Like, OMG, this book totally hooked me! Okay, not like right away—it’s kind of like when you try a new coffee order, and it’s a little bitter at first, but then you’re, like, fully obsessed by the second sip? Yeah, that’s how this one hit. It’s all about this wild old case with housemates (like, one’s dead, one’s missing, and one’s in deep trouble). And now, years later, things are getting stirred up again. Totally messy, right?

The main girl, Olive—or Oli, as her friends call her—is this super determined journalist who’s digging into the past while juggling a very complicated personal life. Oh, and let’s not forget Cooper, her podcaster sidekick! He’s all tech-savvy and totally annoying in that cute, “ugh, you’re so right” way. Their teamwork? Soooo goooood!!

The vibes were moody, twisty, and just juicy enough to keep me flipping pages. Some parts felt a teeny bit slow, but by the end, I was like, “No way did I just read that!” Trust me, it’s the kind of thriller that keeps you guessing while sprinkling in just enough drama to keep it spicy.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion! ✨

I thought The Housemate would be the book to *finally* get me out of my reading slump. Unfortunately, it didn't help. While the premise is really interesting, the way it played out didn't hold my attention. There was a lot of focus on Oli's internal narrative that pulled me away from the greater mystery. Additionally, jumping between timelines and perspectives felt more distracting and broke up what could have been some strong tension.

I really hope other readers enjoy this book, because it does seem like a great story! It just didn't grab me the way I hoped it would.