A review by katieb94
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

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? No

4.5

The only reason this book is a 4/4.5 rating is because I wasn’t a fan of how the dialogue was written in Leon’s sections of the book. 

I’ve heard people rave about this book so wanted to pick it up. Originally I started on audio but then my Alexa app refused to work so I read it physically instead and I still flew through it! 

It all starts when Tiffy needs somewhere to live, so ends up sharing a flat with someone she’s never met. He works nights, she works in the day, so they share a bed but don’t literally share the bed. 

It was a really interesting concept to the romance genre. 

Tiffy’s friends can be a little bit cruel in places, and that felt a bit unfair but they do care about her.

There is drama, and I did audible gasp in places, I also laughed out loud too. I really like it when a book makes me react like that, it shows that the writing is spot on. 

I’m definitely going to read more by Beth O’Leary and I’m glad I picked this one up. It’s cute, it’s hopeful and it shows that love can be where you least expect it. Also- Leon is a male nurse! That’s not something you see very often- usually a sexy doctor instead. 

Really enjoyed it and would recommend! 
4.5/5 stars.