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modernthymes's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol, and Pregnancy
lizardbet's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
way more emotionally intelligent than i ever expected, and i spent a hefty chunk of the last third or so quietly crying to myself trying not to wake up my boyfriend sleeping next to me (not that it’s specifically sad or anything, but the stories of changing and growing and these complicated romantic and platonic relationships hit me like a truck).
much less fluffy than i thought when i picked it up but also i couldn’t put it down? it kept me on my toes and i didn’t ever quite know where things were going but in a good way, and i liked the ending
much less fluffy than i thought when i picked it up but also i couldn’t put it down? it kept me on my toes and i didn’t ever quite know where things were going but in a good way, and i liked the ending
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent, Chronic illness, and Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy
Alcohol -thelibronaut's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
This book was like a balm for my heart. It made me nostalgic for places I’ve never been and people who don’t exist. The story is a love letter to the people who stick with you through thick and thin even when your lives are completely different. Told in turns from past to present, this is almost a perfect romance in my opinion: it’s heart-achingly sweet without being trite and tense without being dramatic. Not to mention the banter is really funny. There is some open-door spice.
It does rely a bit on miscommunication, but I felt it worked because there are real, character-driven reasons they don’t tell each other some things, and it’s not just that they’re mad or throwing a fit.
My only criticism is that the ending got a little long, but there are so many (very well-developed) characters, with hopes and challenges of their own, and each gets their moment to cry and grow, so I will forgive it.
Overall fantastic, would highly recommend. It’s the kind of book I wish I could re-read for the first time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual content, and Death of parent
allisonbraun's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Chronic illness, and Mental illness
Minor: Pregnancy, Death of parent, and Death
johall7's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Mental illness
Moderate: Terminal illness, Cancer, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Drug use
alexelli's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Chronic illness
Minor: Alcohol, Medical content, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
immovabletype's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
I laughed, I cried, I swooned; I did all three at the same time and ended up choking on my own spit. Emily Henry is my happy place.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Mental illness, Cursing, Drug use, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Medical content, Vomit, Chronic illness, and Infidelity
bumblemee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Oh well, these self-deprecating little losers got a place in my heart now <3
I'm always a sucker for the found family trope, which immediately made me like this book. The characters are such a well thought out friend group, who love each other so much that it'll warm your heart in no time. Their relationships with each other felt very real, which helped making the characters themselves feel real. All of them just .. made sense in a way. I also thought most of them had their time to shine and become a complex person in the eye of the reader, which I think was nice, because I worry sometimes that side characters don't get enough depth, since they're not the couple the story focuses on. But in this case I got a clear sense for all of them, which makes sense since while this is a romance book, it takes its time to explore friendship as well.
I really loved Harriet - probably bc I related to her a lot. Maybe you find her annoying if you can't see aspects of yourself in her and would just like to shake her sometimes and tell her that she's way too much in her head without finding someone to do a reality check with. She struggles a lot with listening to her own needs and the negative consequences this can have, even if her goal is to do the opposite: make everyone happy.
I thought it was very interesting how Harriet and Wyn were written - both with low self-esteem for different reasons and in a way that makes it hard for them to communicate effectively when they'd need it most. It's sometimes hard to read this kind of story, where there's a lack of communication, which you as the reader can see clearly. But in this case it felt very natural, you could understand why they can't get their shit together sooner. (Not gonna lie though, I was a little frustrated at times, but it was okay.)
The tone of this book was a little bittersweet in my opinion, especially because we spend a lot of time exploring the relationships between characters before the events of the book (the good and he bad), but also get to see the complicated situation they're in at the moment. A lot of people on here say that this book is "lighthearted" and I see why, but to me it wasn't. Maybe that's a matter of the state you're in when reading this and how the topics resonate with you. It my case, this book didn't drag me down or anything, but it made me (a little) sad more often than not to be honest, so I can't say I thought of it as lighthearted.
I'm always a sucker for the found family trope, which immediately made me like this book. The characters are such a well thought out friend group, who love each other so much that it'll warm your heart in no time. Their relationships with each other felt very real, which helped making the characters themselves feel real. All of them just .. made sense in a way. I also thought most of them had their time to shine and become a complex person in the eye of the reader, which I think was nice, because I worry sometimes that side characters don't get enough depth, since they're not the couple the story focuses on. But in this case I got a clear sense for all of them, which makes sense since while this is a romance book, it takes its time to explore friendship as well.
I really loved Harriet - probably bc I related to her a lot. Maybe you find her annoying if you can't see aspects of yourself in her and would just like to shake her sometimes and tell her that she's way too much in her head without finding someone to do a reality check with. She struggles a lot with listening to her own needs and the negative consequences this can have, even if her goal is to do the opposite: make everyone happy.
I thought it was very interesting how Harriet and Wyn were written - both with low self-esteem for different reasons and in a way that makes it hard for them to communicate effectively when they'd need it most. It's sometimes hard to read this kind of story, where there's a lack of communication, which you as the reader can see clearly. But in this case it felt very natural, you could understand why they can't get their shit together sooner. (Not gonna lie though, I was a little frustrated at times, but it was okay.)
The tone of this book was a little bittersweet in my opinion, especially because we spend a lot of time exploring the relationships between characters before the events of the book (the good and he bad), but also get to see the complicated situation they're in at the moment. A lot of people on here say that this book is "lighthearted" and I see why, but to me it wasn't. Maybe that's a matter of the state you're in when reading this and how the topics resonate with you. It my case, this book didn't drag me down or anything, but it made me (a little) sad more often than not to be honest, so I can't say I thought of it as lighthearted.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, Grief, and Mental illness
Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Chronic illness
mirandalikesbooks's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was such a loveable book. Harriet had so much growth throughout the course of this book. Her struggles of succeeding for approval, being defined by her career, and wanting to make sure everyone is happy were very relatable. I think how her relationship with Wyn matured and defined itself was beautiful too. But it was the individual character growth that did it for me.
I know romances aren't for everyone, but this is a no brainer grab if it is for you. The witty dialouge and the exploration in to relationships of all kinds (the self, friends, family, relationships) keep you invested more than just a straight up romance would.
I know romances aren't for everyone, but this is a no brainer grab if it is for you. The witty dialouge and the exploration in to relationships of all kinds (the self, friends, family, relationships) keep you invested more than just a straight up romance would.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Sexual content, and Drug use
friedfae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rooting for all the characters to succeed! One of the characters is a little too self-absorbed, but everyone else was enjoyable.
Relationship (platonic & romantic) advice: COMMUNICATE!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy