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The Delta Sisters

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When I sat down to read The Delta Sisters, I was mentally prepared to read a novel about the adventures of pledging a sorority and being a part of a sisterhood. But author Kayla Perrin took me in a totally different direction with this brilliantly written novel of murder, suspense and betrayal. Sylvia Grayson is the matriarch of an affluent African-American family in New Orleans. Her family heritage includes being the daughter of one of the original founders of Delta Gamma Psi sorority. The women of this family carry down the traditions of attending Dillard University and pledging Delta.

Being of an elite heritage, Sylvia marries a jazz musician, whom is considered beneath her by her family standards. From the union, a daughter named Olivia is conceived. It is expected of her to follow in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother and attend Dillard and pledge Delta.

During the summer of 1975, when a stranger moves to town and a young girl is murdered, the nature of Sylvia and Olivia's relationship is changed forever. An incident from Sylvia's past comes back to haunt her. She believes that the young man she has hired to do some work around the estate knows what she would prefer to keep hidden. She pays the young man to leave town. This totally devastates Olivia, who has developed a relationship with him.

Olivia grows up to be the author of horror stories. She is an embarrassment to her mother because of her drinking and the erotic nature of her fiction. Although a Delta member, Sylvia barely acknowledges her presence and overlooks her for committees. Olivia realizes her mother still considers her a disappointment. She fails to recognize the relationship with Rachelle is failing miserably. Rachelle develops a rebellious streak after her best friend; Alette tells her she overheard Olivia admitting she deceitfully altered the path of Rachelle's future. Rachelle goes against her upbringing, even contemplating not following the tradition of becoming a Delta.

A person from Olivia's past reenters her life around the same time Sylvia is receiving threats and accusations concerning the murder of a young girl in 1975. Through a series of events, secrets are revealed that hurt and change the way Olivia sees her mother. It all culminates with dead bodies, explosive revelations of "who done it" and eventually, restored relationships.

Kayla Perrin did an outstanding job keeping me guessing and flipping pages. I thought the drama would never end. Just when you think you have it figured out, there's another plot twist. This is a really good read.

Reviewed by Paula Henderson of Loose Leaves Book Review

Easy and interesting book to read as I read in an evening setting as my interest had questions I wanted answered. Since I was not a part of a sorority setting I wanted to know what was so special about these groups but that was not really the storyline as much as it was about a family bonding together before they seek to go out and help the world that may seem to be less fortunate.

New Orleans is considered The Delta. This is a book about murder, suspense and betrayal. Lies come back to hunt mother Sylvia Grayson. Sylvia Grayson is the matriarch of an affluent family. The tradition for the women in the family is to attend Dillard University and pledge Delta sorority. Sylvia's daughter Olivia falls in love with a stranger to the dismay of Sylvia. This stranger is suspected of murdering a girl in New Orleans, and Sylvia suspects he knows secrets about her she would rather keep hidden. She pays him to leave town, upsetting Olivia. Olivia grows up still hurt about losing a man she loved and with a daughter of her own. Olivia is doing the same thing to her own daughter Rachelle that her mother has done to her.

This family is very dysfunctional. Olivia was so set against Rochelle attending any other colleges; she threw out Rachel's acceptance letters. Rachelle so wanting her own identity she considers going against family tradition to rebel against her mother. When all is said and done, secrets are revealed in an explosive ending.

This book was slow, slow, slow. Chapter 55-56 were the most exciting parts of the book. I was about to put it down when I got to that point. I really felt the story did not need to be dragged out so much. I just did not like this book by the time I finished it. Glad I borrowed this from the library.

I thought I had it figured out, but Perrin got me with the ending. Pretty good read about not-so-perfect mother-daughter relationships. Sylvia, the snobby meddling mother, Olivia the love-struck daughter turned alcoholic, and Rachelle, the daughter/granddaughter who wants her independence but craves her mother's love. What is the secret that Sylvia Grayson has hidden all of these years and how will the revelation affect those she loves? Some of the story is rather easy to figure out with the clues Perrin throws in, but I definitely didn't see the ending coming. Perrin has created a story that, while not a page turner, is worth a read. 3 stars.

this was a nice read. i was touched by the fact that this was a love story tied into suspense, murder, and drama. this book takes you into the lives of a family reviewing their past mistakes and how it affects their future and their present. i enjoyed the read.

I chose this book because I thought it would be about being in a soroity and sisters helping one another. I didn;t think that it would have all of this action. I honestly thought it would be kind of boring but once I opened this book it caught my attention from one I first read it to when I put the book down. It is incredible.

After reading this story I felt that this book was definetly a exciting book. This book was so mucj more exciting than I thought it would be. It has so much action. There are 7 main characters each one has an important part in the book. This book takes place downsouth in Louisiana. This is the best fiction story I have ever read, the author of this book is Kayla Perrin.

I liked this book because it kept me reading all through the night. This book isa very interesting to read. It had me guessing all throughtout the book. If you read this book you won't be able to put it down. Another reason why I like this book is because this book also teaches you a lewsson about making good judgement of people and to listen to your mother.

I liked this book because this book is very interesting and I think that this book is appropriate for older teens and adults.

Rachelle W.O.K

I looked at the cover and knew this book has mystery. This book has ups and downs and will keep you guessing whats to happen next. I give this book all thumbs up and recommend this book to anyone. Teaches you about life, love, faith in God, and trust with anyone you put trust into. Perrin keep it up sister!

First time reader of Kayla Perrin, but it will not be the last. I was very surprised at how well the book was written and put together. The flow was very good. Very few people can tackle a generational story and leave the reader with a good understanding of each character without the book going on and on an on. There were two surprises at the end that I did not figure out until the end. I prefer books that will entertain and pull one into that time and fantasy without me having to rewrite my own ending. Very good.

I loved this story!!! In it, you meet two generations of black women. You laugh and cry with both. The love story in the midst of the main story is beautiful and powerful. I could not put this book down.

This book was extremely exciting and interesting. It was hard for me to put it down. I felt like I was on a roller coaster with this book, there were twists and turns in almost every chapter of the book.