Sister Wife by Shelley Hrdlitschka is the story of 3 teenager girls trying to find their place in their community. Celeste is the main narrator who is struggling with her rebellious feelings against the polygamous community where she lives. Taviana is the newcomer to the community who welcomes the structured environment after living on the streets for several years. Nanette is Celeste’s half-sister who feels at peace with the way things are and doesn’t understand why Celeste can’t be happy.
Each chapter is told from a different girl’s perspective, and they combine together to create a story that grabs your attention. What will happen to Taviana? Will Celeste choose her own happiness or the happiness of her family?