The title. The cover. IT'S EVERYTHING. I had to immediately request when this came across my desk ;) 
 
And They Were Roommates is a romantic ode to writing, second chance romances, and queer joy. 
 
I really loved how the story flowed. We instantly are put into Charlie's conundrum of rooming with his ex Jasper, who is none the wiser. What follows is a story of the pressures of academia, an elite boy's club, love letters, and a slow burn romance that will leave you with a big ol' smile on your face.
 
The narrator Ben Balmaceda perfectly captures Charlie as well as the rest of the cast. The distinct voice intonation between Charlie and Jasper is superb. I could easily tell who the dialogue was based on character's persona. Balmaceda's cadence also allowed me to listen at 1.5 speed, making this a fast-paced contemporary romance a delight to eat up every single minute!