daceydacey 's review for:

Roomies by Christina Lauren

4.0

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I'm not sure why, but I went into this book thinking it was going to be a crime novel where one roomie stalked/crept on the other. That's what I got from the cover I guess? Even though now I clearly see the two wedding rings. Anyways. This is not a crime novel. This book is a straight up romance novel. It was a fun, beach-y read that I blew through in a couple of days. Holland Baker ends up married to Calvin in the classic marry-for-a-visa-then-fall-in-love plot. That is a classic plot line, right? It felt familiar (one of the reasons I only gave it 4 stars). The romance between Holland and Calvin and their will-they-won't-they problems both felt very real. The part at the end when Holland needs to find herself before she can be with Calvin had me rolling my eyes, but OK. I guess I just don't believe women need to be alone to find themselves. They can stay with their hot husbands and still be successful and independent. That's just me!