Welcome to a small Texas town where the gossip is flowing, the drinks are strong, and everyone has something to hide. Pull up a lawn chair. This one is pure chaos.
All the Little Houses by May Cobb is set in a 1980s Texas neighborhood that looks tidy on the outside and is an absolute mess underneath. Think secrets layered on lies, family drama simmering just below the surface, scheming teens pushing boundaries, and housewives who know far more than they’re letting on. And they love talking about it.
They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and that definitely applies here. The antics are big and unapologetically over the top in the best way. Every character seems to be hiding something, drinking something, and trying to hook up with someone they probably shouldn’t be. It’s messy, dramatic, and wildly entertaining.
The story unfolds through multiple POVs, which keeps the pace steady and the momentum strong. I was fully invested, happily binge-reading my way through the neighborhood shenanigans. This is popcorn fiction at its finest. It’s a twisty, soapy ride that knows exactly what it’s doing.
My only small quibble? The ending felt a bit abrupt. But, fingers crossed, maybe that means Cobb has a sequel in mind, because I’d absolutely go back to this town.
Huge thanks to Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC. All the Little Houseshits shelves January 20. If you love scandal, secrets, and suburban drama turned up to eleven, this one’s calling your name. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Would you rather read about gossiping housewives or scheming teens? π
bookstagram | whodunnit | bookish community | 1980s vibes
#bookstagram #thrillerreads
#popcornfiction #arcreview
#smalltowndrama
About the Author
May Cobb is an award-winning author of The Hunting Wives, My Summer Darlings, A Likeable Woman, and Big Woods. Her books have received attention from Book of The Month, The Today Show, and Oprah Daily and have been optioned for film/TV. She has an M.A. from San Francisco State University and her essays and interviews have appeared in The Washington Post and Good Housekeeping. She currently lives in Austin with her family.
No comments:
Post a Comment