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Sissie Klein Is Completely Normal: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Kris Clink (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 71 ratings
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Perfect for fans of Robyn Carr’s Virgin River Series, the author of Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy returns with a stirring story of a mother’s enduring love, a family’s betrayal, and the ultimate act of forgiveness.

One mistake can steal your innocence. One promise can plague a friendship. One secret can tear apart a family.

Sissie Klein barely remembers the night that tore her from the carefree life she knew. Not long after the shocked teen is pushed into marriage, she’s rushed to the hospital where a catastrophic delivery seals her destiny.

Sissie is determined to give her daughter the opportunities she forfeited, but some fates can’t be avoided. Tragedy strikes, leaving behind a legacy of deceit—and an orphaned toddler.

Told with heartbreaking honesty and shrewd humor, Sissie Klein Is Completely Normal examines the ties that bind us—some inherited, others chosen—none without their share of agonizing tangles.
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From the Publisher

Bethany Crandell: Beautifully crafted story rich with family drama & all emotions that come with it
Suzanne Park: Heartfelt exploration of familial devotion & sacrifices parents make for children
Kristan Higgins quote: A wonderful new voice in women's fiction

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“A warmhearted tale about second chances that will satisfy fans of romance and family dramas.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Reading Sissie Klein Is Completely Normal feels a lot like coming home. Kris Clink's stories are filled with warmth, heart, and characters you'd swear are real people. Don't miss this lovely book!”
—Trish Doller, author of Float Plan

“Sissie Klein Is Completely Normal is a bittersweet and compulsively readable reminder that no matter what life may hand you, it’s never too late to carve your own path. Kris Clink is a gifted storyteller and I can’t wait to read what she writes next.”
—Camille Pagán, best-selling author of Don't Make Me Turn This Life Around

Once again, Clink delivers a beautifully crafted story, rich with family drama and all the emotions that come with it. Told with impeccably sharp wit, superb dialogue, and unrelenting heart, Sissie Klein Is Completely Normal is sure to keep readers up too late, eager to turn to the next page.”
—Bethany Crandell, author of See Jane Snap

“A quaint and heartfelt exploration of familial devotion and the sacrifices parents will make for their children. If you love contemporary relationship fiction, this book is for you.”
—Suzanne Park, author of Loathe at First Sight

“Seeing another angle of Lark Lovejoy was so much fun! Three cheers for Sissie finding her way to her heart!”
—Leah DeCesare, author of Forks, Knives, and Spoons

“Kris Clink's lyrical writing draws us into the life of Sissie Klein, whose life is upended when she finds herself pregnant at sixteen. With wit and humor, we root for Sissie through the years, meeting wonderfully drawn and flawed characters along the way.”
—Lyn Liao Butler, author of The TIger Mom's Tale

“Kris Clink skillfully creates characters that jump off the page—real and relatable—and the charming Sissie Klein is no exception. Readers will cheer for funny and flawed Sissie as she's set on a course that challenges her every expectation. Fans of women’s fiction and family stories will fall in love with Sissie Klein Is Completely Normal.”
—Sarahlyn Bruck, author of Designer You and Daytime Drama

“I loved the characters in this book. They jumped off the page with such authenticity that sometimes it was hard to forget they were fictitious. I can summarize this book in one word: inspiring.”
—Zibby Owens, creator and host of award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books

Praise for Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy:

“A wonderful new voice in women’s fiction.”
—Kristan Higgins, author of Life and Other Inconveniences

“I didn’t want to say goodbye to Lark and the cast of characters in Kris Clink’s debut.”
—Leah DeCesare, author of Forks, Knives, and Spoons

“You’ll want to say hello to these charming, complicated, and refreshingly flawed characters.”
—Amy E. Reichert, author of The Optimist’s Guide to Letting Go

About the Author

Kris Clink’s relatable characters rely on humor and tenderness to navigate complicated relationships. Set in middle America, her novels are laced with romance, heartbreak, and just enough snarky humor to rock the boat. When not writing, Kris spends her time searching for an open karaoke mic and an understanding audience. Her pups run the house Kris shares with her doctor husband, who’s stretching his skills as an editor-in-training. Kris is a mom, an empty nester, and a huge fan of Willie Nelson. She loves talking about writing and books, and looks forward to attending your book club by Zoom until she can meet you in person. Kris lives in Wichita, Kansas.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08QYZZDQD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SparkPress (November 9, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5670 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 433 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 71 ratings

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Kris Clink is the author of Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy and Sissie Klein is Completely Normal. Her novels have received praise from Bustle, Midwest Book Review, Kirkus Reviews, San Francisco Book Review, Women.com, Lone Star Literary, Brit + Co, Travel and Leisure Magazine, and Entertainment Weekly, among others. Set in middle America, her novels are laced with love, heartbreak, and just enough snark to rock the boat as relatable characters confront transformative challenges.

