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reads2cope's review against another edition
4.5
Wish I had read this rather than listened to it, but the audiobook was available from my library (LOVE YOU LIBBY) before the eBook. The book was read by an older white British man (Matthew Lloyd Davies/Cornell Collins), despite the two POVs being a Black British woman and a British-Indian man in their late 20s. The narrator made Rahul sound like an Indian grandpa. The Indian accent was actually offensive - not only was it pretty clear that Rahul grew up in England, but the accent was inconsistent and strange. I thought it couldn’t get worse, but then I heard how he voiced Rahul’s mom and whatever that accent was that he gave Pinal. However, I love Talia Hibbert, so I powered through and totally enjoyed the story and characters. I plan to reread as a physical or eBook in the future!
I normally take a star off for a third-act breaks up, but this one was handled so well I was almost convinced they needed it!
I normally take a star off for a third-act breaks up, but this one was handled so well I was almost convinced they needed it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
notapenguin's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
discarded_dust_jacket's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
I will never stop saying it: men written by Talia Hibbert are superior. And to be honest, among them, I think Rahul might be my new all-time favorite (and that’s saying something)! The emotional maturity, the kind-heartedness, the overall gentle disposition (that becomes absolutely filthy in the bedroom)? We’re talking green flag after green flag, my friends.
A lot of times, the friends-to-lovers trope is a miss for me, simply because the conflict never seems believable. I just think to myself “ugh, if you’re in love, just get together already, why all the angst? It needn’t be this difficult!” But with this one, I feel like I really did empathize with Jasmine’s reluctance to see what was right in front of her (and then to sabotage it when it could no longer be ignored). I appreciated her character development a lot.
As is always the case, Hibbert’s writing is accessible and enjoyable, I would recommend this to anyone and everyone.
A lot of times, the friends-to-lovers trope is a miss for me, simply because the conflict never seems believable. I just think to myself “ugh, if you’re in love, just get together already, why all the angst? It needn’t be this difficult!” But with this one, I feel like I really did empathize with Jasmine’s reluctance to see what was right in front of her (and then to sabotage it when it could no longer be ignored). I appreciated her character development a lot.
As is always the case, Hibbert’s writing is accessible and enjoyable, I would recommend this to anyone and everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
rickireadss's review against another edition
4.0
did i pick this up because everyone and their momma on booksta is talking about it and its new cover? umm yes and i don't regret it. RAHUL>>>>>> that man was just SO down bad for my girl jasmine and i was here for it all. both of their inner monologues truly hurt my heart at times and damn, i didn't not expect this to get as emotional as it did towards the end?!? my heart was breaking. this didn't really pick up for me until about the 20% mark, but once it picked up, i was all in. also i didn't realize this was apart of series - although i don't think they are interconnected - so i'm going to go read those soon! not my favorite talia book but still really good.
⚠️: alcoholism, death of parent, abandonment, grief, panic attacks/disorders
⚠️: alcoholism, death of parent, abandonment, grief, panic attacks/disorders
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent
readsandreality's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Abandonment
kathrynok's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
yourbookishbff's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
lujisa's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism and Abandonment
bookcheshirecat's review
4.25
“Rahul didn't count himself certain of many things. There was his life plan, which could be summed up as study and succeed; his beloved family; his numbers, which would never deceive him. And now, apparently, he was also certain of the Jasmine Allen's brilliance.”
➽ Talia Hibbert always writes the best steamy, swoonworthy romances! The Roommate Risk is definitely on the angsty side, as it follows best friends Rahul and Jasmine who have been pining for each other for years. Jasmine is a cynical, sassy young woman who is struggling with childhood trauma and abandonment, which causes her to avoid emotional vulnerability. Rahul has been whipped for Jasmine for years, but he knows her trust issues all too well and is afraid to ruin their long-standing friendship. When both of them have to become roommates, sexual tension runs high and they have to decide if they want to risk it all!
➽ Talia Hibbert always writes the best steamy, swoonworthy romances! The Roommate Risk is definitely on the angsty side, as it follows best friends Rahul and Jasmine who have been pining for each other for years. Jasmine is a cynical, sassy young woman who is struggling with childhood trauma and abandonment, which causes her to avoid emotional vulnerability. Rahul has been whipped for Jasmine for years, but he knows her trust issues all too well and is afraid to ruin their long-standing friendship. When both of them have to become roommates, sexual tension runs high and they have to decide if they want to risk it all!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Minor: Death and Grief
triple_m's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Maybe my expectations were too high because I typically loved forced proximity but I had to force myself to finish this book.
Positives — I really liked Talia Hubert’s writing and the spicy scenes were giving.
Negatives — I don’t particularly like either one of the characters.
Rahul was… fine. He’s nice, but honestly a little pathetic and I think he let Jasmine walk all over him way too much. Also so much of the pressure he puts on himself as the “man of the family” felt dated and gross to me. Jasmine was a mess and left me feeling frustrated. Both character flaws are acknowledged and worked on but I didn’t buy the character development.
Neither are the worst or anything but I was never rooting for them.
Positives — I really liked Talia Hubert’s writing and the spicy scenes were giving.
Negatives — I don’t particularly like either one of the characters.
Rahul was… fine. He’s nice, but honestly a little pathetic and I think he let Jasmine walk all over him way too much. Also so much of the pressure he puts on himself as the “man of the family” felt dated and gross to me. Jasmine was a mess and left me feeling frustrated. Both character flaws are acknowledged and worked on but I didn’t buy the character development.
Neither are the worst or anything but I was never rooting for them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol