Many thanks to NetGalley and Anchor Books for gifting me a digital ARC of the debut novel by Elizabeth Castellano - 4 stars!
Kathleen and Tom have been married for 30 years and are living in Kansas City. Kathleen thought all was well until Tom told her he was leaving to find himself and happiness. So Kathleen decided to seek out her own happiness. Her childhood friend, Josie, sent a Christmas letter every year saying how wonderful her seaside community was, and Kathleen decided she needed to be there. She bought a small house sight unseen and moved. But things weren't all she thought they would be - are they ever?
Okay, this is a book about Kathleen being snarky about everything and everyone. To fill her days with purpose, she fights city hall against the monstrosity being built next door as well as other rule violations in the town. It gets a bit repetitious, but it is so downright hilarious and spot on that it's still a fun read! I actually made my husband read the section about aging men and their throats, because, well, it's true! And in the end, it's a story about community, friendship, and second chances. Will be looking for more from this author in the future.
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