A review by heydebigale
Her Unexpected Roommate by Jackie Lau

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was PERFECT.  I was nervous to read it because of Jackie Lau’s very thoughtful author’s note at the beginning, but Lau took absolute care of her reader with this one. In the author’s note, Lau talks about this book is heavier than all of the other books in the series since the MC Rose deals with suicidal ideation and also lost her mother to suicide.

This book still made me laugh out loud multiple times!!

The depression representation in this book is A+ imho. I love that Lau showed a woman who was working on herself but was still not well. 

 Cal was the sweetest & most affirming MC. Loved him so much!!

Highly highly recommend this book!!!

Notes: Takes place in Toronto, Canada. Cal is white and struggles with dyscalculia. Rose is Canadian of East Asian descent and is also a fat woman who struggles with chronic depression. 
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