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klandry98's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Chronic illness, Medical content, and Pregnancy
mutantfoodie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
4.5
I loved this book! It was the first time I've read a second chance romance. I wasn't really enjoying it at first, which is why I gave it 4.5 stars, but it definitely grew on me. I loved the characters and how each one was brought to life. The writing style made me devour this book! I think I cried about 5 times while reading it. I will be reading more by Emily Henry!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
steenmies's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
I really liked the book. I liked the plot, the way the book had flashbacks, the fun little jokes. I liked how adventurous it was and happy. I also liked the character-development at the end that the characters go through, and a little summary of where the main character is at the end of the story. While reading, I went through a couple of emotions when it comes to the ‘second’ main character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
literarypenguin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.0
Happy Place was a very interesting book, I applauded Emily Henry's attempt at trying something different for one of her books. While it might not be one of my favorites of hers it was still a lovely inspiring read!
One of the parts I loved about Happy Place was its setting. The beach town of Maine and all its shores was truly a beautiful place to imagine being. I could completely understand why our characters loved being there and why the place was so special to all of them. A place can hold a lot of memories for a group of people, it was nice to see those memories come to action in certain chapters.
The characters there was some good and some bad in that. The bad thing for me personally was I felt like some characters were too similar and at time I couldn't really tell the differences between them. I wished we maybe got some more differences so we could tell them apart better. The main couple Wyn & Harriet were really nice and interesting to follow along in this story. It was a refreshing take to read about a couple who were already in a relationship and trying to navigate how to be friends after the breakup. How to move forward after all that they have been through. It showed how their relationship progressed into something truly lovely and heartwarming. The moment where things did seem to get rocky which lead to the breakup. Each of them individually were amazing characters and it was nice to see them grow as individuals especially Harriet. Her personal journey was great to read about, how she had to analyze herself and find what she really wanted instead of what other people want for her.
One of the other things that didnt really sit well with me was the ending, I thought the ending didnt really make much sense. It felt like Harriet had to do most of the compromising in the end instead of both her and Wyn making compromises for each other. I just felt like it could have been written a little bit better, which Emily Henry has such beautiful writing. It definitely shows in this book. That is one thing she excels at in all of her novels, her writing is spectacular and really has whole passages that are in my mind for months after I have read the book.
I was glad to be able to read this book as a part of Emily Henry's current published works. I really enjoyed this one even after its couple of flaws. Can not wait to see her next book!
One of the parts I loved about Happy Place was its setting. The beach town of Maine and all its shores was truly a beautiful place to imagine being. I could completely understand why our characters loved being there and why the place was so special to all of them. A place can hold a lot of memories for a group of people, it was nice to see those memories come to action in certain chapters.
The characters there was some good and some bad in that. The bad thing for me personally was I felt like some characters were too similar and at time I couldn't really tell the differences between them. I wished we maybe got some more differences so we could tell them apart better. The main couple Wyn & Harriet were really nice and interesting to follow along in this story. It was a refreshing take to read about a couple who were already in a relationship and trying to navigate how to be friends after the breakup. How to move forward after all that they have been through. It showed how their relationship progressed into something truly lovely and heartwarming. The moment where things did seem to get rocky which lead to the breakup. Each of them individually were amazing characters and it was nice to see them grow as individuals especially Harriet. Her personal journey was great to read about, how she had to analyze herself and find what she really wanted instead of what other people want for her.
One of the other things that didnt really sit well with me was the ending, I thought the ending didnt really make much sense. It felt like Harriet had to do most of the compromising in the end instead of both her and Wyn making compromises for each other. I just felt like it could have been written a little bit better, which Emily Henry has such beautiful writing. It definitely shows in this book. That is one thing she excels at in all of her novels, her writing is spectacular and really has whole passages that are in my mind for months after I have read the book.
I was glad to be able to read this book as a part of Emily Henry's current published works. I really enjoyed this one even after its couple of flaws. Can not wait to see her next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug use and Mental illness
Minor: Pregnancy
kendal_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Pregnancy
justagirlwithbooks's review against another edition
3.75
“My best friends taught me a new kind of quiet, the peaceful stillness of knowing one another so well you don’t need to fill the space. And a new kind of loud: noise as a celebration, as the overflow of joy at being alive, here, now.”
