We’re already spicing up a series I started last month, where I wanted to share my monthly 5 star reads. In September, I only had one. To round out this post, I’m sharing some other standouts too.
Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins
Lillie Silva knew life as an empty nester would be hard after her only child left for college, but when her husband abruptly dumps her for another woman just as her son leaves, her world comes crashing down. Besides the fact that this announcement is a complete surprise (to say the least), what shocks Lillie most is that she isn’t heartbroken. She’s furious.
Lillie has loved her life on Cape Cod, but as a mother, wife, and nurse-midwife, she’s used to caring for other people . . . not taking care of herself. Now, alone for the first time in her life, she finds herself going a little rogue. Is it over the top to crash her ex-husband’s wedding dressed like the angel of death? Sure! Should she release a skunk into his perfect new home? Probably not! But it beats staying home and moping.
She finds an unexpected ally in her glamorous sister, with whom she’s had a tense relationship all these years. And an unexpected babysitter in, of all people, Ben Hallowell, the driver in a car accident that nearly killed Lillie twenty years ago. And then there’s Ophelia, her ex-husband’s oddly lost niece, who could really use a friend.
It’s the end of Lillie’s life as she knew it. But sometimes the perfect next chapter surprises you . . . out of the clear blue sky.
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My Review — https://chicklitplus.com/book-review-out-of-the-clear-blue-sky-by-kristan-higgins/
K18 Leave-In Hair Mask $75 — SHOP
This is a leave-in hair treatment mask for all hair types. It works to repair damage from bleach, color, chemical services, and heat, restoring strength, softness, smoothness, and bounce to hair. A little bit goes a long way and I only use it every 3 washes.
Huda Empowered Palette $67 — SHOP
This new release from Huda Beauty is a new favorite! I like the variety of formulas in this 18-pan palette. It has both powder shadows and cream. The mattes blend well, and the shimmers are beautiful and smooth. This palette is comparable to the new Natasha Denona My Dream palette, if you want to see these put head to head, watch this Beauty Battle video.
Color Block Button Down Shirt $34 — SHOP
This lightweight button down top is the perfect layering piece for fall. I love the muted tones and its versatility. For more fall fashion picks from Amazon, watch this video.
Mamma Chia Squeeze Packs $37 — SHOP
I thought it would be fun to include a snack you can find on Amazon as well. These are an easy, healthy snack to grab and eat on the go. It saves me time from putting together a chia seed pudding myself, and keeps me fuller longer.
What was a standout for you in September?
