A review by doctorbrew
Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I genuinely, truly loved this book. I didn’t expect it to be my favorite Henry book so far, but it really surprised me. I found myself highly relating to Harriett quite frequently, almost to the point where I wondered if Emily Henry knew the way my own brain worked a little too well! The way the characters are thrown together in the beginning and live in constant denial made me desperately want to know what their undoing could possibly be. I like that both of them, to some degree, were people pleasers, making their relationship doomed from the start until they figured out healthier boundaries not just in their romantic partnership but also with their friends. It felt so refreshing to see people be adults and see how adult friendships truly do change over time. I definitely devoured this book faster than all the others so far. 
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