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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed, even the secondary characters. You may not agree with their decisions, but you understand where they’re coming from. The backdrop of NYC’s Broadway district was brought to life, you could feel yourself walking around & roaming the streets & subway. The main characters were nice people you would really like to know. Holland was fun & her angst over certain issues felt deserved instead of her just whining about everything. But my favorite was Calvin. I just loved everything about him. He had a little bit of a “too good to be true” vibe, but he still had a couple of character flaws. He was overall dreamy. In all, this was a great book & I would recommend it to anyone who wants a fun, sexy story with a little angst.
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was a lot of fun. Still, I think Holland and Calvin’s relationship went a bit too smoothly (even with the problems they had) and the immigration process was also unrealistic — too easy of a resolution. I couldn’t put this book down, though (well, it was a Kindle, but still).
This is the third Christina Lauren book I've read this weekend. Years and years ago I remember reading the office and it was a fanfic and I loved it. I loved their energy. I couldn't wait for the updates. I loved everything about their cute little notes at the end and beginning of the stories. I knew they had released the office as beautiful bastard as a book. But I didn't realize how much they had written and now I am devouring and all the books they have ever written as fast as I can. I'm so sad I didn't realize that these were out in the world until right now. I'm so happy to have found their writing again because I enjoy the energy and overall style of their writing. They are great partners and I hope they keep writing for many years to come. I really enjoyed this book and the other two I read this weekend. I wish the book had more of an epilogue though to see where these characters ended up. That would be my only criticism. Otherwise I got lost in the music and the love story between Holland and Calvin. Great book! I've already started the next one on my list.
Just very ok… another romance book that should be titled “If only they would communicate”
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
You know there are books that start off strong and you are into them, but towards the end things just start to annoy you especially when it comes to characters choices and growth.
Well if you do know what I am talking about, then you guessed it right, this book made me feel this way.
I didn't know much about this book, other than that Chelsea from chelseadolling reads liked it and I usually really end up liking her contemporary picks a looot. However this time it was not the case unfortunately.
I just want to highlight that I DID ENJOY IT, but the ending ruined it for me and i had some issues with Holland which is the main female character here.
There will be no spoilers, at least I will try my best not to spoil you guys.
Therefore I am going to split my review into 2 sections THINGS I DID LIKE and THINGS I DID NOT LIKE.
THINGS I DID LIKE:
- music!!! we had a lot of music going on here and a cute guy playing a guitar ???
cmon which girl could resist to this?? Besides guitar is my instrument too so much LOVE HERE FROM ME!!
- DIVERSITY!! Apparently this month is the month for diverse books for me and I am all for it! Give me more please!!
Holland's uncles were the sweetest and I must say that I would love IT if the authors could write a book for them only, I totally ship that! Please consider it!!
- did I hear IRELAND ? Cuz boy this is MY DREAM PLACE
for all Irish/Ireland lovers out there the main love interest is Irish ohh yeahh mhm mhm with that amazing Irish accent
- Holland's second name is Lina hihihi you probably know what I am referring about if you know me XD
- did I say guitars? look how amazing the chords are moving and his fingers aaahhh amazing *.*
yeah i have a thing for guitars you got me now
- international marriage or people from different nationalities getting married so yey for that!
THINGS I DID NOT LIKE:
- Holland! I am sorry I just did not click with her character and personality. I found her immature at times and what she did towards the end to Calvin was
this below is a mild SPOILER so read at your own risk
- Lulu was the most messed up character I have recently read about. Girl just get your sh*t together please....
- everything happened way too fast and I found myself blinking blindly at times because I felt like I missed something
- the ending this was a deal breaker for me i was not amused...
Overall I gave it 3 stars, it still was a light, cute contemporary but we did not click with each other that much.
I still recommend it though, so do not hesitate to pick it up!
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.25 ⭐️
Christina Lauren are my comfort rom-com authors, and I've been loving making my way through their backlist with my friends.
Roomies was my first marriage of convenience romance, and I loved the unique circumstances surrounding their arrangement, and the FMC's personal journey to get past her failure-to-launch situation and work on her feelings of self-worth.
I loved her uncles and the support they showed her, and the behind-the-scenes Broadway storyline and musical aspects. I even appreciated the characters to dislike.
However, I did struggle to connect with the romance and trust the MMC—probably because we weren't in his head.
And while the last 20-25% was chaotic with A LOT going on, overall this was an enjoyable read.
Tropes:
Marriage of Convenience
Roommates
Forced Proximity
Big City
Workplace Romance
Steam Rating:
Christina Lauren are my comfort rom-com authors, and I've been loving making my way through their backlist with my friends.
Roomies was my first marriage of convenience romance, and I loved the unique circumstances surrounding their arrangement, and the FMC's personal journey to get past her failure-to-launch situation and work on her feelings of self-worth.
I loved her uncles and the support they showed her, and the behind-the-scenes Broadway storyline and musical aspects. I even appreciated the characters to dislike.
However, I did struggle to connect with the romance and trust the MMC—probably because we weren't in his head.
And while the last 20-25% was chaotic with A LOT going on, overall this was an enjoyable read.
Tropes:
Marriage of Convenience
Roommates
Forced Proximity
Big City
Workplace Romance
Steam Rating: