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lmurray43's review against another edition
5.0
I have loved each Misadventure book that I have read but I really enjoyed this one as Blake and Gavin are both dealing with issues and the book focuses on that as much as their other misadventures. During the book we are able to find out why Blake is the way she is, no filter, says what is on her mind. We also learn more about Gavin and his passion for photography. Two people who are thrown together are able to make the best of situations others might not have been able to get past. I would recommend this book to anyone even if they have not read any other Misadventures books.
calliek927's review against another edition
4.0
It's been a while since I read one of the Misadventure series, but this one was just about the same as all the others I've read. They are short, with some humor and some smut, and moderately decent character-building.
Blake is the FMC who takes no shit from anyone, and Gavin is her new co-worker, who then becomes her roommate. Neither of them wants a relationship, especially Blake, so they decide to go the friends-with-benefits route.
This one has plenty of laughs, and the spice starts out pretty early.
3.75 rounded up to 4.
Blake is the FMC who takes no shit from anyone, and Gavin is her new co-worker, who then becomes her roommate. Neither of them wants a relationship, especially Blake, so they decide to go the friends-with-benefits route.
This one has plenty of laughs, and the spice starts out pretty early.
3.75 rounded up to 4.
beckyrendon's review against another edition
3.0
Misadventures is right! Blake is a wild card if ever there was one. Her unpredictable behavior, wildly inappropriate mouth, and lack of filtering thoughts and words makes her unforgettable. Unforgettable in more ways than one.
Gavin isn't sure whether this happy dance for his despair is a good thing or a bad thing. One thing is certain, this is going to get interesting.
This sweet opposites attract story is a perfect side for your penis shaped latte foam.
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
I absolute love roommate to lovers romances! So happy this was a book in this series <3
Misadventures with My Roommate was a really fun read. In it, you will meet Blake and Gavin. Of course Blake is in a drought right now. She also is one awesome person because she has no filter - which I loved! Then there's Gavin, who works with her and needs a place to live. Enter their sexy roommate situation!
Now these two had AMAZING chemistry once they were in a close space! It honestly didn't take long for sparks to fly between these two either. They were also a little bit unique for a couple in this series (or maybe most contemporary/romance books) because they were completely honest with one another. It was pretty refreshing to read about them because secrets and non-supportive people are annoying.
Overall, super happy that this was on audible and can't wait to dive into the rest of this series!!
Misadventures with My Roommate was a really fun read. In it, you will meet Blake and Gavin. Of course Blake is in a drought right now. She also is one awesome person because she has no filter - which I loved! Then there's Gavin, who works with her and needs a place to live. Enter their sexy roommate situation!
Now these two had AMAZING chemistry once they were in a close space! It honestly didn't take long for sparks to fly between these two either. They were also a little bit unique for a couple in this series (or maybe most contemporary/romance books) because they were completely honest with one another. It was pretty refreshing to read about them because secrets and non-supportive people are annoying.
Overall, super happy that this was on audible and can't wait to dive into the rest of this series!!
niniwags's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it!!!!
Blake is a bit "quirky" but Gavin shows her that there is someone for everyone and we all have baggage to deal with. We just need to find that other person that is willing to help us carry it.
Blake is a bit "quirky" but Gavin shows her that there is someone for everyone and we all have baggage to deal with. We just need to find that other person that is willing to help us carry it.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
5.0
What the reader thinks is going to be another cute book about roommates hooking up is so far from the truth about this book. The relationship between Blake and Gavin was so much more. It was all about opening up, fighting your fears and doing things that matter to YOU. The characters were lovable and the storyline had much more depth than the others in the series. This was a fabulous read that I highly recommend.
fictionallysam's review against another edition
1.0
Review originally posted on Fictionally Sam.
Yeah I didn't like this one.
The synopsis is what intrigued me about this book and ultimately led me to requesting this ARC on Netgalley. I mean, a main character that has absolutely no filter and is supposedly quirky? That is great banter just waiting to happen! And you all know how much I love great banter between characters. Sadly, I don't think I really got that.
