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I really enjoyed this author's writing. I haven't read anything by them before, but I really got into the story and the pacing of it. The characters were well developed and lovable.
In the third and final novel in Ola Tundun’s Roommates trilogy, readers join Ariella and Caleb as their love story continues to unravel as their careers and pasts catch up to them. With her job on the line and both Ariella and Caleb forced together to handle the company’s issues, they must confront their feelings for each other, while Ariella has to decide if she can trust and forgive Caleb -- and if that is something she truly wants. In this rewarding and emotionally fulfilling final book, readers once again dive into the emotional, steamy mess that is Ariella and Caleb’s romance in this book which challenges readers to face their pasts straight on and find their homes. The characters are once again the star of the novel, and Ariella and Caleb’s growth over the trilogy is absolutely wonderful to see, especially in this satisfying conclusion. With new stakes and obstacles trying to get in the way of their relationship, overcoming these challenges with them entrenches the readers in the novel. With so much at stake, this novel is charming, steamy, and fun, and fans of the series will definitely be happy with Tundun’s latest release and its happily ever after.
Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the copy to review!
I wish I had known this was third in a series because I almost didn’t make it through.
I pushed on and really enjoyed the friendships that came through and the topic of anxiety that was addressed.
It’s hard to know how I may have felt differently had I read the others in the series first but at the end I like the characters and supporting characters well enough.
The story line took some time as well but I finished and enjoyed my time with this series electric group of friends!
Ola Tundun wrapped up this exciting, tumultuous series in the most beautiful and perfect way. I laughed and I cried and I fell even more in love with Ariella and Caleb.
Ola has a unique way of writing brutally honest characters. I love to love them and love to hate them. I want the best for them and also think they’re absolutely idiots at times. I was so happy to see not only our FMC/MMC finally get the happiest of endings, but the epilogue was the bow on top of this series finale.
I loved seeing Caleb become a sort of Hugh, Ariella become even more like her mother, and everyone else living their happily ever after.
Such a great story and a great series overall. I can’t wait to see what’s next for Ola!
I didn’t realize that this book was the third in a series but it was still so fun! I will definitely have to back track now and pick up the first two books in the series.
Ola Tundun’s Endgame is a gripping and emotionally charged story of ambition, betrayal, and resilience. With sharp prose and complex characters, Tundun explores the high-stakes world of power dynamics and personal sacrifices. This riveting narrative will keep you turning pages and reflecting on the choices we make in pursuit of our dreams. A must-read for fans of intense, thought-provoking drama.
What I loved most about the story is how relatable it felt. Tundun’s journey of self-discovery made me think about my own life and how sometimes we settle for what feels safe instead of chasing what truly makes us happy. The author did a great job of showing Tundun’s struggles and emotions in a way that felt real and honest.
The writing is simple and easy to follow, but it’s also very heartfelt. I could feel Tundun’s pain, confusion, and hope as she tried to figure out what she really wanted. The characters are well-written, and I found myself rooting for Tundun to make the right decisions, even though it wasn’t always clear what that was. would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a book that’s both emotional and inspiring.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Storm Publishing through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you so much!
Mir hat das Buch gefallen auch wenn ich einige Scenen zu langatmig fand. Danke für das Reziexemplar!
A lot of humor is this one but, also a lot of angst. It left me exhausted reading this one as I really wanted this to turn out well. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley, Ola Tundun, and Storm Publishing for this e-book in exchange for an honest review.
This was book 3 in the series and was the perfect ending to the series. I got this book on netgalley to review but when I first started to read it I felt lost like I was missing something. Then I started at the beginning of the series and from the beginning I was hooked. I do recommend reading these books in order to get the most out of them And when you do it will give you all the feels.
I recommend this series if you like The after series by Anna Todd and if you like Emily Henry books. These books were real, honest and raw. It will take you on an emotional roller coaster but it is worth it. There is some spice but it's more of a mental walk through of the emotions going on during it. Then it does talk about the actual spice.
SYNOPSIS
Ariella and Caleb were never meant to last…
She’s the ambitious workaholic constantly trying to prove herself. He’s the charming bad boy with a troubled past. Their love story could only ever have been temporary.
But when Ariella’s company faces a crisis, Caleb is the only one who can save it. Now they’re forced to work together, fighting their attraction, and the pain of their old wounds.
With her heart torn and her career on the line, Ariella must decide who to trust and what she truly wants. Can she forgive Caleb’s mistakes and rebuild their relationship? Or is it time to take a chance on a new beginning?
