A very quick read, and so deeply disturbing. I can’t decide if I loved or hated the Roommate, but I’ll be thinking about this book for a very long time.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc, I really enjoyed the book and I was able to finish it in one sitting because even though I could kinda tell where it was going I just had to know what Donnas crazy roommate would do next or how they would get rid of him I’ll admit I was not expecting the ending to be the way that it was but I still enjoyed the story.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, from Joffe Books and #NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to preview and review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

A delightful debut full of intriguing characters, a story worth staying up all night to finish,

The Roommate is a good debut for Caroline Macon Fleischer. The story is full of interesting characters and the aesthetic of Southern California. Recommended! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you so much for allowing me to read and review your titles. I really not the opportunity!

I do appreciate it and continue to review books that I get the chance to read.
Thanks again!

I am in the minority from reading others reviews. I did not like this one. Predictable, flat diaglouge, and what is with the over description if every room Donna enters?
Thank you for the Advance copy.

Talk about engrossing and suspenseful! The Roommate is dark, disturbing, creepy and unputdownable. From the apt cover to what's revealed inside, this story grabbed me and did not let go even after I finished it. This is the very definition of a domestic thriller.

After inheriting a house in California, Donna decides she needs a roommate to help cover the costs of upkeep. She meets Joshua and they immediately hit it off. Both admit to idiosyncrasies but they seem easy to overcome. Donna has slight misgivings but takes the plunge. The two become fast friends with a weirdly codependent relationship. Then layer after layer of secrets are revealed and soon Donna's life is ruined. Rather than her initial excitement about returning to her home after work she begins to dread it. With good reason. Skeletons in closets abound and the past stealthily creeps in. Characters aren't exactly likeable but they needn't be for a book to be good. Donna's naievete is frustrating and Joshua is just...well, you'll find out. We meet Donna's mom and friends, too. Most relationships are dysfunctional which contribute to the stark darkness.

If you seek something with a bit of memorable wow, do read this. It has the perfect balance of dark and awesome surprises around many corners.

My sincere thank you to Joffe Books and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this intensely goosebumpy book!

Good book! This book was a little bit different for me, it had the usual, suspense, intrigue, action and a crazy story! I definitely got mad a few times! If that was me?! Geez! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my kindle! Its definitely worth reading! It wasn't one of my all time favorite but it was still a very good read! I will definitely recommend reading it! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Thank you to Joffe Books and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

THE ROOMMATE by Caroline Macon Fleischer is a domestic thriller that you won't be able to put down! The story revolves around Donna, who has just inherited a house in California and needs to find a roommate to pay the bills. Soon, Joshua enters her life. He's not a typical roommate, but soon, they become best friends. But why is Donna suspicious of the way that he's acting? Is he hiding secrets from her?

Here is an intriguing excerpt from Chapter 1 that introduces us to Donna:

"But there in her brand-new home, Donna felt fresh and eager as a worm, ready to gobble up the compost in her life and make something new. Something that could, something that could - well, she didn't know. But she did know this west coast hideaway offered mysterious peace. She watched the redwoods move subtly in the breeze and eventually drifted off to sleep."

Overall, The Roommate is a dark thriller that turned out to be way darker than I was expecting. One highlight of this book is what was hiding in the closet. I wasn't expecting that at all. I did take off 1 star, because I found it hard to sympathize with the main character. She won't kick out her new roommate, but she seems to have a violent or mean streak. I took off another star because the final plan that the main character and her friends strategize to get rid of her roommate is utterly ridiculous. I had to take off another star because the ending was ultimately unsatisfying. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, or if you're a fan of domestic thrillers in general, you can check out this book when it comes out in July!

I really, really enjoyed reading this book! It was a great psychological thriller, and I’ll definitely be adding it to my shelves when it comes out!

What a great debut novel! Full of twists and turns that kept me reading until I was finished. I will look out for more from this author!