A review by teereadsbooks
And They Were Roommates by Page Powars

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

This story somehow manages to be both ridiculous and unbelievable (the crazy boarding school experience) while also really and relatable (the trans rep and teenage behavior). I had a great time while reading this. Charlie is a good character to experience the story through. He is more down to earth and relatable among a cast of wacky characters. But they were all so interesting and super fun. The assumptions and decisions that Charlie makes towards the end without hearing out Jasper, while something that would really annoy me in an Adult Romance, was something that felt very real and on brand for a Young Adult story. We see very real teenage angst and emotions in the mix, and I enjoyed that, honestly. Overall, this was great. I think this is my new favorite book from Page Powars.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.