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Four and a half Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭒ Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson is a fascinating look at family dynamics with several mysteries that must be unraveled throughout the book. This debut novel is beautifully written with gorgeous descriptions of the Caribbean islands. Benny and Byron Bennet have been estranged for many years, but their mother’s death brings them together as they meet up in California and learn about their Mother’s troubled, yet fascinating past. They learn about her adventures, secrets, and lies, and together they have to come to terms with these secrets and the fallout that will change their lives forever. We also follow Elenor, Benny, and Byron’s mother, from a young island girl from the Caribbean to the UK and then on to the US where she starts her family. Her life, and some of the difficult choices she had to make to stay alive, make an engrossing story that is difficult to put down. The book changes POV and timelines with short chapters that kept me engaged throughout the entire story. I liked shifting between characters and timelines as it kept everything moving quickly. The writing is beautiful, and the author handles sensitive topics and tough situations with care and compassion. I recommend this book to anyone who loves books about families and secrets. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.