A review by witchycowboy
My Sister, the Serial Killer, by Oyinkan Braithwaite
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book is great, but that ending ...
The story is simple, you follow Korede and her little sister Ayolla. The twist? Ayolla is a serial killer with a bad habit of killing her boyfriends, leaving Korede to clean up the mess. Our story starts with Ayolla freshly single, as she keeps as eye out for her new man. Only this time, she chooses a man that Korede has already had her eyes on.
In all, I enjoyed this story up until the end. It does a good job in showing a sisters love, but to a point this just feels like to much. Understandable, but not something that I can just sit here and say ... Ya know I think this is okay. Korede is a great character, but her people pleasing is this stoies downfall. I'm not saying this isn't a good book, it really is just that is you're looking for a happy ending ... This isn't it.
The story is simple, you follow Korede and her little sister Ayolla. The twist? Ayolla is a serial killer with a bad habit of killing her boyfriends, leaving Korede to clean up the mess. Our story starts with Ayolla freshly single, as she keeps as eye out for her new man. Only this time, she chooses a man that Korede has already had her eyes on.
In all, I enjoyed this story up until the end. It does a good job in showing a sisters love, but to a point this just feels like to much. Understandable, but not something that I can just sit here and say ... Ya know I think this is okay. Korede is a great character, but her people pleasing is this stoies downfall. I'm not saying this isn't a good book, it really is just that is you're looking for a happy ending ... This isn't it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Death
Moderate: Blood, Bullying, and Infidelity