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A review by meg_
Happy Place by Emily Henry
emotional
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
5.0
I absolutely adored my time reading this book. This has solidly taken its place as the best Emily Henry book by far. The story was so intricately weaved between past and present in a way that made me truly feel ingrained in these character's individual lives and their relationships with one another. This has convinced me that second chance romances actually are my thing lol.
As with almost every Emily Henry book, this is so much more than just a romance. It's a story about friendships that stand the test of time in spite of periods of growing apart, and about grief (including the lows and uncertainty it brings), and about growing up and life changing so rapidly even when we want things to stay the same. I loved almost every element of this book, but especially the friendships that read like a soul bond that can't be broken, no matter time apart or individual differences.
The romance in this story was also just perfect to me. (Disclaimer, that there is a major under-lying theme of miscommunication/lack of communication that results in the conflicts between our two main characters.) In spite of this, reading their love story made me laugh and cry and feel so deeply. Their love felt so grounded and safe, in spite of all of the shit they dealt with. They are seriously soul mates and I just their love.
PLEASE read this if you haven't already!!
As with almost every Emily Henry book, this is so much more than just a romance. It's a story about friendships that stand the test of time in spite of periods of growing apart, and about grief (including the lows and uncertainty it brings), and about growing up and life changing so rapidly even when we want things to stay the same. I loved almost every element of this book, but especially the friendships that read like a soul bond that can't be broken, no matter time apart or individual differences.
The romance in this story was also just perfect to me. (Disclaimer, that there is a major under-lying theme of miscommunication/lack of communication that results in the conflicts between our two main characters.) In spite of this, reading their love story made me laugh and cry and feel so deeply. Their love felt so grounded and safe, in spite of all of the shit they dealt with. They are seriously soul mates and I just their love.
PLEASE read this if you haven't already!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content