I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

I gotta admit, Luca really annoyed me this whole novel. I'm actually surprised I finished it, but I wanted to know what happened in the end. Luca was very passive - she let everyone walk all over her and steam roll her into things she didn't want. I wanted her to grow a back bone and stand up for herself, but she really didn't throughout the entire novel and that just really pissed me off, to be honest.

Ben was also very aloof and flaky. He never said what he was thinking, always skulking away, and it was just a bit much for these two to act the way they did, yet be attracted to each other and not tell one another.

So I'm glad I got around to reading this, but I definitely won't be re-reading this story again. Maybe another reader will enjoy this storyline better than I did, though.

Unfortunately I had to purchase a new Kindle device and could no longer access this book. I will come back and review if I read this in the future.

<b> I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. </b>

Character development was necessary in this book, the author does a great job with that particular task. Even thought there was character development and the plot was intriguing, the enemies-to-lovers was poorly executed, I found a lot of this book to be very toxic and describing a borderline abusive form of a relationship.

Love Chaos Roommate up for Grabs by Ute Jackle is a wonderful love story, and my first book by this author. Luca is looking for college housing and she gets put in the only room available which belongs to two guys. Due to her name, they thought she was male. This is a very slow burn romance between Luca and Ben. I loved everything about this book! There are triggers, trauma, and sex in this book, if that is an issue for you. The story takes place in Germany, which I found interesting. The only thing I did not like about this book is the cover. The two people on the cover do not fit the couple at all, but I will over look that. I strongly recommend this book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A story of a female Luca who gets kicked out of her apartment and needing a new place to live while going to school ends up in with two males Ben and Toby. She was put in the dorm with the guys because of her name and there are no other places for her. Now she is dealing with Ben who is bringing home a different woman every night and Toby who is with a model who does not like Ben.
Luca also is dealing with a diet that is gluten-free and Toby wondering why the food tastes wired. Both her and Ben tell him about the gluten-free food but he just does not get it. Both Luca and Ben seem attracted to each other but each is dealing with issues from their past before they can have a future. It is a good story with the working of all of the dealings with the home and Ben and Luca. I also thought the whole gluten-free diet part of the story was a good touch since I deal with it every day now in my home with my daughter. Overall a good story.

Luca has been through some terrible events in the past. She has also endured a hearing boyfriend. She has moved out and gets a room on campus. A mistake is made and she has to male roommates. Ben is a gorgeous guy that has a revolving bedroom door. Girls all know the deal. There is no tomorrow. He is a one and done kinda guy. Luca hates his mentality. They argue all the time, and to make matters worse she is attracted to him. Ben wants Luca, but she is not going to be another notch in his bedpost.

This book flowed easily as a read - but I did find that it felt a bit unrealistic. The relationship between our two main characters did not feel truthful. The back and forth of emotions was a bit much. I did like how the characters pasts and personalities were revealed throughout the story.

I loved Ben and Luca! What a funny, cute, and entertaining story! This is one of my favorite romance tropes, and it was done well! I highly recommend giving it a read.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of the ebook. I’m voluntarily leaving a review. My opinions are my own.

I found this okay-ish.

For starters, if someone says they're on a gluten-free "diet", you can be forgiven for possibly thinking they're exaggerating or following a fad. But as soon as someone tells you they're celiac, you better know that eye-rolling, not believing them sh*t off. I was immensely exasperated by how the guys thought Luca was lying about her intolerance. I was so blooming ticked off at them for how much of this rather short novel (novella, really) was spent with the guys telling her she was being ridiculous and eating her food. Maybe I'm ultra sensitive because my childhood bestfriend is celiac and found out at a time when gluten-free was near impossible to find because it hadn't become a fad yet and if anyone had dared eat food that she finally found was acceptable for her body I would have flipped a lid.

Second, it's 2020 - surely we have passed the era where if he's mean to you it means he likes you. Ben is a royal d*ck. I only incessantly pissed you off because then I got to know you. Sorry pal, but how about just being a decent human being and attempting an adult conversation with her. How he was surprised she always bitchy when he spoke to her the way he did is beyond me.

