The Other March Sisters

Praise for THE OTHER MARCH SISTERS

“Queer authors Epstein, Malinenko, and Parker sparkle in this delightful feminist retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women…Not only do the authors pull off their updates to the source text, they manage to stay true to the characters in a way that will please even the most die-hard Alcott fans. This is a treat.” —Publishers Weekly

“With its moving portrayals of the effects of the restrictions and limitations imposed by outside expectations, as suffocating as the corsets demanded by the fashion of the day, the book makes the struggle, and the triumph, of each woman immersive. The Other March Sisters is an engaging historical novel that adds dimension and depth to the original tale, reveling in each March sister’s audacious courage.” —ForeWord Reviews

“Bold, heartfelt, and richly imaginative. In this masterful companion to Little Women, three inventive authors invite us into each sister’s untold story as they forge their own paths—Meg through her unexpected calling, Beth in her bittersweet yearning, and Amy as she discovers her truest self in Europe. . . . These ‘other sisters’ shine brilliantly, revealing a tapestry of love, ambition, and self-discovery that will captivate readers anew and make this a book club favorite.” —Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“An intriguing take on some of the most beloved—yet, paradoxically, overlooked—characters in fiction. Epstein, Malinenko and Parker each tackle the inner thoughts and feelings of Amy, Beth, and Meg March respectively, leaving Jo off the pages but still allowing her strong influence to bend and sculpt the other sisters’ paths. . . An audacious and tender contemplation of the timeless notion of what if?, The Other March Sisters challenges our expectations and offers its heroines bold new roads to follow.” —Shana Abé, bestselling author of An American Beauty and The Second Mrs. Astor


“A rich, eloquent reimagining . . . In my family, when a traditional recipe is improved by adding in a few extras, we say it’s been deluxed. That’s exactly what these authors have done, they’ve ‘deluxed’ Little Women!” —Donna Everhart, USA Today bestselling author of When the Jessamine Grows

“The Other March Sisters hits home by highlighting the strength and bravery women need to care for each other, as well as to care for themselves.” —Gian Sardar, USA Today bestselling author of When the World Goes Quiet and Take What You Can Carry

“A heartfelt love letter not only to Little Women, but to all of us who have to learn how to grow from a girl to a woman.” —J.R. Dawson, Golden Crown award-winning author of The First Bright Thing

“In this brave reimagining of a beloved classic the authors turn the spotlight on the ‘other’ March sisters, illuminating their independence, creativity and passion. . . . Readers who identified with Jo’s sisters will revel in this triumphant tale of womanhood—an ode to the original that very much stands on its own!” —Rebekah Faubion, author of The Lovers

Praise for THE OTHER MARCH SISTERS

“Queer authors Epstein, Malinenko, and Parker sparkle in this delightful feminist retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women…Not only do the authors pull off their updates to the source text, they manage to stay true to the characters in a way that will please even the most die-hard Alcott fans. This is a treat.” —Publishers Weekly

“With its moving portrayals of the effects of the restrictions and limitations imposed by outside expectations, as suffocating as the corsets demanded by the fashion of the day, the book makes the struggle, and the triumph, of each woman immersive. The Other March Sisters is an engaging historical novel that adds dimension and depth to the original tale, reveling in each March sister’s audacious courage.” —ForeWord Reviews

“Bold, heartfelt, and richly imaginative. In this masterful companion to Little Women, three inventive authors invite us into each sister’s untold story as they forge their own paths—Meg through her unexpected calling, Beth in her bittersweet yearning, and Amy as she discovers her truest self in Europe. . . . These ‘other sisters’ shine brilliantly, revealing a tapestry of love, ambition, and self-discovery that will captivate readers anew and make this a book club favorite.” —Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“An intriguing take on some of the most beloved—yet, paradoxically, overlooked—characters in fiction. Epstein, Malinenko and Parker each tackle the inner thoughts and feelings of Amy, Beth, and Meg March respectively, leaving Jo off the pages but still allowing her strong influence to bend and sculpt the other sisters’ paths. . . An audacious and tender contemplation of the timeless notion of what if?, The Other March Sisters challenges our expectations and offers its heroines bold new roads to follow.” —Shana Abé, bestselling author of An American Beauty and The Second Mrs. Astor


“A rich, eloquent reimagining . . . In my family, when a traditional recipe is improved by adding in a few extras, we say it’s been deluxed. That’s exactly what these authors have done, they’ve ‘deluxed’ Little Women!” —Donna Everhart, USA Today bestselling author of When the Jessamine Grows

“The Other March Sisters hits home by highlighting the strength and bravery women need to care for each other, as well as to care for themselves.” —Gian Sardar, USA Today bestselling author of When the World Goes Quiet and Take What You Can Carry

“A heartfelt love letter not only to Little Women, but to all of us who have to learn how to grow from a girl to a woman.” —J.R. Dawson, Golden Crown award-winning author of The First Bright Thing

“In this brave reimagining of a beloved classic the authors turn the spotlight on the ‘other’ March sisters, illuminating their independence, creativity and passion. . . . Readers who identified with Jo’s sisters will revel in this triumphant tale of womanhood—an ode to the original that very much stands on its own!” —Rebekah Faubion, author of The Lovers