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iamnita's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
2.0
Soooooo the book overall has a really happy vibe. I loved delving into both character's personalities, and found the writing of the characters overall consistent. The banter was over-the-top for how people generally speak which certainly took away from the book.
However, the bigger issue I have is that I hate reading about terrible mental health rep. All the characters disregard how unwell they are as "the way it is" which it doesn't need to be. Further, the main relationships were just absolutely toxic and I'm tired of hearing about unhealthy dynamics.
However, the bigger issue I have is that I hate reading about terrible mental health rep. All the characters disregard how unwell they are as "the way it is" which it doesn't need to be. Further, the main relationships were just absolutely toxic and I'm tired of hearing about unhealthy dynamics.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Pregnancy
jaynovara's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Alcohol
chichisode's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Vomit, Medical content, and Car accident
summerflower_29's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Absolutely loved this story!! Emily Henry has a way of pulling you into her little worlds and this book did not disappoint. I especially loved reading this as an older sister who has a similar relationship with her younger sister as the main character in the book has.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship
msradiosilence's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-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
Tldr; for a straight romance, I had a good time.
Read my full review at: https://www.rainyreader.com/single-post/book-lovers
Read my full review at: https://www.rainyreader.com/single-post/book-lovers
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
rd77's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-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
I really loved the first 2/3 of the book and the last couple of chapters. The other part near the end, however, seemed to drag on a bit. The banter and the tension in the beginning was phenomenal and Emily Henry does such a good job of making you feel like the characters get together in a natural way. I thought the first chapter was also amazing and a super unique premise which gets you excited for the book.
However, after Charlie and Nora are together for a fling and are basically just waiting for Nora to leave to break up, it gets a bit boring. The author obviously wanted to make it more angsty and come up with a reason why it wouldn’t work, but it didn’t feel strong enough to talk about it for as long as she did. Based on the genre, we all knew where it was going, and that the breakup wouldn’t last (which is why I’m not a fan of these late breakups with a reconnection as the ending).
I also thought Libby could be pretty annoying, but not something that makes the book unreadable.
Besides that, the last chapter or two was good, and I loved the way Charlie surprised Nora in New York and what he said to her.
However, after Charlie and Nora are together for a fling and are basically just waiting for Nora to leave to break up, it gets a bit boring. The author obviously wanted to make it more angsty and come up with a reason why it wouldn’t work, but it didn’t feel strong enough to talk about it for as long as she did. Based on the genre, we all knew where it was going, and that the breakup wouldn’t last (which is why I’m not a fan of these late breakups with a reconnection as the ending).
I also thought Libby could be pretty annoying, but not something that makes the book unreadable.
Besides that, the last chapter or two was good, and I loved the way Charlie surprised Nora in New York and what he said to her.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
cozyreadsandcoffee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ
It is not just a romance, but it also explores the bond of sisterhood, family, balance of work/home life, and understanding the importance of following your passions.
The romance is also super cute between Nora and Charlie! Nora allowing herself to explore romance while understanding her role as big sister felt super relatable. Emily Henry's writing with sparkling dialogue, complex characters felt so real.
read if you enjoy books, exploring family dynamics, and cute romances that are just a little more than a hallmark movie.
It is not just a romance, but it also explores the bond of sisterhood, family, balance of work/home life, and understanding the importance of following your passions.
The romance is also super cute between Nora and Charlie! Nora allowing herself to explore romance while understanding her role as big sister felt super relatable. Emily Henry's writing with sparkling dialogue, complex characters felt so real.
read if you enjoy books, exploring family dynamics, and cute romances that are just a little more than a hallmark movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
aargot1's review against another edition
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Parentification, Co-dependencynebraskanwriter's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
As someone who is an older sister by 5 years, I related so much to Nora. To putting your entire life on hold and putting everyone above yourself, because you think their happiness will bring you happiness. To not realizing when all of a sudden your little sister is all grown up and she doesn’t need you anymore.
I loved this book, it was so realistic. In the ways it tackles Nora and Charlie’s budding romance (SWOON), Nora’s relationship with her younger sister, Libby, how Emily Henry brings up past trauma Nora has had to endure after the death of her mother.
I related to this book so much, saw so much of myself in Nora and why she was making the decisions she was making. Charlie was a dream, my fave Emily Henry love interest for sure. Him and Nora both just felt so relatable, so real and raw. And they were honest with each other, they communicated which I really appreciated. Relationships and communicating is hard sometimes, it’s messy and Henry does a great job of showcasing that in this book. Their courtship isn’t swoon-y, it felt very natural. And I loved every moment of it, every bit of banter and angst. Loved this book so much, definitely my favorite Emily Henry book to date for sure!
I loved this book, it was so realistic. In the ways it tackles Nora and Charlie’s budding romance (SWOON), Nora’s relationship with her younger sister, Libby, how Emily Henry brings up past trauma Nora has had to endure after the death of her mother.
I related to this book so much, saw so much of myself in Nora and why she was making the decisions she was making. Charlie was a dream, my fave Emily Henry love interest for sure. Him and Nora both just felt so relatable, so real and raw. And they were honest with each other, they communicated which I really appreciated. Relationships and communicating is hard sometimes, it’s messy and Henry does a great job of showcasing that in this book. Their courtship isn’t swoon-y, it felt very natural. And I loved every moment of it, every bit of banter and angst. Loved this book so much, definitely my favorite Emily Henry book to date for sure!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
jessreads137's review against another edition
5.0
Book Lovers was a wonderful addition to Emily Henry's line up of contemporary romances that have recently been released. The book follows a successful literary agent who lives in the city and loves the life she has worked hard to create for herself. The hero is an editor she has met in passing but has had very little reason to interact with since a couple years ago when he ruthlessly reviewed her authors manuscript that became a best selling novel.
Our heroine is invited on a long trip to the small town her author's best selling book is based in, with her sister (the book's biggest fan) who is expecting her third child. While they are away the sisters struggle to find each other past the stress of their personal lives, and the secrets they are both hiding that will eventually need to be revealed in order for them to repair their relationship. They are both also working through their memories of their mother and the struggles of their childhood in very different ways.
The book deals with childhood poverty, memories of a mother who struggled with depression, the lasting impact that their mother's multitude of romantic relationships had on them, and the ways that living in poverty has lead the girls to lifestyles that are shaped by those experiences while also being opposites of each other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Medical content, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Childhood poverty, Neglect, Parentification of a child, Death of a loved one (before the book begins). Pregnancy, Pregnancy complications, Sick parent