Stunner of a book. I struggled to put this one down and the ending was unnerving, I mean, didn't you learn your lesson the first time? It shows how fragile our self-worth can be and also how toxic environments can lead to a need for acceptance and potentially more toxic environments. Well done to Lauren at the end though for kind or coming through.

Meadow Cupples is a young woman who finds herself I dire circumstances and desperately needs somewhere to live. She can’t believe her luck when she sees that Lauren Whiendendfeld is looking for a roommate. Meadow packs her meagre belongings and knocks on Lauren’s door, she can’t believe her luck when she finds herself in what feels to her as a new home of luxury.

These two girls could not be more different, Meadow quiet and unassuming in contrast to Lauren who comes from a wealthy family and is the local IT girl. Soon Meadow becomes more like Lauren copying her clothes hair and makeup and is soon hanging out with Lauren’s crowd.

There are numerous twists and surprises along the way as the girl’s friendship develop but sometimes, we see what we want to see and assumptions we make about people can be way off.

I felt the characters were well developed and the plot moved along at a fast pace, it is a fast read that kept me engaged throughout and the ending was not what I expected, always leaves you feeling satisfied.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the book, all opinions expressed are my own.

Fun quick read! I thought the storyline was going somewhere else but it went in a different direction. It wasn't the usual twisty thrillers I'm used to from Minka Kent but I still liked it.

This book has a good pace and a really good plot twist. Throughout you notice little clues that have you guessing what’s going to happen next. I enjoyed the ending and highly recommend for anyone who enjoys being a detective and figuring out who is lying and who is telling the truth.

I really wanted to like this book, and I kept trying to pick it up and give it another shot but it really wasn’t for me. I found it ironic that the main character doesn’t like books or authors that write “fluffy meaningless books” without substance, and will only like books that “don’t use cheap tricks or plot twists and they’re not formulaic mindless entertainment meant for the masses” when this very book uses cheap tricks aimed for the masses but which doesn’t have any substance at all. The characters have no depth and are unlikeable and the comments about how putting children in a daycare of a local gym is bad parenting just put a bad taste in my mouth. I wouldn’t recommend, sorry, but thank you for the ARC.

Anything Minka writes is a must grab although nothing will compete with The Still Water Girls this one was good. The chance to step out of your mundane, everyday life and become someone new. Autumn likes to troll social media. Find interesting people and revamp herself to...well become that person. When she ultimately grows bored of that persona, a new one is just a couple clicks away on her computer. This is a very clever and engaging psychological thriller that I just flew through! Kept me on my toes! And the ending...a complete shocker!

Fun psych thriller that kept my attention throughout and could be read in one sitting! Looks like a re-release from 2018.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for the advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was actually insane!!! I honestly didn’t expect it to be as captivating as it was(I know that sounds bad but I mean it as a compliment) i was gripped from the first few pages and I honestly thought I had everything figured out but I soon found out I was wrong. The characters were written well and the story flowed easily. It was a very fast paced book that took a few hours to read and was incredibly hard to put down. To say the plot twists shocked me was an understatement. And the last sentence of the book shocked me. If you love a thriller with good plot twist that’s isn’t predictable or boring you will love this book!!

This was a great thriller, from the first page it was off to a running start - I really could not have imagined where this book ended up and that is definitely exactly what you want in a thriller. I really enjoyed watching Meadow throughout the course of the book, as well as many of the supporting characters. When Meadow felt indignant and upset, I felt that way too, convinced she was on the right path when she thought so too. While I didn't see the plot twist coming, while it came it was super easy to look back and see the signs I missed, in everyone's behavior.


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I think the only problem for me, was the way the plot wrapped up, I really wish Tessa would have had a hand in the ending of the book, because it really felt as if that relationship was building into that, but I was a little let down in that regard.

3.5 - 3.75
After being forced out of her apartment, college student Meadow responds to an online advertisement for a room to rent. She meets Lauren, who is in search of a roommate, and they quickly form a connection. Meadow moves in right away.

As their friendship deepens, Meadow begins to believe she has finally found a true friend, but her perception shifts when she witnesses Lauren engaging in questionable behavior. Minka Kent masterfully crafts suspense in "The Perfect Roommate," as a growing sense of tension develops between the two characters, leading to increasingly chaotic situations. I found the main character, Meadow, to be unlikable, and while I guessed the main twist at the end, it remained an enjoyable, quick and fun read.
Thank you Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer.

