A new favorite from Jewish romance author Meredith Schorr!! I really enjoyed this friends to lovers to rival roommates love story set in NYC that sees MLIS student, Sabrina falling for her elderly bisexual roommate, Marcia's grandson, Adam. I loved the found family vibes and the intergenerational friendship between Sabrina and Marcia and that there was a LOT of library love in the book. It was also really fun to read about an older bisexual woman who didn't come out until much later in life and her adventures in dating. Spicier than some of the author's past books, the chemistry between Sabrina and Adam was electric and I was here for it. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

First of all, this book was CUTE! I loved this book from Sabrina’s POV, but I also think it would be so much fun through Marcia (her elderly roommate). Marcia is a hoot and a holler! I loved her and I want more Marcia lol. But… Marcia is not the only roommate that the title is alluding to. Marcia’s hot grandson, Adam, needs a place to stay for a little while and oh boy does that mix up the plot!

I just had a really fun time reading this book! The family relationships felt real, the internal dilemmas were hitting hard, and the characters were easy to connect to. And we LOVE a librarian main character.

This ARC was provided by Forever (Grand Central Publishing) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was cute but the CONSTANT pop culture references were exhausting. It was so so overdone and took me out of the story as well as made the dialogue seem choppy and forced.

I finished this one a few days ago! Thanks to netgalley and forever for my copy! I love Meredith’s books. The dynamics in ROOMMATING were so fun! I loved how Sabrina and Adam bantered and got to know each other. They often poked each other, but it felt out of good fun and love. Marcia, Sabrina’s roommate, was the highlight for me. She was so sweet and was a great character for hyping up both her grandson, Adam and her roommate, Sabrina. I also love the representation of her discovering her sexuality and coming out as bi later in life. Love has no age limit!

Of course, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the Jewish rep as well! I’ll always continue to love and support Meredith for telling stories with Jewish characters, but subtly making it normal.

Also shoutout to the gorgeous cover!

I have been trying to read this book for a few days now, but I just can't. I am not finding it interesting, it's not grabbing my attention at all.
Maybe I will come back to it later, I'm not sure. I hope it finds its readers!

ARC provided by publisher through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review. This was a cute and cozy romance read where you can't help rooting for the strangers turned roommates to fall in love. Sabrina's world changes when her elderly roommate, Marcia, invites her grandson, Adam, to come live with them to build a stronger relationship. Sabrina and Adam hit it off by sharing stories and spending lots of time together. What I loved even more is the relationship Sabrina had with Marcia. I wish I had a grandmother role-model in life like her!

I was very excited about the premise of this book, but unfortunately it fell a bit flat for me. There were definitely things I loved, but when it came to the romance, I didn't feel the chemistry or connection.

I want to start with one of the things I loved. The relationship between Sabrina, 24, and her roomate Marcia, 72, was absolutely adorable. These two were so sweet and their friendship was heartwarming. Marcia herself was a hoot and I hope to be the same kind of woman as her when I'm in my 70s. Rocket the dog was another love. He made me smile with all of his antics.

When Adam, Marcia's Grandson, came to stay, I fully expected sparks to fly between him and Sabrina. But they really didn't, and although the two formed a friendship, I wasn't really feeling it. And when they did finally catch feelings, the vibe just wasn't there for me. The main plot point was that, after several months, only one of them can stay in Marcia's apartment. So they develop a competition to decide who it will be. At that point, I felt like Adam became mean. I hated that he was willing to kick Sabrina out of her home and his presumptuous that if he won, she would then want to date him. I equally didnt like that when Sabrina ended up being the one to stay, he ran off to Philadelphia. The entire competition just left a bad taste in my mouth and brought out the worst in both characters. The ending was unfortunately a bit rushed as well and I would have loved seeing just a bit more of them together to really feel out the two of them as a couple.

All that being said, I need to point a few more things that I thought were done well! I adored how bookish both characters were. They each loved to read, Sabrina was in school for her Masters in Library Science and worked as a library assistant, and Adam also ended up working at the library. The two of them even had their own bookclub. Sabrina's friendships with Gabe and Carley were also a love for me, as was her relationship with her mom and sisters. I definitely felt the connections more when it came to friendships vs romantic relationships.

I felt like the writing style and pacing worked well. It was a fast read that kept my attention. I hadn't read anything by this author before, but will definitely try another one of her books because there was plenty to enjoy, even if I wasn't sold on the romance. Thank you to Forever Publishing and Netgalley for the e-arc!

Roommating was such a sweet read. Sabrina is a struggling grad student living in NYC. Her roommate happens to be an elderly woman. Sabrina and Marcia have become friends and the situation works well for them. Enter Adam, Marcia’s estranged grandson, who ends up sleeping on the couch. There is a lot of chemistry between Sabrina and Adam from the start. This one has quite a few tropes, including miscommunication, forced proximity and a little bit of an enemies to lovers. There is also a love for books that shines through this tale as Sabrina works in a library and there are some great scenes set within the library.
At times I found Sabrina to be immature and harder to like, though I do think her growth was an important part of this story.
Overall I enjoyed this slow burn romance.

Thank You to NetGalley and the publishers for a copy of this book 😊. I liked the premise of this one, but I felt like this took too long for the main plot to kick in. I struggled to connect with the characters and there were a few too many pop culture references for me. Overall this was lighthearted, cute, and fun. Just not really my favorite from this genre.

Roommating is a sweet, subtly funny story featuring an excellent execution of the forced proximity trope. It follows mid-20s grad student Sabrina who shares an NYC apartment with young-at-heart septuagenarian Marcia. Their arrangement is unique, but I loved the relationship between Sabrina and Marcia. It was so wholesome, especially in how Marcia becomes a sort of surrogate grandmother to Sabrina. Chaos and hilarity ensues when Marcia's grandson Adam "temporarily" moves in with them.

While there is a lot of humor to be found in Sabrina and Adam navigating sharing close quarters as sparks fly between them, this book contains a healthy dose of realism as well. Both Sabrina and Adam deal with family issues which manifest in both their relationship with each other and with Marcia. This drama (especially Adam's) felt a lot like what I've had to deal with in my time, and I think Schorr handled it sensitively without letting it take over the story and make it serious (because it's really not a super serious story). This was also a profoundly zillenial/older gen Z story, and the execution of this pleasantly surprised me. I usually don't like pop culture references in books, but Sabrina and Adam bond over the same 2010s books and movies that I once enjoyed, and Schorr also manages to capture what dating in your 20s, during the 2020s, is like. Older readers may feel a little out of the loop, but this almost 26-year-old felt right at home.

If you're into opposites attract stories with depth and laughs, this one’s worth adding to your TBR. Roommating is a fresh, and funny romcom that hits all the right notes for people who like to read forced proximity, slow-burn chemistry, and found family vibes. Who doesn't love that?
The writing is witty, grounded, and relatable. She strikes a strong balance between moments that make you laugh out loud and tender, emotional beats. The dialogue feels authentic, and the characters, Ava and Cal have a layered dynamic that evolves naturally. Their banter is and their personal growth arcs are just as satisfying as their romance.
While it’s filled with classic romcom charm, it also has heart and a message about embracing imperfections and finding joy in unexpected connections.
I would say if your fans of Beth O’Leary or Elena Armas, you would love this.
Highly recommend adding it to your TBR for the summer season!

You’ve heard of the forbidden love trope. Sometimes it feels a bit tired and overdone, but I’m not sure I’ve ever quite read it like this. Sabrina needs affordable housing as she finishes library school in NYC. She hears about intergenerational roommates and ends up living with Marcia, a vibrant woman who’s getting up there in age and could use a little help around the apartment in exchange for lower rent. The two get along swimmingly and then Marcia’s estranged grandson “temporarily” moves in on the living room couch. Sabrina’s attraction to Adam is instantaneous, but he’s off limits, right?

