I really enjoyed seeing both sister's POV chapters. Not only does it gives us insight into both of the women's thoughts and emotions, it helps to keep the story moving at a fast pace. Both women's journey in this book, is both a physical and emotional one. They are both learning things about themselves, their shared history, and about each other. What she discovers changes everything. But will her search for the truth push their sisterly bond – and Katie – to breaking point? It’s a thrilling and perceptive debut which captures the complex relationship between sisters and loss at its rawest. Trust us, you won’t be able to put it down." - Cosmopolitan Con queste parole inizia il diario di viaggio di Mia, la cui morte a Bali, durante questo viaggio, viene annunciata dalla polizia inglese alla sorella maggiore Katie.

As Katie travels to Bali, the chapters alternate between her experiences and Mia’s entries in the travel journal. It’s an interesting device, which in fact was the inspiration behind Lucy Clarke’s debut novel. Clarke is a compulsive traveller herself – her husband is a professional windsurfer, and every winter the couple spend as much time as possible abroad.I seem to be the odd one out with my rating but I couldn't bring myself to give higher than 2 stars. The writing was lovely but the story was weak. The coincidences were too great and the fact that Katie was reading Mia's diary only when she went to the same place was just too unbelievable! The fact that both Mia and Noah had damaged father/child relationships, damaged sibling relationships, guilt issues was too much for credibility. I enjoyed this book from start to finish. It was very easy to read, meaning I didn't have to struggle to get to know the characters, which can be a challenge when reading a book of this genre. I empathised with both Katie and Mia, and there were just enough supporting characters to make this a very believable story. I liked the concept of sisterhood and the realism that the author brought to the complex relationship sisters often have. Its a unique connection. A good & engrossing read but somehow feel it fell short if its potential. The story focuses on the relationship between two sisters, Katie the "good sister & perfect daughter" & Mia an independent free spirit, who at the drop of a hat takes off to the other side of the world to go travelling, where she dies under mysterious circumstances. Katie on finding her sisters journal decides to copy Mia's journey & discover the truth behind her death. An interesting basis for a story if not wholly original....& I think that was what made me dissatisfied, the story was a bit predictable - for example, the reason Mia left so suddenly was blatently obvious from the start!

Swimming at Night’ is the debut novel by author Lucy Clarke and focuses on the relationship between sisters Mia and Katie. They have a complicated relationship and are often at loggerheads with their rivalry. They maybe sisters but they are very different personalities, Mia is very much living for today whereas Katie follows a more accepted lifestyle of hard work and building friendships. During their childhood they had a strong bond and were the best of friends but as they matured they drifted apart and argued. This book has many themes: love of a sibling, friendship, family, family secrets, romantic love, being brave, betrayal, misunderstanding, sacrifice and forgiveness. This book is a perfect summer read. It’s emotional and moving and set in beautiful sunny locations – California, Maui, Australia and Bali. La gente viaggia per due motivi: perché cerca qualcosa o perché scappa da qualcosa. Nel mio caso sono veri entrambi. After their mother dies of cancer, Mia feels even more restless. She want to find her father and finally understand who she really is. So one day she just takes off with her best friend Finn to a long trip, little knowing that she won't return from this trip alive. Katie find it hard to accept her sister's death nor why she would end her life. When Katie finds her sister's travel diary, she decides to follow in her sister's footsteps. She hope to learn more about her sister's last months and perhaps find out what or who pushed Mia over the edge...Katie’s carefully structured world is shattered by the news that her headstrong younger sister, Mia, has been found dead in Bali – and the police claim it was suicide. Essential reading if you have a sister, as Clarke has totally nailed the complexities of that relationship. It’s perfectly paced (tense right up to the end)... and you’ll want to quit your job and go travelling." - Heat As the book begins, older sister Kate receives news that her younger sister, Mia has been found dead at the bottom of a cliff in Bali. The sisters had very little communication since the day Mia suddenly announced that she was going on a trip around the world. This trip appeared to come out of the blue with Mia convincing her best friend, Finn to quit his job and travel with her. The Sea Sisters is a fictional story about two sisters, Katie and Mia. They were raised by their mother after their father left the family when the girls were still very young. Mia has always been wild, independant, drifting through life. Her older sister, Katie, sensible, popular, successful and down to earth.