Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐-(4/5)
Ivory Iguzor has not had an easy life. Her father served as Nigeria's former senate president until his untimely death in a car accident, which she witnessed as a young child. The Iguzor family had little time to mourn as embezzlement allegations surfaced following the incident. Her brother runs away from home, leaving her to take care of their ailing mother by herself.
In later years, Ivory left devastated after Dennis Whitaker, the love of her life, turned her down at the altar. In an attempt to escape humiliation, Ivory falls and loses her sight. This unfortunate incident leaves her resentful, and she lashes out at her loved ones, holding them responsible for her distress.
As time passes, Ivory gradually discovers that secrets are around her and that her loved ones have knowledge that they are unwilling to disclose. Considering all the tragedy and gloom in her life, she also understands how difficult it would be for her to live as a blind person and learn to trust others again.
However, something or someone ominous and horrifying is lurking in the shadows and killing everyone who harmed her, and Ivory is helpless to stop it. Can she solve the mystery before it's too late? Read The Truce breaker to learn more about the intrigue that approaches the supernatural.
The book had numerous commendable attributes. The author employed impeccable grammar and an extensive vocabulary, which facilitated comprehension. The book was narrated from Ivory's perspective, granting me access to her innermost musings and demonstrating how her life experiences molded her into her current self.
Similarly, the characters in this novel were strikingly authentic and depicted with well-rounded emotions. I was able to observe how they evolved as a result of growing older, losing loved ones, and enduring hardships while retaining their true essence.
The book contained several flashbacks, which were suitable for the author to prevent ambiguity since they played a significant role in advancing the plot. I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the author's precise interpretation of Igbo expressions used by the characters, which would aid readers who are not fluent in the language.
More so, the novel examines the issue of corruption in the government and conveys the author's stance on the detrimental impact of political leaders embezzling funds from the impoverished.
The steering plot twist that occurred toward the end of the book caught me off guard. Surprisingly, it turned out to be a positive occurrence, as it added a much-needed dose of excitement and suspense to the story. Unfortunately, I cannot delve much into this topic without giving away a spoiler.
Nevertheless, the book had an outstanding drawback. The presence of spelling errors and the absence of proper spacing were infuriating. These issues hindered the smooth flow of the text, making it difficult to read, and further confirmed that the book did not pass through professional editing.
With this, I would rate this book four out of five stars. I would have given it a higher rating, but the errors were too glaring to overlook. This book helped me comprehend the significance of being present for other people, especially in trying times.
Ultimately, I suggest this book to readers who enjoy mystery and romance novels. However, the book is not recommended for minors as it contains violent scenes, strong language, and suicidal themes that may be distressing to some readers.
