#tiffy and leon

[toadtaro]

The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary

[annafromuni]

Beth O'Leary Is the Best Rom-Com Author

There are many things I love about The Flat Share and Beth O’Leary’s narrative style. Many things that I cannot help but laugh at (and cry at) and overall simply appreciate when it comes to good writing. Let me show you some of my favourite details. Let’s start with one very important wonderful detail – the representation of bigger bodies in romance. Now I know Tiffy isn’t described as a ‘s…

[behrodrigues]

Sinto que está abrindo um daqueles sorrisos tortos e tudo parece bom demais, como se não merecêssemos isso, como se estivéssemos pegando felicidade demais e não deixando o suficiente para o restante das pessoas.

Teto para dois - Beth O'Leary

@behrodrigues

[andreai04]

“She smiles up at me and I feel something shift in my chest. Hard to describe. Maybe like a lock clicking into place.”

[euemeuslivros]

Tiffy e Leon dividem a cama. Tiffy e Leon nunca se encontraram. Tiffy e Leon parecem ter saído de uma fanfic meio mal escrita.

Título: Teto para Dois Autora: Beth O’Leary Classificação: +14 Avaliação: ★★☆☆☆

Confesso que pensei no título desse post antes de saber que a autora trabalhava a princípio com publicações para o público infantil, isso já esclareceu muitas coisas.

Beth O’Leary vive próxima ao campo, mas buscando não se afastar muito de Londres. Ela escreveu o livro em questão durante suas viagens de trem na ida para o trabalho, mas agora se dedica de forma integral à escrita. A autora já teve seus títulos traduzidos para mais de trinta idiomas e além de Teto para Dois outros best-sellers constam eu seu currículo, são eles Mesa para Um, A Troca e Na Estrada com o Ex. O sucesso de Teto para Dois levou o livro a ser adaptado para uma série de televisão produzida pela Paramount+.

Aqui conhecemos Tiffy, uma mulher que vem sofrendo com o fim do seu relacionamento e que acabou de sair do apartamento de seu ex-namorado, agora ela precisa de um lugar novo (e barato) para morar. Também conhecemos Leon, um rapaz que vem tendo dificuldade para lidar com suas questões financeiras e buscando resolver esse problema ele decide alugar seu apartamento durante os períodos em que não está lá, já que Leon é enfermeiro e trabalha a noite, além de passar seus finais de semana na casa de sua namorada. Contrariando os amigos e o bom senso, os dois entram nesse acordo bastante incomum.

Mesmo sem nunca terem se encontrado pessoalmente, os dois assinam um contrato de locação de seis meses e passam a se comunicar através de post-its que deixam pela casa. A vida continua e a rotina dos dois passa a se encaixar, mas nenhum deles está livre de preocupações que incluem ex-namorados malucos, namoradas ciumentas e empregos maçantes…

Não consigo descrever mais do que isso sem acabar soltando pontos importantes da trama, mas algo que preciso ressaltar é: esse livro não parece ser sobre o que realmente é. Lendo a sinopse, não imaginei que se tratava de uma história que abordaria temas sensíveis como xenofobia, relacionamentos abusivos e outras críticas sociais, o que foi uma grata surpresa, já que todos esses temas são abordados e tratados com a seriedade que possuem além de não serem temas romantizados em nenhum momento, respeito muito a autora por isso, mas como disse lá em cima, a história de forma geral parece uma fanfic meio mal escrita.

É difícil manter a leitura, já que o começo não se mostra muito cativante e em pleno 2023 ainda precisamos nos deparar com a já tão datada protagonista que é ‘muito diferente das outras garotas’, ela é muito maluquinha, faz as próprias roupas, é muito artista… não há um capítulo que não ressalte o quanto Tiffy é diferente, o quanto ela se destaca e como suas roupas são exóticas e extravagantes. Acredito que em algum momento isso deve de fato ter sido um enredo interessante, tipo em 2012, mas hoje em dia já não é algo que se destaca de forma positiva ao longo das minhas leituras. 

Vale ressaltar que o desenvolvimento não é o ponto forte do livro, em poucas páginas Leon e Tiffy passam a conversar como se já fossem amigos há anos sendo que nunca nem se conheceram pessoalmente, o enredo caminha de forma perfeita para que tudo dê certo, os personagens não encontram grandes desafios ou obstáculos e os poucos que se apresentam são logo solucionados. Acredito que a autora traz aqui a essência de seu antigo trabalho, já que o público infantil sim precisa de um enredo de fácil compreensão, sem complexidade e simplista. Para adultos com um senso crítico mais desenvolvido não sei se é uma estrutura que funciona tão bem.

