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Back in the Burbs
Back in the Burbs | Tracy Wolff, Avery Flynn
12 posts | 17 read | 7 to read
Two powerhouse authors bring you a hilarious tale of one woman’s journey to find herself again. Ever have one of those days where life just plain sucks? Welcome to my last three months—ever since I caught my can’t-be-soon-enough ex-husband cheating with his paralegal. I’m thirty-five years old, and I’ve lost my NYC apartment, my job, my money, and frankly, my dignity. But the final heartache in the suck sandwich of my life? My great-aunt Maggie died. The only family member who’s ever gotten me. Even after death, though, she’s helping me get back up. She’s willed me the keys to a house in the burbs, of all places, and dared me to grab life by the family jewels. Well, I’ve got the vise grips already in hand (my ex should take note) and I’m ready to fight for my life again. Too bad that bravado only lasts as long as it takes to drive into Huckleberry Hills. And see the house. There are forty-seven separate HOA violations, and I feel them all in my bones. Honestly, I’m surprised no one’s “accidentally” torched the house yet. I want to, and I’ve only been standing in front of it for five minutes. But then my hot, grumpy neighbor tells me to mow the lawn first and I’m just...done. Done with men too sexy for their own good and done with anyone telling me what to do. First rule of surviving the burbs? There is nothing that YouTube and a glass of wine can’t conquer.
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samantharoberts
Back in the Burbs | Tracy Wolff, Avery Flynn
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Mehso-so

Reading the reviews, I started this thinking I would pan or bail. Reading the 1st half, I was pleasantly surprised! The characters were funny and I couldn‘t wait to keep going, but things took a turn in the 2nd half. The MC started getting annoying and the things she argued about were so childish and didn‘t make much sense. I had to push myself to get through the rest of the book, but gave it 3 stars because I genuinely liked it at the start.

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Meshell1313
Back in the Burbs | Tracy Wolff, Avery Flynn
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Mehso-so

Not the type of book I usually read but I‘m into Tracy Wolff right now so I gave it a shot. Cute story of a 35 year old woman trying to find herself again after a divorce. Circumstances have her moving back to the suburbs of NJ. There‘s family drama, legal drama and HOA drama.

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Nalbuque
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Bailedbailed

Meh? I mean? It was ok. Not a cutesy rom-com but a fairly well developed one, with lots of relationships being worked out (or attempted), which is good! But I dno, maybe it was a bit too long? The main character wasn‘t great either, and I just honestly felt like it was wasting my time. So here we are. Could be bad timing for this one, but there are so many similar books out there that I prob won‘t come back to try again.

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Frecks-Booklover4life
Back in the Burbs | Tracy Wolff, Avery Flynn
Mehso-so

It was ok enough that I finished it.

annahenke Lol a ringing endorsement of ever I‘ve heard one 😂 3y
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Jemgirl2014
Back in the Burbs | Tracy Wolff, Avery Flynn
Mehso-so

Meh...it was okay. I think I would have liked it a whole lot better if Mallory were less annoying. I get that she"s been badly burned by her ex, but she's such a jerk to Nick that it's just exasperating. Also, it would have been nice to have Nick's point of view included in the story. I never like hearing the inner thoughts of just one of the main characters. The humor saves it from being a complete bust. That's a plus.

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BethM
Back in the Burbs | Tracy Wolff, Avery Flynn
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Pickpick

I downloaded this at the recommendation of another Litten and it did not disappoint. Such a fun, wonderfully written story. Not at all light on the plot. Great summer read.

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charl08
Back in the Burbs | Tracy Wolff, Avery Flynn
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My read my own books thing is going really well... 😂

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KristiAhlers
Back in the Burbs | Tracy Wolff, Avery Flynn
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Pickpick

This was a quick read. Love Tracy Wolff and this is no different. Fun characters and storyline. Perfect for a day at the beach or did a day of hiding from the heat inside.

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tracey38
Back in the Burbs | Tracy Wolff, Avery Flynn
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Pickpick

This was a romance but also a very serious book about a woman going through a divorce and finding herself again. Inheriting her Aunt Maggie's house that needs a lot of work, realizing that her aunt had mental issues she wasn't aware of. I admit, this story had me feeling hard feelings because I saw myself in the MC in parts. I did tear up sometimes. But I also laughed out loud and really enjoyed this one!

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tracey38
Back in the Burbs | Tracy Wolff, Avery Flynn
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I am only 62 pages into this one but already feel a deep connection to Mallory. And I am also just laughing at her throwing the wine bottle at her new neighbor.

BethM Ok now I need this! 4y
tracey38 @BethM it's so good so far. Her life is totally screwed up right now, 35, found her husband (who seems like he's always been a jerk) cheating, getting a divorce, no job as she worked for soon-to-be ex, back home with her parents and they think she should be back with her ex. Inherited a house that is in such disrepair and just doesn't know what to do with herself. But it's also got humor! 4y
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kimmypete1
Back in the Burbs | Tracy Wolff, Avery Flynn
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Pickpick

Part romance, part journey of finding herself Back in the Burbs is a fast paced, emotional and fun read. Wished the ending wasn‘t quite so rushed.

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kimmypete1
Back in the Burbs | Tracy Wolff, Avery Flynn
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I am thoroughly enjoying this. Mallory is getting a divorce, inherited and house in extreme distress and is trying to find herself and her strength. A guy just did a nice thing for her and I love that she didn‘t want to take his help because that‘s what she‘s always done, but also did accept this small offer of help for what it was and took it.