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A review by kktaylor11
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
I'm not usually a romance novel person, but this title was recommended by a friend, so I gave it a chance. I'll admit I skipped over the graphic sex scenes just because that's not my personal thing -- but the story was cute, light, and easy.
Essentially the main two characters (Charlie and Norah) are both hard driven city slickers who happen to also be in publishing (Charlie is an editor, Norah is a book agent). Norah goes on a surprise vacation with her little sister (who is about to have baby #3) and in the process falls for Charlie. There's nothing surprising in this book -- everything is obvious by about 10 pages in -- but it's still cute and engaging. There is a lot of tongue in cheek "book people" talk about tropes (falling in love with a local, city girl shoes, etc...) and a nod to "not everyone wants to retire to the country" kind of city love -- but it's really just a simple, straightforward "boy meets girl, they fall in love" kind of story. Even the "oh no - drama" moments in the middle designed to make sure their path isn't too smooth aren't too troubling.
If you need a light escape - a bathtub with bubbles or flight across the country quick read, this one will do it.
Essentially the main two characters (Charlie and Norah) are both hard driven city slickers who happen to also be in publishing (Charlie is an editor, Norah is a book agent). Norah goes on a surprise vacation with her little sister (who is about to have baby #3) and in the process falls for Charlie. There's nothing surprising in this book -- everything is obvious by about 10 pages in -- but it's still cute and engaging. There is a lot of tongue in cheek "book people" talk about tropes (falling in love with a local, city girl shoes, etc...) and a nod to "not everyone wants to retire to the country" kind of city love -- but it's really just a simple, straightforward "boy meets girl, they fall in love" kind of story. Even the "oh no - drama" moments in the middle designed to make sure their path isn't too smooth aren't too troubling.
If you need a light escape - a bathtub with bubbles or flight across the country quick read, this one will do it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Abandonment
A key driver in the story is how Norah copes with the death of her much beloved mother -- just be aware that is a central issue that is repeatedly raised.