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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
In “Roommating,” we meet Sabrina, a grad student studying to be a librarian, who lives with Marcia, her older adult roommate. Sabrina pays lower rent and helps Marcia around the house and teaches her about technology, but also, they have become good friends. Marcia invites her estranged grandson, Adam, to stay with them while he figures out what he wants to do with his life with the added bonus that they'll get to work on their relationship. Sabrina is happy to have Adam if it helps him and Marcia and it doesn’t hurt that Adam is hot and likes to read. But one day, Marcia announces that they can’t both keep living in the small apartment so Sabrina and Adam decide to battle it out for Marcia’s love to see who gets to stay. All is fair in love and lower rent.
I thought the premise of the book was really fun! But I found that the main characters, Sabrina and Adam, felt too similar to each other specially in the way that they spoke and acted. I don’t think that every romance has to be complete opposites who attract, but I would have liked to have some more differentiation between them. I also found that because the main conflict didn’t start until 66% of the way into the book, it felt like everything had to get wrapped up really quickly at the end and felt abrupt to me.
I did love Sabrina and Marcia’s relationship and I loved the bisexuality representation in this book as well as sex positivity for older adults!
Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for providing this eARC! All opinions are my own.
This was a cute new adult read that focused on the two mcs who are accidentally roommates in Manhattan. The FMC is in grad school and also working in the library while living with her roommate who is an elderly woman in her 70s. I loved the elderly roommate plot because it was fun and brought different personality and layers to the story. The fmc's roommate has a grandson, the mmc, who she let move into the apartment because they were estranged, and she wants to be here for him now. I liked how the main characters came to know each other and the forced proximity aspect as well. The romance had so much chemistry and steamy moments. I liked watching them get to know each other more and the shared experience of being estranged and getting farther away from their grandparents. As someone that was a grad student twice, I really related to the fmc's money struggles and trying to stay afloat. There is a third-act conflict, and overall, this was a good fun romance. Thanks to Forever for this arc!
Read for:
- Roomates to lovers
- Librarian mc's
- Jewish romance
- Set in Manhattan
- Steamy
Read for:
- Roomates to lovers
- Librarian mc's
- Jewish romance
- Set in Manhattan
- Steamy
Overall, This was a cute story and I enjoyed the banter between characters and the love and respect that these characters shared for libraries.
All the characters in this book had unique relationships with each other and I was thoroughly entertained watching the dynamics of their relationships unfold. This might be a me thing, but my only qualm was when Sabrina asked her mother for money. I get the reasoning and motivation behind it but it was hard for me to watch her take the money and go gallivanting in Europe after she had missed the deadline for her grant. The adult in me was screaming for her to utilize that money for school and create some financial security in her life first but YOLO. All in all, I did enjoy the premise of the book and would probably read more of this author’s work in the future.
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Perfectly bookish 📚
Plot: Sabrina is matched with 72 year old Marcia on a roommate app. The app pairs people in need to cheap living with older folks in need of some help around the house (how fun). The two become fast friends, and get along perfectly. Things are flipped when Marcia’s long lost grandson, Adam, comes to live with them for an unknown amount of time.
My Thoughts: I loved the plot of this book, but I didn’t love the execution. Marcia was by far my favorite character. She was fun, whitty, and took no bs. I wish we got more of her story, because her life seems fascinating. I loved the relationship with books both Sabrina and Adam had. Working at a library was fun, and something I haven’t read before. Their relationship though….not my favorite. The build up was great, the short term during was fine, but the fallout was annoying. They were both very immature in my opinion (yes, I know they are only 23), but come on. It was a little ridiculous. The grand gesture at the end saved it. I feel like a POV from Adam may have bumped this up to a 4 star, and more Marcia I cannot stress enough how awesome she was!
Thank you Forever Publishing and Netgalley for an advanced e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
-Slow Burn
-Forced Proximity
-Bookish
-Jewish Representation
-LGBTQIA + Representation
-Single POV
-1/5 Spice Level
Plot: Sabrina is matched with 72 year old Marcia on a roommate app. The app pairs people in need to cheap living with older folks in need of some help around the house (how fun). The two become fast friends, and get along perfectly. Things are flipped when Marcia’s long lost grandson, Adam, comes to live with them for an unknown amount of time.
My Thoughts: I loved the plot of this book, but I didn’t love the execution. Marcia was by far my favorite character. She was fun, whitty, and took no bs. I wish we got more of her story, because her life seems fascinating. I loved the relationship with books both Sabrina and Adam had. Working at a library was fun, and something I haven’t read before. Their relationship though….not my favorite. The build up was great, the short term during was fine, but the fallout was annoying. They were both very immature in my opinion (yes, I know they are only 23), but come on. It was a little ridiculous. The grand gesture at the end saved it. I feel like a POV from Adam may have bumped this up to a 4 star, and more Marcia I cannot stress enough how awesome she was!
