Ties That Tether

De: Jane Igharo

Narrado por: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, Gary Tiedemann

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.

Outstanding!

This book was very well written. I loved the narrators! I could actually envision all of the scenes and characters in my mind. A definite page turner!

Heartbreaking & uplifting

This was an amazing cultural & relationship love stories. As an immigrant who is no longer considered 100% togolese whenever I go home, & will never be considered 100% American in my new home understood the pressure of preserving our heritage while blending in the new environment. Azereh's weakness towards her mom was very frustrating but that's what happens when the most important person in your life uses your love for them as a weapon against you

Fantastic

It was a great read and I automatically connected with it. Could not put it down.

A beautiful love story

This is the 2nd book that I read from the author, and it is my favorite!! I love how the story highlighted duty and honor, cultures, and romance. Again, I was captivated regarding the background story of the two main characters. I'm looking forward to reading her next novel.

Fun, solid read

I was excited for this book as a Nigerian American immigrant. There was a lot I related to and I appreciated the familiar references. I enjoyed the plot and about half-way I was gripped and didn’t put it down cause I was invested. however the actual writing and storytelling was subpar. “Efe said this. Mom yelled that. Raphael whispered this”. Not very artful writing style, too much structure and explanation