If you are looking for a thoroughly entertaining New Adult Romance to read this summer, than The Broken Hearts Society of Suite 17C is the book for you!

Author LeighAnn Kopans weaves a sassy tale that follows three college freshman girls: Rion, Amy, and Arielle, who become roommates, and while they come from very different backgrounds, and have very different personalities, they share one thing in come: they all enter college after experiencing a broken heart!

Written in the alternating perspectives of Rion, Amy, and Arielle, the reader is easily drawn into the girls' newly formed Broken Hearts Society of Suite 17C, where they follow the suitemates' freshman year in college as their bond of friendship blossoms amidst the drama, romance, humorous antics, and growing pains that comes with entering college.

I really enjoyed reading the alternating yet interweaving stories of each of the girls. I found it fascinating that three very different personalities could form a bond of sisterhood and blossoming friendship based on their shared experiences of heartbreak. Rion is the resident street smart girl who cusses like a sailor, Amy is the small town Christian girl, and Arielle is a beautiful lesbian: each girl has her own story to tell, but the reader is in for a real treat as they follow the girls' journey as they grow and come into their own during the first year of college. I loved the mixture of drama, friendship, and romance that was interwoven throughout the story, as well as the blossoming bond of friendship and witty interactions between the girls.

The Broken Hearts Society of Suite 17C is a lighthearted fun read that will provide a lot of laughs and leave a smile on your face!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Chick Lit Plus Blog Tours.

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The Broken Hearts’ Society of Suite 17C by LeighAnn Kopans
Source: Author
My Rating: 4/5 stars
My Review:

What happens when a Bible thumper, a group home kid with a con mom and a lesbian share a dorm room? Exactly what you would expect to happen, they become fast friends in the face of heartbreak and spend two semesters supporting one another through all the BS the first year of college can bring.

Rion: Dating a douchebag can only lead to trouble and Rion found it in spades. After her boyfriend left her to take the wrap for a lot of pot, Rion lost her full scholarship and her ability to trust guys. Coming to college with a partial scholarship, an attitude and no job, Rion is determined to keep her head down and trust no one. With her record, finding a job to fill in the gaps the scholarship doesn’t cover isn’t easy so, despite her intense hatred of all things drug-related, Rion goes to work in a head/tattoo shop. Between work, her classes and, her roommates, Rion’s life is crazy full and so far removed from what she thought college would be. Oh, and there’s a boy.

Amy: To date, everything in Amy’s life has been planned . . . . by everyone other than herself. To date, Amy has never questioned the plan nor has she ever questioned those making the plans for her. Amy is to become an elementary school teacher (though she doesn’t really like kids), she’s to marry Adam (though he wants to see other people to be totally sure about Amy) and, she is to live in fear of losing her immortal soul. Within weeks of moving in Amy begins to figure out that planning your own life and making your own decisions isn’t just hard work, it also takes effort and commitment. As the weeks go by, Amy gets stronger and stronger and with the help and support of her roommates, she eventually begins to believe even she can stand on her own two feet. Oh, and there’s a boy.

Arielle: The card-carrying lesbian of the group is perhaps the saddest of all. After being waitlisted to her first-choice college, Arielle finally gets the call to enroll and she couldn’t be more excited. Her girlfriend already attends the school and once they can be together full-time, life will pretty much be perfect. Except, Ari’s girlfriend has no intention of being out in the open nor does she have any plans to continue seeing Arielle. Crushed, Arielle decides she will never again date a girl who isn’t totally committed and completely comfortable with her sexual orientation. Just like her roommates, Ari begins the semester on the bad side of sad but as the weeks move forward she discovers a strength within that allows her to trust again and be open to new relationships. Oh, and there’s a girl.

The Bottom Line: The Broken Hearts’ Society of Suite 17C caught my attention with the awesome title!! Seriously, I can be swayed by a title  This is a very, very long read with alternating chapters (Rion, Ari and Ami) that don’t focus solely on one girl but predominately on her and her growing relationships. Each of the roommates begins the semester in a really bad way but as the plot unfolds their support of one another grows and they are each better able to deal with their lives both past and present. The sadness and heartbreak allows three very different personalities to overcome their differences and respective backgrounds in order to be strong for one another. There is plenty of drama in this read but there are also some very nice and very sweet moments. Be warned, there are also some naughty bits which certainly puts this read at NA+ With everything that is thrown at the girls of Suite 17C, it is no wonder this read is so long. There are some slow moments throughout but overall, this is a pleasant read that does end with three HEAs. While I can certainly say I enjoyed this read, I can’t say I was blown away by it. It is a solid read that will appeal to NA+ readers. ( )