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emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
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
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
Compared to other Emily Henry books this one was up there for me. It was written very well and was not your typical roommates to lovers trope. I’d say it was closest to Book Lovers and would recommend readers who enjoyed it to pick up this book as well. Spice level would be 4/10 on my rating, and was mostly tension.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship
funny
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: Toxic relationship, Abandonment
emotional
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:
Complicated
Just as charming as you would expect! Flawless execution. IMO Emily Henry is the best in her league.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship
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
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
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
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 did it again!
Funny Story is my new favorite Emily Henry book! I love the characters, I love the romantic chemistry and the friendship chemistry. I love the town, and the vibe, and everything about this book.
Daphne and Miles are so cute, and their story is LITERALLY such a funny story! This is EH’s funniest book yet, and I loved it so much. The set-up of the fake dating is hilarious, and Miles is probably my new favorite book boyfriend.
The family dynamics in the book are great! I love Daphne’s mom, I love Julia, I love all the different types of families we see. I even, somehow, kinda like Starfire (iykyk).
Read this book if you love
💜 fake dating
💜 forced proximity
💜 strong friendships
💜 libraries
💜 being a tourist in your own city
💜 laughing so hard you wake up your cat
I love this book with my whole heart. 5 stars.
Thank you Berkley Romance for giving my an early copy and the opportunity to learn an honest, voluntary review.
Funny Story is my new favorite Emily Henry book! I love the characters, I love the romantic chemistry and the friendship chemistry. I love the town, and the vibe, and everything about this book.
Daphne and Miles are so cute, and their story is LITERALLY such a funny story! This is EH’s funniest book yet, and I loved it so much. The set-up of the fake dating is hilarious, and Miles is probably my new favorite book boyfriend.
The family dynamics in the book are great! I love Daphne’s mom, I love Julia, I love all the different types of families we see. I even, somehow, kinda like Starfire (iykyk).
Read this book if you love
💜 fake dating
💜 forced proximity
💜 strong friendships
💜 libraries
💜 being a tourist in your own city
💜 laughing so hard you wake up your cat
I love this book with my whole heart. 5 stars.
Thank you Berkley Romance for giving my an early copy and the opportunity to learn an honest, voluntary review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
Thank you to Netgalley, Libro.fm, and the publisher for advanced copies of this book and audiobook.
All hail Emily Henry! Another amazing read from one of my favorite authors. She really understands the complexities of relationships. As someone who has complicated feelings about family, I connected so hard to Daphne and her struggles with her parents, partner(s), and friends. Daphne's insecurities surrounding being capable of being loved and her struggle to learn to trust in others was so real and familiar and real. The characters are complex and broken and make mistakes.
It's also another Emily Henry that makes me want to move to a small town in Michigan on the lake and live my best life. Finally, I rarely see a book that features a librarian be so true to life. I often see them as some kind of sappy cliche, when life as a librarian is so much closer to the one portrayed in this book. Yes, there are wonderful parts where you get to connect with others through books, but you also have to clean vomit off the floor and deal with creepy callers and people who get mad at you because you don't know their Gmail password. Emily did her research and, from one librarian, it's very appreciated!
Tropes:
fake dating
opposites attract
friends to lovers
forced proximity
found family
All hail Emily Henry! Another amazing read from one of my favorite authors. She really understands the complexities of relationships. As someone who has complicated feelings about family, I connected so hard to Daphne and her struggles with her parents, partner(s), and friends. Daphne's insecurities surrounding being capable of being loved and her struggle to learn to trust in others was so real and familiar and real. The characters are complex and broken and make mistakes.
It's also another Emily Henry that makes me want to move to a small town in Michigan on the lake and live my best life. Finally, I rarely see a book that features a librarian be so true to life. I often see them as some kind of sappy cliche, when life as a librarian is so much closer to the one portrayed in this book. Yes, there are wonderful parts where you get to connect with others through books, but you also have to clean vomit off the floor and deal with creepy callers and people who get mad at you because you don't know their Gmail password. Emily did her research and, from one librarian, it's very appreciated!
Tropes:
fake dating
opposites attract
friends to lovers
forced proximity
found family
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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I probably don’t even need to tell you this, but Emily Henry has indeed done it again, y’all. I devoured this (via audiobook) in one sitting, and I loved every second.
ICYMI, Funny Story is a fake dating/friends to lovers/forced proximity story about Daphne, whose fiancé Peter slept with his BF, Petra, at his bachelor party. (Yep.) So she moves in with Miles, Petra’s heartbroken ex. The two decide to pretend to date to make their (shitty) exes jealous and stick it to them.
Miles and Daphne’s chemistry is just SO GOOD (as per Emily Henry’s usual). They both also have a lot of trauma baggage to work through, and I loved how they both gave each other so much compassion and respect. ALSO also, I think Miles is my favorite Emily Henry boyfriend yet. On the other hand, I wanted to punch Peter in the face every single time he showed up.
Julia Whelan’s performance was impeccable (as always). She made me tear up multiple times, just like she did in Happy Place. 10/10, highly recommend experiencing Emily Henry through Whelan’s voice acting.
Okay Emily, when’s the next one??
I probably don’t even need to tell you this, but Emily Henry has indeed done it again, y’all. I devoured this (via audiobook) in one sitting, and I loved every second.
ICYMI, Funny Story is a fake dating/friends to lovers/forced proximity story about Daphne, whose fiancé Peter slept with his BF, Petra, at his bachelor party. (Yep.) So she moves in with Miles, Petra’s heartbroken ex. The two decide to pretend to date to make their (shitty) exes jealous and stick it to them.
Miles and Daphne’s chemistry is just SO GOOD (as per Emily Henry’s usual). They both also have a lot of trauma baggage to work through, and I loved how they both gave each other so much compassion and respect. ALSO also, I think Miles is my favorite Emily Henry boyfriend yet. On the other hand, I wanted to punch Peter in the face every single time he showed up.
Julia Whelan’s performance was impeccable (as always). She made me tear up multiple times, just like she did in Happy Place. 10/10, highly recommend experiencing Emily Henry through Whelan’s voice acting.
Okay Emily, when’s the next one??
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content