A review by readingthroughinfinity
The Roommate by Rosie Danan

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

This was such a fun adult romance that I wish I'd read it sooner. Clara is a shy socialite who just got her PhD and Josh is a charismatic sex worker and they're thrown together when Clara takes the spare room in Josh's apartment, think that she's going to be living with her long-term crush Everett. But Everett is moving out as Clara is moving in, leaving her with Josh. 

I enjoyed the opposites attract dynamic here and the slow-burn build-up was so satisfying. Also really liked the focus on dismantling the stigma surrounding sex and sex work and how sex-positive the whole book was. I think the third-act conflict was a little wooly and was then resolved very quickly, but on the whole this was a funny, entertaining read.
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