Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson is a compelling and memorable story of sibling relationships, family drama, and found family.

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

Genre/Categories/Setting: Contemporary/Historical Fiction, Complicated Family Drama, Adoption, Diverse Reads, California/Caribbean/London

Welcome to #ThrowBackThursday where I highlight an older review or post a current review of a backlist title. Today, I’m sharing a thoughtful family drama, Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson.

I’m linking up with Davida @ The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog for #ThrowbackThursday.

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My Summary:

On the occasion of their mother’s passing, Byron and Benny are left with their mother’s voice recording and specific instructions: they are to listen to it together in its entirety and in the presence of the family lawyer. In addition, they are to share the “black cake” (Caribbean rum-soaked fruit cake) in the freezer when the time is right, and they’ll know when it is the right time. Byron and Benny were close as children and grew up in a loving home, but they have grown apart as adults. In fact, Benny hasn’t seen the family in twenty years. Can they overcome their bitterness and deal with the secrets Mom shares about her history? Will a secret sibling add further complications to an already strained relationship?

Complicated Family Drama…

Continue here for my full review of Black Cake…

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