Review: Roomie, Lover, Friend: A New Hope Novel by Shon
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About the Book
BLAIR BELLAMY’s luck for the past year has been tenuous, at best. Nothing is going right. She lost her job, her relationship and now, her housing.
She needs something—just one thing—to go right. And when she downloads the Roomie app, she thinks she’s headed in the right direction. That’s until…
ELIJAH CUNNINGHAM’s life is simple. He has a job that doesn’t drain him, a workout routine he’s perfected, and favors his own company over anybody else’s. Teased all his life for being a homebody, imagine his surprise when the woman of his dreams shows up on his doorstep. He’s not looking for a roommate, but something about Blair won’t let him leave her alone…
Review
Roomie, Lover, Friend certainly isn’t my favorite by this author. Though, I don’t have many complaints. It’s a cute, quick story about friends-to-lovers. There are a dozen unforgettable romantic moments in this one. I especially loved them binge-watching Eli's favorite anime. I thought that was so sweet. And Blair and Eli were a great couple. After one meeting, Eli was fully prepared to give everything he had to Blair. It was attraction at first, but it turned into something more.
Blair was the standout character within this one. The small plot involving her and her mom carried the book's emotional weight. Although small, that plot line gave a lot of context to Blair's character and helped elevate her character growth. Eli’s not a bad character. He’s likable, and there was a scene involving him and his sister that I think really showcased him as a character. And, of course, all his scenes with Blair showed what a caring soul he is. He wanted nothing but the best for her. However, this is very much a story about Blair, and most of his character development concerns her.
Final Thoughts
Roomie, Lover, Friend features a cute romance with an MMC who would do anything for his leading lady. Often, his story would be non-existent without her; however, I have no complaints. Blair’s plot was the emotional weight of the story and provided a realistic deception of how mother and daughter’s relationships can develop.
