A review by a_libra_library
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
emotional
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
I want to give an in-depth, thoughtful review. Alas, I cannot. Tiffy and Leon were just two people who were put together through specific life situations. The flatshare agreement was so specific for example, (I dont see this as a spoiler but I'll use the tag Another thing Justin and Tiffy's relationship sound extremely toxic and her friends actually agreeing to the "rule" should have been a major red flag.
All and all if you're looking for a slow/medium burn with fluffy wholesome romance with a peaceful happy ending this is for you. The author touches on some deep topics: Abuse, neglect, gaslighting, manipulation ect. Check the warning tags before reading.
Spoiler
When leon has days off where would he go? He works 24/7? He and kay split fairly early in the story but he and tiffy aren't even close to being a couple until weeks after they break up. I doubt he goes to his mom's every day off he has. The weekends are one thing- its every other weekend but the days off are my hang upSpoiler
to never bad mouth himAll and all if you're looking for a slow/medium burn with fluffy wholesome romance with a peaceful happy ending this is for you. The author touches on some deep topics: Abuse, neglect, gaslighting, manipulation ect. Check the warning tags before reading.
Moderate: Abandonment, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship