This is the second book I have read by this author. I think she is brilliant! She has yet to disappoint me.

This book was easy to connect with on different levels. The characters were easy to engage with. The plot was realistic, and it was easy to place myself within the setting while reading. I felt like the storyline flowed well, even with the twists thorough out. The book was an easy read and a quick one at that. I feel like any reader know someone like Meadow and Lauren, and can really connect with these characters, which will just add to their reading experience.

Be prepared though, nothing is quite as it seems, and the ending may shock you. Highly recommend.

I always get excited to see a new Minka Kent book out! This book was entertaining and a fast, easy read. If you like Kent’s other books, you’ll like this one. Give it a read!

Just finished The Perfect Roommate by Minka Kent — and wow, what a ride!
This twisty psychological thriller pulls you in fast. Meadow, a college student looking for a fresh start, thinks she’s found the ideal living situation. But her new roommate Lauren might be hiding more than she lets on… and things go from cozy to creepy quickly.

It’s a fast, binge-worthy read with plenty of suspense and a few solid twists. Some parts felt a bit over-the-top, but it didn’t stop me from flying through the pages. If you like domestic thrillers with an edge of danger and mystery, this one’s worth checking out.

This book was a face-paced mystery/thriller and adult fiction. Two college students - Meadow and Lauren - become roommates and form a fast friendship. Meadow is down on her luck and this sublet apartment is just perfect. Lauren's parents own the apartment and give her a monthly allowance, but when her grades slip and her allowance is cut in half, Lauren looks for a roommate. Meadow and Lauren are pretty opposite in multiple aspects. Lauren comes from money and Meadow cleans. houses on top of being a full-time student.

Are they really perfect roommates, though? Don't we all have secrets we keep? Lies build up. Trust is broken. Someone gets murdered. Who is really guilty, though?

This was a super quick read, and while it was all told in first person POV, I never quite knew if I could completely trust what Meadow was saying. At times, I felt like the story moved too quickly, but overall I really enjoyed it.

this book flew by for me! a super easy read with great pacing. i wouldn't say there was a "twist", since you go into this book knowing something crazy is bound to happen.

things i loved:
- pacing
- characters felt believable - flawed, rough around the edges, trying to get by in life, etc.
- no loose ends - i hate finishing a book still wondering about half of the characters. i didn't leave this book with any "wait, but what about" questions, and i loved it! i felt like a door was left everrrr so slightly cracked for a sequel, which i would totally read.

main thing i didn't love: i found the main character to be painfully insufferable (admittedly, that was probably the point) but her pick-me attitude felt reaaaaally over the top. it felt like every other page had nasty bitching and moaning about how unfair life was to her, and i kept feeling like "ok we get it already"

The first few chapter of The Perfect Roommate grabbed me, but then the story fell off. It felt like the author leaned heavily on clichéd phraes ("miles-long legs") and one-dimensional characterizations to set up the story. It might have been a fit for me if I wanted something lighter, but I was hoping for a more nuanced story. This wasn't for me, but hopefully it will find its audience.

This book definitely kept me on my toes! And one reason I have never wanted a roommate! Great read, unexpected ending but towards the end you kinda know what's going to happen. Can't wait to read more by Minka Kent! Great story line

It was a great suspenseful read!!! The short chapters were great while at the same time full of plot and mystery.

Firstly, I love Minka Kent! I will one day get through all her books…however this wasn’t my favourite one. Nothing really happened until 70% in and the action was over and done with quick…although again it was a worthwhile read and I reiterate Minka Kent is fabulous!

3⭐️ The Perfect Roommate was a quick, entertaining read with a twist that was a little obvious but still fun to watch unfold.

The story follows a woman who knows everything about her roommate — her habits, routines, secrets — and, most importantly, what she did. It has that fast-paced, slightly over-the-top vibe that reminded me a bit of a Freida McFadden book.

While the twist didn’t surprise me, I still enjoyed the ride. It's one of those books that’s easy to fly through in a sitting or two. Not groundbreaking, but a solid popcorn thriller.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

I found the first half of this book very slow, but enjoyed the second half of the book. It is a short easy read . I really liked Meadow's character. Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for ARC.

This was such a perfect popcorn thriller and as I am a mood reader, this came into my life right at the perfect time! I loved the pacing of this, where it gets right into the story and you are constantly guessing what way it may take you next, that’s what I love about this genre! Excited to check out more by this author!

Minka Kent’s The Perfect Roommate draws you into Meadow’s story where subtle tensions begin to surface between her and her new roommate, Lauren. There’s an underlying sense of unease that steadily builds as their friendship develops, keeping you questioning which woman harbors the darker side. This slow-burn suspense is one of the novel’s key strengths.

While I found the overall plot solid—if somewhat predictable in places—the author skillfully delivers enough twists to keep the reader invested, and the ending, though partially anticipated, still held satisfying surprises.

With its brisk pacing and accessible writing style, The Perfect Roommate is perfect for a weekend binge-read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to fans of the domestic thriller genre. I’m grateful to Minka Kent and Ardent PRose for providing an advance copy of the book in exchange for my honest review. 3.75

This story focused on the life and personality changes of the main character, Meadow. I felt the story started to create a foundation based around her life and painting an image of her before it got to the thriller component of the book. Some predictability with the plot. The story’s build up leaves your imagination spiraling to what you think will happen next, which made the anticipation increase and it became such a fun fast paced read. Some aspects of the book made me feel like it was leaning toward a young adult type of genre. I’d recommend reading Minka’s books any day of the week.

8% DNF, here is why:

I enjoyed:
-Cover is really cool
-I have been wanting to read this author and keep seeing them everywhere, so this seemed like a perfect opportunity
-I really liked the writing style
-This is first person POV, which I enjoy
-I was really grateful it was formatted properly

What was not working for me:
-I think this specific book with the plot itself is not for me, so I am interested to read their other books and see if I end up loving one, as I enjoy the writing style and I know I am a very picky thriller reader (I am trying to put it into words, as I enjoyed the style of the writing, but I was hoping different actions would take place and was frustrated reading initially and struggled to get into it)
-I kept wanting to try to get into it but I am forcing myself through a book that should be pulling me in immediately, and to me that is a sign that this is not the book for me at this time. I might pick it back up at the bookstore once it publishes and have a different experience with it in person, who knows.

I am planning to check this author out at my library and bookstore to see their other works as I enjoyed the writing style, the blurb was promising and I liked the cover and have seen this author everywhere! While this thriller was not personally for me, you might love it.

Thank you for the free eARC! I am leaving this honest feedback voluntarily.

Read this book in 2 days. Could not put it down. I had a few guesses at the ending but still quite a few surprises. Loved all the characters

When I saw a Minka Kent book available for instant download, I had to jump on it! This was a fast paced, easy to follow domestic-esque thriller. This follows Meadow, who is just looking for someone to live with while she finishes school. Meadow has her own secrets she would like to hide, however. Meadow is definitely a chameleon and can morph into those that she surrounds herself with. When she becomes the center of a murder investigation on a night she has no recollection, she won't stop to get to the bottom of things. Who is a killer and who is a true friend? Can you really trust anyone?

Minka Kent, The Perfect Roommate, Thomas & Mercer, June 2025.

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with this uncorrected proof for review.

The Perfect Roommate cleverly combines a crime with reflection on social mores that define character and class. Although none of the characters is particularly appealing, they are interesting enough to maintain the focus that is the strength of any plot – keeping readers wondering about what happens next. In addition, there is unexpected warmth between characters, some honest, some not so honest. Nevertheless, the depiction of relationships, while being a device to provide motivation to the characters, is a thoughtful way to sharpen the portrayal of the roommates, Meadow and Lauren; their parents, Lauren’s friends, Tessa and Thayer, and Elisabeth, Meadow’s employer/friend and her husband, Professor Bristowe. Set in a university town, it could be expected that the students have their minds on their future careers. For others this is not the case at all.

Meadow cleans houses for a living and has few belongings; Lauren has wealthy parents who support her lifestyle of abundance - designer clothing, exotic drinks, and expensive outings. Meadow’s aim is to be the prefect housemate, as is Lauren’s. The tension is subtle, with Meadow’s past gradually being revealed, Thayer’s pursuit of Lauren becoming more ominous, and Tessa’s sincerity open to question. Meadow’s safe world is with Elisabeth whose proofs (novels wonderfully described as having ‘no cheap tricks or plot twists’) she reads. Her unsafe world is with her mother. These relationships are well developed as they adapt to circumstances, and I found them appropriately devastating and comforting in turns.

The Perfect Roommate, like Elisabeth’s proofs, has no cheap tricks or confected plot twists. Although the plot moves from outings, drinking and designer clothing to crime, this is not too farfetched, and the ending is satisfying. Once again, I enjoyed a Minka Kent novel and look forward to reading more of this prolific writer’s work.

I really enjoyed this book, the premisse, the characters and the writing.
I have to say that I was always wanting to know more and keep reading it.
The author did a great job with keeping the mystery and keep as guessing.
I was debating myself over who I should believe in.
I Will definately reccomend this book!

The Perfect Roommate by Minka Kent follows Meadow, a socially awkward college student who moves in with the seemingly perfect Lauren. As their friendship deepens, Meadow uncovers unsettling secrets that make her question everything she thought she knew. I loved this author’s writing! It made it so easy to devour this book. The twists and turns were well executed and I thoroughly enjoyed this thriller!