A heads up from the start - this is not the same genre as 'My sister, the serial killer', however it is very much a good read. This is a tale of women who struggle with hardship, weak men and society which does not value them. I zipped through it, intrigued by the intergenerational tales of disappointment and sorrow.
A top read.

This wasn’t as gripping as Braithwaite’s earlier novel, lacking the satirical bite of My Sister The Serial Killer, but I enjoyed the cultural themes, the setting and the depiction of strong, interesting women. The mediocre men: another matter!

I will read whatever the author comes out with next.

I own so many books that I haven't read that I've stopped taking advantage of the ARCs from NetGalley, to try to catch up on what I already have. However, I loved My Sister the Serial Killer so much that I immediately downloaded this ARC, and was thrilled to find this book even better.

It follows a family over two generations, who are torn between folklore and modern sensibility, their love for one another and frustration with their actions. The interweaving passages across time reveal the sometimes parallell lives of aunt and niece. The characters, setting and somewhat supernatural aspects bring to life a stunning story that, at the end, reduced me to tears. I highly recommend.