She’s a member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association and The Author’s Guild. Before becoming a novelist, she oversaw business development in medical environments and managed an office of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Since then, her work has been published in Moms Don’t Have Time to Write on Medium, diyMFA, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Women Writers Women’s Books, and Accent West Magazine. She is the host of Kris Clink’s Writing Table, a podcast about books and writing where she interviews a variety of publishing professionals and authors including Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler), Zibby Owens, Camille Pagán, and Laurie Frankel.

Calling Texas home for most of her life, Kris now lives in Kansas, where she and "Hubs" have filled their empty nest with two spoiled-rotten pups--a mini-doxie and a rescue who thinks he's a mini-doxie. When not writing, Kris is playing pickleball with friends, riding her bike, counting cardinals in her backyard, reading in the hammock, or searching for an open karaoke mic and an understanding audience.

Kris welcomes the opportunity to appear at your book club. Visit krisclink.com for more information.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Kathy Dodson
5.0 out of 5 stars Another fun journey to the Texas Hill Country
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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Kris Clink has given readers another look into the lives of the women of the Texas Hill Country, this time with Sissie Klien. I loved Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy, and was excited to read Clink's new book. It hit the spot, telling the story of the wife an obnoxious guy who dated Lark in high school. Sissie does what she needs to keep her family together, but when everything falls apart, she realizes how much more is out there. You end up rooting for Sissy and wanting her to find true love. This book delivers!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Like coming home!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021
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Sissie found her way onto my Kindle exactly when I needed her. Kris Clink has done it again with this lovely read. The ups and downs of her life feel a bit familiar, and Kris has knit a wonderful tale that draws the reader deep inside each character. From the naive but wise Sissie to troubled Caleb to sassy and smart Meg, heroic Lark and her handsome and kind brother, each one mirrors someone we know and captures our hearts. What a beautiful read about family and love that I never wanted to end.
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CJ
4.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming coming of age
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
This was a captivating coming of age story that shows the power of commitment and perseverance will prevail. What started out as teenage misfortune, slowly turned into a story about love and self discovery. I enjoyed reading about Sissie and her family work through some tough life circumstances that many could relate to. I would recommend this book to fans of Mercury.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kris Clink is a born storyteller
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
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I so very much enjoyed this book. The author is a natural-born storyteller, and she made it easy to keep turning those pages until the final page was read. Sissie Klein is both complicated and relatable --she doesn't always know what she wants, but you know that she'll figure it out and do the right thing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Soo good
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022
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I loved this book! I stayed awake reading it to 2:30 am. The relationships are complicated and real and the plot twists wouldn't let me stop! I can't wait for the next installment.
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Julie Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read, and very difficult to put it down!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2021
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Great story line. I had a hard time ‘coming to a stopping point’ so I could get errands done.
Easy read. Flows well too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2021
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Great read, love it already!
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Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Sissie Klein
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
The story
One bad decision when Sissie is 16 changes her life path forever. One night out of town with her friend Della leads to teen pregnancy and marriage at 16 to Caleb. They stay together although when their daughter Meg is a teen times become difficult.

My thoughts
This story had me feeling WOW WOW WOW. Just when I thought I was at the end of the story I realised I was only a third of the way through and a huge curveball was thrown out. The second part of this incredible story was just as beautiful as Sissie’s kind and loving heart and nature. I just loved how her heart expanded to adapt to the changes thrown at her throughout her lifetime. One of her special characteristics was being in a terrible position but accepting what she couldn’t change and embracing it. It’s one life skill that I appreciate as being something that no one can take away from you. I just loved this story and the characters so so much. This book was a “read now” on NetGalley and I am so pleased to have discovered Kris Clink’s writing.

PS thinking about this story later and the aspects where Sissie’s therapist suggests she has a safe word. Where she knows that that at any moment, Caleb’s mood may turn. I grew up in a house like that. Surprised I missed this obvious aspect at first. Isn’t that just the thing about great stories how aspects come to you later?

I read an eARC copy courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher.
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Darla O'Dell
3.0 out of 5 stars Not really my genre
Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2023
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