hannamicaela's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Almost too many facets, but I loved the writing style. Elements of both light and darkness. Overall there were a lot of parts of this story that almost felt too strange for me, but overall I was drawn in. A super contemplative book that will definitely make you feel things!
sren's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
gtamanko's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
meganashlee27's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
lapetite's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
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
4.0
I was just a moment, and you gave me a million Junes.
I was just a moment, and you made me forever.
Y'all. I am sobbing. I am not ok, and this is a lovely book.
jskellenger's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant
This book made me slightly reminiscent of one of my all time favorite book series, The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater. Of course I already have a soft spot for magical realism. That being said, I also feel that it's one of the hardest things to pull off, especially believably. But Emily Henry captivated me from page one, I could not put this one down. I was immediately immersed in Junie's world of magic, home, & loss. Beautiful lyrical writing, but also loved the light, fun bantering conversations between June & Saul. Every character became instantly beloved & I was reluctant to finish this one despite not being able to put it down. Thank you Emily Henry, I look forward to reading more of your work!
This book made me slightly reminiscent of one of my all time favorite book series, The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater. Of course I already have a soft spot for magical realism. That being said, I also feel that it's one of the hardest things to pull off, especially believably. But Emily Henry captivated me from page one, I could not put this one down. I was immediately immersed in Junie's world of magic, home, & loss. Beautiful lyrical writing, but also loved the light, fun bantering conversations between June & Saul. Every character became instantly beloved & I was reluctant to finish this one despite not being able to put it down. Thank you Emily Henry, I look forward to reading more of your work!
mponschke's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
acavanaugh785's review against another edition
5.0
Emily Henry gets me every time!!! Loved this and I love Henry’s writing.
ferisntme's review against another edition
5.0
i think once you've felt grief, it's hard not to catch someone else's. especially when the person grieving is someone you love. or maybe when you've felt grief, it's hard not to love someone else who has too.
i had zero expectations and what a surprise it was.
it felt real but magical and it makes total sense because it's magical realism (lmao) but what i mean is that i was in the story, fully immersed !
the angerts and the o'donells are two families that hate each other, and maybe hate is a very strong feeling but it seems to be exactly what they feel.
june o'donell, also known as jack iv, is the last o'donell, after her father passed away, living in five fingers, a little town where "everything has to be big and impossible and legendary".
saul angert, the younger of the angerts, is back in town for unknown reasons.
one thing leads to another and as hannah, june's best friend, said "june, you were born to have chemistry with dreamy saul". now they, together, have to find a way to brake the curse that is haunting their families to be able to be with each other.
grief, friendship, guilt, love and... hate.
i blushed when june spent time with saul. i laughed whenever hannah made a joke. i cried about june's dad and saul's dad and abe and issa. i even related with stephen. i loved every single character and felt every emotion.