PublisherPenguin Random HouseImprintDoubleday (Adult)ISBN
9780385544238
Awards and Honors2019 Booker Prize Longlist
2019 Women's Prize for Fiction finalist
2019 L.A. Times Book Prize Winner, Mystery/Thriller
2019 Indies Choice Award Finalist, Book of the Year - Adult Debut
2019 Goodreads Choice Award Finalist
Library Reads Voter Favorite - 2019
CPL Best of the Best - 2018
NPR’s Book Concierge - 2018
Ayoola has a bad habit of killing her boyfriends. Her sister, Korede, cleans up the messes. Now, Korede’s crush is showing interest in Ayoola. The sisterhood is put to the test.
Topics Thrillers. Psychological thrillers. Suspense. Contemporary women. Family life. Satire. Sisters. Black humor. Mystery and detective stories. Women sleuths. Lagos, Nigeria.
Trim Size 4 1/2" x 7"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2018-11-19
JLG Release Date Feb 2019
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Adult Crossover Thrillers Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Adult Crossover Thrillers Plus
Adult Crossover Thrillers Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up
This 14-book category includes suspenseful fiction and nonfiction for high school readers who are ready for adult reading. *Take note: these selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.