A review by ameliabiblio
The Roommate by Rosie Danan

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I enjoyed this! It was a cute little story and I appreciate the respect given to the adult film community. I’m sure there’s a real life Blackhat that still operates today with no consequences, unfortunately.
As for the romance aspect, I enjoyed that, too. However, I had one big problem.

The book definitely insinuates that both Josh and Clara are in the wrong during their big fight, but I think it’s entirely Clara’s fault. She came up with Shameless, she decided to fund it. It’s her fault that she wasn’t prepared for the reality that her involvement could be leaked. And for her to come home and ask Josh if he leaked it? After telling Toni she didn’t know who he was just the other day? Clara fucked up big time. I do think she made up for it, but I resented the book not emphasizing how wrong she was for treating Josh like that.