Thank you Forever Publishing and Netgalley for an advanced e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
-Slow Burn
-Forced Proximity
-Bookish
-Jewish Representation
-LGBTQIA + Representation
-Single POV
-1/5 Spice Level
Thank you NetGalley & Forever Grand Central Publishing for allowing me to read this book!
Roommating by Meredith Schorr is going to be released on June 10th 2025. It's a contemporary romance and it was my first by this author.
Sabrina is too busy with grad school and work to think about dating—until her roommate Marcia’s estranged (and gorgeous) grandson, Adam, moves in. As their chemistry heats up, a health scare forces them into a battle to prove who should stay in the apartment. But winning the space might mean losing their chance at love.
I enjoyed this book, but unfortunately, the excessive pop culture references pulled me out of the story.
Roommating by Meredith Schorr is going to be released on June 10th 2025. It's a contemporary romance and it was my first by this author.
Sabrina is too busy with grad school and work to think about dating—until her roommate Marcia’s estranged (and gorgeous) grandson, Adam, moves in. As their chemistry heats up, a health scare forces them into a battle to prove who should stay in the apartment. But winning the space might mean losing their chance at love.
I enjoyed this book, but unfortunately, the excessive pop culture references pulled me out of the story.
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
Roommating by Meredith Schorr is the definition of a cozy, feel good read. It’s soft, sweet, and full of charm—the kind of book that wraps you in a warm hug. While it’s marketed as a rom com, it leans more into women’s fiction with its focus on personal growth, friendships, and family dynamics. That said, I still adored it!
Sabrina and Adam’s dynamic is built on a foundation of genuine friendship, playful chemistry, and just the right amount of slow burn tension. Adam is an easy to love guy—kind, funny, and completely devoted to his grandmother, Marcia. Sabrina is relatable and easy to root for, and their journey from accidental roommates to something more unfolds naturally, making it all the more satisfying.
The real standout here, though, is Marcia. She adds so much heart to the story, and her relationship with both Adam and Sabrina gives the book an emotional depth that makes it more than just a romance. The humor is light and engaging, and while the competition for the apartment brings in some fun chaos, it never takes away from the warmth of the story.
If you're looking for a low angst, feel good read with a strong emphasis on connection and personal growth (plus a swoony, bookish love interest), Roommating is a perfect pick!
Thank you to NetGalley, Meredith Schorr, and Forever for the eARC of this book.
Sabrina and Adam’s dynamic is built on a foundation of genuine friendship, playful chemistry, and just the right amount of slow burn tension. Adam is an easy to love guy—kind, funny, and completely devoted to his grandmother, Marcia. Sabrina is relatable and easy to root for, and their journey from accidental roommates to something more unfolds naturally, making it all the more satisfying.
The real standout here, though, is Marcia. She adds so much heart to the story, and her relationship with both Adam and Sabrina gives the book an emotional depth that makes it more than just a romance. The humor is light and engaging, and while the competition for the apartment brings in some fun chaos, it never takes away from the warmth of the story.
If you're looking for a low angst, feel good read with a strong emphasis on connection and personal growth (plus a swoony, bookish love interest), Roommating is a perfect pick!
Thank you to NetGalley, Meredith Schorr, and Forever for the eARC of this book.
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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:
Yes
This book was so unique and so incredible! Marcia, a septuagenarian, and Sabrina, a young 20-something are roommates so that Sabrina can help Marcia out with household tasks and in exchange gets cheap rent and a great grandmother-figure/friend. It isn’t until Marcia’s estranged grandson, Adam, moves in that this dynamic between Marcia and Sabrina is threatened. Meredith Schorr takes us on a journey with these three characters- I truly believe all of them grow as a result of the situation and the cards life deals at them. I loved the way all of the characters were so darn supportive. It was such a bright and uplifting book to read. There was of course still one villain, but even that felt like an important life lesson and we don’t see that character much. I loved it!
I received my copy from NetGalley as a “Read Now” book and all opinions expressed in this review are my own.
I received my copy from NetGalley as a “Read Now” book and all opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia
Minor: Death of parent
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was actually so cute.
I actually like that the romance kind of took a backseat. It gave Adam and Sabrina time to actually get to know each other. Since the goal is for him and his grandma to rebuild their relationship. It's very obvious the two are attracted to each other, but they try to keep it platonic since the living situation is so unique. There's also so many parallels between their situations; they end up helping each other out because of past and current situations.
I received this ARC from NetGalley
I actually like that the romance kind of took a backseat. It gave Adam and Sabrina time to actually get to know each other. Since the goal is for him and his grandma to rebuild their relationship. It's very obvious the two are attracted to each other, but they try to keep it platonic since the living situation is so unique. There's also so many parallels between their situations; they end up helping each other out because of past and current situations.
I received this ARC from NetGalley