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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity
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
This was such a beautifully written book that hit home with pretty much everything. Daddy issues, idolizing Mom, more comfortable as a “we” than an “I”… Emily, I feel personally attacked.
With the romance specifically, I really loved Daphne and Mile’s chemistry and appreciated that neither of themwere hung up on their ex’s after the big breakup in the beginning.
With the romance specifically, I really loved Daphne and Mile’s chemistry and appreciated that neither of them
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Vomit
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual content
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A really fun read that you don’t realize is using romance tropes until later. The library/reading love is a bit over the top and more enraptured than it needs to be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Family trauma/tough familial situations are prominent.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
emotional
funny
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
Whenever I think there’s no possible way Emily Henry could write something else I’ve experienced or relate to, I FAFO almost immediately. We begin with Daphne’s perceived rock-bottom with her failed engagement and unbearable shame. All because another person made her feel she was not worthy. It’s so interesting to see how her previous partner gaslit her in most aspects of their relationship, and Daphne was never truly permitted to be her authentic self but rather a more palatable, fictional character she played that more easily fit into Peter’s life. With Miles, we see how he accepted everything about her from the start and how he is the exact opposite of Peter in every way, acting as foils of one another. I found myself easily charmed by Miles just like Daphne and so enjoyed watching her take back her power and accept her place in life with grace, self-love, and joy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
emotional
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
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol
Minor: Vomit
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beach Read was my first foray into Emily Henry's writing, and it's safe to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this one too. Miles was such a nice character to spend time with. I also found Daphne's friends in this one way more likable.
I've also found a new trope that I now know that I love - Fake Dating. The only issue I have with Funny St0ry's fake dating trope is that the fake dating almost instantly devolved into real-dating-but-we're-pretending-we're-not-real-dating-for-*indistinct*. There was also a seed that was planted where Daphne posts a picture of her and Miles onto her social media, and then it's mentioned a single time after that. More photos are taken, but are never posted or spoken about again. It felt a bit pointless and, I think, really added to how quickly the fake dating turned into real dating issue.
I lost interest a bit at the end where the post-revelatory-sex drama felt a bit convoluted and forced, then resolved super randomly.
I've also found a new trope that I now know that I love - Fake Dating. The only issue I have with Funny St0ry's fake dating trope is that the fake dating almost instantly devolved into real-dating-but-we're-pretending-we're-not-real-dating-for-*indistinct*. There was also a seed that was planted where Daphne posts a picture of her and Miles onto her social media, and then it's mentioned a single time after that. More photos are taken, but are never posted or spoken about again. It felt a bit pointless and, I think, really added to how quickly the fake dating turned into real dating issue.
I lost interest a bit at the end where the post-revelatory-sex drama felt a bit convoluted and forced, then resolved super randomly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse
The male main character's back story has some description of how he and his sibling were emotionally abused by their mother.
emotional
funny
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
I’m over here trying to hate the “fake relationship” trope because it’s annoying and I hate lying, but then Emily Henry has to ruin my high horse and make me love and relate to her stupid characters 😂😂😂
Her stories are so relatable and amusing. I find myself putting down so many quotes from her books into my reading journal.
“The same universe that dispassionately takes things away can bring you things you weren’t imaginative enough to dream up.” ❤️
Her stories are so relatable and amusing. I find myself putting down so many quotes from her books into my reading journal.
“The same universe that dispassionately takes things away can bring you things you weren’t imaginative enough to dream up.” ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol