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emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book made me giddy again. Reading this book pushed me back to being a tween in my room listening to my favorite boy band and doodling my crush's name on my homework. I loved being able to read a book that made me feel like I was living the story with the characters. I definitely recommend this read to anyone who is looking for a love story in the most obvious sense of the word.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content, Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity, Gaslighting
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Emily Henry just knocks it out of the park again. Never fails! What a great book I couldn’t put down.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
“I don’t want to just be a part of we,” I say. “I want to be an I.”
Such a fun and heartwarming read! I really enjoyed the combination of the overall romcom vibes and the character depth. Daphne and Miles were great as roommates, friends, and lovers, genuinely bringing out the best in each other at every turn and pushing each other to confront their issues. That’s my favorite type of romance—the kind where the relationship becomes a catalyst for growth. I was also surprised by how well the overlap between the development of their attraction, friendship, and actual romantic feelings worked for me. Normally, I enjoy rather different progressions, but here, their situation and they both in people just made so much sense, I completely bought into it.
I also absolutely adored Miles’s arc. Even though this is a single POV book, his part of the story was so clear, and I felt for him so much. He’s one of those sunshiny characters who are actually hurt and scared inside, and the author masterfully pokes at his wounds while maintaining a sense of hope and healing throughout. It was great to have his younger sister be such a big part of the plot, too, both as means of driving certain points home and because she’s such a great character and the two of them have the best sibling dynamic.
My favorite part was absolutely the way this wasn’t just a love story, but—perhaps even first and foremost—a story of Daphne finding her footing, discovering herself, and separating what she’s been taught to want from what she actually wanted. She stumbled more than a few times a lot of the way, but she ended up in such a good, healthy place and pulled Miles right there after her. I just can’t stop smiling thinking about their ending. Yes, that one chapter near the end got kind of cheesy, but it was a *good* kind of cheesy.
If I have to name any flaws, they’re mostly from the realm of editing (if you’re going to give two characters very similar first and last names as a gimmick, maybe triple-check things to make sure they don’t keep exchanging last names every now and then? 😅) Oh, and while there are plenty of library activities, for a supposed bookworm who loves books so much Daphne doesn’t really spend any time reading (unless it’s for a library activity), not a fan of informed attributes like that. That’s it, that’s literally all I’ve got.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity
Neglect
emotional
funny
reflective
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
A written version of a chick-flick/rom-com, this was a much appreciated read over spring break. Although the ending was just what I anticipated, the slow burn kept me turning pages.
-0.5 stars simply because the characters' insecurities drove me insane (but also realizing the insecurities supported the plot 🤷♀️)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Alcohol
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
Minor: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol
adventurous
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
I'm going to have to take a breather before I leave a review .. so I can gather my thoughts. I see why people love Emily Henry so much. this story touched me in a way I never imagined it would .. sheesh!
But honestly, 6 stars from me! And I hardly ever read romance so that should tell you something!
But honestly, 6 stars from me! And I hardly ever read romance so that should tell you something!
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol
emotional
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 found the characters in the story really lovable and kind. But to be honest, I thought the middle part of the book dragged a bit, especially since not much happened between the two main characters or in terms of their relationship. In general, there were a few funny moments that I appreciated, but I was hoping for more humor overall—especially in a rom-com with a title like “Funny Story.” Toward the end, some of the misunderstandings started to feel more frustrating than entertaining. However, I thought the ending was well done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Abandonment
Minor: Gaslighting
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Death of parent, Pregnancy