Sunday, August 23, 2009

Book Review: The Sister Pact by Cami Checketts


The Sister Pact
by Cami Checketts

Author Cami Checketts knows how to put her characters in danger - and how to get them out of it. It's the journey from one to the other that hooks the reader. In Sister Pact, sisters Allison and Savannah are very close, so close that one would do anything for the other. And when Allison is gravely injured by an unknown party, Savannah is determined to discover who that party is, and to see that justice is done, no matter what risks she must take. To Savannah's outrage, she is even considered a suspect and must prove her own innocence while trying to find the real perpetrator. She becomes enmeshed in a love-hate relationship with an oh-so-handsome officer of the law in her quest, and major conflicts arise as her dogged pursuit of the truth interferes with his.

The bond of sisterhood is of course a major theme in this book. The subject of eating disorders is also addressed, and through love and support from family and friends, one character whose lifestyle borders on the disorder decides to conquer it. Healthy living and healthy relationships are also emphasized, and several other characters also confront their own personal demons and realize that loving help is there for the asking.

The reader knows there are more stories to be told about these two strong and likable women, and the potential for a series is surely there.

---reviewed by Janet Jensen




Author Cami Checketts

About the author (from the book's bio page): Cami Checketts is a wife, mother, exercise scientist, and avid supporter of Cold Stone Creameries (ice cream parlor). Although clean toilets are a wistful memory, she adores her husband and three wild boys. Sometimes between being a human horse, cleaning up magic potient, and reading Berenstain Bears, she gets the chance to write fiction. Cami has a BS in Exercise Science from Utah State University. She currently has a thriving business as a pro bono fitness trainer. Cami's blog,www. fitmommas.blogster.com, offers fitness advice and strength straining routines for busy women.

Cami lives with her family in the beautiful Cache Valley of northern Utah. During the two months of the year it isn't slowing, she loves to swim, run, and bike.

For more information about Cami and The Sister Pact, check out her website: http://www.camichecketts.com/

A portion of the proceeds from The Sister Pact will be donated to The Child and Family Support Center of Cache County, Inc. For more information on this worthy cause please visit http://www.cachefsc.org/

The Sister Pact
Cami Checketts
Bonneville Books
$15.99
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1 comment:

Cami Checketts said...

Thanks, Janet. I really appreciate you sharing this with your readers. If any of you are interested, you can win a copy of The Sister Pact at the following sites:

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Warmest,
Cami