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thatswhatshanread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Emily Henry makes you feel like you’re the only one reading her book. Which is a good thing—a great thing!! Let me explain.
When you’re reading one of her books, you almost feel like it’s a secret. Like if one of your best friends writes a book and you’re the first one to read it. Like you have the inside scoop. Like it’s exclusive. Like this story was meant to be read by you. Like its contents are something for you to cherish and feel in your own time, your own way.
Her writing does this magical thing where you feel so present inside her words that you never really leave them. You read other books, move on to other titles, but her stories remain. When all else feels like a dribble, her novels are the ocean. Constant. Resonating. Engaging with you even in your subconscious.
What I loved about Miles and Daphne was that they were so in tune and in sync with one another’s feelings and expectations, even when they thought they weren’t. The right person can make all the difference in the wrong moments.
Miles is easygoing and thoughtful, confident but considerate. Daphne is gentle and shy but also braver than she thinks and tougher than she gives herself credit for. They make a great pair of roommates, friends, cohorts, lovers. They are two halves of one whole that, for much of the book, they seem to acknowledge but don’t let themselves indulge in for fear of messing the good parts up, or not thinking they are what the other needs. They go through situations and feelings together, simultaneously, without realizing it. I like how natural and adult their conversations are, how honest they can be with one another when they need to, and how goofy and flirty they can be when they want to. How easily they fit into each other’s lives, literally and figuratively.
Most mature of her books I think, as far as characters and their actions. Well-rounded novel, nothing feels rushed or drags along. Perfect pacing. I wish I felt a little more connected to the characters’ decisions, but that’s more of a personal thing.
When you’re reading one of her books, you almost feel like it’s a secret. Like if one of your best friends writes a book and you’re the first one to read it. Like you have the inside scoop. Like it’s exclusive. Like this story was meant to be read by you. Like its contents are something for you to cherish and feel in your own time, your own way.
Her writing does this magical thing where you feel so present inside her words that you never really leave them. You read other books, move on to other titles, but her stories remain. When all else feels like a dribble, her novels are the ocean. Constant. Resonating. Engaging with you even in your subconscious.
What I loved about Miles and Daphne was that they were so in tune and in sync with one another’s feelings and expectations, even when they thought they weren’t. The right person can make all the difference in the wrong moments.
Miles is easygoing and thoughtful, confident but considerate. Daphne is gentle and shy but also braver than she thinks and tougher than she gives herself credit for. They make a great pair of roommates, friends, cohorts, lovers. They are two halves of one whole that, for much of the book, they seem to acknowledge but don’t let themselves indulge in for fear of messing the good parts up, or not thinking they are what the other needs. They go through situations and feelings together, simultaneously, without realizing it. I like how natural and adult their conversations are, how honest they can be with one another when they need to, and how goofy and flirty they can be when they want to. How easily they fit into each other’s lives, literally and figuratively.
Most mature of her books I think, as far as characters and their actions. Well-rounded novel, nothing feels rushed or drags along. Perfect pacing. I wish I felt a little more connected to the characters’ decisions, but that’s more of a personal thing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Abandonment, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Drug use
bibliobrittish's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
The best kind of chaos and delightful supportive cast of characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
This is Emily Henry’s funniest book to date! I feel like it’s the first of her books that has a title that really fits the story. I could not stop laughing! Practically everything out of Miles’ mouth either had me cackling or swooning. With the exception of Alex Nilsen (because no one will ever top Alex Nilsen in any book ever ever), Miles is my favorite Emily Henry MMC. Besides being really funny, he’s also so thoughtful and romantic. His only flaw is having feelings for Petra in the first place, but I guess Daphne has a similar flaw in her feelings for Peter.
This book was also deeply romantic. It’s one of the best strangers to lovers stories I’ve ever read, with me truly believing their trajectory from two separate heartbroken people to a unit that seemed destined to end up together. I love how despite seeming like complete opposites, they had so much in common and they complemented each other. They also had great chemistry and their slow burn was perfect! I also love how them taking their time to seemingly find their other half in their own apartment felt so realistic.
I loved Daphne! With the exception of Poppy Wright (sensing a pattern?), Daphne is my favorite Emily Henry FMC. Her journey to realizing that she hadn’t been living a life for herself is so relatable and it was genuinely inspiring to watch her practically start her life over in her 30s, not only with Miles, but also in forming her friendship with Ashleigh.
Speaking of Ashleigh, this is one of the best portrayals of friendship that I’ve ever read. To be honest, despite that being the whole theme with Happy Place, I kind of hated the friendships in that book. This book, however, portrayed realistic friendships that weren’t toxic and it was amazing! Even the mention of Daphne’s relationship with Sadie felt so incredibly relatable. Everyone has had that friend that they thought they were close to until an SO became the center of their friend’s world. It sucks, but it’s realistic and I loved that portrayal. I also thought that her friendship with Ashleigh felt both realistic and was a lesson in what it means to have a healthy friendship. You can screw up, but as long as you can admit that and still be there for one another, you can still be friends.
The moral of the story is that Petra and Peter suck and the two of them dumping Miles and Daphne, respectively, is the best thing to ever happen to Miles, Daphne, Julia, Ashleigh, Harvey, or Elda!
Thank you to Edelweiss, Berkley, and Emily Henry for providing me access to this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
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