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A review by rubyrosereads_
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
I loooooved this warm fuzzy story about Leon and Tiff. It was the perfect holiday read at home while relaxing after a busy December.
Switching between perspectives, we see Leon’s story as a night shift palliative care nurse mirrored against Tiff’s story as an editor at a publishing house, newly single and still getting over a break up.
Tiff has such a great support network which is a great example of quality over quantity when it comes to friendships.
This was a lighthearted read while also touching on some more serious issues. Through Tiff’s story we see an abusive relationship, showing how harmful manipulation and gaslighting can be. Tiff’s friends Gerty and Mo put it best that they couldn’t have forcibly removed her from her toxic situation, she had to come to the realisation herself. I loved Leon’s supportive approach, he is such a great guy.
Switching between perspectives, we see Leon’s story as a night shift palliative care nurse mirrored against Tiff’s story as an editor at a publishing house, newly single and still getting over a break up.
Tiff has such a great support network which is a great example of quality over quantity when it comes to friendships.
This was a lighthearted read while also touching on some more serious issues. Through Tiff’s story we see an abusive relationship, showing how harmful manipulation and gaslighting can be. Tiff’s friends Gerty and Mo put it best that they couldn’t have forcibly removed her from her toxic situation, she had to come to the realisation herself. I loved Leon’s supportive approach, he is such a great guy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship