A review by documentno_is
Funny Story by Emily Henry

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Certainly not my first Emily Henry read, so was expecting a cute fluffy romance with driving plot and characters that felt a little trope-y so imagine my surprise when she finally cracked the formula! I found this novel a joy, the premise was fun but the characters were dynamic and complex and had flaws that endeared them to me rather than annoying me. The setting was wonderful as well, I felt the community and relationships and their role in this story- which was a gripping story of love, disappointment, family, and expectations. 

I should have known how much I would love it based on premise alone, a relationship based on revenge at cheating exes? The drama!

Occasionally I find Henry's narrative voice too relaxed or "millennial" but that never seeped through in this novel, which wasn't to say that it didn't feel timely but just not forced. It might be too early to tell but I think this might end up being one of my favorites of the year (especially in contemporary fic/rom.)