The story follows Blake, a really eccentric (or sociopathic, whichever term you prefer) girl who doesn't have the best luck in the world in regards to roommates. Her lack of a filter and odd personality (to put it nicely) makes her hard to live with. After the sudden departure of her last roommate, Blake decides to give the opposite sex a try. Quickly we are introduced to Gavin, a creative mind who dreams of being a photographer, but spends most of his time doing menial jobs to pay the bills due to his rich family cutting him off. When his last living arrangement falls to pieces, he goes on the search for a new place and a new roommate.
Cue Blake and her no filter, and cue instant chemistry and BAM!
Let the craziness begin.
I gave everything I had to try enjoy this book, I really did. But holy cannoli this book was really hard to get into, for one thing, and the execution to a lot of the story left a lot to be desired.
For starters, I had a hard time relating to Blake-- just for the sole reason that she didn't really have anything going for her besides the no filter and obvious sociopathic tendencies. She says everything that is on her mind with no regard to anyone else's feelings but her own. Some could find this endearing, however, about 90% of the time I found myself uncomfortable reading her dialogue and wished someone or anyone could teach her that not everything that pops into your head should be said aloud. The author explains her behavior is due to a crappy childhood, but the reader isn't informed of this until more than half way through the book and even then I still don't think its a good enough excuse. However, most of the characters, if not all, let it slide due to Blake being attractive. Also, this is not okay in my opinion.
The hero and love interest of the story, Gavin, is anything but interesting. Like Blake, he is very one-dimensional and has about the same amount of personality as a Ford Focus. That is, until near the end of the novel, where we slowly begin to see some form of a characterization begin to peak through.
The novel has components of characters dealing with internal psychological trauma, but throughout the story I was unable to believe the circumstances that the author created revolving that trauma. As a person who hasn't dealt with psych trauma before, I can't accurately judge if this book was a good rep for those who go through that, but as a reader I felt like the author didn't do enough research and this led it to be poorly executed and ultimately a big misrepresentation.
The pace of the novel was at a snail's pace on a good day. We don't find anything out and nothing moves the story forward until just about a little more than half way through the book. Instead of keeping the story and plot going forward and reeling the reader in, the scenes felt stagnant and quite frankly pulled me out of the story. Not even 20% in, and I was checking to see how much I had left.
Like I said, the concept was great, but the execution was terrible. I really wanted to enjoy this book, however, it took 5ever and a day for me to not hate the main characters as much as I did in the beginning and for them to actually show some human emotion that I could relate to. I am firm believer that the characters make the story, but sadly, these characters didn't make the mark.
Standalone: Yes
POV: Third person
Would I re-read: Nope
Would I read more from this author: I don't think so.
Yeah I didn't like this one.
The synopsis is what intrigued me about this book and ultimately led me to requesting this ARC on Netgalley. I mean, a main character that has absolutely no filter and is supposedly quirky? That is great banter just waiting to happen! And you all know how much I love great banter between characters. Sadly, I don't think I really got that.
The story follows Blake, a really eccentric (or sociopathic, whichever term you prefer) girl who doesn't have the best luck in the world in regards to roommates. Her lack of a filter and odd personality (to put it nicely) makes her hard to live with. After the sudden departure of her last roommate, Blake decides to give the opposite sex a try. Quickly we are introduced to Gavin, a creative mind who dreams of being a photographer, but spends most of his time doing menial jobs to pay the bills due to his rich family cutting him off. When his last living arrangement falls to pieces, he goes on the search for a new place and a new roommate.
Cue Blake and her no filter, and cue instant chemistry and BAM!
Let the craziness begin.
I gave everything I had to try enjoy this book, I really did. But holy cannoli this book was really hard to get into, for one thing, and the execution to a lot of the story left a lot to be desired.
