Name: Denise B.'s review of The Only Purple House in Town by Ann Aguirre
Item: The Only Purple House in Town
Rating: 4.5
Author: Denise B.

Ann Aguirre

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"?

The Only Purple House in Town

Kelsey Mcdaniel

*LGBTQ+ rep, family emotional and mental abuse/gaslighting

There is something not quite right about misfit Iris Collins, or so she and her family think. When her online jewelry business falls flat, and she's unable to pay her month's rent, Iris hits rock bottom. She gets news that might help her get back up though, when an attorney reaches out to her about her deceased Great Aunt Gertie's house. In the magical town of St. Claire, Iris learns that found family is just as good if not better than born family and that sometimes, with a little help from your friends, you can turn your life around.

So there's a brief summary of the book now on to my personal thoughts and opinions...I absolutely adored this book. While I was reading this stand-alone/part of a series, I switched between reading this book and another and did not want to keep switching once I was really into the 3rd or 4th chapter. I'm going to introduce you to my personalized genre category called "SNL-F" or Supernatural Lite Fantasy. Feel free to use it, just shout me out. Don't be put off by the category because the magical fantasy aspect is like a scented candle - there but not really affecting anything substantial. At least until towards the end. But you are still able to remain very present in the current world dealing with everyday real issues that are relatable.

Iris moves into her Aunt Gertie's gorgeous Victorian house and understands that taking on roommates is necessary for things like food, electricity, oh and water. She gathers a wide spectrum of lovable misfits like herself, makes a home and family with them, and shuts down the harassing neighbor when she comes to make trouble.

Eli Reese, a successful designer of apps and the first of Iris' roomies. He gives off faint vibes of Joe Goldberg from Caroline Kepnes' "You". But really, he's a nerdy cinnamon roll when it comes to all things Iris and helping her reach the greatness he knows is inside her.

Then there's Howard, Sally, Mira, and lastly Rowan. All misfits seeking a place to call home and feel safe. Iris provides the home and together they help each other make it through life's challenges. I won't say much because spoilers, but if you like feel-good romantical stories without smut (time & place) or other graphic descriptions (mood) of two people being together, this is the book for you.

It's a very quick read if you're in between books or can't decide on your next, so grab yourself a nice cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate, your favorite blanket or sweater, and get started. Perfect for the fall or holiday season. Hope you enjoy!

This review is unsolicited and contains the uncensored personal thoughts of the author about the above book. I do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from accident, negligence, or any other cause.

Denise B.

*LGBTQ+ rep, family emotional and mental abuse/gaslighting

There is something not quite right about misfit Iris Collins, or so she and her family think. When her online jewelry business falls flat, and she's unable to pay her month's rent, Iris hits rock bottom. She gets news that might help her get back up though, when an attorney reaches out to her about her deceased Great Aunt Gertie's house. In the magical town of St. Claire, Iris learns that found family is just as good if not better than born family and that sometimes, with a little help from your friends, you can turn your life around.

So there's a brief summary of the book now on to my personal thoughts and opinions...I absolutely adored this book. While I was reading this stand-alone/part of a series, I switched between reading this book and another and did not want to keep switching once I was really into the 3rd or 4th chapter. I'm going to introduce you to my personalized genre category called "SNL-F" or Supernatural Lite Fantasy. Feel free to use it, just shout me out. Don't be put off by the category because the magical fantasy aspect is like a scented candle - there but not really affecting anything substantial. At least until towards the end. But you are still able to remain very present in the current world dealing with everyday real issues that are relatable.

Iris moves into her Aunt Gertie's gorgeous Victorian house and understands that taking on roommates is necessary for things like food, electricity, oh and water. She gathers a wide spectrum of lovable misfits like herself, makes a home and family with them, and shuts down the harassing neighbor when she comes to make trouble.

Eli Reese, a successful designer of apps and the first of Iris' roomies. He gives off faint vibes of Joe Goldberg from Caroline Kepnes' "You". But really, he's a nerdy cinnamon roll when it comes to all things Iris and helping her reach the greatness he knows is inside her.

Then there's Howard, Sally, Mira, and lastly Rowan. All misfits seeking a place to call home and feel safe. Iris provides the home and together they help each other make it through life's challenges. I won't say much because spoilers, but if you like feel-good romantical stories without smut (time & place) or other graphic descriptions (mood) of two people being together, this is the book for you.

It's a very quick read if you're in between books or can't decide on your next, so grab yourself a nice cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate, your favorite blanket or sweater, and get started. Perfect for the fall or holiday season. Hope you enjoy!

This review is unsolicited and contains the uncensored personal thoughts of the author about the above book. I do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from accident, negligence, or any other cause.

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The Only Purple House in Town by Ann Aguirre

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