Marisa Kashino's Best Offer Wins is a darkly humorous debut that takes the soul-crushing chaos of the D.C. housing market and cranks it up into a wickedly fun, sometimes feral and compulsively readable ride. At the center of it all is Margo Miyake, a thirty-something publicist whose life feels stalled until she sets her signs on the dream house she has to have. But forget open houses and Zillow scrolling - Margo's obsession escalates fast and watching her spiral from stressed house-hunter to delightfully unhinged is equal parts shocking and delicious. Kashino nails the balance of domestic suspense, mystery and perfectly timed humor pulling readers into a world where ambition, envy and desperation blue the line between relatable and downright terrifying.
What really seals the deal is Kashino’s voice—it’s sharp, fearless, and refreshingly unique. The author doesn't just give us a character in Margo - she gives us an unforgettable force of chaos who is off her rocker in the most entertaining way. I found myself asking, what extremes would I go to if the house of my dreams was just out of reach. (I wouldn't do what Margo did - maybe.) The tension ramps up, the plot escalates quickly and the humor makes the madness strangely palatable. It's dark, twisty and impossible to put down. Best Offer Wins is smart, sassy and downright addictive and Kashino proves she's an author to watch with this wildly entertaining debut.
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