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The Only Purple House in Town by Ann Aguirre

krin's review against another edition

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2.5

I'm sorry to say that this book did not work for me. 

Things I did like: The narrator of the audio did a great job. I like the found family trope and appreciate the attempt at "diversity" and queerness even if it felt a bit surface level. 

But ultimately I found this book quite boring, transparently earnest and deeply unsubtle. So much telling rather than showing and such weirdly mundane details about EVERYTHING.

I received a digital Advance Reader Copy from NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca and an audio Advance Reader Copy from Dreamscape Media in exchange for an honest review. 

stacey_l's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

shhmamffa's review against another edition

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2.0

Not a fan and that’s okay!

pearlagcalo's review against another edition

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slow-paced

2.0

dichotomygirl's review

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lighthearted
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

jinn's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

girlbosslindsey's review

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hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ELI IS A CREEP!!!!!!! Like I kind of get itz who among us has not Insta stalked, but he was CONSTANTLY checking in on her!! Carrying her bracelet around!! Freak behavior!! Loved Iris loved everyone else but I am an Eli Hater.

audreyreads190's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

readerwithacamera_'s review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

litwtchreads's review against another edition

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3.5

This was cute, but it definitely felt like the climax/ending was a bit rushed and "fairytale". Not to say that it wasn't a good book! I think I just wished for more. 3.5/5