A review by maggies
Roomies by Christina Lauren

emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

I think I should probably give up on Christina Lauren. Their books are way too hit-or-miss for me. Admittedly, my negative view of this book is mostly my own fault...I knew up-front that it was a green card marriage plot, and I still decided to read it, even though I have ~opinions~ as an immigrant myself. (Would this plot be acceptable if the love interests were not both white?) That said, I also absolutely hated Holland, Calvin, Lulu, the uncles, Calvin's mother and sister, the whole lot of them sucked hard. So much toxicity and unnecessary drama, miscommunications (my pet peeve), and straight up lies. Good grief.
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