"The Almost Sisters" is a novel by Joshilyn Jackson, published in 2017. The story follows Leia Birch Briggs, a successful graphic novelist who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant after a one-night stand with a Batman impersonator at a comic book convention. Leia decides to keep the baby, despite the disapproval of her conservative Southern family.
As Leia tries to navigate her unexpected pregnancy and the demands of her family, she is also dealing with the decline of her beloved grandmother, Birchie, who is suffering from dementia. Birchie's condition forces Leia to confront family secrets and long-buried truths that threaten to tear her family apart.
When Leia's stepsister, Rachel, discovers a shocking family secret that involves their late father and his former black housekeeper, the family's carefully constructed façade begins to crumble. Leia is forced to confront her own biases and prejudices as she tries to protect her family and come to terms with her own identity.
The novel is a poignant and humorous exploration of family, race, identity, and the complexity of human relationships. It is a story of love, forgiveness, and the power of family ties to transcend differences and bring people together.
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