A review by poupimali
Beach Read by Emily Henry

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Beach Read is narrated brilliantly by Julia Whelan

This story is more than just a summer romance—it’s a story about grief, healing, and finding love even when you’ve stopped believing in it. 

January writes feel-good romances with happy endings, while Gus writes literary fiction filled with tragedy and darkness. But January has a writer block. Why? Because since her father’s death, everything she believed in felt apart.
And Gus… well read the book and you’ll know why he is so rude.

Gus and January’s journey is swoon-worthy, funny but also heartwarming and deep. It’s an emotional rollercoaster in the best way, and by the end, you’ll be rooting for their happily ever after just as much as they are.

Tropes
Enemies-to-lovers
“Unfortunately” neighbors
Both writers
Great flirty banter
Second chance (sort of)

Content warning
Cheating (not between the MC)
Death of a parent
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