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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0593101944
ISBN-13
9780593101940
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038436063
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ties That Tether
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Romance / Multicultural & Interracial, Romance / Contemporary, Romance / Romantic Comedy
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10.5 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2020-016125
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"A beautiful, heartfelt story about the power of love, identity, and family. Ties That Tether is a delightful debut that romance lovers won''t want to miss!"-- Chanel Cleeton , New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train To Key West "Lovingly written and heartfelt. Ties That Tether is a beautiful exploration of culture, family, and romance. Azere''s journey to find her own voice should resonate with anyone who''s ever felt trapped between conflicting worlds and expectations."-- Helen Hoang , USA Today bestselling author of The Bride Test " Ties That Tether takes the reader on a rich, emotional journey. A big, bold story about finding ourselves amidst the struggles of family loyalty, honoring one''s culture, and the endless facets of love. Loved every glorious moment of this book!"-- Jennifer Probst , New York Times bestselling author of Love on Beach Avenue "[An] intriguing examination into the dynamics of family relationships and what it means to have pride in one''s culture and heritage. It also holds some unexpected twists and turns that will keep readers engaged until the end." -- Associated Press "This exploration of identity, love and loss in the context of an interracial relationship feels authentic and bittersweet, yet hopeful all the same."-- BookPage , on Ties That Tether "Igharo''s debut beautifully depicts the tension between self-determination and the desire to live up to family expectations...Clever and heart-warming storytelling. Readers will be rooting for Azere from the very first page."-- Library Journal (starred review), on Ties That Tether "An unexpected and heartfelt romance about true love and the sacrifices we make for it."-- Sonya Lalli, author of The Matchmaker''s List , on Ties That Tether " Ties That Tether was a roller coaster ride from page one and holy cow did I love it. Jane Igharo chronicles Azere''s journey in such a beautiful, wrenching, and relatable way. As Azere struggled to find a balance between her love life, her own happiness, and the expectations of her family, I went through a whirlwind of emotions--and I adored every minute of it. I laughed and teared up and cheered and yelled. Best of all, Jane Igharo delivers a happily ever after that made me smile until my cheeks hurt. I tore through this amazing book, I couldn''t read it fast enough."-- Sarah Smith , Author of Simmer Down "A Nigerian immigrant herself, Igharo tackles issues like immigration, cultural identity, and interracial dating in a compelling way. While a love story at heart, this book is so much more than that. It''s a must-read for your summer vacation." -- Betches , on Ties That Tether "A wonderful fall romance with immense depth, Ties That Tether seizes you from the very beginning."-- Shondaland "The best part of this book for me was Azere and her mother''s relationship. It is so fraught with the immigration experience.... To read this book is to read it for the tenderness of the romance and for the immigrant experience, to feel your heart soften and your throat clog with tears, and to celebrate the resilience of the spirit. As Rilke has said, ''To love is the ultimate human task.'' So celebrate the love between the protagonists and within their families as you turn the pages."-- Frolic "...with deft writing, snappy dialogue, rom-com movie references throughout, and a delightful cast of characters, Ties That Tether is a wonderful romance and the start of a long career for Jane Igharo."-- Fresh Fiction "With writing that marries genuine and infectious emotion with witty humor, Igharo has created an endearing love story about family, culture, and identity." -- Booklist "Igharo brings a great deal of heart to Azere''s internal conflict as she navigates two cultures. This emotional debut marks Igharo as a writer to watch."-- Publishers Weekly One of BuzzFeed ''s Romance Novels to Read Summer 2020, "A beautiful, heartfelt story about the power of love, identity, and family. Ties That Tether is a delightful debut that romance lovers won''t want to miss!"-- Chanel Cleeton , New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train To Key West "Lovingly written and heartfelt. Ties That Tether is a beautiful exploration of culture, family, and romance. Azere''s journey to find her own voice should resonate with anyone who''s ever felt trapped between conflicting worlds and expectations."-- Helen Hoang , USA Today bestselling author of The Bride Test " Ties That Tether takes the reader on a rich, emotional journey. A big, bold story about finding ourselves amidst the struggles of family loyalty, honoring one''s culture, and the endless facets of love. Loved every glorious moment of this book!"