A review by tayadam
The American Roommate Experiment, by Elena Armas

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted sad 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

5.0

This book got me out of a four months long reading slump! I’m one of those obnoxious people who usually can’t stand the main girl but I LOVED Rosie (and I wasn’t even a fun of our previous sweetheart, Lina - despite adoring the book- so that means a lot). As someone who struggles with fear of failing my loved ones with what I want to do and be, I understood her struggles - I might not be brave as Rosie to publish my writing but I might be someday. And oh my god LUCAS; first of all, can we talk about the name? Because that’s a personal favorite of mine that I don’t see enough of. Second of all, I’m a sucker for the regular broody dark haired mysterious grump, but I never realized how much I love the golden retriever energy giving ball of sunshine of a man until now (perhaps that’s why I’m still single). Lastly, and I’m taking a more serious note here, I’m currently recovering from an injury that has knocked me out of the set course of my life and the mental struggle is sometimes so much worse than the physical one. The subject was portrayed so beautifully here through Lucas that it actually helped me push through. The past months in my life has been difficult and this book helped me in more ways than one. Thank you Elena.
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