Princess Sister

A page-turner, every page written with eloquence!! Perfection!!

I loved really this book, I liked the characters and really enjoyed it.

I don't normally read this kind of book. I'm a guy and my buddies saw me walking around holding "Princess Sister" in my hand and they dogged me out! Yet, I had to give it a try since a good friend recommended that I read it, being a Haitian born Artist (painter).Knowing the foundation of this book as romance, I did not think I would get very far with it, but I decided to throw away everything I've ever judged about romance novels and just enjoy the drama of this story.I have to be honest that this book got me hooked and I could not put it down, I really felt close to this family, I could not wait to turn the page and find out what the characters would do or get into next, I got angry, happy, and sad about the many real issues I've seen growing up in Haiti and here in the U.S. This story is timeless, and it shows here from the reviews I have read with so much ignorant hate for these characters, I think maybe it's because people lack the ability to understand a culture within a culture and the separation of the social classes from the poor to the elite that does truly exist in the Creole-African world.Some opinions here are clearly formed without possessing adequate knowledge or experience of being a Creole (French-African).I've heard of, "It's a Black Thang!" - As a reference to any cultural or social practice, behavior, or attitude unique to or stemming from the African American experience. Well I guess this book reflects, "It's a Creole Thang, you wouldn't understand..." It's also a HATE of SELF thing that most people of color should understand by now. As a man born in Haiti and living here in the U.S. and a strong understanding of my people's connection with France, I can say that this story is both touching and very familiar, the author did a brilliant job keeping me on my toes with excitement and I felt right at home as a member of the Chevalier family.I've seen and known these very same types of characters growing up and there is nothing unreal about the story.Give this book a chance!I learned a big lesson from this book and seeing the reviews here, when reading literature of any kind throw away your preconceived ideas about what the world is like and allow yourself a chance to experience the characters' world. I just wish this book was longer, I need more of this.Naz

If you are fond of previous novels by Sheila Copeland, you will know that she has a distinct flair for the dramatic. In Copeland's third installment, Princess Sister, she continues on that path, providing a dazzling and entertaining tale chronicling the Chevalier family. Vade' Chevalier is dubbed a Princess Sister because of her life as a spoiled Parisian and because of her African-American descent. Her parents, one of Haitian descent and the other of the Creole culture in New Orleans, have deep buried family secrets in America, which resurface upon their return to the States. Family bonds are stretched to the limit as secrets are exposed and the emotional wounds are opened as life in America drastically changes Vade's and her family's life forever. Vade' learns that she must fight for the things that she truly loves most and learn to accept the things that she cannot change. Copeland did a great job creating a cast of colorful characters who provide much drama and entertainment. At times, it is almost like a soap opera as Copeland describes the scenes in Paris and the lively banter between the characters. Dialogue appearing in English and French was also a great asset to the story, which made it more realistic. The story's setting from New Orleans to Paris was very vivid and allowed me to picture in my mind the scenes and characters. In some parts, I do feel some aspects were overly descriptive, such as her constant material references to dresses from the Collections in Paris, silky black hair and green eyes, etc. Besides this complaint, the story stands on its own as a lively page-turner that left me wanting to know what was next to be discovered.If you are looking for a novel that sparkles with spectacle, look no further than Princess Sister. Copeland has again left readers with a novel that is witty and also fascinating at how a black family makes a transition from Paris back to America.AngeliqueAPOOO BookClub

This is the great story of a very, very, dark skinned and beautiful heroine. The story explores the upper-class dark skinned community. It teaches about relationships, maturity, and racism with eloquence. It takes place in lovely locales in Europe and the U.S. It what also help you define what makes a beautiful princess.

This was a book worth waiting for. As I began reading this book I wasn't sure if this was a book I would really be interested in reading but decided to keep reading it. I was not disappointed. Ms. Copeland's descriptions of her characters were so vivid that I had a picture of each one of them in my mind. The book centers around the life of Vade'Chevalier and her family. Vade' is the first Princess sister in the book. Vade' was a spoiled child and now she is a selfish woman that is out to satisfy herself by any means necessary until her world comes crumbling down. Vade' is a strong woman that has yet to learn her strengths.If I say anymore I will be telling you the story. This is one book that you will not be sorry you've read.I am eagerly looking forward to Ms. Copeland's next book.