-- Jennifer Probst , New York Times bestselling author of Love on Beach Avenue "This exploration of identity, love and loss in the context of an interracial relationship feels authentic and bittersweet, yet hopeful all the same."-- BookPage , on Ties That Tether "Igharo''s debut beautifully depicts the tension between self-determination and the desire to live up to family expectations...Clever and heart-warming storytelling. Readers will be rooting for Azere from the very first page."-- Library Journal (starred review), on Ties That Tether "An unexpected and heartfelt romance about true love and the sacrifices we make for it."-- Sonya Lalli, author of The Matchmaker''s List , on Ties That Tether " Ties That Tether was a roller coaster ride from page one and holy cow did I love it. Jane Igharo chronicles Azere''s journey in such a beautiful, wrenching, and relatable way. As Azere struggled to find a balance between her love life, her own happiness, and the expectations of her family, I went through a whirlwind of emotions--and I adored every minute of it. I laughed and teared up and cheered and yelled. Best of all, Jane Igharo delivers a happily ever after that made me smile until my cheeks hurt. I tore through this amazing book, I couldn''t read it fast enough."-- Sarah Smith , Author of Simmer Down "A Nigerian immigrant herself, Igharo tackles issues like immigration, cultural identity, and interracial dating in a compelling way. While a love story at heart, this book is so much more than that. It''s a must-read for your summer vacation." -- Betches , on Ties That Tether "A wonderful fall romance with immense depth, Ties That Tether seizes you from the very beginning."-- Shondaland "The best part of this book for me was Azere and her mother''s relationship. It is so fraught with the immigration experience.... To read this book is to read it for the tenderness of the romance and for the immigrant experience, to feel your heart soften and your throat clog with tears, and to celebrate the resilience of the spirit. As Rilke has said, ''To love is the ultimate human task.'' So celebrate the love between the protagonists and within their families as you turn the pages."-- Frolic "...with deft writing, snappy dialogue, rom-com movie references throughout, and a delightful cast of characters, Ties That Tether is a wonderful romance and the start of a long career for Jane Igharo."-- Fresh Fiction "With writing that marries genuine and infectious emotion with witty humor, Igharo has created an endearing love story about family, culture, and identity." -- Booklist "Igharo brings a great deal of heart to Azere''s internal conflict as she navigates two cultures. This emotional debut marks Igharo as a writer to watch."-- Publishers Weekly One of BuzzFeed ''s Romance Novels to Read Summer 2020, "A beautiful, heartfelt story about the power of love, identity, and family. Ties That Tether is a delightful debut that romance lovers won't want to miss!"-- Chanel Cleeton , New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train To Key West " Ties That Tether takes the reader on a rich, emotional journey. A big, bold story about finding ourselves amidst the struggles of family loyalty, honoring one's culture, and the endless facets of love. Loved every glorious moment of this book!"-- Jennifer Probst , New York Times bestselling author of Love on Beach Avenue "An unexpected and heartfelt romance about true love and the sacrifices we make for it."-- Sonya Lalli, author of The Matchmaker's List , on Ties That Tether " Ties That Tether was a roller coaster ride from page one and holy cow did I love it. Jane Igharo chronicles Azere's journey in such a beautiful, wrenching, and relatable way. As Azere struggled to find a balance between her love life, her own happiness, and the expectations of her family, I went through a whirlwind of emotions--and I adored every minute of it. I laughed and teared up and cheered and yelled. Best of all, Jane Igharo delivers a happily ever after that made me smile until my cheeks hurt. I tore through this amazing book, I couldn't read it fast enough."-- Sarah Smith , Author of Simmer Down, "A beautiful, heartfelt story about the power of love, identity, and family. Ties That Tether is a delightful debut that romance lovers won't want to miss!"-- Chanel Cleeton , New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train To Key West "Lovingly written and heartfelt. Ties That Tether is a beautiful exploration of culture, family, and romance. Azere's journey to find her own voice should resonate with anyone who's ever felt trapped between conflicting worlds and expectations."-- Helen Hoang , USA Today bestselling author of The Bride Test " Ties That Tether takes the reader on a rich, emotional journey. A big, bold story about finding ourselves amidst the struggles of family loyalty, honoring one's culture, and the endless facets of love. Loved every glorious moment of this book!"-- Jennifer Probst , New York Times bestselling author of Love on Beach Avenue "Igharo's debut beautifully depicts the tension between self-determination and the desire to live up to family expectations...Clever and heart-warming storytelling. Readers will be rooting for Azere from the very first page."