A review by cgm42
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

emotional funny hopeful fast-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

4.0

I had read The No-Show and loved it, then I read The Road Trip and felt really mixed about that. So I didn't know how this was going to land, I'm so glad that I enjoyed it so much! 

It started a bit slow ( although I wouldn't call it a slow burn) for me as I found the initial premise a bit absurd. I also found Leon's inner dialogue a bit robotic but he seemed so warm with the patients he works and interacts with but as the story progressed the way he is and his inner voice makes more and more sense. I felt the same with Tiffany at first she seemed a bit off but again understanding how her relationship was with her ex things about her begin to click. 

I love the getting to know each other by sharing the same space, and the notes and every thing before they eventually meet. I even enjoyed how they took some common rom-com tropes and used them in a way that wasn't too absurd or frustrating. 

I really enjoyed this book overall.
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