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Beach Read by Emily Henry

717 reviews

karablong's review against another edition

3.75

emotional hopeful 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

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bbooks23's review against another edition

4.25

challenging emotional funny reflective sad 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

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sxndaze's review against another edition

3.75

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

i understand the emily henry hype, especially if you’re not a frequent reader of romance. it’s quick and easy to read with tropes galore, and her characters have depth. there’s more to the plot than just character a falls for character b, and it’s lovely for an m/f romance.

i have a few gripes with the way gus thinks everyone was a waste of time except for january in school, but i guess it fits his angsty vibe? also january saying dumb bunny is weird. some typical romance tropes like the leaning and “dark eyes,” but it doesn’t take away from the enjoyment of the book overall. it’s nothing groundbreaking, but it’s a good introduction to romance if you’re looking for one.

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forever_day's review against another edition

3.5

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was a readable, easy holiday read with an ending that didn’t quite hit. The beginning was the best part, but then once they got together it all went a bit downhill in terms of silly miscommunication and unnecessary drama (and lots of crying that could be sorted with communication). At some point the main character says something like ‘if I were reading a romance book I would want the characters to just talk to each other and communicate but I'm scared’, and I'm like just because you’re letting us know you’re aware of it, doesn’t mean it isn’t still annoying for me, your actual reader.
It felt like the author was trying to do more than just a simple romance novel, was trying to give a bigger message about loving someone even with their flaws, and of growing up and apart, but it didn’t quite achieve it.
(Also two potential fade to black weren't taken and instead had a couple scenes that didn't do it for me, but ymmv)
There were bits to enjoy - I liked the parts about writing, where the author was clearly injecting her lived-in experience. There were the odd funny one liners. It was engaging enough to be finished quickly. I was just disappointed by the downward turn the book took when they got together.

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foreverday's review against another edition

3.5

It felt like the author was trying to do more than just a simple romance novel, was trying to give a bigger message about loving someone even with their flaws, and of growing up and apart, but it didn’t quite achieve it.

(Also two potential fade to black weren't taken and instead had a couple scenes that didn't do it for me, but ymmv)

There were bits to enjoy - I liked the parts about writing, where the author was clearly injecting her lived-in experience. There were the odd funny one liners. It was engaging enough to be finished quickly. I was just disappointed by the downward turn the book took when they got together.

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fory0ursake's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

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viskustykki's review against another edition

3.75

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-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

I really enjoyed it, well written and the emotional journey of the characters is interesting. There is a lot of introspection and dealing with big and complex emotions. I recommend keeping a box of tissues at hand while reading

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