The Sharp Sisters Books in Order
Part ofStephanie Perry Moore Books in OrderExplore The Sharp Sisters books by Stephanie Perry Moore in order, with summaries, series background, and help deciding where to begin.
Last updated: July 13, 2026
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The Sharp Sisters books in publication order
5 books
Better Than Picture Perfect
by Stephanie Perry Moore
2014
Ansli Sharp has a photographer's eye for beauty, but she is not so sure she belongs in her own family's picture. When her boyfriend becomes homeless, questions about belonging and compassion suddenly get very real.
Icing on the Cake
by Stephanie Perry Moore
2014
The final Sharp sister story brings more family, school, and campaign pressure to the surface. What looks like the perfect finishing touch may actually be the hardest test of all.
Make Something of It
by Stephanie Perry Moore
2014
Shelby Sharp dreams of becoming a fashion designer while her father's mayoral campaign puts the whole family under a spotlight. After witnessing abusive relationships around her, she has to decide what kind of future she will help create.
Truth and Nothing But
by Stephanie Perry Moore
2014
In a family shaped by politics and appearances, telling the truth can cost a lot. This installment follows one Sharp sister as honesty, reputation, and loyalty all pull in different directions.
Turn Up for Real
by Stephanie Perry Moore
2014
Another Sharp sister gets her own spotlight as family pressure, public attention, and personal ambition all start to clash. She wants to live loudly and honestly, but the truth is harder to face than the image she projects.
The Sharp Sisters books in chronological order

Make Something of It
by Stephanie Perry Moore
2014The Sharp Sisters, Book 1
Better Than Picture Perfect
by Stephanie Perry Moore
2014The Sharp Sisters, Book 2
Turn Up for Real
by Stephanie Perry Moore
2014The Sharp Sisters, Book 3
Truth and Nothing But
by Stephanie Perry Moore
2014The Sharp Sisters, Book 4
Icing on the Cake
by Stephanie Perry Moore
2014The Sharp Sisters, Book 5
Series background & context
The Sharp Sisters books are built around one family under public pressure. Stanley Sharp is running for mayor in Charlotte, North Carolina, and his five daughters know that every move they make can reflect back on his campaign. That setup gives the series an immediate mix of family drama, school drama, and public scrutiny.
Each book centers a different sister, which keeps the series fresh. Shelby wants to design fashion. Ansli sees the world through photography. Other sisters step into their own conflicts around identity, truth, belonging, love, and reputation. Because the books rotate perspective, the family feels bigger than any one problem.
What ties the series together is the sense that private struggles do not stay private for long in a family like this. A crush, a rumor, an act of kindness, or a bad choice can suddenly become part of a larger story. Moore uses that tension well. The girls are not just trying to survive high school. They are trying to become themselves while everyone is watching.
The books also make room for serious subjects. Domestic violence, homelessness, belonging, and honesty are all part of the series. Even with those heavier themes, the tone stays readable and teen-centered. The sisters are stylish, outspoken, and full of personality, so the series never feels flat.
If you like ensemble family stories where each book opens a different door into the same household, The Sharp Sisters has a lot to offer. It is one of Moore's later YA series, and you can feel her confidence in the way she balances image, politics, dreams, and sisterhood.
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