A review by delightfulmayhem
The Roommate by Rosie Danan

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

This book gave me K-Drama vibes. Seriously, this book should be made into a show! Its a lighthearted, funny, and oh-so-steamy friends-to-lovers romance. From start to finish I was totally intrigued with the characters and the plotline. I was completely taken by surprise when Josh's line of work was revealed. From there, I was hooked. I loved the contrast in personality between Josh and Clara. Their witty banter and easygoing foundation of friendship made this slow burn romance enticing. I enjoyed Clara's character development and was proud of her honesty and boldness towards the end of the book. 

"Don't you want someone who gets so. Fucking. Hard. Watching you squirm and pant and arch your back as you get close?" 

"No one would hire me. I've got a high school diploma, thirty college credits, and expertise in anal beads. Not exactly a stellar résumé." 

"Half the pleasure in kissing is the buildup. The obsessing over the other person's mouth. Thinking about the shape of his lips and the taste of his tongue. Imagining his hands in your hair. Or the way that he'll hold you." 

"Yes, okay, I got you a 'get well' donut when I picked up the flowers, but the traffic on the way over was terrible and I had to eat it. For sustenance. It was an emergency." 

"If you keep eye-fucking me like that, this is going to be all over before it starts." 

"Loving you is like sinking into a warm bath after a lifetime of feeling cold down to my bones."