I applied for this book because I read It’s Complicated by Camilla Isley and I LOVED it it was such a sweet fast paced romance so when I saw another book by her I had to read! This book definitely didn’t disappoint I think I really get on with Camilla’s writing style as I flew through this book! It was funny, fast paced and sweet and it managed to get me out of my almost 2 week reading slump such a great lighthearted book and it would also be a perfect pallet cleanser in between series’! I didn’t realise when I read this one that it was book 3 of a series however although it’s interconnected standalone so I will defo go back and read the rest of them, I’ll just obviously know the outcome of their stories from reading this book. Highly recommend and Camilla Isley has definitely made it onto my auto-buy authors list!!

Overall I felt the concept was cute. I’d give it a 3.5 stars only because the dialogue felt a little immature between Olivia and Dylan like they were 21 but both were supposed to be upper 20’s/30’s.
Hunter and Dylan, however, didn’t have the same dialogue issues, I didn’t think. The problem with Hunter and Dylan to me was how rushed it felt at the end. There wasn’t enough of a build up for the yearning, it was all Hunter yearning, but once Dylan decided he had feelings, he jumped head first. He even made a comment when he first admitted feelings, “I can’t tell if it’s love. If it’s too soon to call it that.” And then immediately after they have sex, he’s begging her to make their living situation permanent and saying “I love you” among other things. It just felt rushed like insta love. The book overall was cute and a good story, just too rushed for me!
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

I really enjoyed The Roommate Experiment! This is the third and final book in the Funny Feelings series - you can enjoy this book as a standalone but I do highly recommend starting with the first two books in the series.

The Roommate Experiment! is a lovely romance that combines, fun, humour and emotion - along with some awkward moments! I found it an entertaining and enjoyable read.

The main character Hunter has harboured a secret love for Dylan, her best friend's brother for many years. Dylan moves in with Hunter because he needs a place to stay, and Hunter has a spare room available. I found it a bit confusing at times to distinguish between Hunter and Dylan.

But Dylan moving in, is far from an easy decision for Hunter. Firstly, Dylan has a girlfriend, Olivia, which is a massive problem! Secondly, how on earth is Hunter supposed to hide her feelings for Dylan while sharing not just the same flat, but every corner of their personal space?

It is a roommates-to-lovers trope and is a fun read. From the very start I was rooting for them to get together. Despite the challenges they had to face, their connection and chemistry for each other grew, although slowly. They were meant to be together, and the chance to share a flat became the perfect reason to allow their love story to gradually unfold.

I smiled and I laughed so much - some of the scenes were embarrassingly awkward, which made them all the more entertaining! I loved the characters. Hunter is such a strong and intelligent lady, who is very funny but has a vulnerable side to her. Not only did she find love with Dylan, she also found her true self, who she was and what she wanted for her future. She needed to rely on her instincts and go with her heart, no matter how difficult it might be.

Sensitive topics of dyslexia and endometriosis were thoughtfully addressed and carefully written with compassion and care, highlighting the struggles that so many people face.

This book will definitely bring a smile to your face and keep you hooked until the very last page!

Thank you to Boldwood Books for my advanced copy. This review is based on a NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.

Summary
Hunter's new roommate just happens to be her best friend's brother Dylan, and also the man she's been in love with for years and he has no idea. To make matters worse he casually asks how she would feel if he invited his girlfriend over, a small fact Hunter had no idea about.
She focuses on work and a series of failed dates. The trouble is Dylan always seems to be there to save her, so sweet but not helping her get over him.
Thoughts
Really great character development for Hunter, she 100% slayed her work project, impressing her boss and putting Mark in his place was a highlight. The pace was great, told in dual POV I really enjoy reading it from each of their prospective.
I have mixed feelings about Dylan, on the one hand he did some really sweet things for Hunter. Now he did want to do the right thing and break things off with Olivia but circumstances meant that got delayed but then we got into Theo's passing. Now I'm a dog lover so Dylan and Hunters view on his passing didn't sit well with me, I honestly don't think their comments were necessary and added to the book at all.
It was very slow burn, I didn't mind that as I enjoyed the storyline, work development and interactions with their friends and family.
Epilogue, was chef's kiss, what a fantastic way to conclude the book.
Tropes: Friends to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn
Thank you NetGalley, Camilla Isley and Boldwood Books for the ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.

very fun read, i really liked the premise and the writing style! personally i enjoyed it a lot, but the last 20% ish were the best, and i kinda had issues with Dylan’s character up until then

I would recommend this if you’re needing something fun and easy - for me it was a very welcome break from som heavy fantasy and it did have me smiling and giggling to myself!

The Roommate Experiment is a slow burn with some serious pining....

Hunter, the FMC, is in love with her best friends brother. She comes across as really confident in every aspect of her life except when it comes to Dylan ,who is now her new roommate.

