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My Sister, the Serial Killer: A Novel

A short, darkly funny, hand grenade of a novel about a Nigerian woman whose younger sister has a very inconvenient habit of killing her boyfriends.

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240 pages

Average rating: 6.54

945 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

MrsReadsAlot
Dec 19, 2024
10/10 stars
4.5 rounded up.

I thoroughly enjoyed this short novel. I had no idea what to expect and had a near constant knot in my stomach waiting for the tale to unfold. I can absolutely see myself reading it again. So good.
MsFirstEdition
Dec 08, 2024
8/10 stars
Do you know how hard it is to be an older sister? I felt this book knew. I related to Korede's pain and position; this is the most I've resonated with a character in a long time. She placed everything into being so good at this role, even at the expense of her happiness, and that made me like Korede even more. I wrote a few notes as I read, each saying something along the lines of I feel sorry for her and I feel for her—because I did. I feel like this book perfectly sums up the lengths that you'd go for family and how murky the lines of your happiness and theirs can be when you prioritize it. It was as if I was reading myself and what I'd do in her situation. I do not judge Korede, but (as all big sisters do) I wish I could share her burden so she could get a break for once. I have to admit, though it isn't the grip-the-chair, teeth-chattering thriller you think it is; it's a soft thriller, less about the killing itself and more about watching Korede kill herself on the inside by making choices you can't even blame her for. All in all: I really like this book, and it was nice change of pace from my usuals.
Ashku7
Nov 30, 2024
8/10 stars
3.5 Stars
rounded up.

Got through this one fairly quickly, it was a decent read and an interesting premise. I did not find myself attached to the MC, and I was exhausted with her sister just reading this. It may be a cultural reason I am unaware of, but I would have liked to know the house girl's name. She was a constant character in this book from start to finish, yet no identity/quality besides servitude was gifted her..
Green Energy
Nov 10, 2024
9/10 stars
"...we are hardwired to protect and remain loyal to the people we love." This was a fun read it was lite and conflicting in a way that a person can identify with if they have siblings. It isn't a muder mystery it is Korede telling her side of the story. The author took the time to explain Korede's reality so the reader can understand her point of view. If you don't understand the end...just know eventually everyone must pick a side. It was a good interesting read.
RFGrant
Oct 29, 2024
7/10 stars
Really interesting story i had a lot of fun reading it

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