🏳️‍⚧️💌 And They Were Roommates by Page Powars 💌🏳️‍🌈
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)

This book, y’all. I’m not okay. 😭❤️ If you’re a fan of Casey McQuiston’s humor, chaotic yet heartwarming vibes, and all the queer feels, then And They Were Roommates will have you screaming, crying, and throwing your Kindle across the room—in the best way possible!

We’ve got Charlie, the brilliant and sarcastic trans main character, just trying to survive at Valentine Academy for Boys, and Jasper, his literally the worst but secretly the best roommate (and ex best friend who broke his heart). The tension? IMMACULATE. The stakes? SKY HIGH. And when Jasper doesn’t recognize Charlie after he transitioned? Oh, the drama is SO delicious. 😏

But let’s talk about the love letters. The fake love letter scheme turned late night heart to hearts with Jasper had me swooning, cackling, and screaming, “KISS HIM ALREADY!” every five seconds. The pining is so real, the humor is laugh out loud funny, and the exploration of identity, friendship, and second chances is so raw and beautiful. 🥹✨

Charlie’s journey of navigating being the only trans student, while trying to protect his heart, will hit you right in the soul. And Jasper? I started off hating him, but by the end, I was like, “Okay, sir, you can stay. BUT ONLY BECAUSE CHARLIE DESERVES THE WORLD!” 🌈💘

This book is witty, heartfelt, and queer joy at its absolute finest. Perfect for fans of messy emotions, swoony romance, and chaotic roommate shenanigans. YOU NEED THIS. 🫶

Thank you to NetGalley, Page Powars, and Roaring Brook Press for the eARC of this book.