A review by shugentobler
Funny Story by Emily Henry

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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

4.75

Emily Henry's books do for me as an adult what Sarah Dessen did for me as a teen. Summer romance just dying to be cracked open by the pool or the beach! I love that again her book does some meta talk about books and love of reading AND that she wrote another love letter to Michigan. I like that there is also an element of seriousness and growth to the characters that let's you care about them while also feeling light it's still mostly a light read you can gobble up. I also liked that although the conflict appeared in the formulaic place, it didn't feel too silly or staged or obviously solvable. Another win for me! 
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