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sarahmae531's review
adventurous
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Bullying
kendallreadsbooks's review
emotional
lighthearted
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
5.0
Oh my god I ADORED this. As a longtime fan of best friends to lovers tropes and a lover of love interests who are a bit awkward this was absolutely perfect. I thought I loved January and August, but Poppy and Alex have my entire heart.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Terminal illness
happyreadings's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
This book follows Poppy and Alex, 2 unlikely friends, on their yearly vacations.
This book was not a typical romance book I would read mostly because of it being a friends-to-lovers trope. However, I loved Beach Read so I know I needed to stick this book out because I know it would be worth it. The more I read this book, the more genius I found it. The counting down of the summer trips til the end where we find out where they're relationship took a turn was really brilliant writing I thought.
I really enjoyed watching Poppy and Alex's relationship grow and watching them become so close was really enjoyable. But honestly, the ending is really where it got me. I think because my best friend is my husband, I really related to it. It was just really beautiful how they finally came together. However, I also think if they actually talked about their feelings toward each other in the beginning it could have saved them a lot of trouble in the future. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this book and I can't wait for Emily Henry's next book.
This book was not a typical romance book I would read mostly because of it being a friends-to-lovers trope. However, I loved Beach Read so I know I needed to stick this book out because I know it would be worth it. The more I read this book, the more genius I found it. The counting down of the summer trips til the end where we find out where they're relationship took a turn was really brilliant writing I thought.
I really enjoyed watching Poppy and Alex's relationship grow and watching them become so close was really enjoyable. But honestly, the ending is really where it got me. I think because my best friend is my husband, I really related to it. It was just really beautiful how they finally came together. However, I also think if they actually talked about their feelings toward each other in the beginning it could have saved them a lot of trouble in the future. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this book and I can't wait for Emily Henry's next book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Death of parent
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