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chasejoychanise's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Blood
noooor_'s review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Abandonment
browneyedbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
Jas and Rahul will forever be in my heart. I loved everything about how this book developed. It was very real and raw. The family dynamics, the self destructive behaviors, all of it just brought so much more to this best friends to lovers. I was in love with my best friend and completely felt Talia portrayed it perfectly. The emotions are confusing and scary, while also beautiful and exhilarating. The steam was top notch. If you are a fade to black type of person this isn't it. I'd say 🔥🔥🔥 but I love all the steam.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism
bookishplantmom's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
This was fun! I enjoyed seeing some of Hibbert's earlier work and I really liked the story overall. There are some moments that I found questionable but in general I had a really fun time with this one and I'm looking forward to making my way through the rest of the author's backlist.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism
caseythereader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
- Talia Hibbert is just so good at creating opposites attract characters, and THE ROOMMATE RISK is no exception. Jasmine and Rahul have explosive chemistry.
- I'll be honest, I didn't love that Rahul was sort of a nice guy/friendzone character. But he was such a good counterbalance to Jasmine that I could look past it for the most part.
- Hibbert also excels at giving characters real backstory - often tough ones - and exploring those experiences in a safe and loving way.
- I'll be honest, I didn't love that Rahul was sort of a nice guy/friendzone character. But he was such a good counterbalance to Jasmine that I could look past it for the most part.
- Hibbert also excels at giving characters real backstory - often tough ones - and exploring those experiences in a safe and loving way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug use
olivialandryxo's review against another edition
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
5.0
Talia Hibbert is a romance writing deity. I’ve absolutely loved four of five books I’ve read by her, and their skill in creating three-dimensional characters and sweet and steamy romances continues to astound me.
The Roommate Risk features friends to lovers, as well as plenty of pining and banter. I loved Jasmine and Rahul’s friendship, and seeing that evolve into a romance was such a treat. The chemistry between them is top tier, easily some of the best out of all the fictional couples that have stolen my heart over the years,
Not only did is there an epilogue in the book, but signing up for Talia’s newsletter gets you access to an additional bonus epilogue. I truly feel spoiled. Extra content is the best, especially when it’s romantic content.
I may or may not end up reading all of Talia’s backlist books as I wait for them to release more! And I definitely want to buy this book. I can’t help myself.
Representation
The Roommate Risk features friends to lovers, as well as plenty of pining and banter. I loved Jasmine and Rahul’s friendship, and seeing that evolve into a romance was such a treat. The chemistry between them is top tier, easily some of the best out of all the fictional couples that have stolen my heart over the years,
Not only did is there an epilogue in the book, but signing up for Talia’s newsletter gets you access to an additional bonus epilogue. I truly feel spoiled. Extra content is the best, especially when it’s romantic content.
I may or may not end up reading all of Talia’s backlist books as I wait for them to release more! And I definitely want to buy this book. I can’t help myself.
Representation
- fat Black queer protagonist
- Indian love interest
- sapphic side character of color
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Self harm and Blood
Brief mention of semi-severe injuries: a cut from a knife and a cut from a razor.krisrow's review against another edition
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Child abuse
memorable's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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
Talia Hibbert just did it again: keeping me hooked to a book and I can’t stop reading. Rahul is just another guy you would want to date and Jas is a heroine who’s just a little too much in her own picture of herself to realize what’s right in front of her...
I really loved the fact, that in the end, both characters changed their outlook on their relationship as a whole to be able to be good together.
I really loved the fact, that in the end, both characters changed their outlook on their relationship as a whole to be able to be good together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
Parental neglecturanusatan's review against another edition
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Child abuse
tsprengel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Grief