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A review by lgbtrepinbooks
Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer
5.0
Trigger Warnings: Sex, cursing, alcohol, past death of a sibling, AIDS, cheating, cancer scare, miscarriage, church, internalized homophobia, drugs, cheating, affair, masturbation, past death of a parent, breast cancer, heart attack, death of a parent, funeral, grief
Representation: Gay, Lesbian
Like a House on Fire is the story of housewife and mother, Merit, who returns to her career despite not working for several years while taking care of her children. Her new boss, Jane, is an attractive older woman who means business and is confident in herself. The two work together and become friends, but soon they are not sure where the line of friendship ends.
This eARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This story is so beautiful! I loved every moment of it! The storyline was slow and sweet, it really made you cherish and rood for these characters. Jane is a woman of the World and “not gay,” while Merit is very straight and in love with her husband. I loved these women so much! I’ve never been either Woman’s shoes, but it was so nice to see older sapphic women being successful and happy in life! We get a more in depth development for Merit because she narrates the story. Her journey through love and loss is inspiring and I am a sucker for a happy ending! My only wish would be for the final chapter to be a more evolved epilogue and more chapters for more happiness! Oh and I have to add that Merit’s college roommate, Cat, appears on like one page and yet I’m still in love with her! She was hilarious!!
Representation: Gay, Lesbian
Like a House on Fire is the story of housewife and mother, Merit, who returns to her career despite not working for several years while taking care of her children. Her new boss, Jane, is an attractive older woman who means business and is confident in herself. The two work together and become friends, but soon they are not sure where the line of friendship ends.
This eARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This story is so beautiful! I loved every moment of it! The storyline was slow and sweet, it really made you cherish and rood for these characters. Jane is a woman of the World and “not gay,” while Merit is very straight and in love with her husband. I loved these women so much! I’ve never been either Woman’s shoes, but it was so nice to see older sapphic women being successful and happy in life! We get a more in depth development for Merit because she narrates the story. Her journey through love and loss is inspiring and I am a sucker for a happy ending! My only wish would be for the final chapter to be a more evolved epilogue and more chapters for more happiness! Oh and I have to add that Merit’s college roommate, Cat, appears on like one page and yet I’m still in love with her! She was hilarious!!