The Sweetest Remedy - by Jane Igharo (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

When a woman travels to Nigeria to attend the funeral of the father she never knew, she meets her extravagant family for the first time, a new and inspiring love interest, and discovers parts of herself she didn't know were missing, from Jane Igharo, the acclaimed author of Ties That Tether.

Hannah Bailey has never known her father, the Nigerian entrepreneur who had a brief relationship with her white mother. Because of this, Hannah has always felt uncertain about part of her identity. When her father dies, she's invited to Nigeria for the funeral. Though she wants to hate the man who abandoned her, she's curious about who he was and where he was from. Searching for answers, Hannah boards a plane to Lagos, Nigeria.

In Banana Island, one of Nigeria's most affluent areas, Hannah meets the Jolades, her late father's prestigious family--some who accept her and some who think she doesn't belong. The days leading up to the funeral are chaotic, but Hannah is soon shaped by secrets that unfold, a culture she never thought she would understand or appreciate, and a man who steals her heart and helps her to see herself in a new light.

Review Quotes

"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 Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba

"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 Heart Principle

"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 Our Italian Summer

"[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, on Ties That Tether

"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

"Happily ever after is hard-won and satisfying in this #ownvoices romance."
--Shelf Awareness, 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 Serena Singh Flips the Script, 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, on Ties That Tether

"...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, 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, on Ties That Tether

About the Author

Jane Abieyuwa Igharo, author of Ties That Tether, was born in Nigeria and immigrated to Canada at the age of twelve. She has a journalism degree from the University of Toronto and works as a communications specialist in Ontario, Canada. When she isn't writing, she's watching Homecoming for the hundredth time and trying to match Beyoncé's vocals to no avail.