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emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
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
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I had a wonderful time with this book. I liked the writing style and the plot kept me entertained.
I had a wonderful time with this book. I liked the writing style and the plot kept me entertained.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, Vomit
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
I think I love this book even more than the first Emily Henry novel that I read at the beginning of the year. Which is saying something.
This story is a sweet and funny dive into the human psyche: the main couple are both incredibly likeable yet still both have deeply realistic flaws and hang ups that make it even more satisfying when they finally manage to over come them. It's the kind of light hearted romance novel that encapsulates the best aspects of the genre... tho it could have stood to have at least one or two more steamy scenes.
I would have given this a full 5 stars if not for a minot writing based fault that became hard to ignore as the book went on- over use of "he said/she said"... which might only really be a problem when listening to the autobook.
Other than that- this is a neat little story that I can definitely see myself revisting if I need a pick me up.
This story is a sweet and funny dive into the human psyche: the main couple are both incredibly likeable yet still both have deeply realistic flaws and hang ups that make it even more satisfying when they finally manage to over come them. It's the kind of light hearted romance novel that encapsulates the best aspects of the genre... tho it could have stood to have at least one or two more steamy scenes.
I would have given this a full 5 stars if not for a minot writing based fault that became hard to ignore as the book went on- over use of "he said/she said"... which might only really be a problem when listening to the autobook.
Other than that- this is a neat little story that I can definitely see myself revisting if I need a pick me up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Toxic relationship
emotional
funny
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
It took the rapidly approaching release date of Emily Henry's next novel to get me to finally read last year's release and I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner. Funny Story has quickly established itself as my favorite Henry novel by a landslide.
I see pieces of myself in both Daphne and Miles, and for that I love them dearly. I've not come so close to crying while reading in a long time. To be a children's librarian, establishing herself in a picturesque town, with the love of her life...that's what I want.
Henry's way of writing dialogue and intimacy remains top-tier, I don't know how she does it. It feels effortless. There is no such pleasure like reading one of her stories. Bravo.
I see pieces of myself in both Daphne and Miles, and for that I love them dearly. I've not come so close to crying while reading in a long time. To be a children's librarian, establishing herself in a picturesque town, with the love of her life...that's what I want.
Henry's way of writing dialogue and intimacy remains top-tier, I don't know how she does it. It feels effortless. There is no such pleasure like reading one of her stories. Bravo.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol
emotional
funny
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
Emily Henry you did it again. I donโt think anything will beat booklovers for me, but this is so good too! I thought sheโd never make me root for these two but in the end Iโm crying and cheering them on. Her banter is ALWAYS hilarious and makes me laugh out loud. I loved all of it. The best emotional romance book this year so far! Any romance reader who loves banter and amazing character development and a moderate amount of smut would love this one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
3 Cheesemonger Stars โญ๏ธ
Spicy Level:๐ถ๏ธ/5
Funny storyโฆ How? Just how is this the best romance of 2024?
I know the phrase "Did I read the same book as everyone else?" is overused and some people don't like it, but apparently 170,000+ people voted for this book as the best romance of the year. And honestly? That just makes it worse! LIKE THIS BOOK... This is what people set AS the standard and claim that this is the epitome of the ROMANCE genre. Funny Story is the book that represents everything great about romance! It just makes me so sad. Because I can name multiple romances that had better character development, better storytelling, better emotional depth, and, you knowโฆ MORE romance (which this book was missing entirely).
๐๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฅ๐จ๐๐จ:
Our FMC, Daphne, is a very average librarian (borderline forgettable librarian because I basically forgot everything about her when I finished the book) who thought she had "the perfect life." She was engaged to the "perfect" man, and their relationship was straight out of a storybook. That isโฆ until his female best friend (of course) confessed her love to him on the night of his bachelor party. And instead of sticking to his commitment to Daphne, he thought fuck it, Iโve always wanted to tap that and broke off the engagement. Now Daphne is homeless, boyfriend-less, and generally pathetic (sorry, but she kinda is). So what does she do? She moves in with Miles, who just so happens to be the ex-boyfriend of her ex-fiancรฉโs new girlfriend. Because why just suffer alone when you can double your trauma by living with the guy who got dumped for the same reason?
๐๐๐ค๐ช๐๐๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐จ:
This book was painfully predictable... Daphne moves in with Miles who she has been told is basically a "waste of space stoner", but SHOCKING... He is actually a nice guy and the more she spends time with him she realises how nice he actually is and how everything she has been told about him is wrong because he is sweet, likeable, and just generally the best person ever!
