Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

15 reviews

thisiswhy_wecanthavenicethings's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

I actually wrote a really long review but it got deleted so i am rewriting a shortened version. 

I really enjoyed this book, and loved the relationship between Alex and poppy. I felt like some of the problems from the beginning were ignored by the end. I really liked seeing the vacation scenes but felt there were a bit too many. I think  the Croatia scene should have come earlier, by the time it was introduced it was painfully obvious what had happened and I didn't care anymore. I would have liked to see Alex's pov since he is known as being guarded and even Poppy didn't really know his emotions. I liked how there wasn't really any/graphic smut. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Infidelity, and Pregnancy

Poppy mentions being bullied/teased in school. Alex and Poppy almost cheat with each other, Poppy's boyfriend Gabriel leaves her for a waitress. Poppy believes she may be pregnant during one scene however she isn't.

taylormoore'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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity and Sexual content

annag77's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

1.0

Y’all I have tried! This was my second Emily Henry book and I guess I’m just not a fan of her writing or style. I didn’t connect with the characters at all (they annoyed me) and some things got repetitive or even forced at times. I had similar vibes with Happy Place. 🙇🏻‍♀️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Bullying

Toxic friendship, cheating, Contains cussing, God’s name in vain, sexual content, LGBTQIA representation

laurenofgreengables's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

I don’t want to read about
emotional cheating in romance 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity

readbykatherine's review

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Animal death and Bullying

chasingpages1's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying and Alcohol

Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Excrement, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship

btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful informative reflective 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, and Pregnancy

Minor: Animal death, Death, and Death of parent

lisa_m's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is extraordinary. So offen when reading romance books I say in my review that they are "good but nothing special." That usually means most people will find some way to enjoy it in my opinion.

With this book however I don't think it's for everyone. It definitely is NOT a cute quick romance book.
This felt more like a contemporary book about two people who happen to be in love with each other.

That being said I absolutely love this book. I enjoyed every minute of the audiobook and I definitely want to reread it and buy a physical copy!

This book makes me wonder why I ever thought enemies-to-lovers is the best type of romance. I still love it but mostly in fantasy settings. 
Bestfriends-to-lovers however - wow! I absolutely loved Poppy and Alex's dynamic. The way they could truly be themselves around each other and how they adored each other is just something so special.

What I also loved about this book is how real and human it felt. There are still a few romancy tropes but all in all the stories and the feelings are something I could relate to so much.

I feel like this just made it's way into my favourite books of all times list.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Pregnancy

blackveilbeccy's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.25

After a slow start, I really adored this. I think that’s almost entirely due to the male love interest who is utterly swoonworthy. It’s worth reading just for him.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Outing

reginaexmachina's review

adventurous emotional tense slow-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Abortion