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I always enjoy EmHen reads in the moment, but for whatever reason, I don’t find that her leads stick with me the same way main characters from other authors do, for whatever reason - I can’t really remember much about Poppy and Alex or Harriet and Wyn. I do feel like Daphne and Miles will be more memorable, but time will tell. EH does write great settings, and this was no exception: I really enjoyed spending time in Waning Bay and with the broader cast of characters, and there are several very funny moments. The initial premise bringing the MCs together was pretty silly but ultimately not that important to the arc of their relationship, and I thought the individual issues they both worked through were really well done. The circumstances of their family relationships felt specific and unique, and I appreciated the emphasis on building an individual identity.

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takarakei's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was going through something when I read this that might have affected my feelings towards it. Despite being in a bad place, it did make me laugh out loud which her books always can. But I think it's maybe my least fav Em Hen book?? only because compared to her other books (I've read all but PWMOV) it was more rom-com focused without any other plot going on. There was Daphne befriending her co-worker, but idk something didn't hit quite the same. I just compare everything to Happy Place which is my favorite (a god tier book)...

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cassielaj's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Joy, hilarity, genuine insights about realistic problems, and elements of classic romantic comedy that don’t feel trope-y — this is Emily Henry at her finest. One thing I love in a rom com is a strong supporting cast, and this book totally delivered. The town of Waning Bay and its locals are charming and left me wanting more.

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dr_amy_k_west's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated

3.75

A solid summer read. There's a lot going on here; it's messy and complicated. Which, I guess is pretty human (the author definitely wins a gold star for believable characters... Well, Miles might be TGTBT). But it does feel a bit as though all that's going on keeps the MC and surrounding characters from gaining depth. They're at arms length from the reader; less being in it with them, more observing the goings on. There was just so much to be unpacked in Daphne's head and emotions, likewise Miles - just please put them both in therapy! However, the relationship at the center doesn't come across as a rebound to me; rather more like they help each other find more of themselves.

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garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Emily Henry delivers Emily Henry. Emotional with moments of devastation. Solid romance. Very funny at times.

Also Julia Whelan is the queen of narrators and it was an all around excellent performance.

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