For starters, I had a hard time relating to Blake-- just for the sole reason that she didn't really have anything going for her besides the no filter and obvious sociopathic tendencies. She says everything that is on her mind with no regard to anyone else's feelings but her own. Some could find this endearing, however, about 90% of the time I found myself uncomfortable reading her dialogue and wished someone or anyone could teach her that not everything that pops into your head should be said aloud. The author explains her behavior is due to a crappy childhood, but the reader isn't informed of this until more than half way through the book and even then I still don't think its a good enough excuse. However, most of the characters, if not all, let it slide due to Blake being attractive. Also, this is not okay in my opinion.
The hero and love interest of the story, Gavin, is anything but interesting. Like Blake, he is very one-dimensional and has about the same amount of personality as a Ford Focus. That is, until near the end of the novel, where we slowly begin to see some form of a characterization begin to peak through.
The novel has components of characters dealing with internal psychological trauma, but throughout the story I was unable to believe the circumstances that the author created revolving that trauma. As a person who hasn't dealt with psych trauma before, I can't accurately judge if this book was a good rep for those who go through that, but as a reader I felt like the author didn't do enough research and this led it to be poorly executed and ultimately a big misrepresentation.
The pace of the novel was at a snail's pace on a good day. We don't find anything out and nothing moves the story forward until just about a little more than half way through the book. Instead of keeping the story and plot going forward and reeling the reader in, the scenes felt stagnant and quite frankly pulled me out of the story. Not even 20% in, and I was checking to see how much I had left.
Like I said, the concept was great, but the execution was terrible. I really wanted to enjoy this book, however, it took 5ever and a day for me to not hate the main characters as much as I did in the beginning and for them to actually show some human emotion that I could relate to. I am firm believer that the characters make the story, but sadly, these characters didn't make the mark.
Standalone: Yes
POV: Third person
Would I re-read: Nope
Would I read more from this author: I don't think so.
(Volunteered for this ARC for my Honest Review)
heatheradoresbooks's review against another edition
4.0
3.5⭐
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Series ~ Misadventures, #9
Publication date ~ March 27, 2018
Page Count ~ 206 (22 chapters)
Audio length ~ 4 hours 51 minutes
Narrators ~ Sarah McEwan, Jacob Morgan
POV ~ dual 3rd
Featuring ~ characters in their mid 20's, co-workers to lovers, roommates to lovers, minimal steamage
*older read super mini review*
Blake & Gavin
Blake was great ~ tell it like it is, girl!
Gavin was sweet and down to earth.
Good banter, good chemistry, good communication and good fun.
Series notes:
Every book in this series is a standalone. Some are single and/or duo authors and some collaborations.
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
*Thanks to the author and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Connect with me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Series ~ Misadventures, #9
Publication date ~ March 27, 2018
Page Count ~ 206 (22 chapters)
Audio length ~ 4 hours 51 minutes
Narrators ~ Sarah McEwan, Jacob Morgan
POV ~ dual 3rd
Featuring ~ characters in their mid 20's, co-workers to lovers, roommates to lovers, minimal steamage
*older read super mini review*
Blake & Gavin
Blake was great ~ tell it like it is, girl!
Gavin was sweet and down to earth.
Good banter, good chemistry, good communication and good fun.
Series notes:
Every book in this series is a standalone. Some are single and/or duo authors and some collaborations.
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
*Thanks to the author and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Connect with me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter
jeannethinks's review against another edition
3.0
Blake Monroe is quirky and doesn't have a filter. She's overcome her craptastic childhood to be independent to the extreme. She doesn't let people in.
Gavin Gibson isn't living his dream to be a photographer. Slinging lattes and doing school photos are a means to pay the bills. When fate intervenes and it's Gavin and Blake together, as roommates.
There is clearly chemistry between the two. But is messing around with an almost stranger that you live and work with a good idea? Blake slowly let's her walls slip and Gavin is determined to keep her safe.
Gavin Gibson isn't living his dream to be a photographer. Slinging lattes and doing school photos are a means to pay the bills. When fate intervenes and it's Gavin and Blake together, as roommates.
There is clearly chemistry between the two. But is messing around with an almost stranger that you live and work with a good idea? Blake slowly let's her walls slip and Gavin is determined to keep her safe.