Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite

DRB Reviews...Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite

My first book read of 2026, my first review of 2026 and my first GoodReads challenge accomplished!  I wanted to add a few reading challenges to the New Year, and chose the GoodReads "bookmark" challenges and Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge. Cursed Daughters was a Star Selections, part of the GoodReads Winter Challenge. I felt by following these two challenges through-out 2026, it may get me out of my usual genres and help narrow down my choices.

I am so glad I decided to read this book. I found it a little challenging to dig my teeth into at first, but right when I thought "this book isn't for me" the pages kept turning, because deep down, I was in love.

I was in love with the characters. The women of this book were so real. The story felt authentic, something that could possibly be a true story. It was full of fun and lightheartedness amongst the sad realities of life...death and broken hearts. 

The chapters were short, and Braithwaite's writing is easy and flowing...like a gentle breeze in a new spring air. I loved the infused culture in the story; it made everything feel more rich. I became truly engrossed and am a little sad I finished the book. (That is always the mark of a truly great novel!)
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