Roomies by Christina Lauren
I was in the mood for something lighthearted and fun over the Thanksgiving weekend and Roomies was a perfect choice. It definitely indulged my weepy romantic side, but it was also really well written. The characterization of both Holland and Calvin was so unique and really gave a sense of the whole person, not just who they were terms of the relationship and the plot. I loved that the authors included all of their embarrassing moments - including Holland’s obsession and fantization with her “hot subway busker,” and Calvin’s marriage lie to his family back home in Ireland. These were all very real moments and I loved that we could relate so well to both of these characters. My only complaint here was that I never really questioned either character’s motives in the same why they questioned each other. So it was a little frustrating at times to watch the two of them essentially make up things to be upset about. But overall, this was a perfect feel good romantic comedy with really adorable characters.
I was in the mood for something lighthearted and fun over the Thanksgiving weekend and Roomies was a perfect choice. It definitely indulged my weepy romantic side, but it was also really well written. The characterization of both Holland and Calvin was so unique and really gave a sense of the whole person, not just who they were terms of the relationship and the plot. I loved that the authors included all of their embarrassing moments - including Holland’s obsession and fantization with her “hot subway busker,” and Calvin’s marriage lie to his family back home in Ireland. These were all very real moments and I loved that we could relate so well to both of these characters. My only complaint here was that I never really questioned either character’s motives in the same why they questioned each other. So it was a little frustrating at times to watch the two of them essentially make up things to be upset about. But overall, this was a perfect feel good romantic comedy with really adorable characters.