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jordan_noel's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I enjoyed the book overall. But I felt like the characters we know at the end of the book were identical to those we met on the first page. The two main characters are lovable and kind; I just wish we knew much more than that. Also, Leon and Kay's breakup just felt very unresolved/unexplained. If it was just going to be for convenience, I think it should have happened before Tiffy moved in.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
jenedmon's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
Loved this book and couldn’t put it down. Such lovable characters and a unique plot for a romantic book. I couldn’t put it down and would read again!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
lilawsahar's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
She has such great friends :) What a supportive group.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
qhuongha's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Cancer
zeynepbinbasioglu's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
mailenlovesreading's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What a slow burn, it took them over 100 pages to actually meet! But I did enjoy the slow-burn and how sweet and thoughtful Leon was, not rushing into it.
It was interesting to see the whole Justin thing progress as she started seeing the emotional abuse he inflicted for what it was, as she went on her healing journey!
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All the x’s (kisses) after the messages they’d write for each other was so cringe but it’s British so whatever, it’s expected.
It was interesting to see the whole Justin thing progress as she started seeing the emotional abuse he inflicted for what it was, as she went on her healing journey!
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All the x’s (kisses) after the messages they’d write for each other was so cringe but it’s British so whatever, it’s expected.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
adrianna's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I adore this book. Leon and Tiffy are such well defined characters in and of themselves. I really love that they have lives and passions and motives outside of the blooming romance. It makes it feel so much more grounded.
The tropes are silly and fun. Yes, they were a bit cliche but with these characters, it didn’t feel cliche. It felt more real and feasible.
I know a lot of people were turned off by Leon’s POV but I actually really loved it. It gave a strong sense of his character right from the start but I get why it’s not for everyone.
The tropes are silly and fun. Yes, they were a bit cliche but with these characters, it didn’t feel cliche. It felt more real and feasible.
I know a lot of people were turned off by Leon’s POV but I actually really loved it. It gave a strong sense of his character right from the start but I get why it’s not for everyone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Gaslighting
wormonastring's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
1.0
Another fun in concept, poor in execution sort of book for me. This writing style wasn't my favorite, and listening to the audio book only made it worse.
Leon's chapters were notably less enjoyable because of his pronoun dropped speech.
I think my biggest issue was that I found a lot of the characters to be cringe. I also don't enjoy tv/music references in my books, and this has a lot of that.
Also, I found the third act to be really weird.The whole novel, Tiffy's friends are identifying Justin as an emotional abuser - but then Gertie and Leon immediately take the side of said abuser without question? They know he's a Grade A manipulator and gaslighter. They didn't even consider looking at Tiffy or her reaction to the spectacle. It just seemed out of character from my perspective.
I knew pretty quickly I wasn't likely to enjoy this book, buuuuut I liked the flatshare concept and had a long enough drive that I finished it.
Leon's chapters were notably less enjoyable because of his pronoun dropped speech.
I think my biggest issue was that I found a lot of the characters to be cringe. I also don't enjoy tv/music references in my books, and this has a lot of that.
Also, I found the third act to be really weird.
I knew pretty quickly I wasn't likely to enjoy this book, buuuuut I liked the flatshare concept and had a long enough drive that I finished it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
alpal330's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Read this all in one day, and wept like a baby at the end. So tender, so sweet, and such a thoughtful portrayal of what Leon calls a “post-trauma situation”. I really don’t ever read romance but damn, if they’re all like this I could be so interested
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual assault
etherealiz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Romances often have these subplots that you can see coming from a mile away, but the Flatshare does it in a really nice way, the surrounding supporting characters are actually really enjoyable as well as their relationships with the mmc / fmc. This novel does a good job at having a very sweet, touching (and kind of slow burn) romance between its main characters whilst also addressing pretty dark themes (abuse, manipulation). It was a very light-hearted read that I'm really glad I picked up! the whole plot and romance of this book being created throughout post it notes that turn into love letters was the best thing to come out of this book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse