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antidietleah's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Infidelity
lisa_m's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love Emily Henry's writing SO much! And even though my expectations were high this book did not disappoint. I read it all in one sitting and I loved it! This book made me genuinely laugh out loud (and I truly mean that as in I'm glad that I was home alone because if anybody had heard me reading this they would probably think I was going insane with all the high pitched laughing and squealing.)
This book also made me cry which was very unexpected. But somehow Emily Henry just knows how to push my buttons and this one in particular just hit me where it hurts. There were a couple of lines and sequences that made me put the book down and reread it a couple of times because it was just really hitting me. The way she manages to put feelings into words so accurately is truly incredible and masterful. Emily Henry is not just one of my favourite authors, she is also one of the best authors of our time and I stand by that.
The premise of this book was already very intriguing to me but of course she put her own spin to it. Somehow she manages to use tropes and clichés in a way that feels so new and fresh. She writes about imperfect people who you still root for because of how human they are in their mistakes. This novel was phenomenal and a clear 5 star read like all her other books. I haven't yet found any other author that doesn't have a single book that was a miss or at least not a clear 5 star read. Emily Henry clearly never misses though.
This book also made me cry which was very unexpected. But somehow Emily Henry just knows how to push my buttons and this one in particular just hit me where it hurts. There were a couple of lines and sequences that made me put the book down and reread it a couple of times because it was just really hitting me. The way she manages to put feelings into words so accurately is truly incredible and masterful. Emily Henry is not just one of my favourite authors, she is also one of the best authors of our time and I stand by that.
The premise of this book was already very intriguing to me but of course she put her own spin to it. Somehow she manages to use tropes and clichés in a way that feels so new and fresh. She writes about imperfect people who you still root for because of how human they are in their mistakes. This novel was phenomenal and a clear 5 star read like all her other books. I haven't yet found any other author that doesn't have a single book that was a miss or at least not a clear 5 star read. Emily Henry clearly never misses though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
carlynnnnne's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.0
This book was such a fun and wonderful story about found family and finding one’s self. I found myself swooning over some of the literary one-liners that Henry worked into her writing, laughing out loud and tearing up with Daphne. This was the perfect summer read and I am so happy it gets to live on my bookshelf so that I can hop over to Waning Bay any time I want.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
rupanjali's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Minor: Drug use
macintasha's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
paperkindle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
The perfect romance book (even for non romance readers)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
brisievenpiper's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.75
I am a firm believer that Emily Henry can do no wrong. Henry writes with such heart, such emotion, that her love for the genre feels palpable. It is a true testament to her skill that such a heartbreaking backstory (if we’re going off of vibes, think Tortured Poets Department) radiates humor and warmth. As much as I enjoyed Funny Story, this is probably one of my least favorites of her novels. In my opinion, it is because there was such an emphasis on character development, that the love aspect was a bit neglected. Now again, that may just be bc I’m a hopeless romantic. I recommend everyone try it though:)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Abandonment
stormeno's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Grief
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
fritopie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse and Mental illness