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My Roommate from Hell by Cale Dietrich
3.5
emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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

Going to college is nerve-wracking at the best of times. This novel brought back a lot of the memories of moving away from home and living on my own for the first time, wondering who I would meet. 

This novel was a quick, fun read. Even though it was lighter in tone, it still kept a good amount of romantic tension and had me smiling as I read. It was a fun spin on the fake dating trope. I loved the dynamic between Hell and Earth, so I wish it was explored just a little bit more. Other than that, the characters felt unique, if a little young, which is to be expected in a college romance, and honestly, I think they both grew a lot throughout the book. I feel that the romance between Owen and Zarmenus developed very organically, and the pining and banter kept me invested and turning pages way past my bedtime!

If you like LGBTQ+ romances, enemies-to-loves, fake dating, and forced proximity, then you'll like this!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.