biandbookish 's review for:

And They Were Roommates by Page Powars

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Gods this was cute. I was iffy about Jasper at the start but he redeemed himself so well!!! I read Powars’ debut about a year ago and adored it. This book definitely shows their growth as an author. The story was heartfelt and sweet and perfectly teenager. As an adult reading it, at time I thought  “AHHHHH JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER PROPERLY,” but that’s what being young is like. You’re running from one thing to another and panicking like your life depends on it. Charlie’s focus on grades and rankings takes me back to my own single minded focus in high school. Their chaos and confusion reminds me of my own stumbling flings back then. It’s a lovely read.