Reviews

Funny Story by Emily Henry

bookcheshirecat's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

aellis15's review

emotional 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

feliciakroon's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

hannuhreads's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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? N/A

4.0

4 Stars. 

🍷 The vibes: 

• roommates 
• Opposites attract
• Fake dating 
• Forced proximity 
• Librarian fmc
• Tattoos 

🍷 My thoughts: 

Oh wow. The beginning of this one sucked me in quick. It’s wild - so try to keep up. 😂So we have two couples. Daphne and Peter who are engaged and about to be married; and we have Miles and Petra . Well Peter leaves Daphne to be with Petra. So what is Daphne to do - living in a new place with nowhere to live and no community to help her out? Move in with Miles and be awkward roomies until she can figure out what’s next for her. 

🍷 I loved Miles’s super chill energy! Instant attraction from me to his vibe. But he also had depth and a backstory which is something that every cinnamon roll MMC needs. I also loved Daphne and seeing her librarian passion really shine through. I found this aspect of her so endearing. 

🍷 The humor and banter spoke to my soul. I literally laughed out loud several times. 

🍷 The conflict and the blow up was a lot for me and was a little hard to get down- but otherwise this was a super enjoyable read that has me excited to read other books by Emily Henry. 

🍷 Other things I loved with no context:

The kiss 

The banter

The dunes

Whiny babies

Ashleigh

Cherry Hill

Note- open door; easily skippable with plot staying solid. 

Similar to: Just for the Summer in the parental complexities and feeling like a summer read to me. 

azkabanslibrary's review

emotional 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

5.0

mantrareads's review

3.0

3.3. it was a little boring…. i fear… but it was ok. i still love you emily henry

mpfs's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

sillylily88's review

5.0

i’m daphne, she’s me, so so soooo me 

litwithlolo's review

funny 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? Yes

4.5

kristakp's review

emotional funny reflective fast-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? It's complicated

4.5