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Cursed Daughters
by Oyinkan Braithwaite
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“She shed tears for herself, the girl who spent her entire life trying not to be a ghost”
This book gave me the chills! It was mysterious, emotional, and written with so much depth and cultural knowledge. We follow the story of a family of women and the curse placed upon them, and the actions they take to prevent it from taking hold and the ways they fell prey to it. Braithwaite uses her cultural background and folklore to give the readers a deeper understanding of ways generational trauma can impact individuals, families and the way they interact with each other and the world. It brings the story alive and makes for a very engaging read.
Mo, Eniyii, and Ebun (as well as Grandma West and East) are all strong female characters, well developed, and they each make the story what it is. Their relationships are so intertwined, complex, and tragic, but it always comes back to the love they hold for each other. Whether that be between mother and daughter or cousins.
This story had so many twists, so I would recommend it to those who enjoy a mystery. But more importantly, it opens up the question of predestined fates. Are we in control of the lives we live? Do we have a choice in the things that happen to us, or are we simply following a path that has been laid down before us? Overall, it was a great book, and I’ll be thinking about it forever!
“You have to let me move on now. But either way, I’m done being your vessel.”
This book gave me the chills! It was mysterious, emotional, and written with so much depth and cultural knowledge. We follow the story of a family of women and the curse placed upon them, and the actions they take to prevent it from taking hold and the ways they fell prey to it. Braithwaite uses her cultural background and folklore to give the readers a deeper understanding of ways generational trauma can impact individuals, families and the way they interact with each other and the world. It brings the story alive and makes for a very engaging read.
Mo, Eniyii, and Ebun (as well as Grandma West and East) are all strong female characters, well developed, and they each make the story what it is. Their relationships are so intertwined, complex, and tragic, but it always comes back to the love they hold for each other. Whether that be between mother and daughter or cousins.
This story had so many twists, so I would recommend it to those who enjoy a mystery. But more importantly, it opens up the question of predestined fates. Are we in control of the lives we live? Do we have a choice in the things that happen to us, or are we simply following a path that has been laid down before us? Overall, it was a great book, and I’ll be thinking about it forever!
“You have to let me move on now. But either way, I’m done being your vessel.”