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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this book truly was not even that bad but it put me into a crazy reading slump so do with that what you will. definitely my least favorite of emily henry :( nora kinda just pmo
I love Emily Henry! She does such an amazing job at building a character so slowly and with so much detail. The pieces of the main character are still being filled in 5 or 6 chapters from the end of the book. I wasn’t a huge fan of the sister character but she still made sense within this world. Great and realistic depictions of NYC that are equal parts traumatic and beautiful. I loved Charlie (dark haired man who pines) and that he has depth but he does say perfect a lot towards the end of the book. This man’s an editor and Nora is a literary agent turned editor - they know synonyms! Also, Henry seems to keep the xxx content safe (I.e. people actually using protection) and that so many romance authors do not, I love that from her as well. 4.5 stars!
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.
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.
