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amre23's review against another edition
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
Minor: Cancer, Misogyny, Vomit, and Alcohol
sarah_who_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The backstory of this book is delightful: Emily Henry wanted to write a story about the uptight woman in New York in a Hallmark Channel-style romance, who gets dumped when her boyfriend gets sent by his job to rural America and meets a small-town girl who's trying to save the family business. Nora is the woman in New York: she works in publishing, never cries, organizes everything for both herself and her sister, and is, indeed, pretty uptight. When her sister, Libby, begs her to come on a road trip to the sleepy North Carolina town where Nora's client's best-selling book is set, Nora reluctantly agrees, only to arrive and immediately run into her nemesis, Charlie Lastra, the editor who rejected the same best-selling book. It's a romance, so you know where this goes, but the premise alone should be enough to suck you in.
I liked this book for a lot of the reasons I like all of Emily Henry's books: there's travel; the sub-plot revolves deals with grief in an authentic way that resonates a lot with me; the protagonists have sizzling chemistry. However, I do wonder how long it will take for Henry to write some people of color into her books. Like, is she nervous about writing outside her own experience? Can she not get some beta readers? These are my more generous interpretations of why there are no people of color in the book; I hope she remedies this issue in the next book. Also, for me personally, sickeningly-sweet or close sister relationships feel inauthentic and I thus find them rather off-putting (especially Libby called Nora "Sissy" - gag), but maybe others are totally here for this.
I liked this book for a lot of the reasons I like all of Emily Henry's books: there's travel; the sub-plot revolves deals with grief in an authentic way that resonates a lot with me; the protagonists have sizzling chemistry. However, I do wonder how long it will take for Henry to write some people of color into her books. Like, is she nervous about writing outside her own experience? Can she not get some beta readers? These are my more generous interpretations of why there are no people of color in the book; I hope she remedies this issue in the next book. Also, for me personally, sickeningly-sweet or close sister relationships feel inauthentic and I thus find them rather off-putting (especially Libby called Nora "Sissy" - gag), but maybe others are totally here for this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy
kalilarhiane's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
The premise was interesting and I loved the romance - getting to see characters flirt and genuinely enjoy each others presence was refreshing. The relationship between the sisters was sweet, and as an older sister I could relate to the main character heavily.
Some of the banter felt a little left of what real people sound like, but I didn’t mind much as it was entertaining.
Towards the last quarter of the story it felt like it dragged a little but I got back into it within a couple of chapters.
Overall a very enjoyable romance with some fun characters.
Some of the banter felt a little left of what real people sound like, but I didn’t mind much as it was entertaining.
Towards the last quarter of the story it felt like it dragged a little but I got back into it within a couple of chapters.
Overall a very enjoyable romance with some fun characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Vomit
taylorleilani's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
uppercasenoises's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
- 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
I LOVED THIS BOOK. I laughed out loud and sobbed at the end. This rom-com has some heavier themes and really dives into familial relationships. I blew through this in 24 hours, and it is narrated by one of my favorites (Queen Julia Whelan). This is maybe my favorite Emily Henry. First person POV.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Medical trauma
Minor: Sexism, Medical content, and Alcohol
Spice: 3/5, sexual content is open door but not totally explicit.gisellemedina's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
This is definitely a book for any woman who feels out of place, like she hasn’t and never will get a happy ending. Maybe she’s been labeled the villain once or twice, and she doesn’t give a damn.
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical trauma and Death of parent
lb781's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Abandonment
This is a lighthearted book but that manages to treat important topics too! The main focus is a breath taking romance, and it is steamy (!!). You will undoubtedly get attached to the characters- they are well developed throughout the story. And, most importantly, the book is funny !jadatrack's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Sexism, Medical trauma, and Alcohol
Minor: Medical content
marareading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
I want to live in this book. Emily Henry will now always be able to count on me to buy whatever she writes, 100%. No miscommunication trope with the male MC, TOP TIER banter, intelligent MC, and well written atmosphere.
Nora is a literary agent, and an amazing one. She is great at what she does. She doesn't have time to focus on much else, mostly because she considers herself a realist. We meet Charlie, the surlie editor who doesn't seem to jive with her about what turns into her career changing client and her best selling book. Cut to Nora's baby sister, pregnant with baby #3 and she need a vacation. She wants to visit the hometown setting of the book from the bestseller of Nora's top client. They need the time together.
I was NOT expecting it to be that deep. I laughed, and I damn near cried. I love that it was equally about Nora and her sister healing their miscommunications and relationship, and not just about the romantic side. I loved the focus on healing properly from the past. This book hit me right in the heart. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Nora is a literary agent, and an amazing one. She is great at what she does. She doesn't have time to focus on much else, mostly because she considers herself a realist. We meet Charlie, the surlie editor who doesn't seem to jive with her about what turns into her career changing client and her best selling book. Cut to Nora's baby sister, pregnant with baby #3 and she need a vacation. She wants to visit the hometown setting of the book from the bestseller of Nora's top client. They need the time together.
I was NOT expecting it to be that deep. I laughed, and I damn near cried. I love that it was equally about Nora and her sister healing their miscommunications and relationship, and not just about the romantic side. I loved the focus on healing properly from the past. This book hit me right in the heart. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
ellierumoo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.75
A beautiful novel detailing the power of love (familial and otherwise) and facing fears. Funny, heartwarming, and very human.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Bullying and Medical trauma