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msradiosilence's review against another edition
- 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
Read my full review at: https://www.rainyreader.com/single-post/book-lovers
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Child abuse, Cursing, Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
rd77's review against another edition
- 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
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.
Minor: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Death, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
cozyreadsandcoffee's review against another edition
- 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
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.
Graphic: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Mental illness, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, Cursing, Medical content, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
aargot1's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Grief, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Parentification, Co-dependencynebraskanwriter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
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!
Graphic: Death of parent, Cursing, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Death, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Sexual content
jessreads137's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
Childhood poverty, Neglect, Parentification of a child, Death of a loved one (before the book begins). Pregnancy, Pregnancy complications, Sick parentsirissacgluten's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Nora, an intense, no-nonsense literary agent from NYC, finds herself in a sleepy small town in North Carolina with her beloved (and very pregnant) sister for a sibling getaway. While in the town’s sole coffee shop, she runs into Charlie, a successful, stern editor who left a lackluster impression on her back in the big city. Thrown together over her client’s latest manuscript, the two begin to thaw each other’s emotional walls as they discuss duty, grief, regret, belonging, and loneliness.
I genuinely laughed out loud multiple times throughout this; Emily Henry has a way of writing snappy dialogue that feels authentic rather than contrived, and the characters’ inside jokes include the reader, drawing us into their world right alongside them. The scene of place is also very strong, with the odes to New York particularly poignant. And the core romance is both simple and complicated, a testament to the realistic ties that bind and break us.
4.5/5: Another strong romance by Emily Henry with compelling characters, great writing, and an honest heart.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
Minor: Drug use, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, and Vomit