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Book Lovers by Emily Henry

102 reviews

mariareviews's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

Four stars wasn’t what I thought I’d end up giving this book. Honestly, at the 20% mark, I was ready to DNF it and move on. While I do enjoy a good “villain” redemption arc, what really grates on me is when characters compartmentalize themselves and the people around them into your stereotypical book tropes. But despite that, Nora’s story hit home, especially as an older sister. Feeling like I have to be a second mother to my little sister has always been something I struggle with. No matter how much she grows up, she’ll always be my little sister—just like Nora feels about Libby. It’s a tough role to navigate, and I feel like the book really captured that dynamic.

What really won me over, though, was the banter between Charlie and Nora. It was sharp, funny, and felt real. As much as I enjoy the predictability of Hallmark movies, I’ve never understood why the woman always has to leave her exciting, successful city life to raise chickens on a farm. The whole opposites-attract trope can be so frustrating when it's done that way.

That said, the reason this book didn’t get five stars from me is because the ending felt a little underwhelming. I wanted more from Charlie and Nora’s reunion—something deeper, more fleshed out. I also would’ve loved to know more about Dusty and how Nora’s life in New York changed after she returned. A longer, more detailed epilogue would’ve really wrapped things up nicely. In fact, if I had taken Nora’s advice and read the epilogue first, I might not have started the book because I feel like it just didn’t live up to the rest of the story.

All in all, though, it’s a fun and easy read. It doesn’t require too much thinking, and it’s a nice twist on the usual small-town-romance and opposites-attract trope.

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_pauline's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

I had to try really hard to ignore certain things (- let’s PLEASE stop calling crushes by their last name & sisters sissy -) but overall I liked this a lot more than I expected. it took me a month to finish it but it’s entertaining & lighthearted for the most part; although the characters still have depth + there’s a lot more going on besides the romance plot

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sxndaze's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

Maybe it's possible to belong in a hundred different ways to a hundred different people and places.

my second emily henry book, and i sadly didn’t vibe with it as much. nora is so concerned with not being the girl that men want in the end because she’s too cold, too much and too high maintenance, but she’s just got some trauma. it’s not a crime to care about your career and to love the city.

i don’t like libby. i understand and get the point of her, but i find her selfish and unlikable even with her motives. also baby as a middle name??? calling nora sissy??? unacceptable. speaking of terrible names, shepherd???

charlie though. i do adore charlie and the banter between nora and charlie is this book’s strongest aspect. they are lovely, but the foundation of their relationship is quite weak for a rivals (barely even. more like hardly tolerate) to insta lovers. he’s sweet to her and understands nora fundamentally, but i can’t help but wonder how.

overall it’s fine! i got through it quickly and felt compelled to keep going. i can’t say it was my favourite though, and i am sorry about that.

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heather_freshparchment's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.25

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cielosiluminado's review

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emotional funny 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

4.0

The last-page ache. The deep breath in after you’ve set the book aside.

NORA AND CHARLIE WERE SO CUTE!!!! their banter was so much fun and i have no complaints on the romance parts of the book as their relationship progressed naturally. it read like a hallmark movie and i was vibing.

ramblings about what bothered me—tldr: let my girls remain city, career-minded girls! stop taking them to small towns to “change them”. and unfortunately the sisters’ miscommunication was atrocious and overshadowed a lot of the romance parts which explains my star-rating.

some things that irked me so bad was (1) how the family angst and resolution played out and (2) how nora was considered “cold” to the very end. if she were a man, she’d be called ruthlessly ambitions and no one would say anything about her being career-focused, not wanting children, not wanting to move outside the city, etc. but because she’s a (tall) woman, she faced so much criticism, professionally and personally. i don’t understand how nora’s relationship with her sister libby is so revered when libby was one of those judgmental people that saw nora as cold and unfeeling. and how they made up so quickly which pissed me off so bad.

i understand why people love emily henry’s books and after reading this one, i can say it’s my favorite one to date.

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bookgirlieee's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

As always, Emily Henry never fails. This was a fun read.

It reminded me a bit of The Proposal - enemies to lovers, small town, his family owns a local businesses.

I love Charlie. And Nora was very real - you love her for her flaws, vulnerability.

Bit if a rush at the end (better than dragging on) and slightly jumped in character development (but again, don’t want to spend too much time on this).

Overall, would recommend reading this book!

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