A review by bazayas
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

emotional funny 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

Best friends Poppy and Alex have always had their summer trip together to keep them connected. But after the Croatia trip two years ago, everything changed and they haven’t spoken - until Poppy invites Alex on another trip in hopes of going back to the way things were.

Finally got on the Emily Henry train and I really do get the hype. I’m not a fan of friends to lovers usually, but this story works and makes it believable. It also does multiple timelines well - interspersing past summer trips with the present one to flesh out Poppy and Alex’s friendship over the years. 

CW/TW:

mention of death (parent, grandparent, pet); depression; bullying

For fans of:

friends to lovers; 90s rom com vibes; stories that span over years; comps: When Harry Met Sally, My Best Friend’s Wedding