Pearl and Ruby grew estranged after their mother was imprisoned for manslaughter. While Pearl remained in their childhood home in Austin, Ruby fled to Dallas in pursuit of the “perfect” life. 🌼 But when their choices draw them back together – Pearl commits to bariatric surgery and needs someone to help her during recovery, and Ruby is publicly humiliated in Dallas and needs somewhere to flee – they may just realize it’s impossible to step into the future without first coming to terms with past trauma and embracing their present selves. Available January 17! -- #thesisterswewere #wendywillisbaldwin #fiction #sisters #tbr #amreading #bookmarked