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

adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I'll be honest, I thought everyone's  reviews of this would be 5 stars across the board because I loved it.

I feel bad deducting points because of the feeling of
frustration
I felt at the end. Ultimately I think it's realistic that
Ayoola would get away with it (again) as Korede's devotion to her was nothing short of incredible.


However, what I liked most about this novel is that that the relationship between the two sisters is nuanced fascinating. Worried my above comment makes it sound simplified.

I have read alot of slow paced books year so far and this one zoomed by. Just what I needed to get out of the slump.

Although the characters weren't lovable, they were fascinating. I would like to shout-out Weruche Opia on the audiobook. The sheer number of voices she did... Astounding! 

I leave this review with one final comment-
alot of the time with serial killers, you don't get their 'why.'
So I think this is the perfect ending for Ayoola and Korede.
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