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Rebecca Wells

Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood

Rebecca WellsFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996

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Rebecca Wells

Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana • 1930s-1990s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

850L

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Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells follows Sidda, a successful New York theater director, as she navigates her troubled relationship with her mother, Vivi, with the help of Vivi's lifelong friends, the Ya-Yas, and their shared memories documented in a scrapbook. Sensitive topics include substance misuse disorders, mental health conditions, death by suicide, child abuse, domestic abuse, and racism.

Emotional

Heartwarming

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

563,277 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells evokes strong emotional responses through its exploration of complex mother-daughter relationships and lifelong female friendships. Praised for its rich character development and Southern charm, criticisms include a sometimes meandering plot and occasional emotional manipulation. Overall, it’s celebrated for heartwarming, relatable storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood?

Fans of The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan or Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg will enjoy Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells. This novel is perfect for readers who appreciate rich, multi-generational stories about the complexities of female friendships, Southern charm, and emotional resilience.

4.2

563,277 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana • 1930s-1990s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

850L

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