A review by madelinedalton
Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

4.5

Man, nobody does romance like Emily Henry. Whenever I read books by other romance authors, I can see the standard romance novel plot structure in the pages, and it pulls me out of the story. But with Henry’s books, nothing is known or expected besides the happy ending. She always takes you along for the ride in ways that feel organic to the characters she has created, and this book is no exception!

I’m tired of romance tropes. Emily Henry doesn’t shy away from using them—she integrates them into her novels with a bit of a twist, and it always feels really authentic to the story. This book is no exception. Harriet and Wyn really earned their second-chance romance. The latter third of the book was full of powerful, adult conversations, both between the central couple and all their friends. 

I slightly prefer Book Lovers just because I felt *so* seen by Nora, but this book is just as well-crafted! 
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