By Evie Thrunes
Trying to keep life together is hard enough — but when you’re juggling two jobs, drowning in debt, and your landlord is counting down the days, even hope starts to feel expensive. In Does the Universe Pay Rent?, author Evie Thrunes turns what could be a bleak, pressure-filled struggle into a heartfelt, funny, and unexpectedly uplifting journey that shows how even life’s messiest moments can lead to surprising breakthroughs.
More than just a quirky romantic comedy, this novel is a hands-on lesson in resilience and self-worth wrapped in sharp wit and delightful disaster. With short, engaging chapters and humor woven into every page, Thrunes makes it easy to root for Maggie Sullivan as she tries to understand the signs the Universe keeps throwing her — from herbal tea that destroys her stomach to a “perfect” parking spot she absolutely cannot use, to three men she never intended to date… all arriving on the exact same evening.
From hitting rock bottom over a bowl of instant ramen to stumbling into accidental success as a corporate disruptor, Does the Universe Pay Rent? keeps every step warm, chaotic, and meaningful. It introduces small moments, tiny victories, and cosmic jokes that make Maggie’s progress both relatable and rewarding. Readers learn, alongside her, that manifesting isn’t about luxury cars or miracle windfalls — it’s about noticing the little nudges, staying open to possibility, and finally daring to believe you deserve more than survival.
Thrunes’ approach is gentle, funny, and refreshingly honest, focusing on personal growth, friendship, and the messy beauty of starting over. With bonus moments of cosmic serendipity, laugh-out-loud mishaps, and a heroine you can’t help but cheer for, this book turns self-discovery into something joyful, memorable, and wonderfully human.
Book Details
Title: Does the Universe Pay Rent?
Author: Evie Thrunes
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Personal Growth
Format: Paperback / eBook
Themes: Self-worth, manifestation, resilience, humor, unexpected love
https://www.amazon.com/Does-Universe-Rent-Evie-Thrunes-ebook/dp/B0G4KVNF7C