A review by niffler_for_words
Mortgage of Convenience by Dani McLean

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

“Each breath comes with a different feeling. On the inhale, I belong here. On the exhale, I’m not sure where I belong.”

Sometimes a book finds you when you don’t know you need it. I picked Mortgage of Convenience mostly because the MFC is a writer. What I found, however, was so much more than that! 

This story is about finding a home, in a place, your person(s), but first yourself. I loved that journey. Deeply. So deeply that it’s hard for me to find words. I rarely read a bi representation that resonated so intensely in me, and I wish I could have read such books when I was younger. But in this book, I also found an incredible transformation, where Bee discovers herself, the way to accept to be seen and shine. I adored her character, she’s so fragile, like a hiding mouse at first, but she learns how to speak for herself –without crushing anyone. Her story was so inspiring (I wish younger-me could have read that too). And Sebastian… oh, Sebastian… I loved how he’s such a pillar to Bee, never judging, always encouraging –but not pushing– despite his own struggles. This book has zero toxic masculinity (like the author said, Sebastian is all green lights –even his eyes), no drama, and so much great domesticity. Yet, the story of Bee and Sebastian –how they learn to live together in that house they bought together on a “whimsy”, how it feels so natural–was a great page turner. This book  will become for me, I’m sure, a place I’ll want to revisit, to read again just to recharge and keep my chin up. 

(thank you to Netgalley for giving me that ARC in exchange of my honest review)