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cwallace1005's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
2023 edit: Pretty much ditto to what I said before. When I started, I was a little less hooked than I normally am with Emily Henry, but it hooked me pretty quickly still. It is heavier than either PWMOV or Book Lovers, but I think it works really well. There are great characters and significant development of our MCs. And again, I was charmed by it!
2022
I was charmed by it :)
Maybe it's the English-major/writer in me, but I loved the premise of this book. January and Gus are two writers (fairly successful in their own genres) having writer's block and they come up with a competition to get over it. Again, totally my style because I thrive on competition, especially if it has a deadline. I liked their banter, for the most part, and I thought they were well-written and had significant development for a novel in a genre that isn't known for its deep character development. There were several heavy topics in the books. January's struggle with her memories of her dad are especially poignant and relatable. Some of the "romantic" scenes were a little forced or awkward, but it didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying the book.
2022
I was charmed by it :)
Maybe it's the English-major/writer in me, but I loved the premise of this book. January and Gus are two writers (fairly successful in their own genres) having writer's block and they come up with a competition to get over it. Again, totally my style because I thrive on competition, especially if it has a deadline. I liked their banter, for the most part, and I thought they were well-written and had significant development for a novel in a genre that isn't known for its deep character development. There were several heavy topics in the books. January's struggle with her memories of her dad are especially poignant and relatable. Some of the "romantic" scenes were a little forced or awkward, but it didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Cursing, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, and Death of parent
keagar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
ahaines18's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
i absolutely loved this book, so close to being 5 stars, just wish the chapters were more broken up and there was a more diverse set of characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
beca_reads's review against another edition
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
3.5
this was not what i was expecting, and did not live up to the hype around the book. It was still okay, I didn't particularly like the characters that much especially Gus.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Vomit, Death of parent, and Alcohol
marzaher's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
4.75
the definition of style AND substance. i started the book thinking it was another romcom (WHICH I LOVE) and was blown away at the emotional topics discussed. it was raw and a real and still so funny and romantic. and above all it was relatable. i found myself in each character. i cried and laughed and squealed. !!!there’s smut!!!! the ending was just the tiniest bit rushed and there’s the occasional millennial humour but nothing you can’t look past, gus and january made all of it worth it. with quotes like “hemingway circle jerk fan fiction” and “every time she fell in love… joy seemed to overflow” and “when i watch you sleep i feel overwhelmed you exist” HOW COULD YOU NOT BE HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE W THE CHARACTERS. people say it’s enemies to lovers but if anything it’s more miscommunication and unrequited love diet enemies to lovers
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Chronic illness and Vomit
daydreamermoonwalker's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
devilianty's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cursing and Genocide
Minor: Child abuse
saldridge705's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
kameko's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
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
This book was really fun to read. This got me out of a reading slump. I really enjoyed how well the author developed each character. I truly was invested in both of the main characters. It was a romance that totally kept me hooked! Enemies to lovers tropes have somewhat of a predictable feeling to them BUT Emily Henry kept things interesting with the plot so it didn’t feel annoyingly predictable. This was really good. Highly recommend
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Grief
krisbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
It’s funny, lovable and can give you chills about the cult part. Loved the characters and their development through the novel, the main characters father and their complicated relationship is a great teaching for daily life.
Would absolutely read it again because yes I admit it, it is my confort read. Now please send an Augustus Everett for myself. Thank you Emily Henry for making me fall in love and then breaking my heart only to re-build it again, this is amazing (also I’m about to start reading people we meet on vacation, can’t wait!)
Would absolutely read it again because yes I admit it, it is my confort read. Now please send an Augustus Everett for myself. Thank you Emily Henry for making me fall in love and then breaking my heart only to re-build it again, this is amazing (also I’m about to start reading people we meet on vacation, can’t wait!)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Death of parent