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jayywing's review against another edition
4.0
This was exactly as you’d expect it to be: a cute, easy to read romcom style book based in London. Each chapter switches perspective between the two characters; which is nice to change up story line so you see it through thag character’s eyes. Perfect book to read over the holidays when you want something lighthearted.
olixiajones's review against another edition
2.0
mid. kinda boring, there wasn’t much plot or drama. i would have liked to hear more about jess’s job or anything. the book is just one big miscommunication.
mariaten10's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
marion's review against another edition
3.0
(more like a 3.5☆) this was super cute and easy to read. and alex please be happy
divsies's review against another edition
3.0
cute, digestible, etc etc etc. Nothing happened by 50%, but it was an entertaining read on a red-eye flight at least.
raxorrr's review against another edition
1.0
3.5 I mean... it did what it had to do. It entertained me.
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
1.0
This was so boring. Jess and Alex I hate both them, they are ok as friends but anything more is forced with any chemistry. Emma deserve better even though she is not even a character.
All we know about her that she is hot and she is one of housemates and this tells it all.
All we know about her that she is hot and she is one of housemates and this tells it all.
spaces_and_solaces's review against another edition
3.0
I have so many emotions about this book! I’m all for dramatic holiday reads that end with a sweet declaration of love, but this book fell a little flat. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a sweet romantic book but it could have had more character to it.
Jess is finally living her dream life. She is newly single, a 29-year-old girl who made the decision to move to London and start life afresh by accepting her dream job in the publishing company in December. She used to earlier work in Marketing.
As luck would have it, her friend Becky recently inherited this huge mansion type house in a posh area and is renting a room for basically peanuts.
Becky hosts a gathering at the house for all her renters and Jess falls hard for Alex, it was like connection at first sight. Alex, too is like an oddball like Jess, having left his job as a lawyer to start a career in nursing and has just ended a serious relationship with his fiancé.
Jess had to leave for a trip the next day and when she returned, she saw another one of their flat mates, Emma coming out of Alex’s room that night. Jess, thinking she lost her chance with Alex, settles for just being his friend and they bond over exploring London together.
The story progress over the course of a year as they navigate through work, friendships, and love.
My Thoughts: There was a lot of repetitive stuff and the characters lacked depth. Alex keeps talking about how tiring it is to be a Nurse and how he is really not interested in a Friends with Benefits relationship with Emma. Also, the fact that they got to rent the room for cheap comes up a LOT and I mean a lot! It would have also been a great to see more of Jess’s and Alex’s work life instead of just hearing about it. But it’s the first book by the author and I am excited to read her next one!
Jess is finally living her dream life. She is newly single, a 29-year-old girl who made the decision to move to London and start life afresh by accepting her dream job in the publishing company in December. She used to earlier work in Marketing.
As luck would have it, her friend Becky recently inherited this huge mansion type house in a posh area and is renting a room for basically peanuts.
Becky hosts a gathering at the house for all her renters and Jess falls hard for Alex, it was like connection at first sight. Alex, too is like an oddball like Jess, having left his job as a lawyer to start a career in nursing and has just ended a serious relationship with his fiancé.
Jess had to leave for a trip the next day and when she returned, she saw another one of their flat mates, Emma coming out of Alex’s room that night. Jess, thinking she lost her chance with Alex, settles for just being his friend and they bond over exploring London together.
The story progress over the course of a year as they navigate through work, friendships, and love.
My Thoughts: There was a lot of repetitive stuff and the characters lacked depth. Alex keeps talking about how tiring it is to be a Nurse and how he is really not interested in a Friends with Benefits relationship with Emma. Also, the fact that they got to rent the room for cheap comes up a LOT and I mean a lot! It would have also been a great to see more of Jess’s and Alex’s work life instead of just hearing about it. But it’s the first book by the author and I am excited to read her next one!
ricas_library's review against another edition
2.0
Rating: 2.5/5
This book is a slow-burn romance where I would have loved to have had more sparks, angst and even some messy moments between the two main characters, Jess & Alex.
All the characters were really likable, including the secondary characters, and the idea of this “house of misfits” coming together as roommates was interesting.
It was a quick and cute read, but I was left wanting more out of the story. It’s also not the Christmas/winter romance book I thought it would be.
This book is a slow-burn romance where I would have loved to have had more sparks, angst and even some messy moments between the two main characters, Jess & Alex.
All the characters were really likable, including the secondary characters, and the idea of this “house of misfits” coming together as roommates was interesting.
It was a quick and cute read, but I was left wanting more out of the story. It’s also not the Christmas/winter romance book I thought it would be.