🏢 library love
🏢 characters starting a book club
🏢 families reuniting
🏢 intergenerational friendships
🏢 a Jewish FMC
🏢 pop culture references
🏢 the tropes: forbidden love, forced proximity, and workplace romance

⚠️ Marcia (grandmother) and Adam (grandson) are estranged because Adam’s father did not react well to Marcia coming out as bisexual after the death of her husband, therefore keeping his son from interacting for the last decade; as this could be sensitive for some readers, I want to note it’s a major plot point.

Overall, I enjoyed this and will definitely pick up some of the authors backlist books in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the digital review copy.

Meredith Schorr's Roommating delivers a delightful blend of humor, heart, and sizzling chemistry in this contemporary romcom. Set against the backdrop of Manhattan, the story follows Sabrina, whose life is upended when her elderly roommate, Marcia, invites her estranged grandson, Adam, to move in temporarily and romantic tensions spark.

The multi-generational dynamic adds depth to the narrative, highlighting the importance of relationships across ages. Sabrina's journey of self-discovery, as she learns to embrace vulnerability and take risks, is both relatable and inspiring. Adam's character provides the perfect foil—supportive and understanding. Their chemistry is undeniable, making their romance tensions fly off the charts.

I think Roommating is a delightful addition to the romantic comedy genre. With its engaging plot, endearing characters, and heartfelt themes, it offers a refreshing take on love and multi-generational relationships.

Thank you to Forever for an early readers copy of this book

This is the sweetest story. Rooming with a retiree- sign me up! Said retiree has a hot grandson, even better! All of the characters, especially the dog, were endlessly likable. The best roommate competition was pretty funny and leave it to a man to think that was flirting. Loved the NYC setting too!

Thank you, Forever and NetGalley for this eARC!

I adored this. Sabrina, Adam, and Marcia were all so lovable and I loved the pacing of Adam and Sabrina’s relationship. This is a love letter to libraries, grandmas, and Jewish joy. I hope Meredith writes Carley a book next so that we can get even more of these 3 characters.

I absolutely adored this book! And Meredith Schorr does it again!
Roommating was such a delightful, funny rom-com and just what I needed.
This book grabbed me from the first paragraph and I couldn't put it down!
This was such a lovely, heartwarming read.
Such a devourable read!

This book just kind of fell flat for me. It wasn't bad but I think it could have been so much better. I was excited after reading the description but slightly disappointed after reading it. I felt like the "competition" they had was really childish and petty and just kind of made me dislike Adam. And I felt like there wasn't much building of their relationship.

This was very cute!

So it started off in a very cutesy, insta-love way, but became a little too cheesy for my taste as it progressed.
I loved the bond between Sabrina & Marcia and their shenanigans.

Pick it up if you need a quick travel read!

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Only I know the level of determination it took not to DNF this after 45%. The beginning was definitely interesting mainly because of Marcia, but after a point my interest started to waver. The story just couldn’t hold up.

There were way too many pop culture references, it honestly got so irritating that I started skimming. The author really tried to make Sabrina and Adam work, but they came across as underdeveloped, immature characters who had every single thing in common. Like, I get that it’s fiction but where’s the tension, the excitement, the pull?

The book was painfully slow-paced, and most of the time I couldn’t even tell where it was heading. The lack of depth and direction made it really hard to stay engaged.

Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll be recommending this one.

DNF at 26%

I felt like I kept getting pulled out of the story by the unnecessary over-descriptions of every day things. I don't need to know what every floor was made of or what every article of clothing looks like. I don't need a thousand name drops of books and shows and authors just because she works at the library. It felt like the author needed to hit a word count and just started adding in basic adjectives every where. It didn't feel like emotional writing, just words. I really like the idea of the plot and the characters involved but I didn't feel like I was getting any actual feelings, just being told them.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC.