ROTFLMAO! If you're not familiar with that phrase, ask a teen. In general, it means I thought this book was hilarious. Followers of Ms. Lancaster's blog will recognize the story as a thinly disguised, but humorously exaggerated, retelling of the author's experience with a crumbling rental house, gang-related neighbors, and the trials of purchasing her first home.
Mac and Mia purchase their dream home - a "fixer-upper" - intending to save money by doing the renovations themselves. If you've ever attempted any home improvement projects, you know what a bad idea this is. Soon they are dealing with AWOL contractors, rising stacks of bills, dwindling funds, complaining neighbors and a much larger/lengthier project than they ever imagined. Jen's snarky footnotes and wild backup characters (like spoiled rich girl Vienna Hyatt - veiled reference to Paris Hilton, in case you missed it) balance out the frustration of Mac's procrastination and mechanical ineptitude.
Footnote: Our new favorite phrase, gleaned from this book: industrial-strength not happy!
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