A review by nebraskanwriter
Book Lovers by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

As someone who is an older sister by 5 years, I related so much to Nora. To putting your entire life on hold and putting everyone above yourself, because you think their happiness will bring you happiness. To not realizing when all of a sudden your little sister is all grown up and she doesn’t need you anymore. 

I loved this book, it was so realistic. In the ways it tackles Nora and Charlie’s budding romance (SWOON), Nora’s relationship with her younger sister, Libby, how Emily Henry brings up past trauma Nora has had to endure after the death of her mother. 

I related to this book so much, saw so much of myself in Nora and why she was making the decisions she was making. Charlie was a dream, my fave Emily Henry love interest for sure. Him and Nora both just felt so relatable, so real and raw. And they were honest with each other, they communicated which I really appreciated. Relationships and communicating is hard sometimes, it’s messy and Henry does a great job of showcasing that in this book. Their courtship isn’t swoon-y, it felt very natural. And I loved every moment of it, every bit of banter and angst. Loved this book so much, definitely my favorite Emily Henry book to date for sure! 
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