Dylan, the MMC, is a finance guy trying to figure out where he stands now that his best friend is dating his sister. He feels like he lost his other half and rushes into a meaningless, drawn-out relationship, looking for someone to fill that void. Not knowing the woman he's known for years and is now his new roommate is that person.

This was a fairly quick read. I read the first book in this series and rated it the same. I really liked the story. The characters ( main and supporting)are great, but I just felt like the ending was rushed and the lead up to the ending was drawn out.

Thank you, Boldwood Books and NetGalley, for the ARC

The Roommate Experiment was an absolute delight—sweet, slow-burning, and filled with all the tropes I adore! Friends-to-lovers? Check. Best friend’s brother? Check. One bed, slow burn, cute banter? Triple check.

Hunter and Dylan’s story is rooted in over a decade of history, and that made their dynamic feel layered and genuine. I especially loved the way their living situation thanks to a roommate shuffle brought them closer together, even if it meant dealing with the frustrating obstacle of Dylan’s girlfriend. I do wish Dylan had been a little quicker to realize what he wanted, but their chemistry made up for it in the end.

What really stood out to me was the BookTok-style humour and relatable comments- the FMC loving books with sprayed edges (same, girl, same!). It gave the story a cozy, modern feel. I also appreciated seeing a 29-year-old heroine who’s confident in her career and self.

It’s definitely a slow burn, so if you’re looking for fast-paced romance, be prepared. But if you’re in the mood for something comforting with strong vibes and some swoon-worthy tension, this one’s for you.

Thank you for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review

A charming friends-to-lovers romance packed with humour and fun!

The characters, particularly Hunter, were likeable, though I did occasionally wish Dylan would be more decisive in his actions. However, he was on the whole, a sweetie. There were some genuinely funny situations in the book, which kept things lighthearted and easy to read.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers and the author for the e-ARC in exchange for honest review.

This book was SO CUTE! So many of my favorite tropes- a slow burn, one bed, friends to lovers, best friend's brother, cute banter. Phew!

Hunter has known Dylan for 11 years. Hunter is best friends with Dylan's younger sister, Nina. She's been holding a torch for him since the first time she saw him. Their timing never quite worked out until through a roommate swap- Nina moves in with her boyfriend/Dylan's best friend and former roommate and Dylan moves in with Hunter. Hunter hopes this is finally the time he'll see her as something other than his little sister's best friend. But he drops the news that he has a new girlfriend and Hunter is crushed. His girlfriend turns out to be slightly unhinged and it was almost comical how long it took for them to break up.

When Dylan and Hunter finally get together, they have swoon worthy chemistry that gave me butterflies. I do wish we had more time with them together and that Dylan would have ended it with Olivia as soon as he realized he had feelings for Hunter.

I adored all the references to BookTok and specifically the comment about how the FMC loves a book with sprayed edges. (Same, girl, same!) Loved that the FMC is 29 and secure in herself and her job. I also loved the other couples and will definitely be going back to read their stories! Will definitely recommend this sweet little romance to all my friends!

Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating: 0.5 🌶

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for this arc! One thing about me is that, I'll always enjoy anything written by Camilla Isley! This did not disappoint. However, this was really a slow burn and boy did it burn.. Also, I have to say that Dylan annoyed me most of the time especially when he was with his girlfriend but thinking about Hunter like brother please just break up with your girlfriend cause I'm bored.. But eventually he did finally do it and I really liked the epilogue because it was so nice to see how the other characters from the previous books were also doing since it is many many years later.

thank you netgalley and boldwood books for the arc of this in exchange for an honest review!

the roommate experiment follows hunter and dylan in the classic best friend’s brother trope, which i personally don’t usually enjoy! hunter is head over heels in love with her best friend and ex roommate nina’s brother dylan, and as fate has it, he moved in upon hunter’s roommates moving out.

as i was unfamiliar with the other books in this series, i had to piece together things, but nothing too overcomplicated. being honest, dylan thinking about the way he was about hunter while he was with his (ex) girlfriend gave me a major ick! and nothing happened until the last 20% or so of the book.

really a 3.5 read, leaning towards a 3 for the sake of this review.

This book is competing with Mariana Zapata when it comes to SLOW BURN.

This is the 3rd book in the Funny Feelings series; however, it can be read as a standalone. The book follows Hunter who has been harbouring a crush on her best friend's brother (Dylan) for ELEVEN years. ELEVEN!! 🫠 Okay moving on... Hunter and Dylan become roommates and Hunter is hoping he will finally notice her only until he reveals he currently has a girlfriend. And this is where my issue with the book lies. The whole plot with the girlfriend was just way too long. Dylan clearly didn't like her but every time he tried to break up with her, something came up and by the hundredth time he tried to break it off, it was getting too repetitive.

When Dylan and Hunter finally get together, the book was basically over. It felt rushed and I wish we got to see more of them together. His love confession also didn't feel very genuine. It came out of nowhere, especially since he only recently discovered he had feelings for Hunter at all.

