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Book Lovers by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
"Sometimes, even when you start with the last page and you think you know everything, a book finds a way to surprise you."
You don't need me to say it. You've seen it before. But I'll say it anyways: This book is for the big sisters, the little sisters, the book lovers, and the ones who want it all.
Part of me thinks that when Emily Henry writes a book, she infuses it with just a little bit of magic. There's something so deeply meaningful about her books, even when they cause raucous laughter - which, of course, Book Lovers did. But while I was laughing, I was also learning. I was gaining something from reading.
It's a romantic comedy in the truest sense. People often debate what qualifies as a romantic comedy, but I think it's in the name. If there are equal parts romance and comedy in the story, you've got yourself a romcom. The beauty of romcoms that so many forget is that there can also be life lessons, tears, and precious moments. This book had every one of those elements.
I truly don't think I could choose one thing about it to love most, so I'll list it all:
- turning a "small-town trope" on its head
- praising the career-driven woman
- a sister bond that's unbreakable
- Bigfoot erotica (oh, you thought I wouldn't add that, hmm? You were wrong)
- a slow-burn that will absolutely set you on fire
- the wittiest banter that actually made me like enemies-to-lovers
There's so much more I could list, but this right here is the majority of it. The second I closed the final page, I wanted to start it over again. It's precisely how I felt after People We Meet on Vacation. There's something really special about this book. Do yourself a favor: believe the hype and give it a read.
You don't need me to say it. You've seen it before. But I'll say it anyways: This book is for the big sisters, the little sisters, the book lovers, and the ones who want it all.
Part of me thinks that when Emily Henry writes a book, she infuses it with just a little bit of magic. There's something so deeply meaningful about her books, even when they cause raucous laughter - which, of course, Book Lovers did. But while I was laughing, I was also learning. I was gaining something from reading.
It's a romantic comedy in the truest sense. People often debate what qualifies as a romantic comedy, but I think it's in the name. If there are equal parts romance and comedy in the story, you've got yourself a romcom. The beauty of romcoms that so many forget is that there can also be life lessons, tears, and precious moments. This book had every one of those elements.
I truly don't think I could choose one thing about it to love most, so I'll list it all:
- turning a "small-town trope" on its head
- praising the career-driven woman
- a sister bond that's unbreakable
- Bigfoot erotica (oh, you thought I wouldn't add that, hmm? You were wrong)
- a slow-burn that will absolutely set you on fire
- the wittiest banter that actually made me like enemies-to-lovers
There's so much more I could list, but this right here is the majority of it. The second I closed the final page, I wanted to start it over again. It's precisely how I felt after People We Meet on Vacation. There's something really special about this book. Do yourself a favor: believe the hype and give it a read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexual content