Ties That Tether
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One of Betches' 7 Books by Black Authors You Need to Read This Summer One of Elite Daily’s Books Featuring Interracial Relationships You Should Read In 2020 One of Marie Claire’s 2020 Books You Should Add to Your Reading List When a Nigerian woman falls for a man she knows will break her mother’s heart, she must choose between love and her family. At twelve years old, Azere promised her dying father she would marry a Nigerian man and preserve her culture, even after immigrating to Canada. Her mother has been vigilant about helping—well forcing—her to stay within the Nigerian dating pool ever since. But when another match-made-by-mom goes wrong, Azere ends up at a bar, enjoying the company and later sharing the bed of Rafael Castellano, a man who is tall, handsome, and…white. When their one-night stand unexpectedly evolves into something serious, Azere is caught between her feelings for Rafael and the compulsive need to please her mother. Soon, Azere can't help wondering if loving Rafael makes her any less of a Nigerian. Can she be with him without compromising her identity? The answer will either cause Azere to be audacious and fight for her happiness or continue as the compliant daughter.
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I loved the premise for this - a Nigerian Canadian woman flouts expectation - but SPOILER ALERT the surprise baby trope is one of my most hated tropes and so that soured my experience. But. I really liked Azere as a character, and I thought Igharo painted such a great portrait of a young woman. Wasn't the biggest fan of Rafael or the love triangle, but alas. I'm still very excited to see what Igharo comes out with next!
when i tell you i ate this book up and i absolutely loved it but i didn't feel a ton of chemistry between the main couple. besides that literally this book is perfect to me
