Back in the Burbs

Back in the Burbs The Stuck in the Burbs Series, Book 1 By: Avery Flynn, Tracy Wolff

Sucked dry by life’s lemons, I’ve lost it all – job, dignity, and the ex I caught cheating. As the only family who got me, Great Aunt Maggie’s death stung deepest.

Yet even six feet under, Maggie daringly hands me the keys to a suburban house and a chance to grab life by the family stones once more (take notes, Ex). I arrive battle-ready, only to instantly want to torch the place’s 47 HOA violations myself.

Before I do, the grumpy (unfairly hot) neighbor growls at me to mow the jungle engulfing the lawn first. Well screw men bossing me around. I’m done, finished, finito.

Rule #1 of surviving suburbia: gulp wine and summon YouTube to conquer it all, unless it’s smoldering neighbors. He’ll require heavier artillery I haven’t unpacked yet. But I’m just getting started.

With its plucky voice and wit, this passage hooks from the start. I aimed to pare down wordiness while ensuring the wry humor shines through. Please let me know if you would like any changes!