Twins. How does one describe the bond that only they share? From their first breath until their dying day, these separate beings mesh their souls and share their hearts in a secret language that only they can decipher. For Kerry and Eve Barnard, there is no one else. Abandoned by their mother and left behind by the death of their father, these girls are forced to grow up and become strong, independent woman in a world that shows no mercy.

Situated on a small island, Kerry and Eve make the best of dire circumstances. Taking pity on the forlorn girls, the townsfolk do whatever they can to help them survive from anonymous gifts to providing food for their table. Both these girls know that there is something to be said for love that can only be found in a small town.

As if they hadn't had their fair share of heartache, during the tumultuous summer of their seventeenth birthday, their bond is put to the test as their lives come tumbling down leaving a quake in its path. Within a blink of an eye, they must choose between loyalty and love knowing that there is no turning back and that their choice will ultimately determine their fate. Blood is thicker than water, but all too often when a man is involved, no rules need apply. Will these sisters be able to overcome what has been dealt or will they wind up losing each other in the process and live their lives apart?

PIECES OF MY SISTER'S LIFE is a powerful debut novel by Elizabeth Joy Arnold masterfully told from the past as well as the present. With each page, Arnold captivates her audience as she skillfully depicts the intense pain and suffering that makes the reader connect with her characters and want for more. Poignant, heart- breaking, and at times highly emotionally. PIECES OF SISTER'S LIFE is the perfect book club read.