Sister Kate is a novel about family loyalty, first love, bitter obsession, the difference between reality and illusion and the impact which certain events can have on one's life. It is also the tool through which a number of strong views regarding both the nature and impact of romantic relationships are presented.

The novel presents an in depth study of the passionate yet destructive nature of romantic relationships. The reader is encouraged to view love, specifically first love, as an ardent and everlasting connection that will only occur once, requires trust and honesty and is essential to achieving emotional fulfilment. The notion that romantic relationships involve a sharing of identity is also explored and presented with the view that these bonds must involve some form of physical connection and consummation of love.

Due to these points, one may assume that a positive view regarding the nature of relationships...