1. Ties That Tether by Jane Igharo - I picked this as an October BOTM selection, and it was a very quick read that I flew through in a bit over a day. This was a sweet romance that also had some serious themes about culture and family. I enjoyed Azere as a main character and Rafael as her love interest. Azere had a good support system in place, which was helpful to her during her pregnancy. I enjoyed every moment of reading this book, and this was a strong debut. I will definitely look forward to reading whatever Jane Igharo writes in the future.
2. Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell - This was an interesting domestic drama/suspense story, and my third book by Lisa Jewell. I think my favorite book by her is Then She Was Gone but this was also very good. I was intrigued throughout and had to keep reading because I wanted answers about what was going on and how everything connected. I felt for Saffyre and her struggles, and I didn't really like Owen particularly much. This was a quick read, even if it took me a bit longer due to reading it during a work week.
3. Troubles in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand - I started this one on a Friday and read the rest of it that Saturday. It was a nice, enjoyable third return to the world of Irene, Huck, Ayers, Maia, Baker, Cash, and others. I enjoyed reading all of their drama and was satisfied with this conclusion to the series.
4. The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle - This was an interesting and mostly fun thriller. The premise was a bit absurd, with the main conflict being an inheritance that was dependent on which child could have a baby first. Once Iris started taking over Summer's life, I wondered when she would eventually be found out. The conclusion and twist at the end were shocking.
5. Anxious People by Fredrik Backman - This was a powerful and moving story while also being a comedy about people making some idiotic decisions. The story and characters were a bit quirky, but lovable, even if some of them were annoying. I loved how everything fell together by the end, even if you didn't know where the story was going right away. There were so many connections and kind moments shared between the people in the story.
