The Starfish Sisters: A Novel

The Starfish Sisters: A Novel

by Barbara O'Neal

4.5 (43,302)

4.5 stars from 43,302 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.


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  • You value character-driven stories about female friendships that feel lived-in and complicated rather than neatly resolved.
  • You're drawn to books set in beautiful coastal settings where the landscape mirrors the emotional landscape of the characters.
  • You appreciate stories that don't shy away from how trauma, betrayal, and time change relationships, but explore whether they can be mended.

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  • You prefer fast-paced plots with clear antagonists and external conflict over internal emotional work.
  • You're looking for lighter contemporary fiction without heavy themes like sexual assault or long-standing resentment.
  • You tend to lose patience with books that spend significant time on the past and flashbacks rather than present-day action.

About this book

Phoebe and Suze were once inseparable friends who grew up together in a quiet, beautiful coastal town in Oregon, sharing everything. Secrets they couldn't reveal to each other eventually strained their bond and complicated their lives. Decades later, Suze, a famous actress, returns to town seeking safety after a brutal attack. Phoebe, now a successful illustrator and fabric designer, has learned that keeping secrets means maintaining distance from others—except for her granddaughter Jasmine. As Jasmine prepares to move to London, Phoebe struggles with how to face her old friend's return and the unresolved issues between them. The two women must decide whether they can finally confront their past, choosing between healing and survival. The novel explores the complexities of female friendship, the joys and heartbreaks of life, and the resilience women can find within themselves.

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Currently 4.5★ from 43,302 reviews

Gaining approximately 1,361 new reviews per month. Reader interest is surging. Rating has dipped slightly from 5.0 to 4.5.

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