The Sisterhood Rules - Blog Tour

 

Author: Kathy Lette

Publisher: Head Of Zeus 

Publishing Date: 9th April 2026 

Many thanks to the publishing team and Random Things Tours for my physical copy of the book and a spot on the tour

Blurb 

The Sisterhood Rules:

1. Never let a man come between you

2. Share all your secrets

3. Live life to the fullest - girls just wanna have fun

For twin sisters Isabel and Verity, the sisterhood rules were shattered when Verity had an affair with Izzy's husband. Unforgivable, right? Devastated by her sister's betrayal, Izzy casts Verity into social Siberia.

But when their mother goes missing, Verity and Izzy are forced to come together again to find her. And then the estranged sisters' problems only get bigger. Their mother has a new younger lover and where there's a will. he'd clearly like to be in it.

Can they stop their mother making a dreadful mistake? And in doing so find a way to bury the pain of the past?

My Thoughts 

I really enjoyed this as my first read from the author—it was full of wit, humour, and so many clever one-liners and innuendos that genuinely made me smile throughout. It had a light, entertaining tone, but also carried deeper emotional moments that gave the story real heart.

The plot takes us on a holiday-style journey from Australia through to Europe, which added a lovely sense of escapism to the story. As the blurb explains, sisters Isabel and Verity are no longer close due to a betrayal that broke their trust. They’ve been estranged for quite some time, and you can really feel the weight of that distance when they are brought back together again.

What I liked most was that, despite everything that has happened between them, there is an underlying sense of the sisters trying to reconnect. As the story progresses, you see them slowly working through past hurts—sometimes awkwardly, sometimes with humour—but always with glimpses of the bond they once shared. Alongside the tension, there are also moments where they relive happier memories, reminding both themselves and the reader of the fun, warmth, and closeness they used to have.

As the plot develops, we get to know more characters, Such as—husbands, children, partners, friends, and colleagues—adding depth and realism to their relationships. The involvement in the music scene also stood out, creating a lively and engaging backdrop to the story.

Things take an intriguing turn when the sisters discover their mother is missing. The situation becomes even more curious when they learn about her much younger partner, Gawain, who doesn’t quite seem to be who he claims to be. As Isabel and Verity dig deeper, they begin to question his intentions and what he really wants from their mother, adding a layer of mystery and suspense to the narrative.

Overall, this book strikes a really nice balance between humour and emotion. It’s not just funny—it’s also about family, forgiveness, and the complicated nature of relationships. If you’re looking for a women-led story that’s engaging, easy to read, full of humour, and has a meaningful emotional core, I would definitely recommend giving this one a try.