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triple_m's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Pretty good, but not a knockout. As to be expected with Rosie Danan, the book was very sex positive and I also think Naomi’s relationship with Judaism was done with sensitivity and respect (though, I’m not Jewish so my perspective doesn’t matter much). I also just love Rosie’s writing.
Ethan and Naomi were both wonderful characters and I like that even though their mutual attraction was instant they took their time getting to know each other before things became romantic. No insta-love! That being said, also much less spice compared to The Roommate.
I found Naomi’s big speech at her high school to be awkward and out of place. I never really felt a big cathartic moment when the conflict was resolved. I’m also disappointed she didn’t start going by Hannah again, at least with Ethan. I just don’t think the book stuck the landing.
I kind of hate religion so I didn’t personally love the focus on it in the novel. In my jaded opinion, people should be leaving religion not rediscovering it lol.
Ethan and Naomi were both wonderful characters and I like that even though their mutual attraction was instant they took their time getting to know each other before things became romantic. No insta-love! That being said, also much less spice compared to The Roommate.
I found Naomi’s big speech at her high school to be awkward and out of place. I never really felt a big cathartic moment when the conflict was resolved. I’m also disappointed she didn’t start going by Hannah again, at least with Ethan. I just don’t think the book stuck the landing.
I kind of hate religion so I didn’t personally love the focus on it in the novel. In my jaded opinion, people should be leaving religion not rediscovering it lol.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Sexual harassment, and Death of parent
evie_dora's review against another edition
emotional
funny
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
things100's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-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
5.0
Loved this book, maybe even more then I loved the first one in this series. Im so happy noami gets her own story here because this book series was not only romantic and spicy but it also brought forward some real world issues, from things like the treatment of sex workers to how intimacy falls into modern religion and how to deal with a break up. Really a great book ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️. Can’t wait to see what Rosie donan does next 🥰
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcohol, Antisemitism, Biphobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
whatjasread's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
4.5
I adored this book. I didn't think it would be better than The Roommate, maybe on par, especially as I'd been told it was a lot lighter on the steamy scenes. The thing is... that was the best part about it. I just LOVED Naomi and Ethan and I think I appreciated that the book focuses on intimacy as an important part of the relationship that doesn't necessarily involve sex. Naomi's character is actually very adamant in this book that not all relationships even require sex, and that's perfectly fine and normal. The concept coming from a sex worker is just so out of left field, but it's perfect. The only reason really that I have knocked a star off is because I would have liked them to explore more of that intimacy themselves rather than just keeping the distance within the slow burn. I love these characters so much and Ethan is just way too precious for his own good.
TWs: biphobia, violence, antisemitic slurs, revenge porn (leaked nudes), alcohol consumption, sexual harassment, sexism, death of parent (father, before book, cancer)
TWs: biphobia, violence, antisemitic slurs, revenge porn (leaked nudes), alcohol consumption, sexual harassment, sexism, death of parent (father, before book, cancer)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Alcohol, and Violence
Minor: Antisemitism, Death of parent, and Biphobia
soniajoy98's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Grief, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Antisemitism
frantically's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Death of parent
samone2's review against another edition
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Sexism, and Antisemitism
Minor: Death of parent
theoceanrose's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
smasson13's review
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
I love Rosie Danan's work. While her stories are always spicy and insanely intimate, she manages to surprise you with complex themes. Come for the sex, stay for the philosophy.
I'm glad we got to revisit characters from the first novel in the series but loved the very different tone of this story. It had complex discussions of faith and self love.
The characters were surprisingly complex and flawed for a romance novel and I just love how there is so much slow burn tension built in what is actually a fast paced novel.
There were a few parts that the dialogue slipped and felt choppy, or characters had sudden/confusing responses.
I'm glad we got to revisit characters from the first novel in the series but loved the very different tone of this story. It had complex discussions of faith and self love.
The characters were surprisingly complex and flawed for a romance novel and I just love how there is so much slow burn tension built in what is actually a fast paced novel.
There were a few parts that the dialogue slipped and felt choppy, or characters had sudden/confusing responses.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, and Religious bigotry
sdupont's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.25
The Intimacy Experiment is a great sequel to The Roommate, I personally enjoyed this story more! You can definitely read this book as a stand-alone but I do think it is enhanced by reading The Roommate first. Naomi is a strong character who knows herself and what she wants while also learning that being vulnerable and relying on others does not make her weak. Rabbi Ethan Cohen is a cinnamon roll of a man who is sweet, sturdy, and just what’s to love and support his community. These two make a wonderful pair while providing representation of the sex work/education field as well as Judaism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
Moderate: Bullying and Antisemitism
Minor: Death of parent