Cursed Daughters
by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Why read it
Following her breakout hit 'My Sister, the Serial Killer', Oyinkan Braithwaite returns with a captivating family drama set in Lagos about the Falodun women, who share a home and an apparent generational curse that prevents any of them from sustaining love. Blending sharp contemporary observation with folklore, superstition, and dark humor, the novel explores how inherited family myths, trauma, and expectations can shape individual destinies until someone dares to break the cycle.
Where to get it
For audio, stream or download the audiobook via Storytel, Nextory, BookBeat, Audible.nl, or purchase it on platforms like Kobo, Apple Books, Google Play, and Libro.fm. The production is narrated by Weruche Opia, Diana Yekinni, and Nnei Opia Clark. You can also borrow digital copies through the Dutch public library system via the Online Bibliotheek app. Physical copies and ebooks are widely available at Bol.com, Athenaeum Boekhandel, Waterstones Amsterdam, and local bookshops across the Netherlands.
What to expect
Sharp, atmospheric, and darkly humorous with a brisk narrative pace. It offers an accessible, engaging read balancing domestic realism with eerie superstitious elements. Content notes include depictions of grief, familial pressure, toxic relationships, and themes surrounding drowning and suicide.
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