4.2 AVERAGE

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Rom com as a book. Satisfying. Comforting 
emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
hopeful 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

This novel was cute in what seems to be an Emily Henry-specific way.

Really, this rating is a 3.5. The story itself was well done, but what didn't sit well with me was Nora's (and others) constant inner turmoil/unnecessary tension, the characters, and how they interacted. I can't even express why; I just felt the "ick" on several occasions.

My favorite moments were all book-related and book-centric.

It's official: I'm now a romance girly. [RECORD SCRATCH HERE] Hold up - let's not get too far ahead of ourselves - but! I absolutely adored this book. After reading it, I literally gave it a hug. Anyone who knows about astrology knows that I am an Aquarius Sun, Capricorn Moon, and Virgo Rising... which should tell you how slightly cold my heart is (lol jk) so let's just say I am not one to pick up romance right away! Aside from the astrology, this was my first Emily Henry novel, and I just absolutely loved it. It was funny, heartbreaking, dramatic, and sexy. It was more than just a love story; it was a story about the importance of caring for those who are important in your life. I don't have much to compare it to, but Charlie Lastra was a great book boyfriend who always supported Nora's dreams and put her first. I'm not sure about you, but this book screamed Gilmore Girls to me. Sunshine Falls was so much like Stars Hollow, with its quirky storefronts, townspeople, strange plays, and town meetings, that I ate it up! Also was Charlie Lastra not Jess?! He totally was a Jess. This is now one of my comfort books because it made me feel very cozy and full of love! I would highly recommend this for an easy, breezy, sexy and fun read that will warm your heart.

NORACHARLIE AMO VCS
emotional 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

2.5/5 stars rounded down because it's been a day since I finished the book but I can't remember what I liked or didn't not like about it
funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing 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