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A review by leahlovesloslibros
The Roommate by Rosie Danan
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The romance portion of this book was OK; it was painfully obvious what was going to happen, which isn't my favorite thing when reading romance books, but I kind of expected it would be that way so it's not a big deal. The sex scenes were steamy and enjoyable to read.
What I really appreciated in this book was actually the slight feminist vibe and the business part of the story. I really enjoyed Clara coming into her own and developing personal growth as she spent more time in LA; while she definitely had a lot of "privilege issues," she also had to deal with the discomfort of living with someone who definitely did not fit into her meticulously well-planned life. Josh, a famous porn star, turns her world upside down, and when contract negotiations end up going south for him, he finds himself looking to make some changes is his career.
Clara and Josh come together to take down a giant, corrupt porn corporation; for me, that was the most interesting part of the story. I really appreciated that they were advocating for workers' rights. Of course when you have roommates who also work together and have sexual tension, there are going to be complications, especially when working in adult entertainment. Clara's character development fell short, in my opinion; she always kind of seemed to have a "privileged white girl" mentality and although she said she wanted to put something out for women, her actions did not match her words. She was constantly more concerned with her image than with the business itself. Josh seemed to really come into his own, working on a project he was actually interested in and not having to succumb to the pressures of big business in adult entertainment.
Overall, I think Clara's character development could have been stronger, and I didn't love the relationship between her and Josh. If you're looking for a light, easy read, this is a suitable choice for you.
What I really appreciated in this book was actually the slight feminist vibe and the business part of the story. I really enjoyed Clara coming into her own and developing personal growth as she spent more time in LA; while she definitely had a lot of "privilege issues," she also had to deal with the discomfort of living with someone who definitely did not fit into her meticulously well-planned life. Josh, a famous porn star, turns her world upside down, and when contract negotiations end up going south for him, he finds himself looking to make some changes is his career.
Clara and Josh come together to take down a giant, corrupt porn corporation; for me, that was the most interesting part of the story. I really appreciated that they were advocating for workers' rights. Of course when you have roommates who also work together and have sexual tension, there are going to be complications, especially when working in adult entertainment. Clara's character development fell short, in my opinion; she always kind of seemed to have a "privileged white girl" mentality and although she said she wanted to put something out for women, her actions did not match her words. She was constantly more concerned with her image than with the business itself. Josh seemed to really come into his own, working on a project he was actually interested in and not having to succumb to the pressures of big business in adult entertainment.
Overall, I think Clara's character development could have been stronger, and I didn't love the relationship between her and Josh. If you're looking for a light, easy read, this is a suitable choice for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Misogyny
Minor: Car accident
Additional TW/CW: frequent discussions of porn/porn industry, privilege/classism