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A review by annagwritesandreads
Funny Story by Emily Henry
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Note: While I am rating this 5/5 stars, I felt this book on a super personal level. I can definitely see the criticisms related to this book, but I am definitely going more with my soul on this rating, as you'll see.
General Description: Daphne gets her hurt broken in one of the worst way possible. Her fiance ends their engagement the night of his bachelor party after realizing he's in love with his female childhood best friend. Daphne now has to find a new place to live, but luckily, her ex-fiance's new girlfriend also ended a relationship with a man named Miles. Miles has an open room and that's how Daphne and Miles end up living together. Now, Daphne is setting her sights on getting out of Michigan, but Miles convinces her to let him show her how Michigan can be a place she alone calls home. Will Daphne leave? What else will Miles show her beyond the Michigan beaches?
All the goods:
- The concept of living together after two break ups was interesting to me.
- I love a good midwestern exploration story line.
- the sister subplot added depth to this book that I think rounded out the book nicely.
- In regards to Daphne, while not perfect, I feel like her and I are very similar and it made me love the book that much more.
- In regards to Miles, I feel like he's a lot like my husband, so I think he'll always have a special place in my heart.
Overall, I think if you didn't like Happy Place, you may like this book better than that. I don't think this should be your first Emily Henry book in my opinion, i'd go in publication order and see if you like her earlier works before picking this up.
General Description: Daphne gets her hurt broken in one of the worst way possible. Her fiance ends their engagement the night of his bachelor party after realizing he's in love with his female childhood best friend. Daphne now has to find a new place to live, but luckily, her ex-fiance's new girlfriend also ended a relationship with a man named Miles. Miles has an open room and that's how Daphne and Miles end up living together. Now, Daphne is setting her sights on getting out of Michigan, but Miles convinces her to let him show her how Michigan can be a place she alone calls home. Will Daphne leave? What else will Miles show her beyond the Michigan beaches?
All the goods:
- The concept of living together after two break ups was interesting to me.
- I love a good midwestern exploration story line.
- the sister subplot added depth to this book that I think rounded out the book nicely.
- In regards to Daphne, while not perfect, I feel like her and I are very similar and it made me love the book that much more.
- In regards to Miles, I feel like he's a lot like my husband, so I think he'll always have a special place in my heart.
Overall, I think if you didn't like Happy Place, you may like this book better than that. I don't think this should be your first Emily Henry book in my opinion, i'd go in publication order and see if you like her earlier works before picking this up.