Apesar de gostar de comédias românticas, ler outra obra da autora, qualquer que seja, está fora de questão no momento. Minha decisão mais acertada foi ter lido esse livro em um único dia, pois após finalizá-lo tive a certeza de que, se parasse nem que fosse por um breve momento, não retornaria à leitura e teríamos mais um livro abandonado na estante. Não digo que o livro é ruim, mas não está longe disso, temos uma ideia intrigante, personagens secundário cativantes (mais até do que os principais) e uma história para ser contada, pena que Beth O’Leary não soube muito bem o que fazer com isso. A princípio dediquei três estrelas a esse livro, mas escrevendo essa resenha percebi que duas estrelas condizem mais com a realidade.

Resenha por: Martha Cristina IG: @eu.e.meus.livros

[xsillymarelilyx]

Leon & Tiffy - Feel This

Fandom: The Flatshare 

Song: Feel This 

Artist: Bethany Joy Lenz 

 No copyright intended. Purely non-profit vidder for fun!

[pedriita]

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[maraczeks]

the flatshare thread pt 1

[whilereadingandwalking]

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary is an excellent rom-com, an unputdownable read that also deals with serious issues. Tiffy is a young assistant editor slowly trying to get over an ex who she is slowly going to realize was emotionally abusive. Leon is a dedicated professional nurse whose brother was wrongfully imprisoned. Leon works nights and needs an extra source of income, so he puts out an ad: someone who will share the apartment, sleep in his one-bedroom at night, and be gone by the time he returns in the morning. As the two flatmates (bedmates?) switch off, their post-it notes become increasingly personal, and sparks begin to fly.

The book is sweet, emotional, and spicy at turns. Tiffy and Leon felt real and realistic, richly drawn out and reasonably complex. Even their POV voices were well-crafted and thought out, Tiffy more chatty and Leon more blunt, shy, short. O'Leary draws on several classic romance tropes to build out a fun novel with truly compelling storylines about abuse and trauma, and with a distinctive and believable set of characters. The side storylines were as fascinating as the main ones (ex. whether Leon can track down the long-lost love, a fellow soldier, for a veteran before he passes away). Good stuff all around.

Content warnings for emotional abuse, stalking, trauma, death/grief.

[writerthreads]

10 enemies to lovers book recommendations

By Chatgpt because I don’t have enough recs sorry!!

1. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

This classic novel follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet and the proud Mr. Darcy as they navigate misunderstandings and societal expectations on their journey from initial disdain to true love.

2. "The Hating Game" by Sally Thorne

Lucy and Joshua are coworkers who share an intense mutual dislike. However, when they're up for a promotion, their relationship takes an unexpected turn, leading to a delightful romantic comedy.

3. "The Unhoneymooners" by Christina Lauren

Olive and Ethan despise each other but are forced to go on a honeymoon trip together. This leads to a series of humorous mishaps and eventually a change of heart.

4. "The Kiss Quotient" by Helen Hoang

Stella, a successful woman with Asperger's, hires an escort, Michael, to help her gain more experience in romantic relationships. What starts as a business arrangement turns into something deeper.

5. "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

In this dark fantasy novel, Jude, a mortal girl, despises the wicked faerie prince, Cardan. But as she becomes embroiled in the treacherous world of the fae, her feelings for him become complicated.

6. "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston

Alex, First Son of the United States, and Prince Henry of Wales have a longstanding rivalry. After a public altercation, they're forced to fake a friendship, which turns into something much more.

7. "Vicious" by L.J. Shen

This steamy romance novel features enemies-to-lovers dynamics between a ruthless billionaire, Baron, and a young woman, Melody, who is determined to get her revenge.

8. "The Wall of Winnipeg and Me" by Mariana Zapata

Vanessa works as a personal assistant to a gruff football player, Aiden. Over time, their contentious relationship evolves into a deep and heartfelt love story.

9. "The Simple Wild" by K.A. Tucker

Calla heads to Alaska to reconnect with her estranged father, who's a pilot. She butts heads with Jonah, one of her father's employees, leading to a tumultuous and passionate romance.

10. "The Flatshare" by Beth O'Leary

Tiffy and Leon share a flat but never meet. They communicate through notes and slowly discover each other's lives, forming a unique connection that turns into a sweet love story.

[permanentreverie]

hey guys i finished my reread of the flatshare almost 24 hours ago and im still thinking and tiffy and leon

[sparklyeyedhimbo]

MY FINAL LIST OF PAN-CODED CHARCTERS

pat (bad buddy)

cher (a boss and a babe)

tiffy (lovely writer)

pure (my gear and your gown)

na (tonhon chonlatee)

pete (dark blue kiss/kiss)

teh (i told sunset about you)

daonuea (star in my mind)

ming (2moons2)

leon (don’t say no)

king (bed friend) I am claiming this boy

pa (bad buddy) (“anyone taller than me is fine. I just like someone I feel comfortable with”)

tine (2gether)

molly (the warp effect) i am not sure if they are the one?

skye (scoy)

that dom lady (big dragon)

parpai (love in the air)

pan (the shipper)

intouch (scoy)

pisaeng (be my favorite)

(my asks and relipes are still open for more tbh ajdhajdk)

[notebookmusical]

hi cossette!!! i've read a few really great books this year but i'm not sure if our tastes line up

all that's left unsaid by tracey lien

finlay donovan is killing it by elle cosimano

the flatshare by beth o'leary

mr wrong number by lynn painter

the roughest draft by emily wibberley and austin siegemund-broka

hi neptune!!! thank you for your recs <333 so glad you're having a great reading year and hockey season starts up SO soon!!!!!!!

