WAIT
this book was REALLY GOOD
which like?
honestly? I did NOT go in with high expectations
i was expecting a really cheap-ish rendition of a neil gaiman rom-com
and maybe that was what makes this book so good?
the bar was really low (so low it was in hell haha)
this book was actually so good
it had an amazing blend of memorable characters, new ideas, funny moments where all you can do is kick your feet and giggle, along with a plot that cheerfully meandered along and didn't take itself too seriously.
not to mention, there was no third act breakup.
!!!!NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP!!!!!
I REPEAT
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(is it appropriate to say thank god?)
The next time a book has a third act break up, I am going to light it on fire.
And i am very against the destruction of books.
geneuinly, this was so good.
the ideal read for when it is rainy and depressing outside.
(this book is fire) (sorry i had to say it)
highly recommend!!!!

This book was so fun! The premise is so unique, and the whole book just delivered. It was funny, the romance was so cute, and there were some great side characters. If I hadn’t started this book at 11pm, I definitely would’ve read it in a single sitting, and even with that, I still almost did whoops. This book really just drew me in from the first page—it throws you right into it, and never slowed down (but in a good way).

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was pure chaotic delight in the best way. It’s sharp, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt beneath all the fire and fake dating. The writing has that snappy, addictive rhythm that makes every page fly, and I couldn’t stop grinning at the banter.
I loved how the romance was built on exasperation and slowly turned into something that felt honest and warm without losing its spark. There’s something so fun about a story that leans into its absurdity but still gives space for real emotion. Watching these two try to navigate their ridiculous arrangement while accidentally falling for each other was just joyful. It’s the kind of rom com that leaves you smiling, even when it’s literally set in hell. I adored it.

This was a cute and fun read. Very lighthearted and easy to speed through, a nice palette cleanser.
The description lets you know exactly what you’re in for - the plot is simple but engaging and really relatable for young college students (who hasn’t had a shitty roommate at one point?) It’s funny and a little ridiculous but wholly entertaining. The dialogue can feel a little clunky at times but it didn’t really distract from the story.
The “fantasy” elements are not the focus here (it’s moreso a character driven story) which worked really well. Simple but effective
Would recommend to anybody needing a nice light read!

'My Roommate from Hell' is a fun combination of silly, lighthearted, and sweet. Owen and Zarmenus are opposites that balance each other well. They have a lot of chemistry, layered with friendship and humour.

Zarmenus is easily my favourite character, setting up so many entertaining situations that made me laugh out loud. He’s very much a hellish roommate, even though a lot of it was unintentional.

Owen's social awkwardness is relatable. Especially his panic about how difficult it is to make new friends after the first week of school. It suited his personality as both a worrier and an optimist. He has a softness to him that made me think of the characters in 'Heartstopper’ by Alice Oseman.

My biggest complaint is that this book has too much narration. It dedicates a lot of time to Owen’s thoughts as he reflects on whatever dilemma is at hand. As a result, the pacing was affected, and this was longer than it needed to be. It also felt like a stretch to label this young adult, given the setting and some of the mature references.

All in all, this was an amusing romantic comedy with a cute premise.

Thank you to NetGalley, St Martin’s Press, and Wednesday Books for providing an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book much more than i thought i would and finished it all in one day! I appreciate that it’s very straightforward without a bunch of lore to follow, sometimes you’re just in the mood for that kind of book. The dynamics between the main characters were very amusing and i really enjoyed seeing how they developed from the beginning to the end of the book. Would recommend!!

This book is pure chaotic brilliance, and I loved every minute of it. Their banter is razor-sharp, the chemistry is ridiculous, and the emotional payoff is glorious. It’s messy, magical, and completely unmissable.

If you would like to meet teenager Alex, read this book. Owen was me to a T. Hell, a decent amount of him is still me. But his resemblance to teenage Alex is truly uncanny. Every single one of his fears and habits and thoughts reflected my own. Oh, dear boy. I wish I had this book when I was younger.

