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Other People's Houses

by Abbi Waxman · 352 pages · Published March 2018
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3.43 / 5 across 8K ratings
Spice: 🌶️ (1/5)

A witty, warm Adult contemporary fiction built around neighborhood, scandal, found family. 352 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

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Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
1/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Fiction
Comedy
Moods
Witty
Warm
Fun
Key Tropes
Neighborhood
Scandal
Found Family
Ending
Satisfying
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Sweet (1/5) — hints of romance but nothing explicit.

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Readers who love witty and warm stories with neighborhood and scandal. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

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A witty, warm Adult contemporary fiction built around neighborhood, scandal, found family. 352 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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