She’s a free spirit; he’s her brother-in-law; the pandemic is set to change the dynamics … Widowed single parent, Nathan Araba has always lived by social rules to keep his life in balance. But a family reunion is about to tip him to the edge when he gets stranded in London. . Grief threw Nathan into Maria’s arms the first time. Now, she’s married to his brother and she has only Nathan to help her through her grief when coronavirus invaded the Araba’s household. Bound together in the lockdown, emotions start running amok. As Nathan tries to keep his family from falling apart, he is torn between embracing the love he needs or the rules he’s always lived by. REVIEWS By Okadabooks - A Riveting Story! Tayo’s description of people, objects, and events in Blurry Lines is really outstanding. I particularly found her description of Bruno, Nathan’s nephew, very interesting. I could easily form a mental picture of an exuberant kid, who always wants to tell you all he knows about his favourite subject, and doing so in a tactless manner many times. That is testament to Tayo’s superb writing prowess. Tayo is a fantastic writer and storyteller – very thorough and meticulous, with a superior command of the English language. Her style ensures that you do not drop the book for one moment; you just keep consuming the story until you reach the final period on the last page of the book. With Tayo‘s vivid imagery in Blurry Lines, I got a return ticket to London. Blurry Lines is a good read – captivating, exciting, and enlightening. Therefore, if you are looking for a good book to lose yourself to for a day or two, then Blurry Lines is the one. Big ups to Tayo Emmanuel for a terrific job! By Love Reading - Immersive and Inspiring! I think the author expertly uses the coronavirus outbreak to spark recognition in the readers, allowing them to connect deeply with the characters as well as take the time to remember their own perspective as they read. The author then manages to develop this further by going on to incorporate an evaluation of the human condition in a way that feels, if not relatable because the reader has already done it, but inspiring, allowing the reader to take a moment to reflect on their own life and experiences. All of the characters in this book are very well-crafted, believable and endearing. Tayo Emmanuel also offers an insight into a different culture throughout the book, including details of Nathan’s upbringing in Lagos. To me, this adds even more depth and detail to an already immersive book. This book is created with honesty and vulnerabilities, and I think it is a brilliant literary insight into the realities of a family, love, loss, grief and healing in this unprecedented world. Noticed an error in this book? Send a mail to flag@okadabooks.com to report it