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📖 Name of the Book: The Only Purple House in Town by Ann Aguirre
I will review it when I am done reading it but I love it so far. 💜 #readingcommunity #reading #bookaesthetic #purplebooks #reading2024
Book Review
Genre: Romance
Intro: From New York Times bestselling author Ann Aguirre comes the magical town of St. Claire, where anything is possible... Iris Collins is the messy one in her family. The "chaos bunny." Her sisters are all wildly successful, while she can't balance her budget for a single month. It's no wonder she's in debt to her roommates. When she unexpectedly inherits a house from her great aunt, her plan to turn it into a B&B fails-as most of her plans do. She winds up renting rooms like a Victorian spinster, collecting other lost souls...and not all of them are
• "human."
Eli Reese grew up as the nerdy outcast in school, but he got rich designing apps. Now he's successful by any standards. But he's never had the same luck in finding a real community or people who understand him. Over the years, he's never forgotten his first crush, so when he spots her at a café, he takes it as a sign. Except then he gets sucked into the Iris-verse and somehow ends up renting one of her B&B rooms. As the days pass, Eli grows enchanted by the misfit boarders staying in the house...and even more so by Iris. Could Eli have finally found a person and a place to call "home"?
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My review:
I really enjoyed this book and loved how Iris was able to find her “people” through the house she inherited from her great aunt. I would love to live in a purple victorian house. She also found love too. I related a lot with her family situations but I also empathized with Iris. I don’t want to ruin any plot twists but wish we found out sooner in the book about where Iris really came from rather later in the chapters towards the end. I wanted more magic and witchcraft happening but I still enjoyed this book.
In 'The Only Purple House in Town', readers are introduced to a whimsical narrative filled with romance and magic. Iris Collins's character embodies the struggle of finding oneself amidst family pressure and personal failure. This novel beautifully weaves the theme of community, as Iris brings together a group of misfits who find solace in each other's company within her inherited Victorian home. Ann Aguirre masterfully crafts a setting that feels both familiar and fantastical, ensuring that readers feel the warmth of a supportive community. The unexpected connections formed within the purple house provide hope and love, echoing the journey we all take to find our tribe. As the story unfolds, Eli Reese’s character complements Iris’s narrative, adding depth to the magical realism of the plot. The progression of their relationship serves as a reminder that love can blossom in the most unexpected circumstances, no matter the baggage. With engaging dialogues and rich descriptions, Aguirre's storytelling invites readers to escape into a world where every flaw is a strength and every chaos leads to new beginnings. This blend of heartwarming moments and quirky characters promises to resonate with fans of contemporary romance, making it a worthwhile addition to your reading list.
