Synopsis:
“I am categorically not the kind of person who would spend six weeks living with a man I’ve only met once. A whole year ago. For approximately two minutes. During which he spent the entirety of our conversation drunkenly giving me The Eyes and calling me Ellen.”
Dylan likes to know exactly where things are going. With her career, her family, her relationship, and, well, everything else. From spreadsheets to themed Pinterest boards, she’s meticulously planned out every aspect of her life for as long as she can remember.
Max, meanwhile, always lives in the moment. The world’s too full of beautiful places – and beautiful people – to let yourself be tied down. Besides, he’s learnt the hard way that no future is ever guaranteed.
So when Dylan’s broken up with she’s left reeling, with no concrete plans for the first time in her life, aside from the accountancy job she’s starting in a few months. Perhaps that’s why she finds herself agreeing to a totally off-piste proposition – share a cabin for the summer with her friend’s brother during his all-expenses-paid travel influencer trip to the pristine Welsh coast.
It’s not like six weeks is long enough to throw your entire life off course or anything. Right?
Review:
Dylan is someone who doesn’t handle change easily. She relies on structure and plans to give her life a sense of stability and direction, often putting her own needs aside because she believes that’s simply how things are.
When she suddenly finds herself single, she feels like she is barely holding everything together. While trying to cling to her carefully planned future, those close to her encourage her to finally do something just for herself. Travelling was never part of her plan, and leaving her comfort zone feels deeply unsettling – something I could fully relate to.
I really admired that she ultimately listens to her friends and takes the leap, only to discover that her travel roommate is her complete opposite. Watching their personalities clash in such close quarters was incredibly entertaining. Their sharp dialogue, occasional passive-aggressive moments, and the constant proximity made for some genuinely funny scenes.
The supporting cast added even more depth to the story, creating situations that forced both Dylan and Max to confront their differences. Over time, it becomes clear that their opposing views and past experiences actually help them grow, both individually and together. And Jude’s perspective and narration, observing their attempts to resist their connection, added an extra layer that made the story even more enjoyable.
While some elements felt a little familiar, overall this was a highly entertaining read. For anyone who enjoys forced proximity with strong chemistry and lively banter, this is one I would easily recommend.
🌙 Recension: The Roommate Rule by Georgia Stone
📚 Genre: Romance
📅 Release Date: May 21, 2026
📖 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
📱 Read as: Kindle
📗 available in various formats
💸 I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
🗣️ Language: English
📆 Pages: 373
⭐️ 4.5/5
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