A review by booklov3r__
Roommate by Sarina Bowen

challenging emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5



I have so many mixed feelings about this because yeah I liked like the first half of the book and then the rest was so weird to me because it had so many things that just pissed me off but then again I completely understand their struggles and I just ugh idk 🥲

3.5/5 ⭐️
2.5/5 🌶️

Here are some thoughts:

- I felt like this was really rushed at some points and I was like I don’t understand their relationship at all and ended up being like wtf 🤨

- I was so pissed off at Roderick parents, especially at his father because he was one of the biggest homophobes out there and his mother didn’t even stand up to his father KNOWING he was on the wrong

- Idk why Roderick stick around 3 years with his ex knowing he was a piece of shit who was just manipulating and gaslighting him and didn’t want to get out but then at the end appeared out of nowhere saying he was ready to be out and be with him as a couple. Like wtf? 👁️👄👁️

- Kieran’s problems with his family could have been easily solved with a simple conversation back in the day when it WAS SUPPOSED to be had and they wouldn’t have so much drama 

Now don’t get me wrong I did liked it, and these are some things I enjoyed:

- I loved Kieran’s character, he was so grumpy. And I love me some grumpy lumberjack

- I loved seeing Kieran’s exploring his sexuality and coming to terms with it 

- Rods cooking, don’t go into this with an empty stomach, you’ve been warned!

- Kieran’s cousins/friends that were okay with everything and didn’t had drama 

- I liked that Roderick finally came to his senses and understood that he was on a toxic relationship/environment and stepped up for himself, just as Kieran’s did with his job and his family 

- They cooking together and getting a Christmas tree 

- And Father Peter, who was a really badass character here LMAO

At the end I really liked Sarina Bowen’s writing style and I think I would like to read more from her work!!
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