BOOK REVIEW: The Flat Share

If you are a lover of Helen Fielding, Jojo Moyes and the like then this book is for you.

Tiffy Moore needs a cheap flat, and fast to leave her relationship with Justin behind her. Leon Twomey works nights as a paliative care nurse and needs cash to support his family during a difficult time. Their friends think the idea of sharing a flat together with a complete stranger is insane, but it’s the solution they both need:

Leon will live in the one-bed flat while Tiffy’s at work in the day, and she has the run of the place the rest of the time including weekends when Leon will be with his girlfriend Kay.

It transpires that Tiffy's ex-boyfriend is not ready to let her go (despite being engaged), her work life pays very little and she is frequently called upon by a demanding author who wants her at all her events. At times it feels that the only connection she truly has is the one she is building with Leon, yet they have never met....

Leon has problems of his own, Kay wants a comitted relationship, yet is impervious to the pressure he is under trying to support his wrongly imprisoned brother. He also has an elderly gentleman under his care, which will send Leon off on a mission to reconcile him with a long lost love. The sweet treats, meals and post it messages he shares with Tiffy bring him respite from the day to day norm and despite some unusual furnishing options he seems drawn to his unknown flatmate.

What I enjoyed about this story is that it was not just about a developing romance between them, this story was an inspiration for female empowerment despite being involved in a toxic and controlling relationship. The hope new friendships can bring and a reminder than familial loyalty can sometimes lead you to the creation of a perfect home.

Thank you NetGalley and Quercus for the opportunity to read this book.

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