-- Library Journal (starred review), on Ties That Tether "An unexpected and heartfelt romance about true love and the sacrifices we make for it."-- Sonya Lalli, author of The Matchmaker's List , on Ties That Tether " Ties That Tether was a roller coaster ride from page one and holy cow did I love it. Jane Igharo chronicles Azere's journey in such a beautiful, wrenching, and relatable way. As Azere struggled to find a balance between her love life, her own happiness, and the expectations of her family, I went through a whirlwind of emotions--and I adored every minute of it. I laughed and teared up and cheered and yelled. Best of all, Jane Igharo delivers a happily ever after that made me smile until my cheeks hurt. I tore through this amazing book, I couldn't read it fast enough."-- Sarah Smith , Author of Simmer Down "A Nigerian immigrant herself, Igharo tackles issues like immigration, cultural identity, and interracial dating in a compelling way. While a love story at heart, this book is so much more than that. It's a must-read for your summer vacation." -- Betches , on Ties That Tether "Igharo brings a great deal of heart to Azere's internal conflict as she navigates two cultures. This emotional debut marks Igharo as a writer to watch."-- Publishers Weekly One of BuzzFeed 's Romance Novels to Read Summer 2020, "A beautiful, heartfelt story about the power of love, identity, and family. Ties That Tether is a delightful debut that romance lovers won't want to miss!"-- Chanel Cleeton , New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train To Key West "Lovingly written and heartfelt. Ties That Tether is a beautiful exploration of culture, family, and romance. Azere's journey to find her own voice should resonate with anyone who's ever felt trapped between conflicting worlds and expectations."-- Helen Hoang , USA Today bestselling author of The Bride Test " Ties That Tether takes the reader on a rich, emotional journey. A big, bold story about finding ourselves amidst the struggles of family loyalty, honoring one's culture, and the endless facets of love. Loved every glorious moment of this book!"-- Jennifer Probst , New York Times bestselling author of Love on Beach Avenue "This exploration of identity, love and loss in the context of an interracial relationship feels authentic and bittersweet, yet hopeful all the same."-- BookPage , on Ties That Tether "Igharo's debut beautifully depicts the tension between self-determination and the desire to live up to family expectations...Clever and heart-warming storytelling. Readers will be rooting for Azere from the very first page."-- Library Journal (starred review), on Ties That Tether "An unexpected and heartfelt romance about true love and the sacrifices we make for it."-- Sonya Lalli, author of The Matchmaker's List , on Ties That Tether " Ties That Tether was a roller coaster ride from page one and holy cow did I love it. Jane Igharo chronicles Azere's journey in such a beautiful, wrenching, and relatable way. As Azere struggled to find a balance between her love life, her own happiness, and the expectations of her family, I went through a whirlwind of emotions--and I adored every minute of it. I laughed and teared up and cheered and yelled. Best of all, Jane Igharo delivers a happily ever after that made me smile until my cheeks hurt. I tore through this amazing book, I couldn't read it fast enough."-- Sarah Smith , Author of Simmer Down "A Nigerian immigrant herself, Igharo tackles issues like immigration, cultural identity, and interracial dating in a compelling way. While a love story at heart, this book is so much more than that. It's a must-read for your summer vacation." -- Betches , on Ties That Tether "A wonderful fall romance with immense depth, Ties That Tether seizes you from the very beginning."-- Shondaland "...with deft writing, snappy dialogue, rom-com movie references throughout, and a delightful cast of characters, Ties That Tether is a wonderful romance and the start of a long career for Jane Igharo."-- Fresh Fiction "With writing that marries genuine and infectious emotion with witty humor, Igharo has created an endearing love story about family, culture, and identity." -- Booklist "Igharo brings a great deal of heart to Azere's internal conflict as she navigates two cultures. This emotional debut marks Igharo as a writer to watch."-- Publishers Weekly One of BuzzFeed 's Romance Novels to Read Summer 2020
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Synopsis
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., At twelve years old, Azere promised her dying father she would marry a Nigerian man and preserve her culture. Her mother has been vigilant about helping her to stay within the Nigerian dating pool ever since. But when another match goes wrong, Azere ends up at a bar where she meets 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. Can she be with him without compromising her identity?, When a Nigerian woman falls for a man she knows will break her mother's heart, she must choose between love and her family.
LC Classification Number
PR9199.4.I37T54 2020
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