margotvangogh 's review for:

Roommating by Meredith Schorr

DID NOT FINISH: 50%

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Room Mating takes place in a charming world where young adults and seniors can pair up on an app and become roommates in exchange for discounted rent and help around the home. It’s a pretty ideal situation for Sabrina, a grad student studying to get her MLIS, and her senior roommate Marcia. However, Marcia has an estranged grandson who wants to reconnect and become their temporary third roommate.

The overall vibes for Room Mating are similar to those found in Hannah Grace stories, so if you’re a fan of Ice Breakers, you’ll probably have a really good time here!

The elderly roommate concept is admittedly a little “out there” but I thought it had the potential to stir up some interesting drama. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case in Room Mating. At 50%, I didn’t feel a spark or any romantic tension between the two lead characters. The only conflict between them lasted for maybe two chapters and was resolved quickly without consequence. They are two perfectly polite but awkward young adults who find each other physically appealing. Unfortunately, I need a little more drama as a reader to root for a couple.