Review of Stuck in the Middle by Virginia Smith

The bonds of sisterhood are celebrated in this feel good start to a new series by Virginia Smith. As the title hints, this installment stars the middle sister Joan as she deals with job, faith, romance and of course family issues. Joan is the ‘quiet sister’ who feels overshadowed by her successful older sister and her perky and beautiful younger sister. Family conflict abounds, as a handsome doctor who moves in next door attracts the attention of Joan—and her younger sister, creating quite the competions between them. Joan is also determined to keep her elderly grandmother living at home with her—but the rest of the family thinks a retirement home might be a better option. Will the rest of the family listen to Joan and her opinions, or will she be overshadowed and shut out like usual?

The family dynamics going on in this book are certainly easy to relate to, as both me and my sister found. Certain elements were pretty predictable, but it is still a fun, lighthearted read with a positive message about letting go of your fears and embracing faith. I recommend it for fans of contemporary Christian fiction, and if you have sisters like I do, definitely pass it around the family circle for a fun sister-bonding experience of your own.