SISTERSONG

Lucy Howard PAN MACMILLAN, $33

Three sisters growing up in ancient Britain are totally different in both personality and looks. Sinne is a boy-crazy flirt, Riva is haunted by a tragedy that befell her and Keyne is trapped in a life, and body, that she doesn’t feel is her own.

But they share some commonalities – they are all the King’s daughters and magic runs through their veins.

When a handsome stranger enters their kingdom, the family bonds are tested as jealousies and suspicions flare up.

At the same time, Saxons are beating a path to the family’s door, putting war square in their path.

This tale of love, treachery and old-school magic, told from a female perspective, makes for a riveting read, especially for fans of historic fiction.

PAULA THOMPSON VERDICT: