A review by rachelsreadsandreviews1
The Roommate Risk by Talia Hibbert

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

Talia Hibbert is probably my favorite romance author at the moment. Their books are exactly the right mix of funny, swoony, and steamy. The writing style is quirky without being cringe, a balance that is hard to find. Hibbert characters are dynamic and wonderfully diverse across the board. 

 

The Roommate Risk boasts all of these aspects and was an immense joy to listen to. Narrators Rooke Kingston and Keval Sha brought the story to live with skill and panache. 

 

This particular book felt longer than necessary. I think several of the steamer scenes could have been placed differently and/or combined for more of a punch. 

However, my interest was maintained the entire book, so my complaints feels slightly grasping. 

 

Jas and Rahul are the precisely right combination of lovable and flawed. The sweetness of their dynamic doesn’t overshadow their needs and desires to grow as people. Hibbert does an amazing job of providing the reader with all the heartwarming bits, while also choosing growth for her characters. 

 

Plot - 3 

Writing and Editing - 5 

Character Development - 5 

Narration - 5 

Personal Bias - 4 

Final Score - 4.4 

 

Thank you Talia Hibbert, Dreamscape Media, and NetGalley for my advanced copy audioboook in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own. 

 

This audiobook is on sale May 21st, 2024!