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just overall, it’s pretty unoriginal. it’s not a bad book, it’s just... nothing new or special. cliches and tropes aren’t the bad guys here, they can be utilised exceptionally when they’re not solely relied upon to shape the novel and the characters are fully fleshed out. but neither Rosie nor Lucas were. they were very generic to me. Lucas was a cookie-cutter boyfriend, an amalgamation of all the “swoony” characteristics most readers like in a hero, and because of this was just rather bland. he could be anybody. the fake dating did nothing to progress their relationship, to me anyway. idk why but lucas’ flirty behavior during their experimental dates felt actually fake to me. isn’t the point of a fake dating trope supposed to be when we realize it’s not fake, but the heroine doesn’t?? Okay, I said, squaring my shoulders and averting my eyes. This was fun. It really hadn’t been. But I think it’s time for me to go and leave you to… to it. Move over, Lina and Aaron! There's a brand new book couple coming, and we can't get enough of them. Fans have been counting down the days until the follow-up to Elena Armas' The Spanish Love Deception—aka The American Roommate Experiment—is released, and now the wait is almost over for the book that'll absolutely make you wish you were moving in with your best friend's hot cousin. and i was totally down for the roommates/forced proximity aspect, but then the fake-dating was also thrown into the mix... and it just meant the book had too much going on, and while trying to juggle it all, lost any semblance of structure and direction. i think the story should have just been roommates to lovers OR fake-dating, not both.

A section of my ceiling gave out and collapsed. Collapsed. Right before my eyes. Almost on top of me. Creating a hole large enough to gift me with a clear view of my upstairs neighbor Mr. Brown’s private bits as he looked down at me. And allowing me to learn something I never needed or wanted to know: my middle-aged neighbor did not wear anything beneath his robe. Not a single thing. Lucas tilted his head with what I assumed was curiosity. Probably wanting to ask why. Why the hell are you here, then? You are an overbearing pup dad. Do you know that? Taco is perfectly ne under my care.” There was movement on her side, the image blurring for a couple seconds. Then, a familiar snout appeared on the screen. “¡Hola, chico!” I told my best bud, barely keeping the emotion o my voice. “¿Estás siendo un buen chico?” Taco tilted his head at the sound of my voice, then a whimper came from the phone. Rosie was funny, charming and endearing. she was witty and maybe a bit quirky, but in a cute way. i instantly liked her! and Lina was annoying af as a side character (i legit skipped every interaction Rosie had with her because she was unbearable), so i have finally made the executive decision to not read TSLD. sorry, Aaron babe, but you’re not worth it if i have to slog through Lina’s POV for a whole damn book. goodbye.

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It’s really you,” I heard myself mumble as I stared at him. “You’re really here. And your hair is different. Longer and—”

once again, i am sat. this man cooked for her every single night since the first night they spent together in the apartment. wow. Slowly, he glanced at me from under his lashes, meeting my gaze and making all the blood in my body return to my face. Just before returning his eyes down, as if something had caught his attention. Like how I knew Lucas actually loved pineapple on pizza just because it was still food—something I’d never understand. Or how I also knew that he had gotten that tiny scar on his chin by tripping over the leash of Taco—his beautiful Belgian shepherd—and falling on his face. Or how I had learned that he prefers sunrises over sunsets. just a disclaimer: when i requested this, i assumed the sampler was a lil bit longer than a single chapter, so trying to gauge how to rate this isn’t easy. originally i decided on three but ive changed it to four because i did really like this, but my rating is definitely subject to change when i read the whole book.this felt too... tropey. as though Elena Armas tried to think of as many popular tropes as possible and threw them into a melting pot to create this book. But you can call me Rosie, I continued. Everyone does. You can, too. If you want, of course. But Rosalyn is also fine.

And third the masquerade ball. THAT AARON WAS INVITED TO, WE GOT TO SEE THEM AGAIN AARON AND LINA I LOVE THEM. HE AND LUCAS’S BRO CODE WAS EVERYTHING. Anyways, the masquerade ball was the best. Them dressing up as characters from ‘their’ show. They have a show. I love them so much. And the fact I’m 98% sure it’s The Vampire Diaries makes me love that even more. It was the start of everything and god it was delicious. Deranged?” Intruder scoffed. “I’m not crazy, just… tired.” Something dropped to the floor with a thud on the other side of the door and I prayed it wasn’t him because I wasn’t up for dealing with an unconscious man on top of everything. No,” I rushed out. “Obviously. I meant you look different from what I expected. You know, from your voice. That’s all.” I shook my head. “And I’m— God. I’m sorry. For all of this. I just—”

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i want to do the noble thing, rosie. but i'm finding it really hard when all i want to do is sinful things to you." this book had not one memorable scene or character, except that it reminded me why i hated the friends-to-lovers trope so much. i can’t wait to forget everything about this book the moment this review is published, cause this was a waste of time. There were about a hundred rules in the Roommate Handbook for Civil and Not Creepy Cohabitation that I might have broken by looking at his crotch. Even through the fabric of his sweats. Which wasn’t leaving much to my—

SIGHS** This book... this story... this romance! What can I say other than the fact this was a true refreshing love story to read. One that I have not read in such a long time. That's mostly due to the fact that I have been on a cliche band of just reading smutty romances, insta-love romance, etc. But with that being said, my love for this story is pure. To me, this was such a comfort romance that made me take my time to thoroughly appreciate and enjoy. And both Rosie with Lucas together, know how to make that ideal romance couple that as a reader makes you just instantly swoon over them. Lovers from a afar, shared proximity, and a chemistry between two soulmate seeking lovers that will fill you with angst and tender, emotional romance of the best kind... I loved this second book of the series so much more! It’s genuine, it’s entertaining, it’s soooo ROMANTIC! Especially the experimental dating ideas Lucas comes up with are brilliant! I took one miniscule, careful step in the direction of the door, then stopped to listen for a reaction. Hopefully, the sound of his steps fleeing. YES BABY, IT’S OKAY. help i can’t breathe. THAT SHOULD BE ME😭rosie ily, but he’s mine. i am so down bad.

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I spun her one more time, her body now slowly beginning to move to the rhythm of the song. And when she was facing me again, it was with a full-edged grin parting her face that I had no choice but to return. The chorus started just as if we’d choreographed it, and we screamed the lyrics at the top of our lungs. And just like that, Rosie’s limbs loosened, her eyes shut, and her body got lost to the seventies hit.