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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I didn’t have patience with the mom’s emotional manipulation and shaming
A tale of people being puppeted by other people... I liked it when the lead finally found her voice. The HEA is expected but I still swooned!
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
I read this book in a day. Not because it was a page turner, but because I knew after reading the first 30 pages, had I put it down, I would have never picked it up again. It was boring and predictable from page 1.
I think I was expecting a book with a little more ‘meat’ to it, a little heavier, a little more educational about another culture. There were parts that I felt could have been expanded upon that just fell flat. I finished the book feeling like I didn’t tell know the characters - I had no connection to them. I get that it’s a romance but where’s the depth, the character growth and insight into Nigerian & Spanish culture?
If this book was rewritten to focus entirely on Azere’s relationship with her mother and sister, and her personal story of growth it might have a chance at being compelling. The author drew attention to the fact that as immigrants to a country you don't want to lose your entire culture but at the same time, assimilation is necessary. After all, you left your home. Things will be different and that should be accepted. But this was glossed over and overshadowed by a predictable romance.
I think I was expecting a book with a little more ‘meat’ to it, a little heavier, a little more educational about another culture. There were parts that I felt could have been expanded upon that just fell flat. I finished the book feeling like I didn’t tell know the characters - I had no connection to them. I get that it’s a romance but where’s the depth, the character growth and insight into Nigerian & Spanish culture?
If this book was rewritten to focus entirely on Azere’s relationship with her mother and sister, and her personal story of growth it might have a chance at being compelling. The author drew attention to the fact that as immigrants to a country you don't want to lose your entire culture but at the same time, assimilation is necessary. After all, you left your home. Things will be different and that should be accepted. But this was glossed over and overshadowed by a predictable romance.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
Jane Igharo’s debut novel, Ties that Tether, is a beautifully written love story of a young Nigerian woman falling in love with a white male knowing it will break her mother’s heart. What is Azere supposed to do when she falls for Rafeal, while her mother continues setting her up on potential husband dates. A well-crafted story that combines romance with today’s issues of identify, race, and culture. I highly recommend this story to anyone who has experienced following your heart and ignoring the voice in your head.
Received an ARC from NetGalley for a honest review.
Received an ARC from NetGalley for a honest review.