motherhood, legacy, and reconciliation.
Richly layered and compulsively readable, The Almost Sisters is both a page-turner and a meditation on what it means to inherit not only DNA, but also history.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Warm, funny, and deeply human Southern storytelling.
Tackles race, family secrets, and generational change with grace.
Strong, relatable female lead with a creative, quirky voice.
A perfect mix of heart, humor, and social insight.
From the bestselling author of Gods in Alabama and Someone Else’s Love Story.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.
Readers who love contemporary Southern fiction with heart.
Book clubs discussing identity, motherhood, and family secrets.
Anyone drawn to character-driven fiction with humor and depth.
 
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