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The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
5.0
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When I stumbled upon [b:The Flatshare|36478784|The Flatshare|Beth O'Leary|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1552934684s/36478784.jpg|58189559] and read the blurb, I knew that I would love it. I am so happy to say that yes, I was right and I absolutely loved this book.
WHY I LOVED IT:
**Interesting story set up
Tiffy is an assistant editor for a niche independent DIY and crafts publisher who often overworks and in return, her company pays her a pittance. She is searching for a cheaper flat to live after her wealthy and manipulative ex-boyfriend, Justin, evicts her from his flat because of involvement with another woman. Leon wanted some extra money to pay to his brother’s lawyer, who was framed for an armed robbery and was in jail. When Tiffy saw the advertisement for Leon’s one bedroom flat, she was more than happy to accept the offer. Leon had night shifts at the hospitals and he only lived in the apartment from 9 to 5. So he wanted someone who would live there after his working hours. Tiffy and Leon shared a bed but the interesting thing is they never met each other. They used to talk with post-it notes. Soon these small conversations through notes made them good friends and they started to understand each other without even meeting.
**Adorable characters
I loved Tiffy. She was like your girl next door, talkative, energetic, outgoing and had a good fashion sense. Leon, on the other hand, was reserved in nature and was a man of few words. But as they say, opposites attract each other and thus later, they form a quirky and interesting relationship. Richie, Leon’s younger brother, was a fun character. I loved how he talked to Tiffy and made her comfortable and known without even meeting her. Mo and Gerty were Tiffy’s best friend and were always there for her as her support system. Rachel was Tiffy’s co-worker and they had quite interesting friendship too. I hated Justin so much. He was Tiffy’s ex-boyfriend. He was manipulative and aggressive.
**Not just a love story
The Flatshare is not just a love story. It is way more than that. It is about celebrating friendship, life, grief and overcoming your fears. It is also about an important form of abuse in a relationship- mental abuse.
**Amazing writing
[a:Beth O'Leary|13038484|Beth O'Leary|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1546818419p2/13038484.jpg] has written a wonderful novel. Her writing is mesmerising and humorous. She has created a wonderful set of characters with whom you would relate. You would instantly fall for Leon and Tiffy. With the alternate POVs, the story keeps you hooked till the end. In the beginning, the story feels to be a light read. But as you move forward it becomes more emotional. Along with being emotional, there are so many humorous moments which really kept the story interesting.
**Overall
I would definitely recommend [b:The Flatshare|36478784|The Flatshare|Beth O'Leary|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1552934684s/36478784.jpg|58189559] to all the contemporary romance lovers. This is an appealing, fun and entertaining read while also handling some important issues like abuse. With an interesting plot and lively characters, [a:Beth O'Leary|13038484|Beth O'Leary|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1546818419p2/13038484.jpg] has delivered an amazing read which I would remember for a long time.
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When I stumbled upon [b:The Flatshare|36478784|The Flatshare|Beth O'Leary|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1552934684s/36478784.jpg|58189559] and read the blurb, I knew that I would love it. I am so happy to say that yes, I was right and I absolutely loved this book.
WHY I LOVED IT:
**Interesting story set up
Tiffy is an assistant editor for a niche independent DIY and crafts publisher who often overworks and in return, her company pays her a pittance. She is searching for a cheaper flat to live after her wealthy and manipulative ex-boyfriend, Justin, evicts her from his flat because of involvement with another woman. Leon wanted some extra money to pay to his brother’s lawyer, who was framed for an armed robbery and was in jail. When Tiffy saw the advertisement for Leon’s one bedroom flat, she was more than happy to accept the offer. Leon had night shifts at the hospitals and he only lived in the apartment from 9 to 5. So he wanted someone who would live there after his working hours. Tiffy and Leon shared a bed but the interesting thing is they never met each other. They used to talk with post-it notes. Soon these small conversations through notes made them good friends and they started to understand each other without even meeting.
**Adorable characters
I loved Tiffy. She was like your girl next door, talkative, energetic, outgoing and had a good fashion sense. Leon, on the other hand, was reserved in nature and was a man of few words. But as they say, opposites attract each other and thus later, they form a quirky and interesting relationship. Richie, Leon’s younger brother, was a fun character. I loved how he talked to Tiffy and made her comfortable and known without even meeting her. Mo and Gerty were Tiffy’s best friend and were always there for her as her support system. Rachel was Tiffy’s co-worker and they had quite interesting friendship too. I hated Justin so much. He was Tiffy’s ex-boyfriend. He was manipulative and aggressive.
**Not just a love story
The Flatshare is not just a love story. It is way more than that. It is about celebrating friendship, life, grief and overcoming your fears. It is also about an important form of abuse in a relationship- mental abuse.
**Amazing writing
[a:Beth O'Leary|13038484|Beth O'Leary|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1546818419p2/13038484.jpg] has written a wonderful novel. Her writing is mesmerising and humorous. She has created a wonderful set of characters with whom you would relate. You would instantly fall for Leon and Tiffy. With the alternate POVs, the story keeps you hooked till the end. In the beginning, the story feels to be a light read. But as you move forward it becomes more emotional. Along with being emotional, there are so many humorous moments which really kept the story interesting.
**Overall
I would definitely recommend [b:The Flatshare|36478784|The Flatshare|Beth O'Leary|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1552934684s/36478784.jpg|58189559] to all the contemporary romance lovers. This is an appealing, fun and entertaining read while also handling some important issues like abuse. With an interesting plot and lively characters, [a:Beth O'Leary|13038484|Beth O'Leary|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1546818419p2/13038484.jpg] has delivered an amazing read which I would remember for a long time.
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