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princessdana36's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Abandonment
loopread's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think I chuckled once the entire book. Was it supposed to be a funny story, or was it supposed to be a funny story?
I have to mention that this was my first Emily Henry book. My expectations for this author were high with how she was being talked about online and all.
I didn’t really like Miles, to be honest. I enjoyed his dialogue and the parts where he’s just… being Miles, but the way he still went after Petra just because she was crying—like he had some boyfriend responsibility over her—irked me. Even if it’s because he’s so unbelievably nice and never angry.
Ironically, the first time where Miles and Daphne had to pretend in front of Peter was the scene that held the most chemistry between the two compared to their other romantic scenes.
+ even though Petra and Peter were the whole cause of this, these two important characters who were steering Daphne and Miles together, they felt like plot devices. Just so that there could be misunderstandings. They had no depth or personality anywhere. The only times they appeared were to push things forward. Literally.And then they broke up out of the blue?? It felt SO forced.
I liked Ashleigh and Julia, though. Ashleigh was my favourite character because she felt authentic, and the same goes for Julia. The banter was fun too.
I don’t want to criticise too harshly. Just don’t put too much thought into it, It was an easy read. I also liked their jobs, they felt fitting and actually made sense instead of being there just cuz, which was nice.
Overall? Enjoyable and easy read but not memorable.
I have to mention that this was my first Emily Henry book. My expectations for this author were high with how she was being talked about online and all.
+ even though Petra and Peter were the whole cause of this, these two important characters who were steering Daphne and Miles together, they felt like plot devices. Just so that there could be misunderstandings. They had no depth or personality anywhere. The only times they appeared were to push things forward. Literally.
I liked Ashleigh and Julia, though. Ashleigh was my favourite character because she felt authentic, and the same goes for Julia. The banter was fun too.
I don’t want to criticise too harshly. Just don’t put too much thought into it, It was an easy read. I also liked their jobs, they felt fitting and actually made sense instead of being there just cuz, which was nice.
Overall? Enjoyable and easy read but not memorable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Drug use
jadeyfish's review
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
4.25
I read this book in three sittings and i really enjoyed it! I don’t typically read romance, but this is the second one and i could see myself reading more! (both were Emily Henry, the first was Book Lovers)
I also get scared that I won’t be able to relate to the characters in these types of books, but I’m 21 and found a lot in common with the 30 y.o. characters! (friendship and relationship wise)
Not a big deal, but I did notice that “chortle” and “sidelong” were used quite frequently. It made me giggle seeing that the author has specific words they keep coming back to, but it can be a turnoff.
Overall, an epic book. I plan to read more of Emily Henry in the future! :D
I also get scared that I won’t be able to relate to the characters in these types of books, but I’m 21 and found a lot in common with the 30 y.o. characters! (friendship and relationship wise)
Not a big deal, but I did notice that “chortle” and “sidelong” were used quite frequently. It made me giggle seeing that the author has specific words they keep coming back to, but it can be a turnoff.
Overall, an epic book. I plan to read more of Emily Henry in the future! :D
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity and Gaslighting
fairytalefootnotes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-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
5.0
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narrator(s): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Tropes, etc: Fake Dating, Roommates, Best Friends to Lovers
POV: Single, 1st Person
3rd Act Breakup?: Yes
Cliffhanger?: No
Song Association: I’m Only Me When I’m With You by Taylor Swift
Notable Quote: “You aren’t what I pictured,” I say. “You are so, so, so much better than what my cynical little brain could’ve ever come up with.”
Brief Summary: When Daphne’s fiancé leaves her for his childhood best friend, she’s forced to move in with her ex’s new fiancée’s ex.
The Praise: I loved this so, so, sooooo much. Daphne was so relatable and Miles was so sweet. The story itself was interesting and fun, and I loved the side characters.
The Critique: I would’ve liked for Peter to get hit by a bus, but alas.
Final Thoughts: So sweet, funny, and emotional. Sliding in as a favorite of the year with only a little over a month left!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity
xvicesx's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is just superb. I was partially expecting a fake dating quick and dirty rom-com and I can't possibly have been more wrong and glad about it.
Daphne and Miles are an adorable duo, and you can't help falling in love with them just as they fall in love with each other. It was such a sweet, and somehow heart-wrenching story and if you love a romance you absolutely must read this because it's just that good.
Daphne and Miles are an adorable duo, and you can't help falling in love with them just as they fall in love with each other. It was such a sweet, and somehow heart-wrenching story and if you love a romance you absolutely must read this because it's just that good.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity and Abandonment
kailiyahknight's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
thepaperbackqueen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
tense
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
This book was beautiful. I love the writing loved everything except the sexual content and the profanity but wow does Emily Henry know how to write a story.
I loved going through Daphne and Miles lives and seeing how they both started off so heartbroken and seeing how the blossomed and grew into people who eventually faced their fears, chose to hope instead of despair and chose to allow their negative emotions to show and trust how you're feeling and use that as a stepping stool not a dagger.
I loved going through Daphne and Miles lives and seeing how they both started off so heartbroken and seeing how the blossomed and grew into people who eventually faced their fears, chose to hope instead of despair and chose to allow their negative emotions to show and trust how you're feeling and use that as a stepping stool not a dagger.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
Minor: Vomit
natashaball's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
liciaaaaa's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity
haley49's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
EmHen has done it again! She creates these rom com plots and the twist is that they are incredibly real and vulnerable portrayals of moving forward and taking control of your life. Both characters had valid thoughts and feelings regarding their life experiences and I really enjoyed how everything played out. I laughed, I cried, good stuff
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol