Queen B’s Decree: I ended up reading this all in one day, I was absolutely hooked.
Blair gets dropped by her “best friends” right before she’s supposed to start her summer college course, and after a last minute scramble, she ends up in a roommate situation with her brother’s best friend. The brother that acts like he hates her… Oh, let the bickering start.
This was such a story of growth. Blair struggles with doing what she really wants or what her strict stepdad and mom want for her. I loved seeing her grow, especially once she had some true support. The side characters really shone here, creating a found family feel.
And the romance was just right. While Blair and Jamie initially bicker and try to ignore each other, it’s clear that the boy has been down bad for her for a long time.
I loved this one and I’ll happily read more from this author.
Book: The Roommate Arrangement by Samantha Markum
Series: standalone
Genre: YA
Plot Devices/Tropes: brother’s best friend