(RE)Sisters: Stories of Rebel Girls, Revolution, Empowerment and Escape

by Jane Bradley (Editor)

(RE)Sisters is the latest short story collection from For Books' Sake, featuring the best new fiction from emerging women writers from across the globe.

Featuring a diverse range of characters, genres, styles and subject matters, the eighteen stories in (RE)Sisters include; a dystopian world where skin colour is changed by a sinister procedure; a spelling bee that stings like a wasp; a girl kept captive by a man with no heart; an indefinite hospital quarantine; a runaway best friend; a lost habit of checking shoes for scorpions; an abandoned bathtub; a stolen hot air balloon, and much more besides.

Compiled following a global call for submissions, (RE)Sisters explores today's teenage girls' fears, frustrations, strength, stories, potential, and power. A fierce, fearless and topical tribute to girls' rebellion and resistance, (RE)Sisters is defiant, distinctive and unapologetic. Just like its heroines.

(RE)Sisters features stories from: Zoe Apostolides, Tanvi Berwah, Elizabeth Byrne, Liz Flanagan, Katie M. Flynn, Erin Darby Gesell, Jessica Glaisher, Valerie Hunter, Evangeline Jennings, Couri Johnson, Angela Kanter, Ioanna Mavrou, Lucy Middlemass, Emily Paull, Eliana Ramage, Anna Scott, Kaye Spivey and Alaina Symanovich. The collection is edited by Jane Bradley, founder and director of For Books' Sake.

Genres: LGBT, Feminism, Short Stories, Young Adult, Fiction

184 pages, Paperback

Published February 8, 2016

About the author

Jane Bradley is the author of two acclaimed story collections and a novella, Power Lines, which was named a New York Times Notable Book. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, she now teaches at the University of Toledo in Ohio. This is her first full-length novel.

Reviews

[Ali]

A gritty and determined collection of stories exploring the experiences of women today. Powerful and harrowing at times, this anthology captures eloquently the ongoing struggle that women face but still remains uplifting and empowering. The overwhelming feeling is one of triumph. Women can, and do, overcome the challenges thrown at them in life. My favourites are Vientiane and Operation M, as they spoke to me personally.

[Briony Appleton]

5/5 Stars

"I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. What an amazingly constructed collection of writing! I'm blown away by the wonderfully original content that (Re)Sisters has featured, and I'm totally in love with the varied yet consistent writing quality. I honestly couldn't put it down, every story just pulled me further into the collection the more I read. Amazing!"

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[Tim]

I don't think I have ever (or will ever) meet such a diverse group of strong, kiss ass girls. Full of strong characters and even stronger messages this should be required reading for every man, woman and child who has ever closed their eyes to use and abuse of anyone.
Normally, in an anthology, there are a few weak links but not so this time.What a great introduction to these fresh, new writers.

I received my copy free via Goodreads giveaways

[Amizerart]

Absolutely lovely. Realistic short stories about life and emotion. I really enjoyed it.