A review by jackiepreston
Ties That Tether by Jane Igharo

emotional reflective slow-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

3.0

All of the conflict in this book could have been solved immediately if any of the characters would actually talk to each other. 
In Azere's case, I understand why she had such a hard time opening herself up to Rafael, after a lifetime of her mother pushing her to be the perfect Nigerian daughter and not take her own wants or needs into consideration, but Rafael? Maybe it would make more sense if we were in his head more often, but the truth about his wife and unborn child's death makes no sense to be held off that long and is resolved immediately after he talks about it
 
This book was much more of a character-driven novel about Azere learning how to get what she wants while also respecting her Nigerian heritage rather than a romance novel. Their entire relationship is glossed over in montages rather than shown to the reader, and the parts of their relationship that do get on-page development are all of the conflicts they have. 

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