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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
I loved it, but that ending was way too fucking abrupt.
This was very one-sided; I wish we could have read this from Calvin's perspective as well as Holland's. The relationship felt forced and the romance was just a side-plot to the story. Overall, it was an easy read but there wasn't anything special.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was good, I just didn’t become obsessed with the characters the way I normally do with Christina Lauren books, which is why it only gets 4 stars.
4.5 stars
My first love has always been musical theatre, and I’ve now read two books in a row centering around the lives and loves of Broadway performers. It could be that I’m in a sentimental mood, but reading Roomies released mega endorphins and, quite simply, it made my heart happy.
It was so easy for me to connect with Holland and her struggle to find passion in her stagnant life. With the support of her uncles—one a famous Broadway composer—she is able to live a comfortable life in Manhattan. Comfortable doesn’t mean happy or even satisfied, though. With her Masters degree gathering dust, she feels like an uninspired spectator to the achievements of those around her.
Calvin is a street—or in this case, subway—performer as well as Holland’s longtime secret crush. He’s Irish—bonus sexy points for the accent—and musically gifted, but he’s also in the United States illegally. Holland is normally very cautious; however, there are several motives behind her impulsive decision to marry Calvin so that he can get a Green Card. I loved all the different angles.
Holland is extremely giving and patient, and Calvin is artistically passionate with an overall easygoing nature. The humor, the camaraderie, and the peek at life behind the velvet curtains really help sell the story. I simply adored Holland’s two uncles. I wanted them to adopt me.
This book re-affirmed my affection for Christina Lauren’s storytelling. Filled with tenderness, delicious tension, wit, and impeccable timing, Roomies is a highly charming romance that kept me reading until the wee hours of the morning.
Recommended for fans of:
Musical theatre
Irishmen
Fake marriages
Subways
My first love has always been musical theatre, and I’ve now read two books in a row centering around the lives and loves of Broadway performers. It could be that I’m in a sentimental mood, but reading Roomies released mega endorphins and, quite simply, it made my heart happy.
It was so easy for me to connect with Holland and her struggle to find passion in her stagnant life. With the support of her uncles—one a famous Broadway composer—she is able to live a comfortable life in Manhattan. Comfortable doesn’t mean happy or even satisfied, though. With her Masters degree gathering dust, she feels like an uninspired spectator to the achievements of those around her.
Calvin is a street—or in this case, subway—performer as well as Holland’s longtime secret crush. He’s Irish—bonus sexy points for the accent—and musically gifted, but he’s also in the United States illegally. Holland is normally very cautious; however, there are several motives behind her impulsive decision to marry Calvin so that he can get a Green Card. I loved all the different angles.
Holland is extremely giving and patient, and Calvin is artistically passionate with an overall easygoing nature. The humor, the camaraderie, and the peek at life behind the velvet curtains really help sell the story. I simply adored Holland’s two uncles. I wanted them to adopt me.
This book re-affirmed my affection for Christina Lauren’s storytelling. Filled with tenderness, delicious tension, wit, and impeccable timing, Roomies is a highly charming romance that kept me reading until the wee hours of the morning.
Recommended for fans of:
Musical theatre
Irishmen
Fake marriages
Subways
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
Rating: 5/5
This was a book that I've been wanting to read for years and now that I finally have, it's literally worth the wait. I've completely fell in love with the characters, their stories, the city, and everything in between. I felt as if everything was real and my heart was just left filled with emotion.
This book really brought back my motivation for reading and I could not be more thankful.
I've always loved the trope of "fake relationship" or in this case, "fake marriage" that ends up becoming real. This was beautifully done and it has just become one of my favorite books of the year.
I could not have asked for anything else from this book and it's definitely a book that I would recommend to anyone who's looking for a good romance book. This book is a little steamy but it's honestly less descriptive than other books I've read and it definitely focuses more on the love story aspect of it which is one of my favorite things in new adult novels.
This was a book that I've been wanting to read for years and now that I finally have, it's literally worth the wait. I've completely fell in love with the characters, their stories, the city, and everything in between. I felt as if everything was real and my heart was just left filled with emotion.
This book really brought back my motivation for reading and I could not be more thankful.
I've always loved the trope of "fake relationship" or in this case, "fake marriage" that ends up becoming real. This was beautifully done and it has just become one of my favorite books of the year.
I could not have asked for anything else from this book and it's definitely a book that I would recommend to anyone who's looking for a good romance book. This book is a little steamy but it's honestly less descriptive than other books I've read and it definitely focuses more on the love story aspect of it which is one of my favorite things in new adult novels.
