This has a very cute premise - a 24-year-old aspiring librarian lives with a 72-year-old retiree (to save money but also to benefit from multigenerational friendship)! Fortunately for Sabrina, Marcia has a handsome grandson her age. Unfortunately for Sabrina, Adam would love it if she moved out of the apartment so he can move in...

Sabrina and Adam are a great match and Marcia was wonderful. I found some of the early pages to be heavy on info dumping and wasn't so charmed by Sabrina being able to fix many of her problems by asking her mother for thousands of dollars. I think fans of forced proximity romances (with a sprinkling of frenemies to lovers) will enjoy this!

Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

Fabulous. I really loved this touching, fun and heartwarming story of multi-generational friendships, healing and going for what you want in life. I laughed at the banter and teared up at the poignant moments. This book was so well-paced and that I devoured it in one setting. I loved the fresh plot developments that weaved in directions I didn't expect and didnt descend into the usual predictable cliches. All three characters - Sabrina, Adam and Marcia were fabulous and I loved their interpersonal relationships with each other, plus the sizzling chemistry between Sabrina and Adam. If I had any complaint it would be an epilogue set a year into the future would’ve been the extra cherry because I got so invested in everyone.

Another winner from Meredith Schorr, I think this is her best yet!

Thanks to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for the ARC.

Thanks to Forever for the gifted copy of this book!

Sabrina matched with 72-year-old Marcia on a roommate app that brings together younger people who need a lower rent and older folks who need some help around the apartment. They become fast friends, but they add an unexpected third roommate when Marcia's grandson, Adam, comes back into her life and needs a place to live.

ROOMMATING is the perfect romance for people who love books, NYC, and septuagenarians. I adored Marcia and her antics, and how she and Sabrina had such a lovely friendship. It was a great way to elevate a romance novel. Sabrina and Adam's relationship development was FUN and so perfectly bookish - it made my heart happy. There are SO many good book and pop culture references, a litle tour of Union Square / Gramercy NYC within the book, and an adorable dog side character. I loved that although this was a swoony romance, the backstory of each character and subplots were so well-developed to make this a really well-rounded story. Don't sleep on this one!

I enjoyed reading this book set in Manhattan. The plot was unique and I was rooting for the MCs. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This book was such a fun and cozy read! Roomating is the kind of rom-com that makes you laugh, swoon, and root for the characters all the way through. Madison and Tyler’s opposites-attract dynamic is just so entertaining—she’s this polished, high-maintenance socialite, and he’s a chill, blue-collar guy with a heart of gold. The banter between them? Chef’s kiss.

I loved how Madison’s character grew throughout the story. At first, she seemed a little too stuck in her ways, but the more you get to know her, the more you understand why she is the way she is. By the end, I was really rooting for her (and for her and Tyler as a couple). Tyler, on the other hand, is such a great balance to her. He’s steady and down-to-earth, but he has his own challenges that make him feel real.

The humor in this book was spot on. Their roommate arguments cracked me up, and the awkward moments were so relatable. But what really hit me were the emotional parts—there were a few scenes that made me stop and just feel everything with them.

If I had to nitpick, I’d say some of the side characters, like Madison’s family, could’ve been fleshed out a little more. And the ending, while sweet, felt a bit rushed compared to the rest of the story. But honestly, it didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed it overall.

If you’re into enemies-to-lovers vibes with lots of humor and heart, Roomating is definitely worth picking up. It’s a solid 4.5 stars for me, and I’ll absolutely be recommending it!

THIS WAS SO COZY???? i was expecting a “sizzling” romance based on the description but this actually ended up being a story of multigenerational women and the many forms of love 🥹 such a good story!!