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A review by fictionlostandfound
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite is a fast-paced, dark thriller with a balancing dose of sardonic humor.
It is common among siblings for them to be alike in many ways, yet so different. In this instance, we have Korede - the responsible, hard working sister who just so happens to enjoy cleaning to an OCD level; and Ayoola - the free-spirited, outgoing sister who just so happens to "accidently" kill her significant others. Everyone has their faults, right? But family is family.
This book read very quickly with short chapters, which I appreciated. I enjoyed the dark humor and the focus on the pull of family bonds. This is a good, short read for spooky season!
It is common among siblings for them to be alike in many ways, yet so different. In this instance, we have Korede - the responsible, hard working sister who just so happens to enjoy cleaning to an OCD level; and Ayoola - the free-spirited, outgoing sister who just so happens to "accidently" kill her significant others. Everyone has their faults, right? But family is family.
This book read very quickly with short chapters, which I appreciated. I enjoyed the dark humor and the focus on the pull of family bonds. This is a good, short read for spooky season!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, and Murder