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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
This is my new favorite Emily Henry book.
1 POV, some spice, lots of pining. Roommates of circumstance turned extremely poignant "I don't deserve x" meets "I am deathly afraid of y" pairing.
Which can sound bleak but is defined by kind, sweet acts that leave you in love with the characters.
In addition to killer emotional intimacy that will make you identify with one or both main characters, there's also a strong "libraries kick ass" message.
Narrator: Julia Whelan creates or amplifies a few gut punch and heartflutter moments that elevate Henry's text beautifully.
1 POV, some spice, lots of pining. Roommates of circumstance turned extremely poignant "I don't deserve x" meets "I am deathly afraid of y" pairing.
Which can sound bleak but is defined by kind, sweet acts that leave you in love with the characters.
In addition to killer emotional intimacy that will make you identify with one or both main characters, there's also a strong "libraries kick ass" message.
Narrator: Julia Whelan creates or amplifies a few gut punch and heartflutter moments that elevate Henry's text beautifully.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse
The main characters are not the source or actors regarding any tags.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
Emily Henry never misses. Love the responsible stoner representation!!
Aaaand just gonna drop my favorite quotes here for safe keeping.
Aaaand just gonna drop my favorite quotes here for safe keeping.
“Hey, if you’re willing to keep reminding me of that daily, I can rename my morning alarm something other than ‘Wake up! You’ve been jilted, bitch!’”
“If I had to be marooned, I’m glad it was with you.”
“Miles, I do. I do want all those parts of you.” “Good. They want you too.”
“The ways it will all go wrong, and the beauty that can only happen in the wake. A second act I fell into, and the home that I chose as much as it chose me. I can’t wait. I can’t wait for this whole world I’ve invited to surprise me.”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Abandonment
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
Trademark Emily Henry sharp banter, pitch perfect scene setting, main characters I would enlist in the army for…
And featuring: making out during a Fast & Furious movie! Family of origin trauma impacting attachment! Chardonnay redemption arcs! Mr Tumnus crushes! Library love!
And featuring: making out during a Fast & Furious movie! Family of origin trauma impacting attachment! Chardonnay redemption arcs! Mr Tumnus crushes! Library love!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
emotional
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
I have rarely related to a character as well as I did with Daphne. I adored her and Miles too. Emily Henry is great at creating complete and delightful characters. She's long been an immediate buy. Is it a "funny" story? I laughed out loud a few times, but it was mostly a sweet story, a love story. It was definitely a great story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content
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
It was good. Was it funny? No.
Henry mastered the faking dating and forced proximity trope well. It felt like something my BFF was telling me. I loved the friendships formed! This one leaned more on the scale of romance than lit, which for me isn't a problem.
Though honestly I think Henry peaked with Book Lovers, Happy Place, and People we Meet on Vacation.
The ending felt a bit disjointed but cohesive enough that I was able to appreciate the journey both Daphne @ Miles went on. The part about choosing a life for yourself that you want to live felt contrived considering how well this point was made with Happy Place.
Henry was really good at making me hate both former partners.
Major spoiler below
How could Petra and Peter blow up their relationships, their families, their lives to be together so last minute after knowing each other all their lives only to break up because Peter wanted children and Petra didn't? Like how could they claim to be best friends and not know that? Then they both crawl back to former partners like it was a small oopsie without a major act of grovelling. What a huge stretch.
I still recommend Emily Henry, I just would place this at the bottom. It good and she executed the tropes well but it wasn't unique or really all that funny.
Henry mastered the faking dating and forced proximity trope well. It felt like something my BFF was telling me. I loved the friendships formed! This one leaned more on the scale of romance than lit, which for me isn't a problem.
Though honestly I think Henry peaked with Book Lovers, Happy Place, and People we Meet on Vacation.
The ending felt a bit disjointed but cohesive enough that I was able to appreciate the journey both Daphne @ Miles went on. The part about choosing a life for yourself that you want to live felt contrived considering how well this point was made with Happy Place.
Henry was really good at making me hate both former partners.
Major spoiler below
I still recommend Emily Henry, I just would place this at the bottom. It good and she executed the tropes well but it wasn't unique or really all that funny.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, Abandonment
Minor: Emotional abuse
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Emily Henry makes you feel like you’re the only one reading her book. Which is a good thing—a great thing!! Let me explain.
When you’re reading one of her books, you almost feel like it’s a secret. Like if one of your best friends writes a book and you’re the first one to read it. Like you have the inside scoop. Like it’s exclusive. Like this story was meant to be read by you. Like its contents are something for you to cherish and feel in your own time, your own way.
Her writing does this magical thing where you feel so present inside her words that you never really leave them. You read other books, move on to other titles, but her stories remain. When all else feels like a dribble, her novels are the ocean. Constant. Resonating. Engaging with you even in your subconscious.
What I loved about Miles and Daphne was that they were so in tune and in sync with one another’s feelings and expectations, even when they thought they weren’t. The right person can make all the difference in the wrong moments.
Miles is easygoing and thoughtful, confident but considerate. Daphne is gentle and shy but also braver than she thinks and tougher than she gives herself credit for. They make a great pair of roommates, friends, cohorts, lovers. They are two halves of one whole that, for much of the book, they seem to acknowledge but don’t let themselves indulge in for fear of messing the good parts up, or not thinking they are what the other needs. They go through situations and feelings together, simultaneously, without realizing it. I like how natural and adult their conversations are, how honest they can be with one another when they need to, and how goofy and flirty they can be when they want to. How easily they fit into each other’s lives, literally and figuratively.
Most mature of her books I think, as far as characters and their actions. Well-rounded novel, nothing feels rushed or drags along. Perfect pacing. I wish I felt a little more connected to the characters’ decisions, but that’s more of a personal thing.
When you’re reading one of her books, you almost feel like it’s a secret. Like if one of your best friends writes a book and you’re the first one to read it. Like you have the inside scoop. Like it’s exclusive. Like this story was meant to be read by you. Like its contents are something for you to cherish and feel in your own time, your own way.
Her writing does this magical thing where you feel so present inside her words that you never really leave them. You read other books, move on to other titles, but her stories remain. When all else feels like a dribble, her novels are the ocean. Constant. Resonating. Engaging with you even in your subconscious.
What I loved about Miles and Daphne was that they were so in tune and in sync with one another’s feelings and expectations, even when they thought they weren’t. The right person can make all the difference in the wrong moments.
Miles is easygoing and thoughtful, confident but considerate. Daphne is gentle and shy but also braver than she thinks and tougher than she gives herself credit for. They make a great pair of roommates, friends, cohorts, lovers. They are two halves of one whole that, for much of the book, they seem to acknowledge but don’t let themselves indulge in for fear of messing the good parts up, or not thinking they are what the other needs. They go through situations and feelings together, simultaneously, without realizing it. I like how natural and adult their conversations are, how honest they can be with one another when they need to, and how goofy and flirty they can be when they want to. How easily they fit into each other’s lives, literally and figuratively.
Most mature of her books I think, as far as characters and their actions. Well-rounded novel, nothing feels rushed or drags along. Perfect pacing. I wish I felt a little more connected to the characters’ decisions, but that’s more of a personal thing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief
Minor: Drug use
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse