📚 The Temporary Roomie by Sarah Adams – Simple Book Review

‍👨 What’s the Story?

Jessie who is pregnant moves out of her house due to Mold problem. She moves to her best friend Drew house where she finds difficult to get along. They tease and annoy each other. Now, they have to share the same space with this difference.

What follows? Lots of silly pranks, fake dating, emotional talk and yes and finally they fall in love.

🫠🤌🏻💗What’s Good About It?

1. Popular Romance Tropes: If you are fond of love stories where two enemies fall in love or stories like face dating and living together then this book for you. It is all about fun.

2. Funny and Fun: There is a lot of fun related moments which will make you smile. So if suggest this is great pick if you love to read comedy love stories.

3. Feel-Good Book: This book just feels like a cozy movie. A warm, romantic and does not go too sad or heavy. I finished the whole book in a day.
4. Great Chemistry Between Characters: Even though jess and Drew fight a lot in the beginning, their connection feels real and good. As the story goes on, they end up emotionally and their love story becomes cute.

📜What I Didn’t Like

• Jess Can Be Annoying at Times: Sometimes I feel Jess is bit immature her reasons for being mad at Drew does not makes sense. She acts like a child.
• Slow Middle Part: The beginning and the climax part is quite strong, but the middle one feels a quite wired. Well, too much of jokes makes the story bored.
• Too Many Romance Clichés: If you have read a lot of romantic comedies, this one will be too familiar. Nothing more surprising.
• Not Very Deep Emotionally: Some serious things like jessie being pregnant is not explored deeply. This book focuses more on fun aspects than serious feelings. 

👥 Who Will Like This Book?

• People who love to read romantic comedies.
• Meant for anyone who loves “enemies to lovers” stories.
• Readers who are looking for something easy, light, and funny.
• Caution: This book is not for people who want deep or serious romance stories. 

⭐ Conclusion

The Temporary Roomie is a fun, sweet romantic comedy. It may not be very deep or original, but it’s perfect if you just want a feel-good story with funny moments and a cute love story.

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Rating: 3.5 to 4 out of 5 stars

(Great for a weekend or holiday read!)

 

  

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman – Book Review

Introduction

When a debut novel wins the Costa First Novel Award and becomes a Sunday times Bestseller, expectations are comparatively high. GailHoneyman’s Eleanor Oliphant Completely Fine not only meets the readers expectations but also surprises us with its unique blend of heartbreak, hope and humour.

The Story

Eleanor Oliphant is a 29-year-old woman who leads an organized and solitary life. She wears the same clothes to work, eats the same meals, and avoids unnecessary human contacts. To the outside world she seems to be fine but she felt lonely and depressed inside with scars of traumatic childhood.

Her life begins changes when she unexpectedly meets Raymond, a kind IT guy from her office. They help an elderly man who faints on the street and this small act of kindness becomes a catalyst for Eleanor’s journey of healing, self-discovery and connection.

What Works

• A unique protagonist: Eleanor is a unique character with quite odd habits, awkward social life, and straight forward unlike in condemnatory novels.
• Blending humor and pain: The novel humorous moments with heart wrenching revelations about trauma, survival and loneliness.
• Emotional depth: As Eleanor’s past unfolds, readers are drawn in to deep exploration of abuse, resilience, and need for human companionship.
• Hopeful message: Despite of its negative themes, this book celebrates healing, kindness and possibility to change at any stage in life.

 

Where It Falls Short

• Slow pacing at the start: Some readers say that Eleanor’s rigid routines are described in repetitively in first few chapters.
• Predictability of the twist: The revelation about past is predictable to seasoned readers
• Heavy themes: For sensitive readers, the depictions of trauma and emotional neglect can be triggering.

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📌 Quick Summary
✅ Pros

• Unique and unforgettable memories
• Mix of humor and emotional twist
• Explores loneliness, trauma, and healing with sensitivity in the life
• Uplifting and hopeful ending in the climax
• Easy-to-read yet thought-provoking

❌ Cons

• Slow pacing in the beginning of the story
• The big twist feels predictable for some readers
• Heavy themes may be triggering for sensitive readers

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Conclusion

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fineis not just a good novel. It is sensitive, sharply written  exploring, healing wrapped in wit and warmth. Honeyman has created a character who his unforgettable, flawed yet endearing, broken yet brave.

This is a story that reminds us that kindness, both from others and toward ourselves, can be life-changing. It’s a book that lingers with you long after you turn the final page.

⭐ Rating: 4.5/5 – A touching, funny, and inspiring debut that deserves its acclaim.

👉 Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction, emotional depth, and stories of resilience.