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A review by zzfinch
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book explores the toxic relationship between a meticulous woman and her dangerously beautiful sister. Family loyalties are tested to the extreme, and the portrayal of the sisters’ upbringing in the flashbacks really set the groundwork for this complicated relationship they have after enduring shared trauma.
The writing style was rich with emotions and reactions. It was a short read I know but I would’ve loved less loose ends at the finish. The portrayal of sisterly jealousy is so well written and rounded out with the flashbacks which vibrantly paint the older vs/and younger sister dynamic using settings in their childhood which required them to be in survival mode.
Overall 3.5 because the ending was disappointing
The writing style was rich with emotions and reactions. It was a short read I know but I would’ve loved less loose ends at the finish. The portrayal of sisterly jealousy is so well written and rounded out with the flashbacks which vibrantly paint the older vs/and younger sister dynamic using settings in their childhood which required them to be in survival mode.
Overall 3.5 because the ending was disappointing
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Medical content, Trafficking, and Sexual harassment