Reviews

Beach Read by Emily Henry

flightyreads's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I was extremely into this book for the first 60% or so. I loved the chemistry between our two leads, the kookiness of the supporting characters, and January’s internal monologue. I thought her depression and finding good things in the darkness was relatable. I mostly loved reading about her and Gus healing together. 

I struggled to feel emotionally attached to the remainder of the book, but I think it’s just too niche of a realistic experience that I have never been through myself. I think the pain of being cheated on or it happening to those close to you is something you can only relate to through experience. For that reason, I dropped my rating to a 3.75/5 as I rate books based on my enjoyment. 

doodlewrite's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This was so cute and I am also a little in love with Gus. Super fun read, definitely leads you through each and every emotion but I was cheering for them the whole time. Now I also want to write!

julietem08's review against another edition

5.0

I my gosh, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Gus Everett has my heart

verybooksessed's review against another edition

5.0

okay, i’ve been off my romcom game for so long and i completely forgot how thrilling it is to indulge in one. you guys. i love it. every bit of it. so much. i don’t know how i’ve steered away from these books and now i feel like i have so many more to catch up on

sammietai's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

hmarie8's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

jasnicole1995's review against another edition

4.0

4.5⭐️

carolinarj_'s review against another edition

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

4.0

lcvesbooks's review against another edition

5.0

4,75 ☆ i loved this so much omg i really wasn’t expecting to enjoy this as much as i did. i think this kinda got me out of my writer’s block?? like i suddenly wanna write again. i’ll definitely reread this.

marylynnholloway's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5