2.7 out of 5 stars
Apparently adding a supernatural aspect to a romance is what is required to make it palatable to me. Had this been a roommate romance between two regular humans, I am pretty sure I would never have finished it. Mind you, it was just barely into my interesting range. It could have used a bit of mystery, some higher stakes, or something to make it more engaging.
Cassie and Frederick make up their minds about their relationship very fast and face very few obstacles. Sure, Freddie has been in a coma for a century and has no idea how to behave in 21st century society, but that is what he has originally recruited Cassie for—roommate as life coach. They have to build a bit of trust, which isn't helped when Frederick’s frenemy Reginald decides it's time for Cassie to know what her roomie really is. She is scared and panics, but that doesn't last long.
Their misunderstandings are pretty mild. Even the final showdown is over far too easily and quickly. It seems to me that the main characters should have to work a little harder for their HEA. On the other hand, I was glad to see Cassie getting on with a job interview and taking care of herself while navigating Frederick's disappearance. I hate when female characters just abandon their own dreams and goals because they have acquired a romantic partner. We need to have lives and ambitions of our own, am I right?
Originally, I decided to read this as a prelude to the second book of the series, but I am now waffling about whether I'll read any further. Never say never, but I think there may be plenty of other novels that would be more fun.
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