Reading To My Sisters by Courtney Daniella and Renee Kapuku felt like sitting down for a deep, honest conversation with two incredibly wise and compassionate friends. From the very first chapter, the book invited me to pause and reflect not only on the friendships I currently have but also on the kind of sisterhood I want to build and be part of in the future.

What stood out most for me was how thought-provoking and emotionally resonant it was. It wasn’t just a feel-good book about friendship—it was a wake-up call. The questions they posed, the stories they shared, and the advice they offered all made me take a hard look at the relationships in my life. Am I showing up as the kind of friend I want to be? Are the people around me nourishing me, or draining me? The book pushed me to dig deep and evaluate the patterns I’ve accepted in my relationships, and honestly, that was both empowering and uncomfortable—in the best way.

Courtney and Renee have a way of being incredibly warm and accessible, but also firm and honest. There were moments when I felt seen, challenged, and encouraged all at once. Their ability to articulate the nuances of female friendship—especially the messy, vulnerable parts—is something I really appreciated. It’s rare to find a book that talks so openly about jealousy, boundaries, accountability, and healing within friendships, and this one did so with grace and clarity.

Another highlight for me was learning more about Courtney and Renee themselves. Their backstory—how their friendship began and evolved over time—added a beautiful layer of authenticity to the advice they give. It’s one thing to speak on these topics generally, but hearing how they’ve navigated conflict, supported each other, and built something meaningful together made everything feel more real and attainable. Their bond is a testament to the kind of intentional, honest sisterhood they advocate for, and it was inspiring to witness that unfold through their words.

If I had to point out a downside, I’d say that the structure occasionally felt a bit repetitive, and some sections could have benefited from tighter editing. At times, the conversational tone wandered, and I found myself wishing for a bit more focus or progression in certain chapters. That said, the heart of the message always came through, and the authenticity in their voices never wavered.

Overall, To My Sisters isn’t just a book you read—it’s one you feel. It’s for anyone who’s ever questioned the dynamics in their friendships, who wants to grow into a better sister and friend, and who values deep, meaningful connection. It’s a beautiful reminder that true sisterhood requires effort, vulnerability, and above all, love. I walked away from it not only with new insights, but with a deeper commitment to showing up more fully for the women in my life.

As I expected, I really enjoyed To My Sisters.
The book's content aligned with many of the messages in the podcast and Courtney and Renee's voices were clear.
I think it's a useful read for young women and even teens and older audiences who want to maximise the friendships they have.
I would have liked to see some more real-life case studies/experiences and think the editing could have possibly been done better as I read parts that I winced at as I knew some audiences may have misinterpreted what the authors were trying to discuss.
Overall, it was a good read. Thank you for the opportunity to read.
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I was excited to read this book, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations.

Although it presents itself as a guide for building strong adult female friendships, the book's main focus is on enhancing and maximising the friendships we already have, not cultivating new ones from scratch.

To My Sisters touches upon various important topics, such as recognizing the types of friends we are, overcoming our own toxicities, being vulnerable, nurturing friendships across different life stages, and even venturing into business or making financial goals with friends. However, considering the authors' vast community of over 100K women worldwide, I think there was a missed opportunity to incorporate real-life stories and practical advice from this diverse group. In my opinion, To My Sisters has the potential to be a comprehensive and enlightening book series.

While I appreciate the authors' openness, and although they made some excellent statements, such as, "Our insecurities are real, our pain is valid, our anger is justified, but our response cannot be to make other people collateral damage to our trauma," overall, this book left me feeling significantly underwhelmed. I had hoped for a more actionable and impactful reading experience.

I can't shake the feeling that this book was published too early, considering the limits of the authors' age and experience. Even though the purpose of the book is admirable - encouraging sisterhood and healthy relationships between women, deriving mostly from lived experiences may work in favour of spreading misinformation, i.e. about "porn addiction".

On one hand I understand that porn watching patterns were problematic to one of the authors and might have felt like an addiction, using inaccurate terminology without scientific backing. and framing it as potentially universal experience, is simply unethical. What in my opinion failed Boateng and Kapuku was the editing of the book, that didn't provide enough critical guidance.

This was definitely a polar opposite to what I usually read but, surprisingly, I liked it! This book had many conversations on friendship, platonic relationships and soulmates (in a platonic sense as well). I haven’t listened to the podcast but I may try listening to it soon because I really enjoyed what the authors had to say. It explored so many different topics such has black female friendship, food family, growth, communication, etc and the authors really opened to the reading through those pages to talk about their experiences, feelings, fear and such. The writing style was SO beautiful as well! I absolutely adored this book and would totally recommend it! 4.25 stars.