The Eyes Are the Best Part

'I was captivated from the very first sentence,' declares Oyinkan Braithwaite, the celebrated author of *My Sister, the Serial Killer*. This powerful feminist debut is sure to deeply affect its readers. Touted as 'an exceptional entry' by the New York Times, the book was shortlisted for the Goodreads Choice Awards and recognized as the New York Times Best Horror Book of the Year. Furthermore, its author was named Spotify's 'Breakout' Author of the Year.The narrative centers on Ji-won, whose life has been thrown into chaos. Her father's infidelity has fractured their family, leaving her to mend the broken pieces of their existence. Adding to the turmoil is her mother’s new boyfriend, a white man who flaunts his supposed expertise in Korean culture. His presence becomes increasingly unsettling as he leers at Ji-won's teenage sister within the confines of their cramped apartment, causing Ji-won to question her grip on reality. Captivated by his striking blue eyes, Ji-won becomes consumed with the idea of doing whatever it takes to salvage her family and satisfy her own deep-seated urges.Monika Kim's novel has been widely praised for its clever writing style, earning accolades like 'Darkly humorous' from Fern Brady, author of *Strong Female Character*, and 'A writer to watch' from Big Issue. Library Journal has also noted its significance, suggesting that every library should include this notable work on its shelves.