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A review by 13rebecca13
The House Sitter by Elizabeth Drummond
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a cute little palate cleansing read.
Pippa Munroe has been with her boyfriend Alex since she was teenager. They live in a small rural town and a decade later, they run Alex's family's farm. Pippa clearly did everything for Alex when it came to the farm's finances and day to day running, as well as helping out with his ill father and taking him to appointments.
Alex tells her that they have to talk and Pippa is convinced they are finally getting engaged. Alex surprises Pippa by telling her that he has sold the farm and they are moving to Kent. Understandably, Pippa is distraught as she loves their hometown and cannot believe that Alex didn't consult her first. She opts not to go with Alex and with no job, no boyfriend and nowhere to live, she doesn't know what to do.
Pippa always had a soft spot for Squires House and when Wolfie Squires has a job for a live-in house-sitter, she applies. After getting the job she realises that it is only temporary as Wolfie is planning on selling up.
I enjoyed a lot about this book. All of the supporting characters were brilliant and although at times I wanted to shake Pippa, I really liked her growth and realisation that she was so much better away from Alex. I feel like her relationship with Wolfie went from 0-100 and would have loved to feel more of that blossoming. All in all a cute read!
Pippa Munroe has been with her boyfriend Alex since she was teenager. They live in a small rural town and a decade later, they run Alex's family's farm. Pippa clearly did everything for Alex when it came to the farm's finances and day to day running, as well as helping out with his ill father and taking him to appointments.
Alex tells her that they have to talk and Pippa is convinced they are finally getting engaged. Alex surprises Pippa by telling her that he has sold the farm and they are moving to Kent. Understandably, Pippa is distraught as she loves their hometown and cannot believe that Alex didn't consult her first. She opts not to go with Alex and with no job, no boyfriend and nowhere to live, she doesn't know what to do.
Pippa always had a soft spot for Squires House and when Wolfie Squires has a job for a live-in house-sitter, she applies. After getting the job she realises that it is only temporary as Wolfie is planning on selling up.
I enjoyed a lot about this book. All of the supporting characters were brilliant and although at times I wanted to shake Pippa, I really liked her growth and realisation that she was so much better away from Alex. I feel like her relationship with Wolfie went from 0-100 and would have loved to feel more of that blossoming. All in all a cute read!