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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:
Complicated
Such a great read. So witty and lighthearted yet emotional. I love Daphne and Miles and Ashley is so great lol. It’s a beautiful romance and so real and fun and has growth. Loved it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Abandonment, Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
Minor: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Classism
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved it. I think it’s my favorite of Emily Henry so far. I thought there was good banter and the setting was excellent. Part of me wished that they made it to the wedding and Peter/Petra broke it off at the altar just because I love drama, but otherwise I really enjoyed this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
emotional
funny
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 have previously loved all of Emily Henry's adult romance releases and still somehow this easily took the throne of my favourite Emily Henry novel. I can't explain it. I think my heart actually grew a couple of sizes while reading this book. It is just everything to me.
I think a BIG reason why I loved this book so much as I did is Daphne. I just really connected to her character, and related to her on some fronts as well. I thought her personal character journey throughout this book was so interesting, and unlike anything I have seen in romance books before. I thought it was incredibly well executed as well.
I also just adored her relationship with Miles though. I just thought they worked togehter perfectly. I adore the way their relationship develops, and how they get to know each other more and more throughout the novel. Their emotional connection was just absolutely everything. I also think Emily Henry did a great job balacing them getting over their exes, and healing from their heartbreaks, with them falling in love with each other. It's something that isn't easy to do, something I have seen many books try and fail to do, and it's just so effortlessly done in this one.
Miles' backstory was also really interesting, and I loved seeing him develop throughout the novel as well. I also adored the cast of side characters. They were so much fun, and really blew a breath of fresh air into this novel. I'm especially talking about Julia and Ashleigh with this, but truly every single side character was incredible. Ugh, I just fucking loved this book. Excuse me, while I go cry in a corner thinking about it.
I think a BIG reason why I loved this book so much as I did is Daphne. I just really connected to her character, and related to her on some fronts as well. I thought her personal character journey throughout this book was so interesting, and unlike anything I have seen in romance books before. I thought it was incredibly well executed as well.
I also just adored her relationship with Miles though. I just thought they worked togehter perfectly. I adore the way their relationship develops, and how they get to know each other more and more throughout the novel. Their emotional connection was just absolutely everything. I also think Emily Henry did a great job balacing them getting over their exes, and healing from their heartbreaks, with them falling in love with each other. It's something that isn't easy to do, something I have seen many books try and fail to do, and it's just so effortlessly done in this one.
Miles' backstory was also really interesting, and I loved seeing him develop throughout the novel as well. I also adored the cast of side characters. They were so much fun, and really blew a breath of fresh air into this novel. I'm especially talking about Julia and Ashleigh with this, but truly every single side character was incredible. Ugh, I just fucking loved this book. Excuse me, while I go cry in a corner thinking about it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Sexual harassment
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Abandonment, Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Classism
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
I love Henry’s books. Every one I read I say is my new fave, but I really love them all. This one was no different.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Drug use, Emotional abuse
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
emotional
funny
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
Absolutely loved this book! I loved the characters and how the plot also included a friendship love, and not just romantic love. I absolutely adore Emily Henry's writing. I do wish that she'd switch up her main characters, though. She always has gay and/or POC side characters. But it would be cool for them to be main characters. She could switch up body sizes too. Her main characters always seem to people conventionally attractive, and I think it would be interesting to switch that up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
This was my first dip into Emily Henry and I can't say I'm disappointed. Miles and Daphne were cute. However, I loved how Daphne was finally able to find a place to call home. She found her new family.
Some of my issues were with the writing. Some inconsistencies would take me out of the story. They were minimal but to me a bit disruptive. This is the freshest on my mind since it happened in the last chapter but Elda is the character but she is referred to Elsa at one point. Another issue was the 90% conflict. It felt somewhat cheap. The miscommunication was kind of ridiculous. I had other issues but I can't remember at the moment: TBD.
Overall, it was enjoyable and I will probably read more from Emily Henry.
Some of my issues were with the writing. Some inconsistencies would take me out of the story. They were minimal but to me a bit disruptive. This is the freshest on my mind since it happened in the last chapter but Elda is the character but she is referred to Elsa at one point. Another issue was the 90% conflict. It felt somewhat cheap. The miscommunication was kind of ridiculous. I had other issues but I can't remember at the moment: TBD.
Overall, it was enjoyable and I will probably read more from Emily Henry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Minor: Drug use
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief
Minor: Drug use, Alcohol