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A review by insarahsgoodbooks
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I listened to this book on Spotify and enjoyed it. It’s a short, dark, and surprisingly funny listen. The narrator definitely kept me hooked.
Did I actually like any of the characters? Nope. I found it hard to understand their motivations, and I wish the book had dug deeper into why they are the way they are. Still, it made me think a lot about their possible reasons—like the trauma they went through with their dad. That might explain why the younger sister is a bit… unhinged and why the older one is so protective of her.
The book covers a lot: beauty, jealousy, family abuse, and complicated sibling dynamics. It’s short, but not exactly a light read. It might not be for everyone, but it totally kept me hooked.
Did I actually like any of the characters? Nope. I found it hard to understand their motivations, and I wish the book had dug deeper into why they are the way they are. Still, it made me think a lot about their possible reasons—like the trauma they went through with their dad. That might explain why the younger sister is a bit… unhinged and why the older one is so protective of her.
The book covers a lot: beauty, jealousy, family abuse, and complicated sibling dynamics. It’s short, but not exactly a light read. It might not be for everyone, but it totally kept me hooked.