While Owen is the part of this book that really captured my heart and that I connected to on a personal level, I also thoroughly enjoyed the concept and had fun with the story as a whole. There were times that I wished maybe things weren't quite so cheesy or campy, sure. Which is what kept it from a five star read. But the idea of scientists discovered a hell-like reality that completely broke apart what the human world "knew" about hell and demons and how they had zero to do with religion whatsoever was fascinating. I wish that was delved into even MORE than what we were given. Especially with the themes of prejudices and completely false views are created about an entire "people" simply because of one viewpoint. It was so much fun and totally could have been pushed into the narrative even more.

This story kept my interest, but was definitely a fluffy, low stakes ya love story. The characters are unique, but a little shallow. There are a variety of smaller conflicts in the story that are mostly easily solved. I would have liked a little more depth to both the characters and the storyline, but overall it was an enjoyable read.

3.5 rounded up. A cute rom-com about the Prince of Hell’s college exchange program and fake-dating his roommate, Owen. This was a quick read and I enjoyed the characters and how queerness was a widely accepted part of the universe. Firmly YA, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to readers over the age of 13.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.

4.25⭐️ I absolutely loved the plot of this book! The concept of a demon prince attending a human school and fake dating his roommate was both fun and interesting. The hell-themed puns were also a great touch.

The main storyline, especially the conflict and resolution between Zarmenus and Own, unfolded in a way that felt expected but satisfying. However, the minor/side characters didn’t always meet my expectations. Some of them felt like they were only there to drop eloquent one-liners before disappearing, rather than meshing more naturally with the narrative.

Overall, it was a lighthearted and enjoyable read. While it had some reflective moments, the tone remained fun throughout, and I had a great time reading it. Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Wednesday Books for the ARC!

This has to be the funniest book I’ve ever read. From page one I was laughing out loud and this never happens. And it just got better from there. I’m not a funny books kinda girl, I prefer my books with tears and a side of trauma, but My Roommate From Hell came to me at the perfect time.
I have enjoyed almost all of Cale Dietrich's previous books but this one is on another level. I absolutely adored it.
We follow Owen as he goes off to college, the problem is his roommate is literally a prince of Hell. In this world scientists recently discovered Hell exists and humanity is doing its thing and hating what they don’t understand, so it’s really important to the university, and Zarmenus(said prince of Hell) that this goes as smoothly as possible to prove that demons aren’t inherently evil.
As you can expect this is a very funny read, but it goes way deeper than a simple romcom. The way it deals with prejudices is pretty clever, and very much needed in the times we live in. There’s also talking about change of plans from what you had envisioned for your future self, which is very important for the audience that is the target of the book, and making new friendships as well as maintaining old ones when life takes you elsewhere. The romance is also so good, I cried a little bit at the end because I didn’t want it to end.
This is such a great book, please give it a chance.

Thank you Netgalley and Wednesday Books for the ARC!

When I started this one, I was a little bit concerned because it's labeled as YA romance. But, I had already downloaded it onto my Kindle, so I decided to give it a chance. And I'm so glad I did!!

Because reading about characters in college while in college is so fun. Especially when one of them is a terrible roommate (been there, done that). Owen and Zarmenus were such a silly pairing, and I loved every one of their interactions. Their friends to lovers arc was actually believable. I'd absolutely recommend this one!

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review

Did I love this book? Hell yea I did. Pun intended. “My Roommate From Hell” was witty and adorable. Earthly scientists have discovered a rift between dimensions and found hell. Enter: the earth and he’ll exchange program. Demon Prince of Hell, Zarmenus, is the newest exchange student at Point College. Owen is just a human attending his first year at college and when he walks into his dorm he finds his original assigned roommate has been replaced with none other than the Prince of Hell. Things start off rocky in their roommate relationship with ghouls in the bathroom mirror, random seances, nightmare fuelled fires, and a demonic bat cat that barfs lava — not to mention that Zarmenus is a bit of a slob.
With internships, prophecies, and pleasing the king and queen of hell on the line, Zarmenus and Owen find themselves in a fake relationship.
I absolutely love fake dating. This was a low stakes, funny, creepy, and wonderful YA romance book and I enjoyed the hell out of it. 😉