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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
funny
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
Thank you, NetGalley, for the opportunity to read And They Were Roommates by Page Powers.
I loved the tension in this book and the journey of learning to love oneself and another. The element of writing love letters—and Charlie finding his own way to do it—was a meaningful step in his journey toward love.
Jasper was a complex character; he was difficult to like, but I think that was intentional. Charlie’s frustration toward him was palpable, and as a reader, I felt the same way. When Charlie started letting his walls down for Jasper, I found myself doing the same.
I do wish there had been more exploration of how the school was impacted after Charlie told the headmaster he was trans. This felt like a pivotal moment in his coming-out journey, and I would have loved to see how it resonated beyond his personal experience.
I loved the tension in this book and the journey of learning to love oneself and another. The element of writing love letters—and Charlie finding his own way to do it—was a meaningful step in his journey toward love.
Jasper was a complex character; he was difficult to like, but I think that was intentional. Charlie’s frustration toward him was palpable, and as a reader, I felt the same way. When Charlie started letting his walls down for Jasper, I found myself doing the same.
I do wish there had been more exploration of how the school was impacted after Charlie told the headmaster he was trans. This felt like a pivotal moment in his coming-out journey, and I would have loved to see how it resonated beyond his personal experience.
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
“Love is never not scary. It’s a matter of whether you’re enjoying that fear.”
Charlie is finally where he wants to be. St. Valentine’s Academy for Boys. As a trans boy he needs a room of his own, but everythng falls apart when he has to room with Jasper Grimes. Aka. The boy who broke his heart before he transitioned.
Since I loved The Borrow A Boyfriend Club, And They Were Roommates was high on my TBR for July. It was a quick read with some really fun moments. However, a lot of the plot ended up being a bit repetitive (lots of studying, writing love letters, meeting in libraries).
The book had characters that I mostly enjoyed but who sadly didn’t feel as alive as they did in Powar’s previous book. Additionally, I felt like the chemistry between Charlie and Jasper was lacking. I definitely enjoyed some side characters and I liked how their friendships with Charlie evolved throughout the book.
Overall though, this was a book I mostly liked. I enjoy the author’s humour and I’m definitely picking up more books by Powars in the future.
Charlie is finally where he wants to be. St. Valentine’s Academy for Boys. As a trans boy he needs a room of his own, but everythng falls apart when he has to room with Jasper Grimes. Aka. The boy who broke his heart before he transitioned.
Since I loved The Borrow A Boyfriend Club, And They Were Roommates was high on my TBR for July. It was a quick read with some really fun moments. However, a lot of the plot ended up being a bit repetitive (lots of studying, writing love letters, meeting in libraries).
The book had characters that I mostly enjoyed but who sadly didn’t feel as alive as they did in Powar’s previous book. Additionally, I felt like the chemistry between Charlie and Jasper was lacking. I definitely enjoyed some side characters and I liked how their friendships with Charlie evolved throughout the book.
Overall though, this was a book I mostly liked. I enjoy the author’s humour and I’m definitely picking up more books by Powars in the future.
funny
hopeful
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:
No
I cute cheesy read. The romance in it was very cute, a good read for when you just want something simple and don’t want to much thought into what’s going on any
funny
lighthearted
slow-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:
No