Midsummer Sisters

Midsummer Sisters is a middle-grade graphic novel by Niki Smith, published June 9, 2026, by Graphix.[1]

Plot

The novel centers tween stepsisters Quinn and Kenzie as their parents' marriage is breaking apart, which threatens their relationship. To momentarily remove the girls from the situation, their grandmother takes them to North Carolina's Outer Banks. Together, they explore the area and appreciate the local wildlife. When not together, Kenzie looks for beach collectables, while Quinn texts her friend and crush back home, Willow. Meanwhile, the girls worry what life would be like if their parents divorced, dissolving their sisterhood.

Reviews

The novel was well received by critics, including starred reviews from The Horn Book Magazine,[2] Kirkus Reviews,[3] Publishers Weekly,[4] School Library Journal,[5] and Shelf Awareness.[6] Kirkus described the novel as "an expressive, heartfelt exploration of the bonds that hold us together",[3] while Publishers Weekly described it as "expertly crafted and emotionally perceptive".[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Midsummer Sisters". Booklist. 2026-05-01. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  2. ↑ "July/August 2026 Horn Book Magazine starred reviews". The Horn Book. 2026-05-28. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  3. 1 2 "Midsummer Sisters". Kirkus Reviews. 2026-03-09. Archived from the original on March 13, 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  4. 1 2 "Midsummer Sisters by Niki Smith". Publishers Weekly. 2026-03-06. Archived from the original on May 31, 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  5. ↑ Abdul, Alicia (2026-04-01). "Midsummer Sisters". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  6. ↑ Zaboski, Samantha (2026-06-05). "Midsummer Sisters". Shelf Awareness. Archived from the original on June 7, 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
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