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emotional
funny
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:
Yes
As a children's librarian in Michigan, if I was going to read any Emily Henry book, it felt like this should be the one. And I'm happy to say I thoroughly enjoyed it! This is very much a character driven romance, but honestly, that's my favorite kind of romance. The characters were great (including the side cast), and I loved all the little Michigan things thrown in throughout.
As a co-worker mentioned, you can tell Henry is a book person because she actually references children's books that kids actually read. Daphne felt authentic as a children's librarian, and we love to see it. Her and Miles have great chemistry, and they were just thoroughly fun to read about.
A bit different from what I normally read, but I could see having a good time with other Emily Henry books! It was a great palate cleanser from a couple of darker reads.
As a co-worker mentioned, you can tell Henry is a book person because she actually references children's books that kids actually read. Daphne felt authentic as a children's librarian, and we love to see it. Her and Miles have great chemistry, and they were just thoroughly fun to read about.
A bit different from what I normally read, but I could see having a good time with other Emily Henry books! It was a great palate cleanser from a couple of darker reads.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
when I tell you I devoured this book, I mean it. bought it right when it came out at midnight, stayed up until 3 am reading it, and then finished it that same evening. This is tied with Book Lovers for me for my favourite EmHen.
Miles and Daphne were funny, sweet, and kind, and it was so fun to see them develop a friendship and then have it turn into something more. I appreciated that although miscommunication was present (it's a romance book y'all) it was pointedly cleared up ASAP by the characters. I will say I'm not really understanding why everyone is saying Miles is like Nick Miller - they're both bartenders and (initially) obsessed with someone who has not treated them kindly but that seems to be where the similarities stop.
I loved the way EmHen depicted the loneliness and difficulty of starting over somewhere, especially when it comes to developing friendships, and spoke to the complexities of friendships when there are significant others involved. I didn't love how immediately physically comfortable Miles and Daphne seemed with each other - I prefer a bit of a slower burn - but overall thought it was charming. It made me laugh out loud, it made me smile, it made me cry, it made me feel all of the things. I ended up reading it for a second time the week it came out.
If, in your EmHen rankings, you enjoy Beach Read or Book Lovers, this one will be right up your alley! For added context, my ranking is:
1. Book Lovers/Funny Story
2. Beach Read
3. Happy Place
4. People We Meet on Vacation
Miles and Daphne were funny, sweet, and kind, and it was so fun to see them develop a friendship and then have it turn into something more. I appreciated that although miscommunication was present (it's a romance book y'all) it was pointedly cleared up ASAP by the characters. I will say I'm not really understanding why everyone is saying Miles is like Nick Miller - they're both bartenders and (initially) obsessed with someone who has not treated them kindly but that seems to be where the similarities stop.
I loved the way EmHen depicted the loneliness and difficulty of starting over somewhere, especially when it comes to developing friendships, and spoke to the complexities of friendships when there are significant others involved. I didn't love how immediately physically comfortable Miles and Daphne seemed with each other - I prefer a bit of a slower burn - but overall thought it was charming. It made me laugh out loud, it made me smile, it made me cry, it made me feel all of the things. I ended up reading it for a second time the week it came out.
If, in your EmHen rankings, you enjoy Beach Read or Book Lovers, this one will be right up your alley! For added context, my ranking is:
1. Book Lovers/Funny Story
2. Beach Read
3. Happy Place
4. People We Meet on Vacation
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
“All those moments throughout the days, weeks, months that don't get marked on calendars with hand-drawn stars or little stickers.
Those are the moments that make a life.
Not grand gestures, but mundane details that, over time, accumulate until you have a home, instead of a house.”
This is the first Emily Henry book that I’ve truly loved; it’s easily my favorite. I grew up in Michigan so all the references are super endearing.
This is the first Emily Henry book that I’ve truly loved; it’s easily my favorite. I grew up in Michigan so all the references are super endearing.
This delivers exactly what I want in a good romcom, it’s forced proximity and fake dating at it’s absolute finest.
Funny Story follows Miles and Daphne, opposites, who become roommates unexpectedly when their partners both break up with them to date each other. I think every single character fits into the story perfectly. I absolutely adore Miles. I found Daphne super relatable as a character and could see a bit of myself in her. She came to Waning Bay for her fiancé Peter, and when he called off the engagement she has a self-discovery journey to figure out who she is outside of Peter and their shared friends/interests. The tension kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting more. On paper, Miles and Daphne don’t make sense. But I love the idea that they’re both leaving these great relationships, and there’s no way these two should be a match but they help each other heal and grow and are the best versions of themselves together. Serious moments were perfectly balanced with comedic relief. The scenes with Daphne’s dad and Starfire were absolutely hilarious.
The found family was super sweet and the end of this book felt like a warm hug. I want to reread it already!
“"Or maybe," he says, eyes crinkled against the sun, "everything worth doing comes with some risk".”
Funny Story follows Miles and Daphne, opposites, who become roommates unexpectedly when their partners both break up with them to date each other. I think every single character fits into the story perfectly. I absolutely adore Miles. I found Daphne super relatable as a character and could see a bit of myself in her. She came to Waning Bay for her fiancé Peter, and when he called off the engagement she has a self-discovery journey to figure out who she is outside of Peter and their shared friends/interests. The tension kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting more. On paper, Miles and Daphne don’t make sense. But I love the idea that they’re both leaving these great relationships, and there’s no way these two should be a match but they help each other heal and grow and are the best versions of themselves together. Serious moments were perfectly balanced with comedic relief. The scenes with Daphne’s dad and Starfire were absolutely hilarious.
The found family was super sweet and the end of this book felt like a warm hug. I want to reread it already!
“"Or maybe," he says, eyes crinkled against the sun, "everything worth doing comes with some risk".”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Abandonment
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
This one was really good, definitely still got the feelings but I think after Happy Place nothing is gonna be the same for me.
It was really cute tho, the characters were quirky and well-fleshed and worked well together. The background characters were sweet too, I wasn’t sure about Ashleigh at first but ended up loving both her and Julia and I think they added so much to the story.
It was really cute tho, the characters were quirky and well-fleshed and worked well together. The background characters were sweet too, I wasn’t sure about Ashleigh at first but ended up loving both her and Julia and I think they added so much to the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Abandonment
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Abandonment
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Abandonment, Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
I loved this book SO much! And not just because of my nostalgia for libraries. Daphne and Miles feel so lovingly written. Emily Henry’s bantering dialogue is once again top notch! Henry also explores themes of how parents can shape our view of ourselves and the type of love we think we deserve. It’s handled with great care and wit and one of the most interesting aspects of the book. Funny Story is on its way to being my favorite romance novel of the year!
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Emotional abuse