What a concept for a book, a part suspense, and part thriller family drama. Korede, the older sister has come to her sister's rescue again. Family dynamics are interlaced throughout the story making this a very readable and suspenseful story.

So, I haven’t read a ton of modern Nigerian Lit. Mostly because much of it seems to be very literary, and I’m no lit fic girl (the horror!).

Instead, I like genre lit: thrillers, suspense, and horror (oh my!).

So when I got a chance to read My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite, I was right on it. And, oh, I’m so happy I read this.

This is a delicious and devious little suspense thriller set in Lagos Nigeria. It’s sharp, suspenseful, and simply drenched in atmosphere.

Setting aside our suspense thriller for a minute, the Modern Nigerian setting is wonderful. I really felt like Braithwaite put me on a plane and dropped me right into Lagos society. And rather than ‘literary puffery’ we got to see what it’s like for a single woman living there. So much more relevant than something your college professor might make you read! It’s cutting, contemporary, and even from my suburban living room, easy to relate to.

Now, back to our Serial Killer. That was awesome! Edgy, fun, and I so much wanted to see what would happen next. I’ll simply say that the author thoroughly surprised me.

I think this is her debut book, but I hope there are many more to come!