A review by chelsea_shelves
Book Lovers by Emily Henry

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

This book reeled me in with humor and then won me other with sentimentality - the sweetness of sisterhood, the unconditional love of parents, the strength of true love and the beauty of community. It’s a bonus that it all revolves around books - reading, publishing, editing, writing, selling - the whole cycle. I enjoyed the literary allusions throughout and the satire of its own genre. The foiled settings of NYC and rural North Carolina were equally beautiful and tangible. The romance was just right. While I did feel it was a tad too long with some points being overstated, I really enjoyed the flow of this book and pacing of the plot. Maybe I didn’t enjoy the plot of Frigid (one of the books within the novel) other than the premise, but that’s it, very minor critiques. The great parts were just so great, and I’ve saved so many quotes - hilarious ones and meaningful one. I closed the book happy and warm and grateful for the story. I’m certain I’ll be reading more Emily Henry this year.
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