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funny
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: Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship
Minor: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Vomit, Death of parent, Sexual harassment
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Gaslighting
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Gaslighting, Alcohol
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment
Michigan, fake dating
emotional
funny
hopeful
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 is an utterly unbelievable story about two people whose partners hook up with each other so they try to fake do the same to make them jealous but end up spending so much time together that the question isn't whether they will get together but when.
I also didn't like all the baggage they brought with them - I don't want an entire book to act as therapy for two characters who have family issues and/or suddenly discover they have put their own life on hold for someone else.
All in all, not Emily Henry's best book. I've finished this three days ago and I have already forgotten most of the plot. What's left is an overwhelming sense of "please both go find a good therapist!"
I also didn't like all the baggage they brought with them - I don't want an entire book to act as therapy for two characters who have family issues and/or suddenly discover they have put their own life on hold for someone else.
All in all, not Emily Henry's best book. I've finished this three days ago and I have already forgotten most of the plot. What's left is an overwhelming sense of "please both go find a good therapist!"
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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: Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Classism
Moderate: Sexual content
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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 was a really cute romance; exactly the lighthearted feel-good story that I needed! I loved the romance between the two main characters but I also loved the friendship relationships that blossomed.
❤️ What kind of romance can I expect in this book?
(no major plot spoilers but still hidden if you don't wanna know)
Genders: f/m
POV: 1st person FMC
Themes & Tropes: Fake Dating, Roommates, Friends-to-Lovers
Sex Scenes? Yes
Explicit Rating: R
How Much: 2-3 explicit scenes
❤️ What kind of romance can I expect in this book?
(no major plot spoilers but still hidden if you don't wanna know)
Genders: f/m
POV: 1st person FMC
Themes & Tropes: Fake Dating, Roommates, Friends-to-Lovers
Sex Scenes? Yes
Explicit Rating: R
How Much: 2-3 explicit scenes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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: Gaslighting
emotional
funny
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: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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:
No
There is truly very little that I love as much as an Emily Henry romance, and this is no exception. Daphne and Miles have sparks for days, even while trying to keep afloat after a devastating breakup situation wrecks their lives as they know it. I love the witty banter and clever supporting cast, but my favorite thing is Henry’s remarkable skill in fleshing out background character’s stories, and how she unearths the complications of family trauma. I identified so deeply with Daphne and Miles- from their struggle with female friendships, to parental estrangement and gaslighting. The plot is usually fun and bouncy, even if all the submit matter isn’t. Love Love Love
"The toll of the last three weeks has given him a slightly feral edge—a Labrador bitten by a werewolf and dumped back at the pound. Relatable, honestly." (Emily Henry, Funny Story)
"Her voice has the force of a blunt object, and she once told me she “doesn’t mind confrontation” in a tone that made me wonder if maybe we were already in one." (Emily Henry, Funny Story)
"though truthfully, I’ve never trusted people who are too charming. My dad’s a charming guy. Doesn’t mean he actually means anything he says." (Emily Henry, Funny Story)
"“You know why they invited us, Miles. Because they’re both addicted to being universally loved. And they’re good at it. Good enough that they don’t realize you don’t get to be loved by people whose hearts you completely fucking destroy. They think they’re being the bigger people right now. But they don’t get to be the bigger people. For the next few years, they have to live with being the assholes.”" (Emily Henry, Funny Story)
"“The spot,” I say, “sounds exactly like where high schoolers come to smoke weed.” “True,” he says, “but I haven’t had any luck yet tracking down the stretch of beach where thirtysomethings go to smoke weed.” “Oh, they’re all just vaping from their beds while watching HGTV.”" (Emily Henry, Funny Story)
"To me, libraries have always represented the best of humanity. The way we all share knowledge and space, and . . . and how we find ways to look after each other. It’s not a perfect system, but it’s powerful." (Emily Henry, Funny Story)
"The toll of the last three weeks has given him a slightly feral edge—a Labrador bitten by a werewolf and dumped back at the pound. Relatable, honestly." (Emily Henry, Funny Story)
"Her voice has the force of a blunt object, and she once told me she “doesn’t mind confrontation” in a tone that made me wonder if maybe we were already in one." (Emily Henry, Funny Story)
"though truthfully, I’ve never trusted people who are too charming. My dad’s a charming guy. Doesn’t mean he actually means anything he says." (Emily Henry, Funny Story)
"“You know why they invited us, Miles. Because they’re both addicted to being universally loved. And they’re good at it. Good enough that they don’t realize you don’t get to be loved by people whose hearts you completely fucking destroy. They think they’re being the bigger people right now. But they don’t get to be the bigger people. For the next few years, they have to live with being the assholes.”" (Emily Henry, Funny Story)
"“The spot,” I say, “sounds exactly like where high schoolers come to smoke weed.” “True,” he says, “but I haven’t had any luck yet tracking down the stretch of beach where thirtysomethings go to smoke weed.” “Oh, they’re all just vaping from their beds while watching HGTV.”" (Emily Henry, Funny Story)
"To me, libraries have always represented the best of humanity. The way we all share knowledge and space, and . . . and how we find ways to look after each other. It’s not a perfect system, but it’s powerful." (Emily Henry, Funny Story)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Gaslighting