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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
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
even though i am a lesbian... i did enjoy this book. i did skip over the smut because i think i would gag hahah. but i am a romcom lover and hopeless romantic... so you know, i had to read one of emily henry's books. the enemies to lovers trope is definitely one of my favorites. the relationship between libby and nora alone, warmed my heart. as someone who definitely is a libby more than a nora, but also does not have any siblings yet really connected with their relationship. also the small town vibes reminded me of sweet home alabama a bit, which is a great movie. some lines really got to me- like 'a reminder that there are things in life so valuable that you MUST risk the pain of losing them for the joy briefly having them' and 'even if it hurts, when he shimmers across my mind, it's like remembering a favorite book. one that left you gutted,sure, but also one that changed you forever'. this was a good easy breezy read for my vacation. would definitely recommend to a friend. also would love to see this as a movie adaptation.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
If you're looking for a story that brings together romance, sisters, self-discovery, healing, dedication to family, witty banter, checklists, and small town charm, look no further.
First off, Ms. Henry knows how to write some wonderfully witty banter. I think in every book of hers I've read, the banter is always topnotch, and I always end up laughing out loud throughout the book. She also writes romantic chemistry very well. Charlie and Nora had that slow burn, angsty pining going on for so long, and when they were finally able to be together, it was well-deserved.
I enjoyed the literary agent/book editor perspectives and liked that Charlie and Nora were able to combine their talents, careers, and love of books into one powerhouse person when they most needed to. They made a dynamic duo and seamlessly worked together.
Alot of die-hard romcom lovers weren't the biggest fan of this book because the focus isn't strictly on Charlie and Nora, but I personally LOVED the sister side story and ensuing shenanigans. All of it tied into Nora, her view of herself, how she thinks others view her, and how those feelings manifest in her daily life. The tragedy in her past continues to haunt her daily, and because of that, it affects how she treats Libby, herself, Charlie, her career, and literally everything else in her life.
I loved watching Nora and Libby together, but my heart broke for them both. Nora felt she had to do everything and drop everything to care for Libby, but Libby just wanted her sister to love life and fulfill her dreams. Neither wanted to stand in the way of the other's happiness, but at the same time, they wanted so desperately to never have to be apart from each other.
I'm not a firm believer that a romcom has to solely focus on the main character's romance, so that deviation from the overarching romance didn't deter me in the slightest.
This book had fun, laughs, serious discussions, plenty of tear-inducing moments, a good bit of steam, a crap-ton of books, and a neatly done ending that left me content!
First off, Ms. Henry knows how to write some wonderfully witty banter. I think in every book of hers I've read, the banter is always topnotch, and I always end up laughing out loud throughout the book. She also writes romantic chemistry very well. Charlie and Nora had that slow burn, angsty pining going on for so long, and when they were finally able to be together, it was well-deserved.
I enjoyed the literary agent/book editor perspectives and liked that Charlie and Nora were able to combine their talents, careers, and love of books into one powerhouse person when they most needed to. They made a dynamic duo and seamlessly worked together.
Alot of die-hard romcom lovers weren't the biggest fan of this book because the focus isn't strictly on Charlie and Nora, but I personally LOVED the sister side story and ensuing shenanigans. All of it tied into Nora, her view of herself, how she thinks others view her, and how those feelings manifest in her daily life. The tragedy in her past continues to haunt her daily, and because of that, it affects how she treats Libby, herself, Charlie, her career, and literally everything else in her life.
I loved watching Nora and Libby together, but my heart broke for them both. Nora felt she had to do everything and drop everything to care for Libby, but Libby just wanted her sister to love life and fulfill her dreams. Neither wanted to stand in the way of the other's happiness, but at the same time, they wanted so desperately to never have to be apart from each other.
I'm not a firm believer that a romcom has to solely focus on the main character's romance, so that deviation from the overarching romance didn't deter me in the slightest.
This book had fun, laughs, serious discussions, plenty of tear-inducing moments, a good bit of steam, a crap-ton of books, and a neatly done ending that left me content!
I figured that was how it was going to end but it didn’t make the journey any less enjoyable. Very cute book with some deeper meaning
Ha llegado el verano, y eso significa comedia romántica disfrutona de la Emily Henry :) Está guay porque coge todos los estereotipos de las películas de tarde de antena3 y les da la vuelta, siempre siendo consciente del tipo de libro que es. No le pongo 5 estrellas porque hubo partes que se me hicieron algo de bola, pero en general los personajes están muy bien caracterizados y la autora logra que te importe su historia. Eso sí, lo vi más cursi que el otro libro que había leído de ella.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
charlie lastra i gotta give you your 10s!!
It made me laugh, it made me cry, which very rarely happens to me. It just touched me deeply in a particularly turbulent period of my life, but I'm so grateful I picked this up - it was basically love at first sight (first line). I will most definitely do a reread of this wonderfully human, slightly self-deprecating, sometimes heartbreaking but always very feel-good masterpiece.