But this isn't a 1 star because whilst the novel is short, it discussed some deep material and I could mostly believe the chemistry between them. You're not going to get a lot of character development in a book this short, but I'm glad Ben could grow up and Luca could confront her demons. And since moving away from Germany a year and a half ago, it was really nice to read a story set back in some of the places I visited in my time living there.

Good story, really funny some times. Luca and Ben story is hot. Also I enjoy the other couples too, Caro and Martha and Rashami and Erdie.
I receive an Arc from netgalley for a honest review.

Luca and Ben had a great dynamic between them and I loved the back and forth banter.
Although at points the plot line was predictable and I thought Luca was a bit nieve, I still found I couldn't put it down.
I think Ben might become my new book boyfriend!

This was a cute book. There were a lot of serious issues discussed in this book, a lot of things people tend to ignore or dismiss. I liked that they explored the hard issues. I always Love a story that has a hate to Love relationship in it so this was definitely up my alley. Really enjoyed it.

3.5 Stars

Love Chaos is a nice romance between college roommates.
This Ute Jackie book is an enemies to lovers romance. It is fun and flirty, as well as tension filled, with a whole lot of fighting.

I definitely find it to be over the top at times though. There are too many crazy side characters. This bothered me, but I still read on.

I love the back and forth between Luca and Ben. They hate, they fight, and they care. Both characters have bad complex backgrounds, but they still do stupid mistakes.

Their slow burn is great, although overall the story is longer than it needs to be, I would have preferred that it was less crazy and easier. It definitely felt forced at times.

Thus, I love the romance, but got annoyed with all the other stuff.

College isn't just about learning. Its also about the experience. For Luca that experience is about to get a whole lot more awkward, tension filled lustiness complete with a ton of crazy.

This new adult romance has a winding road to happiness. Just keep your eyes open to avoid the pitfalls and you can make it out the other side unscathed.

I really liked the idea behind this book and was really looking forward to it but Luca really bugged me. She was so judgemental and at the same time had zero backbone. Go out with a guy who you don’t like that bores you to death? Sure why not. Divulge personal information about someone else so that the focus comes off of you? Yup, totally cool. Allow yourself to be plastered with booze you don’t want and be touched by someone you don’t like just because they ask? I mean, does the word no even exist in this girl’s vocabulary. Not to mention how psychotic she was. I’m not sure if she was 20 or 12. She stalks people, obsesses over Ben, talks crap about him when he doesn’t show interest in her, and falls under peer pressure every single time.

I honestly wish this book was written in Ben’s POV because I felt like his character had a lot more depth and maybe a bit more sanity. You just know from the moment that you meet him that he has a story to tell. He’s quiet, but outspoken, and he always seems to be taking things in. I was a little frustrated that no one in this book had heard of Crohn’s disease, and I honestly don’t know why Luca wouldn’t just say she has it instead of continuously allowing people to think she just didn’t want to eat gluten foods because she was on a diet. However, when Ben found out that it wasn’t just a diet choice of Luca’s but an actual health concern, he takes it upon himself to deep clean the kitchen and refrigerator in order to make sure she doesn’t accidentally come in contact with any gluten products. Not to mention when Luca stupidly lets herself be talked into trying a one-night-stand and ends up with some douche canoe who is super pushy, Ben steps in and not only protects her from making an idiotic mistake, but he also saves her from drinking a beer that the guy bought for her that she was going to dutifully drink. Yeah. I think I would have much preferred if the book was written in his POV.

While I really disliked the heroine, I will admit that I enjoyed the various characters we come across, as well as the character development. While Luca doesn’t seem to do much growth at all, those around her were always evolving and changing. I think having that huge core group really helped this story out and made it more enjoyable. This was a fun short read and I really enjoyed watching the tiny shift of Luca and Ben’s relationship over the duration of the story. The author has a good voice when it comes to story telling, and even though I dislike the main character, I still found myself wanting to pick up the book and continue reading. I look forward to seeing what else this debut author has to offer.

I struggled to get into this book at first. It took me a while to realise it was set in Germany as it felt Americanised!
I found the main character Luca a bit annoying but then at times she had a softer moment where you could really feel for her. I found her “frenemy” Ben annoying too but you could tell from the way it was written that there was something brewing.
I think the book could have been shorter but I did enjoy it, it was one you could pick up and put down easily.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.

