A review by oceanelle
His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie

emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

A well-written, interesting take on how women are pitted against each other, but all the parts I cared about were glossed over—
the main character's growth as a seamstress, how newfound privilege helped her achieve her dreams, the way motherhood impacted her, even the development of her love for her husband
—in favor of what felt like endless waiting for a man to actually become part of her story. I had high hopes and I was a little disappointed. 
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