Author Samantha Hastings on Sisters in Fiction (plus Book Recommendations and a GIVEAWAY)

Today, author Samantha Hastings is going to tell us a little bit about what inspired the strong bond between the two main characters – sisters Sophie and Mariah, in her novel The Invention of Sophie Carter. If you enjoy reading stories about siblings whose love for one another is strong enough for them to take on the world, then stick around; not only will I share with you the blurb to Samantha’s book, but she’ll give you some reading recommendations.

Published by: Swoon Reads

Publication date: July 14, 2020

Themes and genres: Historical Romance, Young Adult, Victorian, sisters, twins

Blurb:

Identical twin sisters take turns swapping places over the course of a summer in order to pursue their secret ambitions in Samantha Hastings’ Victorian YA romance.

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We have Darly Jamison, sharing her experience with us.

Darly Jamison, Author of Strawberry Wine

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