Scan barcode
missmarshey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.75
I absolutely loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. I do have one niggle however, the blurb says Nora and Charlie are ‘work nemesis’. I would have to disagree, they had met each other once and came across badly to each other, then didn’t see each other again until the main part of the story… hardly a backstory/reason to be called each others nemesis. If I hadn’t read the blurb I would have said they weren’t particularly fond of each other. But the story itself was fantastic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent and Sexual content
makaroni18's review
reflective
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
kathrynw12's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
For me, this was fine. The sexual tension build-up was good, but I think like other romance novels, a lot of the problems could have been solved if people just talked to each other. Also, for me, this wasn’t as good as Beach Read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
beetsbydwight's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief and Pregnancy
ehunsy's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
angievansprang's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really enjoyed Beach Read, so I was expecting to like this one too especially because I love books about books. This fell really flat for me. I found a lot of the dialogue and physical intimacy in the main relationship to be super cringey and lack depth. There is surprisingly little plot and the ending didn’t do it for me. This had potential, but unfortunately it will not become my new Emily Henry favorite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Cancer
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy
stefs_library's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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 is a fun twist on romance tropes, specifically of the Hallmark variety. It was cute and sweet and thoughtful and everything I want in a romance novel. I recommend it to anyone in the mood for a romance that's lighthearted but also addresses some tough questions about family, loyalty, and pursuing your dreams.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
sammybee's review
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? It's complicated
3.0
It was okay, I kinda was over Nora. I love Charlie tho.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
annilane's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This is the second Emily Henry book I’ve read. I preferred Beach Read. Found this one a bit disappointing, leaning heavily on character tropes but not committing enough to turn them on their heads. Found the characters and their issues over dramatized and hard to relate to. GREAT sex scenes tho.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, and Grief
flamesocks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcohol, Mental illness, and Cursing