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In The Chicken Sisters by K.J. Dell’Antonia, sisters Mae and Amanda find themselves pitted against each other as they help their families’ rival fried chicken restaurants compete in the reality TV show, Food Wars. As the competition intensifies, personal histories and family secrets come to light, challenging their relationships and individual ambitions. The novel deals with themes of familial dynamics, personal ambition, and the impact of reality television. Sensitive topics include early-onset Parkinson’s disease and the grieving process after losing a spouse.