The epic conclusion to Ariella and Caleb’s steamy, emotional, messy story will convince you it’s possible to face the past and find home in the most unexpected places.
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This book certainly took me through a bit of a rollercoaster when it comes to emotions that's for sure.
The third instalment in the Roommates series, and my goodness I powered through this book at record speed.
I felt for both characters throughout, often for very different reasons. Both of them really came to life in my mind, something the author really does effortlessly.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I did not read the other 2 books in this series. This may have impacted my reading journey for this book. Assumptions could be made about the characters. This book did however make me want to go back and read the other 2. Cute and quick read!
Endgame is full of weird rich people nonsense and co-dependency.
I really didn’t like this trilogy and especially hated this book. It’s too long and they are such a toxic couple. Posh, socially awkward, rich girl and hot boy from “wrong side of the tracks”, which started off as fairly interesting office romance with a forced proximity trope in the first book, but the writing nosedived pretty quickly.
The author tackled some important topics around domestic abuse and rape, but both were honestly handled rather poorly. I appreciate attempting to discuss topics with male victims can be challenging, but it was really uncomfortable to read how badly these areas were dealt with across the trilogy. I also found the discussion around racism was badly managed and wasn’t addressed at any other point across the three books. Seems like a strange choice to not even mention micro aggressions in an office environment or in any other scenarios and then they really came in swinging with the most overt racism and a horrendous slur in the first few pages. I understand that is the reality for many people and the shocking nature of the statement is likely a deliberate choice by the author.
Overall, this was a really boring romance that was also overly dramatic and filled with stilted dialogue. Fundamentally the main couple had such an odd relationship dynamic and the side characters, who helped drag the plot forward, weren’t enough to save the story. I wouldn’t waste your time with this book and if I was to recommend any of them, it would be the first one - I certainly wouldn’t recommend the next two.
It took quite a while to get into this book. There are a lot of characters and I found some of the story at the beginning quite confusing but as I got into the story it started to improve for me. Aari and Caleb have a bit of an on/off relationship but are clearly in love with each other. They both work together although I couldn't quite work out what business they were in. There are two earlier books in the series so perhaps if I had read them first I would have known what was going on a bit more and got up to speed with the characters. There were quite a few unlikeable characters, in particular members of Dominic's family, Dominic is a friend of Aari who ends up being her boss but is clearly trying to break up the relationship she has with Caleb. The book is set between the UK and Singapore and in a world of wealth and extravagance. I eventually enjoyed reading this but a very slow start for me. Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me an ARC of this book.
Endgame is a drama filled slow burn romance. This is book 3 in the series. I didn't read the first 2 books but I would highly recommend doing that first. While you can hop in on this book but I fee like I missed out on some history and details. Also, I was very shocked by the racist comment in the beginning of the book. Honestly, I was so put off I almost DNF this book. I did decide to continue and it was only at the beginning and it was addressed. IMO the book would've been better without that but I also understand that this is things that sadly happen IRL. I am glad I finished the book because although its full of drama it is a good read that held my attention.
I had read the first book in this series, but not the second one. This book really assumes that you know the characters already, so it does need to be read as part of the series. Unfortunately I did not enjoy this book, too much of a fantasy world of the ultrarich, drinking Bollinger and flying around the globe without any jetlag. The plot was not clear and did not really amount to much, which was a shame because the first in the series showed promise and was more unusual than other chick-lit. There are a lot of characters to keep track of and so little happens for a long time that the book was fairly boring.
Sorry for the negativity, this one isn't for me. Thanks to NEt Galley for the ARC
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Solid 3.5 stars :)
I did not plan to fall in love with Ariella and Caleb's story, but I'm glad I did. The growth and change for the better between the two characters is evident and well-written, and I loved the way their love story concluded.
I will say that I did not read the other 2 books in the trilogy, with this being the final book, so I was missing some pieces to their intricate puzzle. However, I think the author did a great job of doing her best to fill in the blanks without rehashing everything word-for-word, which I appreciated. Now it is time for me to go back and read the first 2 books so I can fully love their story even more :)
Things got a little toxic between Ariella, Caleb, and Dominic. Ariella was attracted to Dom but still in love w/ Caleb. Caleb had to atone for lying to Ariella about Melissa, and Dom pushed Ariella towards him. There were a lot of people involved in that relationship from exes, coworkers, friends, and family. The mental health rep was realistic with Ariella getting help from her BFF and boyfriend. I'm glad of their HEA and loved the epilogue!
Book 3 in the room mates series. You will need to read them all in order to know the back story and enjoy them all. This is just as good as the previous 2 books.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book. It was great!