How similar are the books and the show?

So I recently finished the season and am absolutely in love with the characters and thought about reading the books but thought I’d check I’m not going to be reading about lestat and Louis 2 vampire roommates who love each other in a purely platonic way.

Edit 13/11/2024: I made this post over a year ago because I liked the show and wanted to know if I’d like the books. I’ve now read 3 of the books and the Mayfair witches. Please stop coming here to tell me you don’t like that media no caters to gay people or black people. That’s not what this is for go away.