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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
A very fun and lovely pool/beach read. Unexpectedly emotional at times, but a good friends-to-lovers book!
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Animal death
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
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
I went into this not really being in the mood for another contemporary romance and also having heard nothing good about this book. I picked it up used a couple years ago because I knew Emily Henry was a popular author, but then everyone I talked to who has read her books said this was their least favorite. I put the audiobook on reluctantly in the car, assuming I'd probably DNF at some point, and then I found myself laughing within the first 10 minutes. I get why Emily Henry is so popular, it's deserved. There is so much texture to all of the characters and to the world that make them feel more like real people in a real place. The writing is clear and immersive. I thought the format of having the current events interspersed with the snippets from the vacations Poppy and Alex had taken over the years was done really well. Friends to Lovers is probably my favorite romance trope, and this book nailed it. The audiobook narrator was great. Can't wait to read more Emily Henry now if this is apparently the least good book?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Drug use, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death of parent, Pregnancy
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy
emotional
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:
Yes
i rarely read this kind of romance, but it’s clear to me that i’ve been missing out. i was expecting not to like this book but i loved it 😭 am i in my romance era??
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Animal death, Pregnancy
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Easy beach read that uses lots of contemporary romance tropes. I didn’t find it laugh out loud funny and felt some plot aspects could have been fleshed out more, but there were some witty lines that made me smile.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Pregnancy
One of the main character’s mothers passes away in childbirth before the story begins. There is discussion of how the character’s father never recovered from his grief.
One main character recounts several instances of bullying from her childhood.
One character is made fun of (in an unnecessarily aggressive way) by two other characters for liking reality tv.
One character gets pneumonia (there is a detailed account of her illness).
One minor character is described smoking marijuana.
Another minor character smokes a cigarette.
Lots of drinking (including one scene where the two in characters get quite drunk).
A few mentions of pets that passed away.
Several brief sex scenes.
Occasional use of “f*ck” and other swear words.
One character has a pregnancy scare, but the tests come back negative.
One character has a vasectomy.
Although there is no physical cheating, the two main characters are physically affectionate and emotionally intimate, even when they are in relationships with other people.
The two main characters go to therapy (separately) to work out their issues.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Animal death, Grief, Death of parent
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
”home is my favorite place.”
This slow burn, friends to lovers romance filled with inside jokes, pining and tender moments was such a joy to read! I love how Emily Henry is able to create not only a beautiful love story, but one that also dives into more meaningful topics such as therapy and grief.
I actually loved the back and forth dual timeline aspect and getting to see how their friendship blossomed over the years and the current day chapters showing the aftereffects of their fractured relationship with Poppy & Alex finding their way back to each other.
I just can’t wait to pick up more from EH❤️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
Minor: Animal death