And, Minka Kent is one of my faves! Love everything I've read and this read is no exception!

Loved this story in the familiar Monarch Falls. I kept guessing the entire time and the end left me still questioning Meadow!

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this ARC for my honest review.

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A quick read and engrossing psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the end.

Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for this revised editorial version of the book. All opinions are my own.

If you’re looking for a super twisty, binge-worthy summer read…look no further!

Currently living out of her car, Meadow desperately needs somewhere to call home. She’s trying to work her way through college and nearly on her last leg. So when she notices an ad for a roommate, she jumps at the chance. Finally…Meadow's luck appears to have changed. A beautiful home and roommate! Too good to be true?!

Lauren just happens to need a roommate for the remainder of the semester. So when Meadow answers the ad, it’s perfect! Also majoring in English, she’s quiet, and painfully shy. Maybe Lauren can draw her out of her shell a bit.

Soon, the two are not only roommates but quickly becoming fast friends. That is until Meadow sees something that just doesn’t sit right, well…what’s a girl to do!?💁🏻‍♀️

Just when you think you’ve figured it out and it’s in the final wrap...BAM!

I’m not sure how it happened but I missed this book when it was originally released in 2018. So when I saw it was being re-released June 10 2025 I jumped at the chance to read it! I am now fully caught up on all Minka Kent’s books and ready for her next! Please hurry!

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer

This book made me unease from the very beginning...Meadow is such an innocent shy girl and I didn't want anything bad happening to her...but then, somewhere along the way, I couldn't tell if Meadow or Lauren was "the perfect roommate". Great ending and the epilogue gave me actual chills...

Thank you NetGalle and Minka Kent for this copy.

⭐️ 3/5 stars

I usually enjoy Minka Kent’s thrillers, but The Perfect Roommate fell a bit flat for me. The story dragged for about 75% of the book, and the pacing made it tough to stay fully invested. The mystery had potential—creepy roommate, hidden secrets—but the suspense didn’t build as much as I expected.

That said, this book is for readers who enjoy a slow burn that eventually pays off. The last quarter picks up with some solid twists and tension, and the ending does deliver some payoff.

Overall, it’s my least favorite from this author so far, but I still love her writing and will continue to read her future books. Not every thriller has to be fast-paced to work—it just didn’t fully work for me this time.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this eArc.

This novel is being republished through Thomas & Mercer next month. I’ve read most of Minka Kent’s books, but still had this one on my TBR, so I grabbed it when I saw it available on NetGalley. It is a quick read and a psychological rollercoaster through FMC, Meadow, POV. Meadow is desperate to find new housing and ends up finding the *perfect* roommate. The new home is beyond Meadow’s wildest dreams. It kickstarts a transformation, but before Meadow can get too comfy, things to start to seem off. The writing was on the juvenile side, which made sense with seeing everything no through Meadow’s eyes as a still immature young adult in college. As much as she made me cringe, I probably acted/thought similar things at that age-so it was appropriate. I liked the short chapters and found it easy to breeze through the book. Overall, I found some parts to be dull and the other parts to be almost too over-the-top. After reading several Kent books, I don’t think I connect with the earlier books like I do with the ones published in the past 5 years.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this ARC. This review will be shared on NetGalley and Goodreads.

Pub Date Jun 10 2025

Thank you NetGalley. I love Minka Kent’s books. She packed a whole lot into this short novel and it had me sucked in right away. I did not see the twists and craziness coming

Meadow, a currently homeless college student, responds to an ad to rent a room in a house near campus. When she meets Lauren she immediately senses that this wealthy put together girl isn’t somebody she would ever hang around. When Lauren offers her the room she is stunned. Even more so when Lauren is so kind to her and includes her in her friend group, gives her clothing, all things Meadow never expected. As is usually the case, if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Meadow senses something sinister., but she could never predict the roller coaster she unknowingly boarded.

Kent is an amazing storyteller. This story is dark and mysterious and has just enough twists and turns. This would be a fantastic show on Netflix!

This book had me intrigued throughout. I read it pretty fast but was kind of disappointed in the end. It sort of read like a lifetime movie. Would make a great movie if hasn’t been already but I probably wouldn’t recommend this read to any of my friends. Thank you for the opportunity to read!

I really enjoyed this book, it was well paced with a good amount of tension and suspense. The twists kept me guessing and at times I felt like I couldn't breathe with the atmosphere on the page. I loved it