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lisavandonselaar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
Minor: Animal death and Pregnancy
lifeofchrstnlvly's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
On vacation, you can be anyone you want.
People We Meet on Vacation reminded me how much I love the friends-to-lovers trope. Being friends first is a great foundation for a romantic relationship because you get to know someone deeply as a friend before taking things further.
I loved it, except for the end where I feel a loose thread wasn't tied up: how different Alex and Poppy are.
However, I must admit that this book touched me on a personal level. If I had read it five or six years ago, I know I would have made different choices in my life. I would have either waited or chosen a different path. This book was my "what if," my alternate reality, and honestly, it hurts to think about it.
I can confidently say that I'll read anything Emily Henry writes. Although I've only read two of her books so far (and by the way, Beach Read is much better than People We Meet on Vacation and I prefer Gus over Alex by a long shot), I'm eagerly looking forward to reading Book Lovers and Happy Place.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Animal death and Sexual content
Minor: Death and Death of parent
marieos's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Bullying
abbeyroad1410's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I absolutely adore Emily Henry (as I have repeated for the past few months as I read through her works).
The highlight of People We Meet On Vacation is truly Poppy's character development and growth throughout the story. She comes across as a real person with real problems and insecurities. Yes, her hometown brings back bad memories, but it is where her people are. Yes, her job brings her success but she feels unfulfilled. Acting on feelings for her friend gives her anxiety, and it's taken so long you don't know how it will end.
Additionally, per usual, Emily Henry's male lead is everyone's dream guy. He's soft and understanding and has the maturity some guys lack. Additionally, you see him work on himself throughout the novel.
Of course, this book has it's shortcomings. The biggest one for me was the rapid resolution of various plots. As someone currently dating her long-time friend, even after you admit your feelings there can be this long game of chicken (a part that we didn't get a clear view of but rather a montage). Additionally Alex should have been a lot angrier about the lie that R&R was paying for the trip because it didn't make a lot of sense to lie about. Instead, it felt like Alex was mad for two seconds.
Overall, this book was a wonderful read, and I can't wait for Emily Henry's next novel in Summer 2024.
The highlight of People We Meet On Vacation is truly Poppy's character development and growth throughout the story. She comes across as a real person with real problems and insecurities. Yes, her hometown brings back bad memories, but it is where her people are. Yes, her job brings her success but she feels unfulfilled. Acting on feelings for her friend gives her anxiety, and it's taken so long you don't know how it will end.
Additionally, per usual, Emily Henry's male lead is everyone's dream guy. He's soft and understanding and has the maturity some guys lack. Additionally, you see him work on himself throughout the novel.
Of course, this book has it's shortcomings. The biggest one for me was the rapid resolution of various plots. As someone currently dating her long-time friend, even after you admit your feelings there can be this long game of chicken (a part that we didn't get a clear view of but rather a montage). Additionally Alex should have been a lot angrier about the lie that R&R was paying for the trip because it didn't make a lot of sense to lie about. Instead, it felt like Alex was mad for two seconds.
Overall, this book was a wonderful read, and I can't wait for Emily Henry's next novel in Summer 2024.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Animal death
rushh's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy
northernlightsly's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Death of parent
pipss's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy, Death of parent, and Death
maybeimali's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Like a little getaway and sweet. Perfect for those who have wanderlust
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Bullying
chainsiren's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
micaelamariem's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
I LOVED this book. In no small part to my personality already basically being the main character’s. I’m from Ohio. I run a travel blog and have wanderlust. I get migraines. I studied creative writing. I have cats.
But besides all that, I loved that this book fueled my wanderlust and inspired me to travel more, I love the romance, heavy in the slow burn. And though it was weird having the story told in mostly flashbacks, I almost find I preferred that to how Beach Read was told (though I also recommend Beach Read!) it’s not perfect—I would have liked to see more in the present—but it’s still five stars.
But besides all that, I loved that this book fueled my wanderlust and inspired me to travel more, I love the romance, heavy in the slow burn. And though it was weird having the story told in mostly flashbacks, I almost find I preferred that to how Beach Read was told (though I also recommend Beach Read!) it’s not perfect—I would have liked to see more in the present—but it’s still five stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Vomit, Cursing, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Drug use