Like don't get me wrong... THIS BOOK IS NOT BAD... I am just upset that it means so much more!!!
Daphne just felt very underwhelming... She's not a very good friend, not overly witty, or has anything that makes her stand out. She is boring and as such I felt it very hard to connect with her and Miles's romance...
AND WHAT WAS THE WHOLE THIRD-ACT BREAKUP MISCOMMUNICATION MESS? LIKE I wanted to throw my earbuds out the window when that shitstorm happened... Like I cannot deal with that idiocy!
๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐จ:
โถ Roommates to Lovers
โถ Single POV
โถ Fake Dating
โถ Opposites Attract
โถ Ex's New Partners Ex
โถ Cinnamon Roll/Golden Retriever
โถ Slow Burn
โถ Miscommunication
โถ Third Act Breakup
and ๐๐๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐จ:
โท "More"
โท Undressing/Dressing Help
โท Rolled Sleeves/Forearms
โท Tattooed MMC
โท Forehead Kisses
โท "Hold on to the..."
โท "Don't Stop"
โท Chin Lift
I honestly canโt wrap my head around how this book won Best Romance of the Year. Itโs not terrible, but it is entirely forgettable. please be better next year
I do want to give kudos to Julia Whelan, as she did a phenomenal job with the narration of this story... It was not her fault it was just a meh story.
Spicy Level:๐ถ๏ธ/5
Funny storyโฆ How? Just how is this the best romance of 2024?
I know the phrase "Did I read the same book as everyone else?" is overused and some people don't like it, but apparently 170,000+ people voted for this book as the best romance of the year. And honestly? That just makes it worse! LIKE THIS BOOK... This is what people set AS the standard and claim that this is the epitome of the ROMANCE genre. Funny Story is the book that represents everything great about romance! It just makes me so sad. Because I can name multiple romances that had better character development, better storytelling, better emotional depth, and, you knowโฆ MORE romance (which this book was missing entirely).
๐๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฅ๐จ๐๐จ:
Our FMC, Daphne, is a very average librarian (borderline forgettable librarian because I basically forgot everything about her when I finished the book) who thought she had "the perfect life." She was engaged to the "perfect" man, and their relationship was straight out of a storybook. That isโฆ until his female best friend (of course) confessed her love to him on the night of his bachelor party. And instead of sticking to his commitment to Daphne, he thought fuck it, Iโve always wanted to tap that and broke off the engagement. Now Daphne is homeless, boyfriend-less, and generally pathetic (sorry, but she kinda is). So what does she do? She moves in with Miles, who just so happens to be the ex-boyfriend of her ex-fiancรฉโs new girlfriend. Because why just suffer alone when you can double your trauma by living with the guy who got dumped for the same reason?
๐๐๐ค๐ช๐๐๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐จ:
This book was painfully predictable... Daphne moves in with Miles who she has been told is basically a "waste of space stoner", but SHOCKING... He is actually a nice guy and the more she spends time with him she realises how nice he actually is and how everything she has been told about him is wrong because he is sweet, likeable, and just generally the best person ever!
Like don't get me wrong... THIS BOOK IS NOT BAD... I am just upset that it means so much more!!!
Daphne just felt very underwhelming... She's not a very good friend, not overly witty, or has anything that makes her stand out. She is boring and as such I felt it very hard to connect with her and Miles's romance...
AND WHAT WAS THE WHOLE THIRD-ACT BREAKUP MISCOMMUNICATION MESS? LIKE I wanted to throw my earbuds out the window when that shitstorm happened... Like I cannot deal with that idiocy!
๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐จ:
โถ Roommates to Lovers
โถ Single POV
โถ Fake Dating
โถ Opposites Attract
โถ Ex's New Partners Ex
โถ Cinnamon Roll/Golden Retriever
โถ Slow Burn
โถ Miscommunication
โถ Third Act Breakup
and ๐๐๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐จ:
โท "More"
โท Undressing/Dressing Help
โท Rolled Sleeves/Forearms
โท Tattooed MMC
โท Forehead Kisses
โท "Hold on to the..."
โท "Don't Stop"
โท Chin Lift
I honestly canโt wrap my head around how this book won Best Romance of the Year. Itโs not terrible, but it is entirely forgettable. please be better next year
I do want to give kudos to Julia Whelan, as she did a phenomenal job with the narration of this story... It was not her fault it was just a meh story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, Vomit
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Alcohol
Minor: Drug use