A review by amanda_reads13
Roomies by Christina Lauren
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a cute story about a fake marriage between Holland and Calvin. I really liked the relationship between Holland and her uncles and her brother. I like that she took the space she needed for herself in order to grow and discover what she wanted out of life after always living as the "supporting character".
I think this fell flat for me in a few places. I didn't like that the only female friendship Holland had in the book was incredibly toxic and she really didn't have a friend to turn to. I would have loved to have seen her have a strong friendship outside of her relationship with Calvin and her uncles. I thought that Calvin and Holland's relationship was very juvenile, there was way too much miscommunication, assumptions, and lies. All of their issues could have been resolved with a simple conversation.
I think this fell flat for me in a few places. I didn't like that the only female friendship Holland had in the book was incredibly toxic and she really didn't have a friend to turn to. I would have loved to have seen her have a strong friendship outside of her relationship with Calvin and her uncles. I thought that Calvin and Holland's relationship was very juvenile, there was way too much miscommunication, assumptions, and lies. All of their issues could have been resolved with a simple conversation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship and Sexual content