Becoming My Sister

Gish idolizes her older sister, Gloria, who teaches her how to talk to boys, embrace her femininity, and develop a life of her own. Gloria meets a handsome, mysterious boy and disappears without a trace, leaving Gish with newfound freedom and a sense of possibility.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Two sisters, Gish and Gloria, navigate the complexities of love, rivalry, and a mysterious disappearance amidst the luxurious backdrop of Palm Springs. Gish idolizes her older sister, Gloria, who is perceived as perfect by their parents. Despite Gloria's unwavering love for Gish, she feels a sense of fatigue with her own accomplishments. Determined to give her sister a better life, Gloria teaches her how to interact with boys, embrace her femininity, and create a life of her own. As Gish begins to flourish, Gloria meets a handsome, mysterious boy, becoming obsessed with him. However, Gloria closes off her life to her sister, ultimately disappearing without a trace. A police search yields no results, and their fathers frantic investigation proves futile. Their mother, already lost in daydreams of celebrities who once partied in their house, becomes increasingly consumed by the disappearance.

Untethered from the weight of her sister's presence but also missing her sister's love, Gish faces a daunting new reality. She questions what she will do with this newfound freedom and the possibility of becoming anything she desires. The novel explores the depths of sisterhood, resilience, and the search for self-discovery, as Gish navigates the aftermath of Gloria's disappearance and struggles to find her place in the world.

Weight: 388g
Dimension: 149 x 221 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982156312