I think this is my favorite Emily Henry book that I've read. Or, it's tied with Funny Story. It's about friendship and love, and second chances. And I really loved Wyn and Harriet. The way the friend group was felt realistic because it changes as people grow up. This also reminded me of PWMOV because of the past and present timeline.
However, there were some things that really irked me. I don't like miscommunication and I was just begging for them to just talk it out because they really did love each other, and they aren't happy in their current situations. But at the same time, I get how misunderstandings happen. Yet, they could have been easily cleared up.
Current Ranking:
- Happy Place
- Funny Story
- Beach Read
- People We Meet On Vacation
- Book Lovers
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug use and Mental illness
carlyjoann's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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
4.75
What I love most about Emily Henry books is how alive all the characters feel. We get to know them so well and they jump off the page at you. This setting is not like anywhere I have ever been but I could picture it perfectly. I could feel the love between the characters and feel the heartaches. The issues all of the characters are facing are so real they hurt to read.
It was predictable but I didn’t even care, I loved this book so much.
It was predictable but I didn’t even care, I loved this book so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent and Pregnancy
valpyre's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
i was definitely in the mood for this book, plus i tend to love a breakup-makeup storyline, so this was a very enjoyable read for me.
other reviews have definitely put into perspective some of what was lacking for me -- i loved the friend group in this, but felt like a lot of the side characters had more substance in flashbacks as opposed to the present. i was really drawn into the little bits of their present day lives and how they had their own struggles, and wished there was more development in that by the end, as opposed to a generic wrap up. the moment when harriet went to sit with parth and he told her she was family took me a little aback, because i hadn't really felt the development of their relationship compared to the others at all, even though it was a sweet sentiment. and through the Plot Twist, it was pointed out how harriet and sabrina had barely had anytime alone together to catch up and i was bummed that we didn't really see that resolve on the page by the end. i liked the group as an ensemble though.
the feelings, though, those kept me going. EH's writing just drew me in with her descriptive writing. i was so into harriet and wyn's love, even if harriet constantly being overwhelmed by wyn everytime he was near was a liiiittle over the top -- i was all there for it! they were obsessed with each other and it was great. i was waiting for a miscommunication shoe to drop for me though, one that went isn't this a little much? couldn't y'all have just talked about it? but i guess i relate a little too hard to Not Talking About It, so it was a fine balance for me. i was also so delighted whenever wyn showed up exactly when harriet was thinking of him, who cares if it was realistic/practical or not!
i'm not sure if i'll reread it, but i'm glad i read at all.
other reviews have definitely put into perspective some of what was lacking for me -- i loved the friend group in this, but felt like a lot of the side characters had more substance in flashbacks as opposed to the present. i was really drawn into the little bits of their present day lives and how they had their own struggles, and wished there was more development in that by the end, as opposed to a generic wrap up. the moment when harriet went to sit with parth and he told her she was family took me a little aback, because i hadn't really felt the development of their relationship compared to the others at all, even though it was a sweet sentiment. and through the Plot Twist, it was pointed out how harriet and sabrina had barely had anytime alone together to catch up and i was bummed that we didn't really see that resolve on the page by the end. i liked the group as an ensemble though.
the feelings, though, those kept me going. EH's writing just drew me in with her descriptive writing. i was so into harriet and wyn's love, even if harriet constantly being overwhelmed by wyn everytime he was near was a liiiittle over the top -- i was all there for it! they were obsessed with each other and it was great. i was waiting for a miscommunication shoe to drop for me though, one that went isn't this a little much? couldn't y'all have just talked about it? but i guess i relate a little too hard to Not Talking About It, so it was a fine balance for me. i was also so delighted whenever wyn showed up exactly when harriet was thinking of him, who cares if it was realistic/practical or not!
i'm not sure if i'll reread it, but i'm glad i read at all.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy
_b0ok_l0v3r's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Vomit
aseel_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was very sweet, a very cute romance, so much tension, loved it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy