The other thing — maybe the most important thing — is that she harbors a constant, boiling rage as a result of the immense pressure she feels as a late-30s woman trying her damnedest to have it all. Creating that part of her character was incredibly cathartic for me”
― Marisa Kashino, Interview, Bookweb
What booksellers are saying about Best Offer Wins
- The fact that I was as stressed as Margo was about getting the house of her dreams in this thriller of a novel is telling! Her obsession is off the charts and her determination to get what she wants will stun you.
― Barb Rascon, Page 158 Books in Wake Forest, North Carolina | BUY
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This takes “cutthroat real estate market” to a whole other level! I can’t believe this is a debut novel- it was expertly executed and alarmingly realistic. Given the right person, you can see how this could all play out, which was maybe the most disturbing part of this psychological thriller!
― Allyn Oliver, The Bluffton Bookshop in Bluffton , South Carolina | BUY
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Margo is stuck, struggling with this phase of her life. She has goals: get pregnant, buy a house, fall back in love with her husband. These significant life events are intertwined. Her inner dialogue is hilarious and edgy. I admired Margo’s intelligence. She is a serial liar and is devoted to none, other than Fritter, the neighbor’s dog. I am so pleased to recommend this exceptional debut thriller.
― Liz Tietsworth, Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida | BUY
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Meet your new favorite anti-hero, Margot. She’s smart, she’s accomplished, she’s driven … but she’s also stressed and desperate for a forever home, which seems truly impossible in today’s cutthroat housing market in DC. Margot’s monomaniacal for all the trappings of a normal life…maybe because she’s far from normal herself. If you like stories that make you laugh and cringe in equal measure, this is the perfect appalling tale for you!
― Maggie Robe, Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, North Carolina | BUY
About Marisa Kashino
Marisa Kashino was a journalist for 17 years, most recently at The Washington Post. She spent the bulk of her career at Washingtonian magazine, writing long-form features and overseeing the real estate and home design coverage. She grew up near Seattle, graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in journalism and political science. She lives in the DC area with her husband, two dogs, and two cats. Best Offer Wins is her first novel.
