A juicy campus thriller exposing the dark side of sorority life, toxic sisterhood, and the high price of belonging.
Release date: July 14, 2026
Publisher: Saturday Books/Macmillan Audio
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Narrator: Charlotte Lobdell, Khaya Fraites & Suzy Jackson
Synopsis:
Any girl would kill to be a Gamma.
Being a Gamma at Southern State University means belonging to the most desirable, exclusive sisterhood there is. For Ava, it means even more—it’s the last connection she has to her beloved late mother, and she’ll do anything to wear the Gamma letters.
But the Gammas didn’t become the best house on campus by letting just anyone in, and every prospective pledge is expected to earn her spot. As president, Madison is the ultimate gatekeeper, and she has a special test for Ava.
Rival sorority Theta is nipping at the Gammas’ heels for the top spot on campus, and president Shay is proud they’ve gotten there by rising above the hyper-competitive gamesmanship that consumes other houses. She knows she’s made some enemies in her quest to change the Greek system from the inside, but she can’t imagine the depth of Madison’s resentment for her … or how far Ava will go to become a Gamma.
The sisterhood, the parties, the elite status—and the connection to her mother—are what Ava has always wanted, but she never guessed the cost of membership would be so high. Three women, two houses, one dead rush has never been this messy.
Review:
If you’ve ever found yourself completely invested in RushTok videos, this book is absolutely for you. It captures all the glamour, competition, exclusivity, and behind the scenes drama that makes sorority recruitment so fascinating, then cranks everything up into full blown thriller territory.
This is packed with messy relationships, toxic friendships, manipulation, and plenty of mean girl energy hiding behind promises of lifelong sisterhood. None of the characters are particularly likable, but that’s part of the fun. Watching everyone scheme, compete, and make increasingly questionable decisions made this impossible to put down.
I listened to the audiobook, and it was an excellent production. Charlotte Lobdell, Khaya Fraites, and Suzy Jackson each narrated one of the three main perspectives, making it easy to follow the multiple POVs while giving Ava, Madison, and Shay distinct personalities. Their performances added even more tension and emotion to an already addictive story. If you enjoy full cast style narration with distinct performances, I’d definitely recommend experiencing this one on audio.
Fast paced, soapy, and incredibly entertaining, Sisterhood Above All shines a light on the darker side of Greek life while delivering plenty of twists, secrets, and campus drama along the way.
Perfect for Readers Who Love
- Campus thrillers
- RushTok and sorority recruitment drama
- Toxic female friendships
- Multiple POV thrillers
- Mean Girls vibes
- Dark academia adjacent settings
- Fast paced, popcorn thrillers
Overall rating: 4/5
Thanks to the publisher for my review copy.
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