I LOVED THE FLATSHARE!!! one of my favorites; i love beth o'leary, and i'm super excited for her new book, the wake up call too!! i didn't realize it comes out next month and now i'm buzzing with excitement! also while i was trying to recall the name of the wake up call, i realized that i never read the tiffy & leon christmas letters that are on beth's website and am going to read them as soon as i finish answering my asks!!! linking them here in case you haven't read them 🤍

i liked roughest draft, but i loved wibbroka's do i know you? and i'm so excited for their next book, the break-up tour!! i haven't read all that's left, finlay or mr. wrong number, but i've seen all of those floating around! i'll move them up my tbr list 🤍

[behrodrigues]

Quando volto para o quarto, Tiffy fez um coque. Os lábios e as bochechas voltaram a ter um pouco de cor. Ela sorri para mim, e eu sinto um aperto no peito. Difícil descrever. Como se um cadeado se fechasse, talvez.

Teto para dois - Beth O'Leary

@behrodrigues

[stevenrogered]

I'm curious to know what is your favorite ship from a book ?

good question! i have so many

kanej from six of crows and kate and anthony from bridgerton are way up there for sure. i also really loved wanda and ian from the host for the longest.

hmm what else oh i really love tiffy and leon from the flatshare, ive read that book many times. they made a miniseries of it thats also super cute (pre-famous jonah hauer king is actually in it lol)

and most recently poppy and alex from people we meet on vacation and catalina and aaron from the spanish love deception. i can keep going lol

what are yours? what should i be reading? always looking for recs :)

[namtanlovesfilm]

I saw your recent tag on your explicitly bisexual characters in bls set (i remember when you first posted it!!feels so long ago!) and it got me thinking of a few characters. i don’t really understand the term “explicit” I think, but these characters are not straight and talked about it or mentioned it. I didn't watch half of the series but i saw it on my dash enough to basically know enough lmao. ritsu in the end of the world with you (he said the B✨ word). love in the air payu (he said the B✨ word). rain love in the air (buuut…not explicit i think but it's bi4bi), i thought abt dont say no leon but he said he is pan not bi i think. bad buddy pat, when they have the hotpot double date they talk about it. Hmmm roommates of poongduck i guess but is it explicit ?idk he said to his love interest he didn’t care if he was a guy. In the movie with saint and mean, there’s a guy who tells his mom about liking a boy and a girl. … Was Gav from gameboys bi?  Speaking of which ! The following characters ARE in bls…so 👀 technically 🤷‍♀️ frdttgh. pearl from gameboys, and i think she said the B✨ word. MISS TIFFY MARRY ME PLSSSS hahem from lovely writer. also kitty my girl i love you from dark blue kiss. pa from bad buddy, well.. she said anyone who’s taller than her will do so… i guess it works lmao. And finally, my secret crush, Yuna!! from semantic error, the power she has hm hm. 

So sorry for this word vomit but it’s all i can think of the things i see on my dash, and from stuff i watched two years ago lol. 

…okay in big sense of the term i dont really believe in “bad representation” to some extent concerning overall queer characters, who are a mess or doing something not ‘green flaggy’. With that in mind… the 2 guys i mentioned who have SAID they are BISEXUAL, ritsu and payu, and alex from uwma from your gifset who SAID it too, all three of them… have serious issues lmao can’t take no don’t respect boundaries plays around with feelings. i LOVE ‘messy’ queer and more specifically bi- characters but i JUST realised the only THREE male characters from DRAMAS I KNOW ABOUT who loudly identify as bi are like this. again, it’s just an observation. and i dont watch every bl on the planet moreover 😅 but yeah wow

okay so lots of things to answer lol. first of all when I say explicitly bisexual, it's exactly what is shown in the gifset, it's either saying the word which is very rare, or at least proclaiming that you like both, that don't wanna choose, etc. a LOT of bl characters are bi bc they're shown as having love interests with girls before ending up with a guy, but it's never explicitly said. that's why I appreciate when bi characters get to make it explicit in bls. I didn't watch love in the air & have never heard of the end of the world with you so that's why I couldn't use those as examples, the only recent ones I was thinking about were pat from bb and pete from the player, but that's not enough to make a gifset, is it? :'))) also for poongduck 304 I don't remember him explicitly saying that he's bi, and for von the movie, I know! I giffed that part lol! but it's not a bl so I couldn't include it in the gifset... also for the girlies, I do need to make the girl characters version of that gifset, but so far there's not enough characters ;_; and oh no for all the bi characters using the word openly being toxic, I hate that shit...

xxx