Reviews

Beach Read by Emily Henry

oceans_ofbooks's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.5

jujhann's review

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.0

zvermilya11's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

3.25

A cacophony of things. 

gabby_mitchell's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

lexijoe101's review

adventurous emotional 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

3.5

huntea's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

latewathen's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

hanneverhaar's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

3.0

mads_99's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

twellz's review against another edition

3.0

3.8 Stars. Not really a romance novel like I expected...but maybe a psychological drama mixed with a long & drawn out romance? Not sure why it’s called Beach Read either? The plot doesn’t really involve the beach that much. I suppose this would be a good book to read on a beach though? Lol...My review is starting to sound negative, but I do think the romance part captured my attention.

January Andrews & Gus Everett are both rival writers who met at UofM (hey, Michigan fans). They each have their own baggage with family & love, learning how the ideals of childhood can be tarnished by the realities of adulthood, & discovering how true love doesn’t mean no one ever makes mistakes...love takes work, compromise, & second chances.

What I really enjoyed the most about Beach Read is the chemistry between January & Gus. I love when an author can make you “feel” the tension. I cracked up when they were working in their respective cottages, but communicating through huge notes held up to the window. Their romance felt more sweet than steamy too (although there is some major steam when they finally give in to the tension). The enemy to lover banter is cute...I love sarcasm & flirting soooo much!

“That’s the key to marriage. You have to keep falling in love with every new version of each other, and it’s the best feeling in the whole world.”

If you're a fan of small-town charm in romances, this book is perfect for you. It felt like a dark, yet steamy summer version of a Hallmark movie.