The plot of this novel had so much potential. I loved how it got right into the novel. From the first page, I knew I’d love the plot, but that’s where my love for the novel stops. There were crucial things I didn’t love about the novel.
Luca was not a character I really cared about. I could never predict how she was going to act. She was always so uptight, but then laughing at other things that were borderline offensive. She had some serious mood swings that I don’t know how the other characters put up with her hot cold emotions. Ben was similar to her in this aspect. He was hot and cold about Luca so much that I thought a normal person would just give up pursuing him. If I were given more of Luca’s, or even Ben’s, inner dialogue then I could have sympathized with the both of them more. I would have been able to understand their actions a little more. The fact that she thought she knew everything about everyone, everything and all relationships really annoyed me. It really got to me how she never once thought about asking people about what she saw. Instead of assuming so much, she could have ended a lot of gossip.
Her and Ben’s on and off relationship gave me whiplash. Both needed to tell each other their past a lot sooner and not during the last handful of pages. It just came across as an unhealthy relationship. Relationships are all about being vulnerable and open with someone, but neither of them did that until waaay later in the novel. Almost everyone’s relationships seemed very high school to me. No one trusted anyone else and seemed to not talk about any issues with their significant others. There was only one relationship that was healthy, Erdie and Rhashimi.
There were also some major plot issues that would have helped make the story more cohesive. First off, I had no idea they were in Germany and I’m still not sure if that is where they were. I didn’t know many of the towns they mentioned and there was no culture woven in to help me figure out where they were. The living situation was also an issue for me. Maybe it’s because I’m from America, but no college would ever let undergraduates of the opposite sex live together. The college would tell the girl that she needed to find somewhere else to live before they let her live with guys.
Like I said, this novel has so much potential, but it was too all over the place for me to say I loved it and want to own it. I will be looking to see what else Ute Jackle publishes and if any of those novels are more my cup of tea.


This review will appear on my blog on May 21, 2020.

Love Chaos was a sweet enemy to lover story between two college students who struggled with love in general. There were many funny moments but there were also many touching moments when it came down to the main characters. This story is a fast read with a happy ending.

I want to thank Netgalley for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest review.

Overall I enjoyed this book. The dialogue was witty and hilarious. The storyline was deep and meaningful and at times really hard hitting.
I loved Lucas and Ben their interactions made this book amazing.
The only criticism I have is I wish the pacing was better. It felt like things took way too long to happen. If i hadn’t loved the dialogue so much I would have probably DNFed it but I’m glad I didn’t in the end.
3 stars.

Where to start with this book, that fills you with so many emotions as your reading. Yes, there are triggers in this book, she will tell of a physical sexual trauma not in detail just her experience, still tissues. So, beware if that is one. They do talk about a lot Ben’s one and done and MO. There is only one graphic scene but not overly toward the end. This now ends my PSA.

Jackle is a new author to me, incredibly talented, and quite funny. Yet, along with humor, the ability to weave a tale and string you along in such a colorful ride. The whole time the characters themselves are filled with mischief and cutting wit without malice although at times it may feel like it. Yet, each one both Luca and Ben is racked with demons from their past. We are taken on a wild, sexually charged, the banter of magnetic proportion.

This is the story of Ben and Luca two college seniors who live in Germany. It focuses on the mixup that happens when they put Luca in an apartment at the college with two guys, Ben and Toby. Toby at times has a fashion model girlfriend who is staying with him, Ellen. Ellen is the stir stick of the bunch. She really doesn’t like Ben at all. So, when Luca is coming in off a bad relationship, off men, & meeting Ben under odd circumstances prior to move in. She is the perfect target to bring over to Ellen’s way of thinking.

You see, Ben tends to bring a different woman home every night, he’s a jokester, and she also finds out is a food bandit. Being gluten-free due to health reasons it’s not easy for her. She's not hard to convince. She doesn’t know however that there are qualities he keeps hidden to protect himself. Read Ben and Luca’s journey as they walk through the depths of hell, sexual banter, hurt feelings, and revealed secrets. As they find relief of not living in fear when friends help friends, see how trust can be built out of misconceptions, and asking for what you want can sometimes bring your biggest rewards in life.

I give this: 5++++ stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow