A review by whatsellorareading
Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer

3.0

Like a House on Fire follows Merit, a woman who believed she had her ideal life as she takes a new position working for Jane at an architectural firm due to Merits husband's encouragement for her to return to work. This story was powerful, moving, and sad, with twists and surprises along the way. The book felt so real as you go along Merit's journey to find herself, making it more beautiful. The whole book delved deeply into themes of identity and the expectations we place on ourselves which even though the characters came across as extremely privileged at times or frustrating it made me still want to continue reading. The writing in this book was phenomenal! This book being Lauren McBrayer's debut novel makes me excited to see what she writes next!

Thank you to Lauren McBrayer, G.P. Putnam and Sons, and NetGalley for an ARC for exchange for an honest review.