I was so captivated by this story. For me it was an interesting commentary on pretty privilege. Even if you’re a serial killer, the world bends for you if you’re pretty enough. 

Pretty privilege also has a way of showing you someone’s true colors. When we meet Tade, we see him as this kind and nurturing doctor but Ayoola immediately clocks him as just another guy who wants a pretty face.  And that’s not to say he deserved to die but it certainly shows you what kind of person he really is. As a plus size person, we have a 6th sense for people like that. It’s also interesting to see the flip-side of pretty privilege. While Ayoola mostly benefited from it, there are times when it put her in danger and it’s dehumanizing in a way- to only be valued for what your face can’t be great for your mental health. 

I also loved the relationship between Ayoola and Korede. They always protect each other even when they’ve hurt each other which is sisterhood to me. Now, I wouldn’t say their relationship is healthy and  I don’t necessarily think any of the characters in this story are objectively good people (especially Ayoola) but it just felt very real and very raw.