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tobereadbookshelf 's review for:
The Roommate Pact
by Allison Ashley
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
The friends with benefits trope makes me want to wax poetic about the sad state of our modern world, but on the whole I did find this to be an enjoyable read. The irony is that the trope manages to both trivialize sexual intimacy AND prove that as human beings we are seeking love and genuine connection. The possessive alpha male type isn’t ideal and insta love is cringe, but I can’t see myself feeling confident in a relationship with someone who was happy to play wingman for me for years. Them both being indifferent to each other for so long really didn’t work for me, but I still found the characters to be likable and well developed.