A review by katiedreads
The Baby Is Mine by Oyinkan Braithwaite

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A really great quick read.  A family drama that covers the pandemic, grief, loss, delusion and desperation.  The characters were interesting and dynamic and all of them being unreliable added a secrecy/mystery element.  It is amazing how much atmosphere, descriptions, dialogue and character interaction Oyinkan managed to squash all into a very short story.  The only reason this is not a 5 star for me is it felt a little too much like 2 hysterical women unable to cope and a f*ck boy comes in and saves the day and or commits a felony.