A review by readwithbeth_
Funny Story by Emily Henry

emotional lighthearted sad medium-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

4.25

Thank you Netgalley for this arc!!

So the book begins with Daphne’s husband to be Peter leaving her on his bachelor night for his best friend, and Daphne has a week to move out where she ends up with Miles who turns out to be the now ex boyfriend of the best friend her fiancée left her for. 

I’d say this is definitely up there as one of my favourite books by Emily Henry! This book is centred around the fake dating trope, which I absolutely love!!

Now this book made me emotional, with Daphne trying to find herself outside a relationship and finally doing things for herself, her upmost admiration for her single mother and her complicated relationship with her deadbeat father. 

Also absolutely loved the chemistry between Daphne and Miles, but one issue that I did have was the miscommunication at the end, which was understandable but
I just wish Miles would have communicated with Daphne with what he was doing, but I know why he didn’t communicate with her because of his past and because he knew that she would be hurt knowing what he’s done protecting her


I relate so much to Daphne’s character of her getting sucked in and becoming a “we” person, but I’m so glad that her character progressed to more than that
and when she lets her new friend down because she gets sucked into a “we” with Miles, I liked that she did more then apologise and was actually there for her!!
And I’m so glad that the couple didn’t immediately move in together (aside from the original circumstances) as it would have actually destroyed all her character development.


One of the only issues was the ickiness of her moaning everytime she had food that was remotely good at all??
like she does this at that readathon full of kids too??
and her constant compliments to miles being the same thing,
which I’m also glad he calls her out for, saying that he only has certain opinions because he’s “nice”?