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3.62 AVERAGE


Review of Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood 

This summer is my summer of Ali Hazelwood. In my quest to read her catalogue, I discovered Under One Roof. 

Mara is an environmental engineer just finishing school and starting her first job in DC. Her mentor recently left her (half) a house in her will, ironically in walking distance of her new job. Liam bought all but half of his aunt's house, and when she expired, he found himself with an unwanted roommate in the form of a beautiful scientist. Unfortunately, their rivalry and inability to see each other beyond their anger leaves the two at ends. Mara refuses to sell her half to Liam and Liam refuses to agree to any of Mara's demands, leaving them going toe-to-toe...until they start seeing the world from the others' point of view. When the anger and resentment subside, will the attraction win? 

This is an enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, women in STEM novella worthy of the few hours it might take to read. In true Hazelwood fashion, this hit all the marks for me! 
funny lighthearted relaxing tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I thinks that’s a very good intro into Ali Hazelwood’s world & writing. And it was quite funny/witty and tension-filled. Really enjoyed reading it

I wish this was longer and not just a Novella but I absolutely loved it!!
lighthearted fast-paced

This is a novella but it really feels like a book that she had an outline for and didn’t bother fleshing out. Honestly would have been two stars if not for the sex scene at the end because it was not what I expected
lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
fast-paced
funny lighthearted fast-paced
emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No