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anniesbooknook's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Sexism and Vomit
jennp28's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A cute story about overcoming the romance tropes and finding love your own way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit and Pregnancy
mbichaela's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
ENG
not only was this extremely predictable but i also ended up disappointed. but i’ve found cute how charlie always wanted to nora make laugh. and i like the pun ‘book lovers’ has.
not only was this extremely predictable but i also ended up disappointed. but i’ve found cute how charlie always wanted to nora make laugh. and i like the pun ‘book lovers’ has.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit, Grief, and Pregnancy
bookswithlauren's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
janicew9's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
tense
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
5.0
10/10, heck 10/5. I DEVOURED this book and might just read it again right now because I'm not ready to be done with these incredible characters. My partner gave me a hall pass for Charlie, so there's that.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Vomit
amaranthingly's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
PROS
✨ the January Andrews mentions are giving me life! my girl will be forever famous.
✨ the portrayal of Nora and Libby’s relationship as sisters is something that hits close to home. I loved that their conflict was not depicted as “pros and cons” to having a sister; it was shown that there are ups and downs they have to face together despite the strength of their bond and how they’re each other’s person.
✨ Sally and Clint’s short scene times (get it, screen time?) were still so wholesome. sure, I would’ve loved to see more of them together, but it didn’t feel like I didn’t know who they were and their relevance to Charlie’s life.
✨ I see no red flags in the hero, Charlie Lastra. his humor was the perfect blend of snark and wit. he was organized, orderly, and neat. he had sense of style and understood the love for impractical shoes. he had good communication skills and expressed what he wanted. he was understanding, loyal, and empathetic to a fault. as if if Emily Henry was god, she sent Charlie Lastra to apologize for the creation of other men.
✨ I found Nora Stephens relatable. always composes lists (especially color-coded ones), checks emails and answers calls after work hours, thorough with her makeup and skincare, also has fashion sense and in favor of wearing impractical shoes. but despite being perceived as this cold, relentless, workaholic, fastidious, emotionless bitch, she had a “sunny” side. she loves her nieces, goes great lengths to make her sister happy, is a softie, snorts at really good jokes (particularly Charlie’s), and is surprisingly capable of falling in love.
✨ Nora and Charlie’s banters either had me chuckling or uncontrollably smiling.
✨ the grumpy-grumpy here is SPECTACULAR. well, this is the first book i’ve read of that trope, but Book Lovers did it so well, especially with such an underused archetype.
✨ despite being grumpy-grumpy, Nora and Charlie weren’t remotely close to one-dimensional. there were so much more to their attributes and manners that went deeper than being thunderclouds. it is, after all, a reality that everyone is not just grumpy or not just sunshine, we are all a mix of both.
✨ the third act conflict was so nuanced and fleshed out. their situation was so realistic and it was actually high stakes.
✨ oh, to be in the shoes of someone who’s going to read this for the first time. I would love to be torn apart and put back together all over again.
✨ not to be that person but this book felt like a love letter to me
CONS
💫 did too much of an excellent job of raising my standards with men
CONCLUSION
💡 still at odds with deciding my top emily henry book, but this is 6 stars.
TRIGGER WARNINGS
⚠️ adoption, anxiety and panic attacks, bullying, child neglect, death of a parent (recounted), drug abuse (mentioned), divorce, estrangement, grief & loss depiction, overdose (mentioned), pregnancy, stroke (parent)
✨ the January Andrews mentions are giving me life! my girl will be forever famous.
✨ the portrayal of Nora and Libby’s relationship as sisters is something that hits close to home. I loved that their conflict was not depicted as “pros and cons” to having a sister; it was shown that there are ups and downs they have to face together despite the strength of their bond and how they’re each other’s person.
✨ Sally and Clint’s short scene times (get it, screen time?) were still so wholesome. sure, I would’ve loved to see more of them together, but it didn’t feel like I didn’t know who they were and their relevance to Charlie’s life.
✨ I see no red flags in the hero, Charlie Lastra. his humor was the perfect blend of snark and wit. he was organized, orderly, and neat. he had sense of style and understood the love for impractical shoes. he had good communication skills and expressed what he wanted. he was understanding, loyal, and empathetic to a fault. as if if Emily Henry was god, she sent Charlie Lastra to apologize for the creation of other men.
✨ I found Nora Stephens relatable. always composes lists (especially color-coded ones), checks emails and answers calls after work hours, thorough with her makeup and skincare, also has fashion sense and in favor of wearing impractical shoes. but despite being perceived as this cold, relentless, workaholic, fastidious, emotionless bitch, she had a “sunny” side. she loves her nieces, goes great lengths to make her sister happy, is a softie, snorts at really good jokes (particularly Charlie’s), and is surprisingly capable of falling in love.
✨ Nora and Charlie’s banters either had me chuckling or uncontrollably smiling.
✨ the grumpy-grumpy here is SPECTACULAR. well, this is the first book i’ve read of that trope, but Book Lovers did it so well, especially with such an underused archetype.
✨ despite being grumpy-grumpy, Nora and Charlie weren’t remotely close to one-dimensional. there were so much more to their attributes and manners that went deeper than being thunderclouds. it is, after all, a reality that everyone is not just grumpy or not just sunshine, we are all a mix of both.
✨ the third act conflict was so nuanced and fleshed out. their situation was so realistic and it was actually high stakes.
✨ oh, to be in the shoes of someone who’s going to read this for the first time. I would love to be torn apart and put back together all over again.
✨ not to be that person but this book felt like a love letter to me
CONS
💫 did too much of an excellent job of raising my standards with men
CONCLUSION
💡 still at odds with deciding my top emily henry book, but this is 6 stars.
TRIGGER WARNINGS
⚠️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Miscarriage, and Vomit
ewalkergrace's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and Medical content
nialiversuch's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Vomit
morahsharon1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Yes, it's predictable, but in all the best ways. Part of the fun is tracking how the tropes work and fit together.
Great epilogue.
Great epilogue.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
chrisljm's review against another edition
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
4.25
how great it would be to love someone the way nora and charlie love each other. i usually don’t have much to say for third act conflicts, but i loved the one here. it’s perfectly sad while also feeling just how deeply they love each other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Vomit, Murder, and Sexual harassment