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A review by ekcanales
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow! Emily Henry does it again with a fantastic, poignant novel about family, responsibility, finding yourself, and love (of course)!
To Nora Stephens, a devoted NYC literary agent, there's a divide forming between her and her beloved sister Libby. So, when the opportunity for them to take a trip to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina together arises, Nora dives in headfirst, doing whatever she can to mend their bond and save their sisterhood. But she quickly gets sidetracked when she stumbles upon Charlie Lastra, a brooding editor Nora's worked with before, in this small town and he becomes inescapable. Will Nora be able to balance her work and personal lives, all while trying to figure out what's going on with Libby?
This is EASILY Henry's best novel yet (although Beach Read is a close second for me)! I absolutely adore all of the characters because they're so carefully crafted with a combination of lovable traits and flaws that create full-bodied, relatable people that jump off the page. Nora's selfless need to support her little sister evens out her endless dedication to work. Charlie's cold exterior hides a softie on the inside. Overall, each character grew and developed over the course of the novel as they work to open up, be vulnerable, and tell the truth.
The romance between Nora and Charlie is sweet and spicy and complicated in all of the best ways. I love the tension and will they, won't they dynamic that's complicated because they work together. I absolutely adore how they interact and flirt throughout the novel, as the tension and desire builds.
But, more than anything, I LOVE the sisterly relationship between Nora and Libby, how they bonded since they were young and grew through difficult childhoods together. I couldn't wait to learn more about their past together and see how it influenced both of them in the present. Their relationship warmed my heart and I loved it SO MUCH!
All in all, I cannot recommend this book enough, it was an absolute TREAT of a read and I'm sad it's over.
To Nora Stephens, a devoted NYC literary agent, there's a divide forming between her and her beloved sister Libby. So, when the opportunity for them to take a trip to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina together arises, Nora dives in headfirst, doing whatever she can to mend their bond and save their sisterhood. But she quickly gets sidetracked when she stumbles upon Charlie Lastra, a brooding editor Nora's worked with before, in this small town and he becomes inescapable. Will Nora be able to balance her work and personal lives, all while trying to figure out what's going on with Libby?
This is EASILY Henry's best novel yet (although Beach Read is a close second for me)! I absolutely adore all of the characters because they're so carefully crafted with a combination of lovable traits and flaws that create full-bodied, relatable people that jump off the page. Nora's selfless need to support her little sister evens out her endless dedication to work. Charlie's cold exterior hides a softie on the inside. Overall, each character grew and developed over the course of the novel as they work to open up, be vulnerable, and tell the truth.
The romance between Nora and Charlie is sweet and spicy and complicated in all of the best ways. I love the tension and will they, won't they dynamic that's complicated because they work together. I absolutely adore how they interact and flirt throughout the novel, as the tension and desire builds.
But, more than anything, I LOVE the sisterly relationship between Nora and Libby, how they bonded since they were young and grew through difficult childhoods together. I couldn't wait to learn more about their past together and see how it influenced both of them in the present. Their relationship warmed my heart and I loved it SO MUCH!
All in all, I cannot recommend this book enough, it was an absolute TREAT of a read and I'm sad it's over.