Best Offer Wins

If you've ever experienced the stress of a competitive housing market, "Best Offer Wins" will hit home. Marisa Kashino dives deep into the chaotic journey of a couple searching for their dream home, which quickly spirals into a nightmare when, after losing 11 bidding wars, they get a tip that the perfect house is about to come on the market. Although Margo and her husband start off relatable, this is when they lose their moral compass - Margo is determined at all costs and will stop at nothing to make an offer before the listing hits the market.

What makes this psychological thriller stand out is its exploration of power dynamics. It's like watching a slow-motion train wreck as the characters justify more and more questionable actions in their pursuit of this home. Set against the backdrop of D.C., Kashino reminds us that the real monsters aren't lurking under the bed-they're sitting across the table with you, ready to sign the mortgage. It's funny, dark, and cynical, and will keep you turning pages.