
Titles in This Set
My Sister, the Serial Killer
Cursed Daughters
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Overview
This two-book paperback set brings together the first two novels from acclaimed British-Nigerian author Oyinkan Braithwaite, whose fiction blends dark humor, family secrets, and sharp storytelling. My Sister, the Serial Killer is Braithwaite's celebrated debut, a pitch-black comic thriller about sisterly loyalty pushed to its limits. Cursed Daughters, her second novel, is a haunting, twisty family drama steeped in Nigerian folklore, love, and generational curses. Together, these titles showcase Braithwaite's evolution as a storyteller, moving from slasher-satire to sweeping family saga, and make an excellent introduction to one of contemporary fiction's most distinctive voices.
About the Books
My Sister, the Serial Killer introduces Korede, a meticulous nurse whose younger sister, Ayoola, has a troubling habit of killing the men she dates and calling Korede to clean up the mess. When Ayoola sets her sights on the doctor Korede has secretly loved for years, Korede must decide where her loyalty truly lies between family bonds and her own conscience. Told in short, darkly funny chapters, the novel became an international sensation for its razor-sharp voice and its unflinching look at sisterhood, complicity, and the lengths people go to protect the ones they love.
Cursed Daughters follows Eniiyi, a calm, rational young woman who has spent her life shadowed by her family's insistence that she is the reincarnation of her late aunt, Monife. When Eniiyi falls for a young man she saves from drowning, she is forced to confront a generations-old family curse said to doom the women in her bloodline to heartbreak. Rich with Nigerian folklore, vivid characters, and Braithwaite's signature wit, Cursed Daughters is a slow-burning, emotionally layered story about love, fate, and whether the past truly has to repeat itself. Readers who loved the audacity of Braithwaite's debut will find a more expansive, folklore-steeped story here, trading pitch-black comedy for haunting, romantic tension while keeping the same sharp, confident prose that made her a breakout literary voice.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
My Sister, the Serial Killer — Braithwaite's darkly comic debut follows nurse Korede as she repeatedly covers up her sister Ayoola's killings.
Cursed Daughters — Braithwaite's second novel traces Eniiyi's struggle to escape a generations-old family curse after falling in love.
About the Author
Oyinkan Braithwaite was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised there and in the United Kingdom. She holds a degree in Creative Writing and Law from Kingston University and has worked as an assistant editor and a production manager for TV commercials. Her debut novel, My Sister, the Serial Killer, was longlisted for the Booker Prize and shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, selling hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. Her second novel, Cursed Daughters, published in 2025, was shortlisted for the Nero Book Award. She currently lives in London.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This collection pairs a modern thriller classic with a spellbinding family saga, both from a singular literary voice. Perfect as a birthday gift, holiday present, book club pick, or stocking stuffer for anyone who loves sharp, character-driven fiction with heart, dark humor, and an unforgettable emotional edge.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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