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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
First I must comment on how beautiful the cover is for this book. The colors and artwork are stunning.
This is a story about a Nigerian woman living in Canada that has a chance meeting with a man. This chance meeting changes both of their lives. I would say this is your typical woman meets man but with a great twist. I love all the Nigerian culture that was woven throughout the story. Azere, the Nigerian woman, was torn between the country of her birth and the country of the current day. Azere's mother did not want her to dilute her Nigerian heritage even though she was living in a country that wasn't Nigeria.
There was one explicit sexual scene that I did not think was necessary and actually detracted from the overall book.
I will definitely be watching for future works from Igharo.
I received an ARC of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
This is a story about a Nigerian woman living in Canada that has a chance meeting with a man. This chance meeting changes both of their lives. I would say this is your typical woman meets man but with a great twist. I love all the Nigerian culture that was woven throughout the story. Azere, the Nigerian woman, was torn between the country of her birth and the country of the current day. Azere's mother did not want her to dilute her Nigerian heritage even though she was living in a country that wasn't Nigeria.
There was one explicit sexual scene that I did not think was necessary and actually detracted from the overall book.
I will definitely be watching for future works from Igharo.
I received an ARC of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Pregnancy
I enjoyed this rom com, and the look at cross cultural pressures in dating. I did feel that leading man was a little bland but
Unfortunately, Ties That Tether was a bit of a letdown for me. I initially picked up the book because, like the character, I’m Nigerian, and the premise caught my attention—making a promise to your father on his deathbed and then ultimately breaking it. It seemed like it had a lot of potential, but the writing didn’t quite live up to that.
I found the writing to be pretty cliché, and there were moments where I actually cringed. The story felt like it dragged on in parts, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that it was just throwing a lot at the wall to see what would stick. The narrative didn’t feel as strong or cohesive as I expected.
Overall, the book didn’t really hit the mark for me. While the premise was interesting, the execution fell flat.
I found the writing to be pretty cliché, and there were moments where I actually cringed. The story felt like it dragged on in parts, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that it was just throwing a lot at the wall to see what would stick. The narrative didn’t feel as strong or cohesive as I expected.
Overall, the book didn’t really hit the mark for me. While the premise was interesting, the execution fell flat.
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Full review at ihavetosay.blog
On top of being unwed at twenty five, a crime to her mother, Azere becomes pregnant, and is fighting her attraction towards her coworker, who she hooked up with before, all while trying to be a good daughter and uphold the promise she made to her parents.
Azere is in a lose-lose situation and coping by ignoring her own feelings and wants. The third act break up hurt me, but Azere was going through a lot internally.
There may be a tiny bit of instalove in the beginning, but the book also gives fate and invisible strings by the end. I loved Rafael and Azere together, even when Azere was fighting her feelings and Rafael wouldn’t open up.
This book is sad, tense, and funny, with twists and turns that had me thinking I knew what was going to happen, only for me to be shocked as I continued reading.
OVERALL
Overall, I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. I loved the author’s writing style and I can’t believe it took me this long to actually sit down and read it because once I did, I was hooked.
On top of being unwed at twenty five, a crime to her mother, Azere becomes pregnant, and is fighting her attraction towards her coworker, who she hooked up with before, all while trying to be a good daughter and uphold the promise she made to her parents.
Azere is in a lose-lose situation and coping by ignoring her own feelings and wants. The third act break up hurt me, but Azere was going through a lot internally.
There may be a tiny bit of instalove in the beginning, but the book also gives fate and invisible strings by the end. I loved Rafael and Azere together, even when Azere was fighting her feelings and Rafael wouldn’t open up.
This book is sad, tense, and funny, with twists and turns that had me thinking I knew what was going to happen, only for me to be shocked as I continued reading.
OVERALL
Overall, I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. I loved the author’s writing style and I can’t believe it took me this long to actually sit down and read it because once I did, I was hooked.
There was a lot I loved about this book, but it could have been longer. It felt really rushed in alot of places.
So many unlikeable characters and repetition. I don't want to spoil anything. This is not an easy romance. Pass.