A review by libralita
Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins

5.0

Oh God Isla is really loopy and strange.

I kinda like loopy Isla.

Kurt is adorable.

“‘Of course you can breathe,’ Kurt says. ‘You’re breathing now.’”—page 23

He’s really cute.

I think out of Anna, Lola and Isla, as characters, Isla is my favorite.

Hattie is really annoying.

“I’m barreling through the door when he says in a loud and clear voice, ‘Your sister’s kind of a bitch, huh?’”—page 37

Hahaha, I like Josh. Oh! And he has dimples. How cute!

Aw, I’m glad that Josh isn’t a dick to Kurt. Yes, I’m so happy that Isla and Josh are actually dating instead of waiting until the last 30 pages!

Each book just gets cuter and cuter, I swear.

As an American, I’m always so confused that Europeans can go to a different country so easily.

I love how Isla and Josh are reserved but these biggest sex maniacs. Although, every time they have sex or are about to something bad happens. A secret message?

I’m really sad that Josh got kicked out.

“‘You,’ Kurt says. ‘Physics. Study.’
‘Don’t be such an assjacket.’
‘Asswaffle,’ he replies.
‘Asspickle.’
‘Asshopper.’”—page 197

These two are so cute.

UGHHHHHH WHY DO THEY HAVE TO BREAK UP?

If this break up lasts for more than 3 chapters I’m going to be very miffed.

I don’t know, it’s strange because realistically Isla should worried that if she goes to Darthmouth and she breaks up with Josh. However, strangely enough, this is a YA book, nevertheless, a Stephanie Perkins book, you know Isla and Josh are getting back together. I don’t want to read about characters moping and doping around. I was really excited because Isla and Josh got together immediately but I knew that Perkins was going to break up them at some point and then get back together. Which is really annoying. Why couldn’t Isla and Josh just stay together? Work out their problems together.

On the other hand I guess people would complain how if they never broke up, then it’d be way too unrealistic. Perkins can’t really win.

Sanjita is probably the best character ever. Thank you for giving Isla a mental slap in the face.

HATTIE MAILED THE COMIC! YES! I like Hattie.

ST. CLAIR!!!! HE’S SHORT AND BRITISH AND I LOVE HIM!

“‘Aw, mate,’ he says to Josh. ‘Admit it. You couldn’t resist me.’
Josh relaxes into a smile. ‘You’re like a gorgeous little bonbon.’
‘Delicious in every way,’ St. Clair says.
Anna rolls her eyes. ‘Wait until you try his creamy center.’”—page 307

ST. CLAIR PROPOSED TO ANNA! OH MY GOD! THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER OH MY GOD! YES YES YES! This moment totally makes up for the break up.

This is really freaking romantic, I adore Josh. I really want to read his graphic memoir.

This was so romantic and sweet and I adored it.