The book had some sweet moments and I did love the whole scheme they had going on in the end!

Wow the story of the third friend Hunter didn’t disappoint. I couldn’t put the book down, the return of the familiar tight group of friends, together with the will they won’t they between Hunter and Dylan was heartwarming. A great balance as always of feeling, funny and hotness, exactly what you want in a great romance book.

You could read this book as a stand alone but I love the way the author runs the same story in each of her books at the same time, but shows it from the point of view of the different characters depending on which book it is. You remember exactly what the other characters were feeling at each point and it just adds some extra sparkle. I’d highly recommend reading all of the books in sequence.

This was a great slow burn, friends to lovers romance! The story was well written and easy to read and super funny. Highly recommend!

I am a huge fan of traditional romance, but I have to admit that there are certain “tropes” that I enjoy more than others. “Roommates to Lovers” is really growing on me. Because of this, and because I really liked the book description, I was excited to read this. I couldn’t wait to see what this version looked like.

I was a bit nervous about reading the final book in an established series with several titles. The good news is I was still able to read it as a “standalone.” I am thinking about going back and reading “If the Ring Fits” as it looks like the events occur at the same time as this book.

All in all, I did enjoy the book. Mild spoiler, but this book is an EXTREME slow burn. I wish I would have been a bit more prepared for that.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

This was an ok-ok read for me.The MMC dating another woman while he had feelings for FMC ruined it for me.

I enjoyed the previous installments of this series and I was curious about this one. The ending was very satisfying, so I closed the book with a big smile on my face - but…

Dylan tested my patience for the first 75% of the book. The fun part didn’t start until that point, when he and his unhinged girlfriend FINALLY broke up. Unfortunately she was the one to break up with him, but by then I didn’t care, I was just glad it was over.

It hadn’t been a serious relationship, and, to his defense, he did try to break up with her a few times. But still, he was seeing someone else while lusting after Hunter. Kinda looks like cheating 😬

I enjoyed the last part of the book. The romance finally picked up, the tension was finally there, and even though there was some second hand embarrassment, it was fun to read. I loved that they were finally able to be honest with each other and that there was no third-act-breakup.

I adored the epilogue and the message it sent - hence the aforementioned big smile that clouded my judgement.

Overall, after sleeping on it, I’m lowering my rating to three stars.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The Roommate Experiment is a funny, heartfelt, and occasionally frustrating story of long-time unrequited love colliding with unexpected proximity. Hunter has been in love with Dylan—her best friend’s brother—for over a decade, despite being practically invisible to him. When he moves in as her new roommate, it feels like fate… until she learns he’s already seeing someone.

Told in dual POVs, the story balances pining and awkwardness with moments of warmth and levity. Hunter’s voice is endearing—quirky, messy, and painfully relatable. Her inner monologue during Dylan-in-a-towel moments? Comedy gold. Dylan, on the other hand, takes longer to warm up. His indecisiveness and lack of action can be frustrating, especially during key turning points.

The writing is breezy and accessible, and the series’ interconnected nature adds charm—especially for those already invested in Rowena and Adrian’s story. The revisited scenes are a clever touch. However, some pacing issues and the fade-to-black intimacy might leave readers wanting a bit more payoff, especially after such a long build-up.

What stands out is the layered inclusion of heavier themes like dyslexia and endometriosis. Isley weaves them in without bogging down the light tone, giving the story more emotional depth without losing the rom-com feel.

The Roommate Experiment is a feel-good slow-burn with enough humor, tension, and emotional honesty to satisfy fans of the genre—even if it doesn’t quite hit the same highs as earlier books in the series. 3.4/4stars

This was a fun one to finish out the friend group (The Funny Feelings series). I love how they take place on the same timeline as the other storylines from the series (but you could definitely read any of these as a stand alone, but all the cameos are fun, and hearing about events from different perspectives is fun too!). Anytime I need a feel-good, quick rom-com, I know Camilla Isley's got my back!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars

This was a quick, fun read—exactly what I needed at the moment!

Hunter has been in love with her best friend’s brother, Dylan, for years. When unexpected circumstances lead to them becoming roommates, she starts to hope that maybe something more could finally happen between them. The only problem? Dylan has a girlfriend.

As I mentioned, this was such a fun and engaging story. I had a great time reading it, and the fast pace definitely helped pull me in—especially since it took me a little while to warm up to the characters.

I usually prefer single POV stories because I enjoy the added mystery, so the dual POV here didn’t fully work for me. Some parts felt a bit repetitive, and I didn’t connect with Dylan’s perspective as much—it just didn’t feel quite as authentic.

That said, the slow burn romance was done really well, and I enjoyed it immensely. I have to admit, I couldn’t stand Olivia—but at the same time, I totally get her grief. Losing a pet, especially one you've grown up with, can feel like losing a best friend. So even though the situation between her and Dylan was a misunderstanding, I understood where her emotions were coming from.

All in all, I had a good time with this book!
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC!