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A review by jaimejustreadsromance
Roomies by Tara Altebrando, Sara Zarr
4.0
This book has been on my Kindle for a really long time and I just never seemed to get to it. I think it might have had to do with the fact that it is classified as a coming of age YA story and not a romance. Sometimes if romance doesn't seem to be a big part of a story it becomes less appealing to me. This is where the whole idea of TBR Tuesday has become something I'm truly thankful for. It's forced me to read books that at some point, interested me but that I haven't read for one reason or another and to realize that I miss out when I keep putting these books off.
This was absolutely a coming of age story with a heavy focus on friendship, family and change but I'm happy to report that there was a bit of romance as well.
The email relationship between EB and Lo was easy to relate to, especially in this age of social media. I was easy to relate to the fact that these two virtual strangers formed such a bond with each other strictly through online communication. It was intriguing to watch the relationship grow from introduction to their first argument and to question the level of loyalty, honesty and openness that is owed between two people who've never actually met.
It wasn't just about new friendship though. It also explored the changes that happen when someone is moving from one stage in their lives to another. Can childhood friendships survive time and distance? What happens to family when one of them leaves for bigger and better things? What happens when something amazing starts on your way out the door?
I love that the story was written with alternating POV's. It added more depth to the story while still flowing easily. It's a well-written coming of age tale that ended with never ending possibilities, which left me satisfied but wanting to know more at the same time. I would be lying if I said I wasn't curious about what happens next.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
This was absolutely a coming of age story with a heavy focus on friendship, family and change but I'm happy to report that there was a bit of romance as well.
The email relationship between EB and Lo was easy to relate to, especially in this age of social media. I was easy to relate to the fact that these two virtual strangers formed such a bond with each other strictly through online communication. It was intriguing to watch the relationship grow from introduction to their first argument and to question the level of loyalty, honesty and openness that is owed between two people who've never actually met.
It wasn't just about new friendship though. It also explored the changes that happen when someone is moving from one stage in their lives to another. Can childhood friendships survive time and distance? What happens to family when one of them leaves for bigger and better things? What happens when something amazing starts on your way out the door?
I love that the story was written with alternating POV's. It added more depth to the story while still flowing easily. It's a well-written coming of age tale that ended with never ending possibilities, which left me satisfied but wanting to know more at the same time. I would be lying if I said I wasn't curious about what happens next.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review