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A review by my_way_toreading
Roommating by Meredith Schorr
3.0
Roommating is a cute rom-com that features some well-loved tropes: forced proximity, slow burn, bisexual representation, and themes of family reconnection and healing. On paper, it had so much potential, and while I appreciated those elements, the execution just didn’t quite land for me.
The romance and chemistry between the leads felt lackluster. I had a hard time connecting with Sabrina who insists on being financially independent in NYC. It didn’t feel convincing when she ended up asking her mom for help anyway. Adam also rubbed me the wrong way. He’s portrayed as someone trying to connect with his grandmother (who happens to be Sabrina’s roommate), but he’s also living there rent-free and seems aimless, with no real motivation to figure out his future.
While the romantic build-up had moments of decent tension, their connection often felt too convenient: they liked books and had too many similarities, which made their relationship feel bland rather than meaningful. The competition between them to stay in the apartment came across as immature, and the ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
Overall, while I liked the idea of the story and the tropes it tackled, I just wasn’t invested in the characters or their journey. It was an okay read, but ultimately forgettable.
The romance and chemistry between the leads felt lackluster. I had a hard time connecting with Sabrina who insists on being financially independent in NYC. It didn’t feel convincing when she ended up asking her mom for help anyway. Adam also rubbed me the wrong way. He’s portrayed as someone trying to connect with his grandmother (who happens to be Sabrina’s roommate), but he’s also living there rent-free and seems aimless, with no real motivation to figure out his future.
While the romantic build-up had moments of decent tension, their connection often felt too convenient: they liked books and had too many similarities, which made their relationship feel bland rather than meaningful. The competition between them to stay in the apartment came across as immature, and the ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
Overall, while I liked the idea of the story and the tropes it tackled, I just wasn’t invested in the characters or their journey. It was an okay read, but ultimately forgettable.