## Wow, indeed!

LOCAL HEAVENS FEVER!!

### The Inky Phoenix  
Kathryn Budig  
• Nov 12 2025

# [READ THE FULL REVIEW](https://www.purewow.com/books/local-heavens-book-review)

“Local Heavens presents deeply fleshed out characters with longings and conflict, providing more of a why behind their actions...The thing that really stood out to my book club was the way Fajardo used the characters to address themes of immigration, East vs. West and class divide...Overall, Local Heavens speaks with a satirical eye on the current state of the world and this era of late stage capitalism with humor and feeling. Now, if we could just get a screen adaptation, I’ll pop the popcorn.“ -PureWow

The Inky Phoenix  
Kathryn Budig  
• Nov 12 2025

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### Comments

**christian**  
• Nov 12 2025  
GO LH!!! The accolades keep coming 🤩✨

**kathrynbudig**  
• Nov 13 2025  
pom poms out!

**CindyMcCarty**  
• Nov 12 2025  
I really can not talk about this book enough. Every aspect is so brilliantly written. Honestly one of the best books of the last 3 years, easily. From relevant (terrifying) social commentary, to brain-melting slow-burn romance, to bringing a classic to life in new (and better!) ways, gah! I adore it.

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