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zsanareads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was good overall. It took me a bit longer to connect with the characters,
but overall it was a very cute story. I didn’t necessarily like the ending, but I liked that it was what made Harriett happy. I also think this was a very slow burn, lots of tension building just to drop again. It didn’t go the way I expected totally, but again, I appreciated the story overall. Loved the friendship aspect as well, I’d love to have friends like this group. The love connection was also very beautiful, and I loved how devoted they were to each other. This wasn’t necessarily a book I couldn’t put down, not u til things picked up at the end. But I loved the metaphors, the imagery, motifs, etc.
but overall it was a very cute story. I didn’t necessarily like the ending, but I liked that it was what made Harriett happy. I also think this was a very slow burn, lots of tension building just to drop again. It didn’t go the way I expected totally, but again, I appreciated the story overall. Loved the friendship aspect as well, I’d love to have friends like this group. The love connection was also very beautiful, and I loved how devoted they were to each other. This wasn’t necessarily a book I couldn’t put down, not u til things picked up at the end. But I loved the metaphors, the imagery, motifs, etc.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual content, Medical content, and Alcohol
doctorbrew's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
I genuinely, truly loved this book. I didn’t expect it to be my favorite Henry book so far, but it really surprised me. I found myself highly relating to Harriett quite frequently, almost to the point where I wondered if Emily Henry knew the way my own brain worked a little too well! The way the characters are thrown together in the beginning and live in constant denial made me desperately want to know what their undoing could possibly be. I like that both of them, to some degree, were people pleasers, making their relationship doomed from the start until they figured out healthier boundaries not just in their romantic partnership but also with their friends. It felt so refreshing to see people be adults and see how adult friendships truly do change over time. I definitely devoured this book faster than all the others so far.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy
relin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
A very silly situation with a silly second chance romance. It's sweet but fairly angsty (to be expected with a second chance romance).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy
jdanby's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I’ve never read such a beautifully written book that I so thoroughly disliked. I was anxious and frustrated almost the entire time reading it. I love Emily Henry’s writing but this one just wasn’t for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Chronic illness, Cursing, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
honeybeewitched87's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Mental illness, Grief, and Pregnancy
jls6283's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
4.0
Was it kind of predictable? Yes. Was it still poignantly thought-provoking and made me cry? Also yes…
I also just don’t like the “fake relationship” trope much. It was a little different here since it was more of a “we didn’t tell them we broke up” situation but still…
I also just don’t like the “fake relationship” trope much. It was a little different here since it was more of a “we didn’t tell them we broke up” situation but still…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy
nclausel25's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
barbarianmissy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
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
3.75
Ok, I really liked this one although it made me GRUMPY cause everyone had so many feelings and just KEPT THEM TO THEMSELVES RATHER THAN TALKING THEM OUT LIKE REGULAR PEOPLE.
I loved the friendship dynamic in this between all the characters and going back in time with them to relive their best memories and getting a deeper understanding of their love and friendships.
My biggest let down came from the MMC.
Wyn was a bit of a doofus. I liked him for his humour and his deep love for her, but boy did that man just hate himself. I don’t like how much he talked down on himself and undermined his own intelligence and just put everything she had or did on a pedestal in comparison to himself. Really was off putting.
ALSO their breakup was bullshit. Your fiancée calls you in a panic to tell you her coworker makes a move on her and rather than checking if SHES OK, you take it as her cheating on you and immediately break it off in a 4 minute phone call and send all her stuff back? AFTER BEING TOGETHER FOR 8 YEARS?! She’s in a huge city BY HERSELF with a high stress job, no friends or family around to comfort her through it, and you don’t have the balls to actually say it to her face or THINK about it a little tiny bit? REALLY shitty of him.
I absolutely love Emily Henry’s writing, the way she describes things is so beautiful and the way she gives me waves of happy nostalgia that isn’t even my own is astounding. A book of hers that isn’t necessarily my fav is still an absolute joy.
So sad I don’t have any other books of hers to read until next year!
I loved the friendship dynamic in this between all the characters and going back in time with them to relive their best memories and getting a deeper understanding of their love and friendships.
My biggest let down came from the MMC.
Wyn was a bit of a doofus. I liked him for his humour and his deep love for her, but boy did that man just hate himself. I don’t like how much he talked down on himself and undermined his own intelligence and just put everything she had or did on a pedestal in comparison to himself. Really was off putting.
ALSO their breakup was bullshit. Your fiancée calls you in a panic to tell you her coworker makes a move on her and rather than checking if SHES OK, you take it as her cheating on you and immediately break it off in a 4 minute phone call and send all her stuff back? AFTER BEING TOGETHER FOR 8 YEARS?! She’s in a huge city BY HERSELF with a high stress job, no friends or family around to comfort her through it, and you don’t have the balls to actually say it to her face or THINK about it a little tiny bit? REALLY shitty of him.
I absolutely love Emily Henry’s writing, the way she describes things is so beautiful and the way she gives me waves of happy nostalgia that isn’t even my own is astounding. A book of hers that isn’t necessarily my fav is still an absolute joy.
So sad I don’t have any other books of hers to read until next year!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Drug use, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
g_monaghan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Devasting
Inevitable
Poignant
Unnecessary self-sacrificial
Depression
I read a particulary gut-wrenching part whilst on public transport and had to pretend i was completely fine, what a travesty. For two smart people they sure are dumb
I think Emily Henry writes brilliant, honest, sharp and funny dialogue and will likely keep reading books by her, even if it turns out they are all different shades of the same story i think i would enjoy reading the same love story in different universes. Also big fan of the other friends in the group and insight into their/family dynamics.
The only downside is that this book is the epitome of the miscommunication trope *big sigh*
Inevitable
Poignant
Unnecessary self-sacrificial
Depression
I read a particulary gut-wrenching part whilst on public transport and had to pretend i was completely fine, what a travesty. For two smart people they sure are dumb
I think Emily Henry writes brilliant, honest, sharp and funny dialogue and will likely keep reading books by her, even if it turns out they are all different shades of the same story i think i would enjoy reading the same love story in different universes. Also big fan of the other friends in the group and insight into their/family dynamics.
The only downside is that this book is the epitome of the miscommunication trope *big sigh*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Grief
Moderate: Chronic illness, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit
carlymarie17's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
So many of the characters experienced growth - it was really cool to see. I loved how reflective some of it was.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy