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Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I absolutely loved this book. I didn't know much going in, and because it's an ARC I really didn't know where it was going at all. I think that's the best way to read it, honestly, so if you're interested I wouldn't read any more of this review, and I'd just wait and experience it all with as few expectations as possible. 

I couldn't put this book down; I read it in about a day and a half, and couldn't stop thinking about it. So much of it feels so real, and true, and well-written. 

Vague spoilers ahead: I found myself surprised by the ending, and at this moment I desperately wish this book was already out so that I could find other people online talking about it. It's satisfying, but also leaves me wanting more discussion about it. (Less vague spoilers ahead:
Also this feels like a modern version of Portrait of a Lady on Fire, except with a happier ending.
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I'm amazed this is a debut novel. I hope to have the chance to read more of McBrayer's work in the future. 

Thank you to Netgalley and G. P. Putnam's Sons for the chance to review this ARC.
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