Dandelion Is Dead: A Novel About Grief, Sisters and Love

Sisters Love: Dandelion Is Dead is a novel about grief, sisterhood and an unexpected romantic connection. Poppy tells a lie after her sister Dandelion dies, and the deception leads to Jake, with humour and bereavement woven into the story.

At a glance

The story centres on Poppy, her dead sister Dandelion and a lie that unexpectedly brings her into contact with Jake.
Combines sisterly and romantic love with bereavement, humour and emotional conflict.
The listing suggests it for readers of Blue Sisters or Writers & Lovers.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£16.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Customer feedback describes the storyline as original and entertaining, and appreciates its humour and bereavement themes.
The premise connects romantic complications with grief and sisterhood rather than focusing on romance alone.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Book details
Publisher	The Borough Press
Publication date	12 Mar. 2026
Language	English
Print length	352 pages
ISBN-10	0008738602
ISBN-13	978-0008738600

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	560 g
Dimensions	15.9 x 3.4 x 24 cm

What to know before buying

The book's themes include bereavement and grief. The listing does not specify an edition or format, so confirm the selected copy's format before ordering.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in contemporary fiction about grief, sisters and romantic relationships.
Book groups looking for a story that could prompt discussion about bereavement, lies and relationships.
Readers who enjoy humour alongside emotionally difficult themes.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a light romance without bereavement themes or emotionally complicated relationships.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

3.9 / 5 · 384 ratings

5 stars37%37%
4 stars30%30%
3 stars22%22%
2 stars7%7%
1 star4%4%

Customer feedback highlights an entertaining, thought-provoking story, with positive comments about its original plot, characters, humour and treatment of bereavement. That response may appeal to readers seeking emotional contemporary fiction with comic elements. The overall rating distribution is mixed rather than uniformly positive, so tastes in the book's tone or storytelling may vary.

Positive themes

Customers describe the story as entertaining and thought-provoking.
Feedback praises the original storyline, interesting characters and humour.
Some readers value the book's emotional treatment of bereavement.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dandelion Is Dead about?

Poppy tells a lie seven months after her sister Dandelion's death. The lie spirals and she meets Jake, bringing romance, grief and humour into the story.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 352 pages.

What themes does the novel cover?

The supplied description highlights bereavement, sisterly and romantic love, deception and humour.