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memoirsofabooklover's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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
4.0
this was my favourite emily henry book of the three i’ve read. i loved the two mc’s, their quick wit had me laughing out loud quite a few times. the tension was pretty good too. the one full spice scene was a little underwhelming but didn’t dampen the experience.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Infidelity, Bullying, Cursing, and Vomit
annabananadel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.0
“If I had to pick one person to be in my corner, it’d be you. Every time.”
I'm happy to have this as the last book I've read in 2023. Emily Henry just writes the cutest characters with a tint of a deep backstory. There's so many quotable quotes from these two especially all the book related lines! I'm living for it. Emily Henry really knows how to stir up her readers. The book isn't just about the two main character's love story but also more of a family-focused type of story. Nora with her sister, who seems to be having family related problem and she really needs to solve this problem that her younger sister is keeping, and Charlie, who has a father who needs medical help and a mother who needs him to manage the business. So it's really not a priority for them to have significant others at the moment.
The angst between the two can be evidently seen only a few chapters in and it has an enemy to friends to lovers trope which I love so much in a story. The author showed us a sneak peek at the first thirds of the book that made me want to read more of their chemistry and how they'll come to be together given the several reasons as to why they are not to be together. Then the dynamics when the two families are joined together in the same setting. I love how it's the complete opposite of small town romance because the both of them are city people - they love the city and would *not literally* die if they got to stay in that small town for a few more months. Additionally, it would have been so relatable for people who are the eldest in their family. Emily Henry wrote the struggles of being the bread-winner and the person responsible for their siblings had their parents died or simply just left and not cared anymore. Nora was that eldest sibling who really wanted nothing but to see her younger sister happy.
Overall, would recommend more than her other books, imo.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexual content
romantasybooklover's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Literally so funny.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
books_hay's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy
kay_louise's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Pregnancy
chronicacademia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Death
jessicaharleee's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
foxmulders's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
"because this wanting, it feels good, like a bruise you need to press on, as a reminder that there are things in life so valuable that you must risk the pain of losing them for the joy of briefly having them." (ch 34)
genuinely the first time a cishet romance has made me full-body sob. endearing and funny and romantic and sweet and charming. felt like falling into the comfort of a movie like when harry met sally, but more bookish. enjoyable the whole way through.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, and Grief
craftysnailtail's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was my second attempt at a novel by Henry because Happy Place was not my cup of tea and I dnfed it.
I think maybe I just wasn't in the right headspace for this book. It screams summer romance novel, so maybe I would've enjoyed it more if I had read it at another time.
Instead, I was mostly annoyed by the characters and their inability to communicate until the very end. Henry's style of writing is flowery and often felt over the top for me- like a Hallmark movie. Almost nothing about the plot felt believable and everyone's emotions were dialed up to 11 even when it made no sense for things to be so dramatic. And I understand why so many people would love that! I guess I was hoping for something more realistic.
It felt like the book dragged out at a slow pace. They also did not fill the enemies to lovers trope, in my opinion. Nora had some relatable traits, but in general I could not connect with her. I liked how intense and a tad grumpy Charlie was, but that wasn't enough to hold my interest.
Overall, I might try another novel of hers next summer when I'm looking for easy, brain candy type books. It just wasn't what I was in the mood for, I suppose!
I think maybe I just wasn't in the right headspace for this book. It screams summer romance novel, so maybe I would've enjoyed it more if I had read it at another time.
Instead, I was mostly annoyed by the characters and their inability to communicate until the very end. Henry's style of writing is flowery and often felt over the top for me- like a Hallmark movie. Almost nothing about the plot felt believable and everyone's emotions were dialed up to 11 even when it made no sense for things to be so dramatic. And I understand why so many people would love that! I guess I was hoping for something more realistic.
It felt like the book dragged out at a slow pace. They also did not fill the enemies to lovers trope, in my opinion. Nora had some relatable traits, but in general I could not connect with her. I liked how intense and a tad grumpy Charlie was, but that wasn't enough to hold my interest.
Overall, I might try another novel of hers next summer when I'm looking for easy, brain candy type books. It just wasn't what I was in the mood for, I suppose!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy, Vomit, and Medical content
lee_s's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Death of parent and Pregnancy