A review by aliyyah
Co-wives, Co-widows by Adrienne Yabouza

funny hopeful sad 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

4.0

After a string of three star reads, I feel revived again. 

Co-Wives, Co-Widows is a little story surrounding two women who, after the death of their husband, lose everything to his scheming cousin and family. 

This book isn’t very plot heavy, as we’re mostly following the lives of these sister wives but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The highlight of this book for me, was the writing. The events of this book are tragic. We see the unfair treatment faced by widows and the corruption that runs rampant through the nation. The way a man, especially one regarded as important, can get away with anything. Yet the writing is infused with a dry sort of humor and I love the effect it created. 

I also loved the relationship between the two women. Before their husband’s death, they appeared to have a good relationship but as widows, they come together and a beautiful connection blossoms. 

The political backdrop also added an extra interesting element to the story. 

Reading this was such a pleasant experience.