Audiobook received for free through NetGalley
I read the book that came before this one earlier this year. I then found the book through NetGalley, couldn’t get into it, and then switched to the audiobook. Like the first it took a bit to get into it but I’m glad I read/listened to it.

An Observant wife, by Naomi Ragen, is the anticipated sequel to An Unorthodox Match. As this sequel begins, California native and Ba'al Tshuvah Leah has married New York born, and bred, Ultra Orthodox, Yaakov. To recap, Yaakov was struggling to raise his five children alone, after his first wife committed suicide. Leah then entered Yaakov's life as a volunteer nanny, and now, they have officially tied the knot. Fruma Esther, the children's maternal grandmother, really hoped Yaakov would marry a local, but, she accepts Leah as the next best, and maintains an active role with the family (even though her daughter is out of the picture, so to speak). I really only mention Fruma Esther because she is such a wonderful character in the book!

As their wedded life begins, Leah hopes not only to be more readily accepted into the community, but also, hopes to have a child with Yaakov. She becomes extremely frustrated with the orthodox laws of marital purity. Yaakov's life also undergoes a radical change, when he leaves full time studies for an actual job. In this mix, the eldest daughter Shaindele, gets into mischief in school. The result is a perfect storm.

If you loved book one, then you will definitely enjoy this sequel. I especially enjoyed the audiobook, narrated by @gabracadabra, one of my favourite audiobook narrators. Thank you #netgalley and Macmillan audio for the audiobook in return for my honest review. #5stars.