A review by decklededgess
Ties That Tether by Jane Igharo

challenging emotional inspiring reflective 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

3.0

trigger warnings: unplanned pregnancy, religious trauma, emotionally manipulative and abusive parents, sex and nudity, alcohol mention, car accident, death of loved ones, loss of child mention, death of parent mention, cancer mention, interracial relationship trauma, pregnancy and labour related complications

This was a wonderful book. I found the conversation around culture and eldest daughter responsibilities depressingly relatable but the main character's journey to owning her own choices was really inspiring. The romance was soft and adorable.
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