A review by livinliterary
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

It took me a minute to get used to the writing style but once I did, I was completely sucked into the story and was captivated till the end. I was rooting for Korede the entire timeā€¦but the ending however was such a twist that I was not expecting but should have.

As I read, my frustration with both sisters grew. Ayoola is so self involved, so selfish, so naive, so vain...and Korede is her opposite. She's too giving, too quiet, too selfless, too much of a doormat.

Braithwaite's debut is bold. It's a clever, witty, quick read. After finishing it, my first thought was "What on earth did I just read?!?! What was that ending?!?!"

Highly recommended.