One of the many best Dudu reads

It was everything i hoped for, thank you readers warehouse for delivering my book in time, your service is awesome

Aww sis dudu you are the best writer the book was everything, i only wish you could write a book from mqhele’s perspective from the moment he saw hlomu at that taxi rank

I loved the book. A bit bittersweet with the fact that it is the end of my favorite book series. I am more of a stand-alone book lover but the series captured me from the very first book and also gave me a community of people with whom I can obsess about the books with and pick husbands. I was glad that the Zulu brothers finally dealt with the Bhunganes and can now live freely without having to look over their shoulders. More so happy that the curse (iqunga) has ended and that the women of the family will not be burned to death anymore. However, I was quite sad that for it to end, Sisekelo has to give up his livelihood for his family at only 17. I mean he was just about to go to varsity and enjoy his young adulthood but instead he has to move to Ntsikeni where he will become a healer. I loved the growth of so many characters and loved the fact that Hlomu and Mqhele sat down and spoke about the abuse. Mqhele acknowledging his failure as a husband and trying to do better. I really wish more can be said about Xolie's mental state because I feel it has been deteriorating since the 4th book Iqunga and goes downhill from there. I hope that the conversation she had with her son Sisekelo towards the end of the book helped bring everything into perspective and that she will find healing and acceptance. My favorite couple Qhawe and Naledi is still going strong, I just love them bearing in mind that Qhawe is my husband. It's just so unfair that he is fictional and I am supposed to end up with a man that isn't Qhawe Zulu..sigh. I can't say I am surprised they have the most children in the family. I was hurt that the chief died and Naledi's family actually blamed Qhawe for Naledi's condition even though Qhawe has supported them through their unending drama. The chief did right by choosing Lesedi to succeed him because she is wise and was the only one who kept checking on Qhawe and the family. I really love the relationship between the Zulu wives, their unity and commitment to keeping the family intact, and the support they give each other. The women were willing to pay Xolie's way out of prison without a second thought or the fact that it could land them into trouble. I hate to say I'm glad Masbisi didn't make it because she would have told on Xolie, she really hated her but to blame Xolie for Sisekelo's destiny was low. I wonder how the relationship between Qhayiya and the wives will be like because they covered for Xolie after she pushed her mother down the stairs and now Mpande wants to marry her. I enjoyed reading about Mpande's healing mostly about his molestation and losing Mqoqi. I really wish he finds happiness with Qhayiya, as for Thando I wish she can just drown and due. Gugu was right to say they should put her on overdose. I like how Gugu in this book was not too obsessed with perfection, especially for Nqoba but I am glad that they worked their issues. I for one do not think I would have been able to forgive him. As an advocate for therapy, I loved Zandile's initiative to bring a psychologist to deal with her husband and sons especially because of the strained relationship that they have. Although it didn't work because Nkosana Zulu doesn't do therapy, I enjoyed the glimpse of affection he showed his son Sbani because I feel part of what led Sbani to alcoholism after losing his twins is lack of warmth and support from Nkosana. Of course, he is too old now and you can't teach old dogs new tricks I'm glad that he tried. Nevertheless, I did not like how he tried to pin the blame on Qhawe for what their ancestors were doing because they all played a role. I quickly forgave him because I feel he was just tired of protecting them. I hope that he at least apologised to Qhawe when it was all said and done. Mhlaba cracks me up all the time, as a big person, I wasn't necessarily offended when he called Naledi sdudla because I believe the intent and tone matters. Some people use the term to degrade and fatshame but sometimes it's used as a joke between people who care about each other besides Mhlaba lives to offend people. He has a great heart though and how he protected Naledi and the triplets was just beautiful. He could have thrown Nyanda into the fire and no one would have known but he left with the possibility of the curse continuing rather than hurt his own son. Which is why I forgave Nkosana's rant to Qhawe because he could have also thrown Nyanda into the fire after going to Margate without anyone knowing and they would assumed he just went missing but Nkosana made it clear that he will not hurt his children. The book was everything and more, so many questions feel answered and I am happy but then the selfish part of me still wants more from the Zulu brothers.

Excellent read, excellent story telling, excellent portrayal of characters and how they have grown or evolved since Book 1.

I need more, that's all I know now that I've completed the series.

Stay Blessed Ms Dudu

one thing I was really looking forward to was at least a snippet of the book Mqoqi wrote for Hlomu but other than that I loved it.