Scan barcode
violethazel's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
oh my god this book was amazing. I cried so many times while reading it like when i finished it tears were rolling down my face because the way this book talks about grief is so perfect. amazing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
megbooks02's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
A Million Junes might be Emily Henry’s best writing, but the storyline was a little slow and boring at times to me. I think some people would really love this book, and others not so much. Either way, the writing is lyrical and beautiful!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
laurynsmith's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
3.5
"Letting go is not forgetting. It's opening your eyes to the good that grew from the bad, the life that blooms from decay."
I was so excited to finally read one of Emily Henry's YA books. She has the most beautiful writing style and I truly can't get enough of it. I loved so many aspects of this book, particularly in the ways that writing and grief connected June and Saul and Henry captured those experiences so poignantly. Where it did lose me a little bit was in the middle of the book as I found parts to kind of drag on a little. And while I did appreciate and enjoy the magical realism elements within this book, I did struggle in the parts where those scenes were not prompted and it caused me to feel taken out of the actual book a little. I also found the ending incomplete but I am kind of thinking that's how I'm supposed to feel.
I was so excited to finally read one of Emily Henry's YA books. She has the most beautiful writing style and I truly can't get enough of it. I loved so many aspects of this book, particularly in the ways that writing and grief connected June and Saul and Henry captured those experiences so poignantly. Where it did lose me a little bit was in the middle of the book as I found parts to kind of drag on a little. And while I did appreciate and enjoy the magical realism elements within this book, I did struggle in the parts where those scenes were not prompted and it caused me to feel taken out of the actual book a little. I also found the ending incomplete but I am kind of thinking that's how I'm supposed to feel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
mollywill's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer and Dementia
theheirlooms's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
lainiereads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"I wanted to forget this feeling forever. The feeling of being ripped into two people: the you of before and the one you'll always be once you know what it is to lose something."
Emily Henry discusses grief in a way that feels extremely personal. At times, it felt as though she took a look inside my own brain and somehow put my feelings into the story; it's her ability to take such a painful subject and make it so beautiful made this book an immediate favorite of mine. I picked it up on a whim and found myself hours later, absolutely in love. This book combines both dark and heavy topics with a witty, giggle-inducing romance in the way that only Emily Henry can do.
June is the best main character. She understands grief so well and is still so kind to those that she loves. She also grows so much! She is the perfect protagonist, because she is imperfect, and she learns and wants to be better! And she is also so funny. The banter between her and Saul is perfect and creates bright spots during the dark storylines.
And then there's Saul. Man, oh man, do I love Saul. He also has this great understanding when it comes to grief, and I found myself relating to him even more than June at times. His perspective on loss really helps June (and the reader) see what can come from loss and how important it is that you don't lose sight of the good in life.
Add in the most genuine friendship and a loving family, and there's still so much left to love in this book. I recommend it to everyone. It is extremely powerful and beautiful and poetic and cute and I JUST LOVE IT SO MUCH. Like ?? Thank you Emily Henry once again, love u.
Emily Henry discusses grief in a way that feels extremely personal. At times, it felt as though she took a look inside my own brain and somehow put my feelings into the story; it's her ability to take such a painful subject and make it so beautiful made this book an immediate favorite of mine. I picked it up on a whim and found myself hours later, absolutely in love. This book combines both dark and heavy topics with a witty, giggle-inducing romance in the way that only Emily Henry can do.
June is the best main character. She understands grief so well and is still so kind to those that she loves. She also grows so much! She is the perfect protagonist, because she is imperfect, and she learns and wants to be better! And she is also so funny. The banter between her and Saul is perfect and creates bright spots during the dark storylines.
And then there's Saul. Man, oh man, do I love Saul. He also has this great understanding when it comes to grief, and I found myself relating to him even more than June at times. His perspective on loss really helps June (and the reader) see what can come from loss and how important it is that you don't lose sight of the good in life.
Add in the most genuine friendship and a loving family, and there's still so much left to love in this book. I recommend it to everyone. It is extremely powerful and beautiful and poetic and cute and I JUST LOVE IT SO MUCH. Like ?? Thank you Emily Henry once again, love u.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Murder
ekatayama's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
readwithde's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.25
Coywolves and cherries and whites, oh my!
I absolutely adore this magic realism story about two warring families. It felt a lot like Hatfields and McCoys mixed with the movie Big Fish meets the wonder and depth of The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue.
June is an apt narrator, and though I would have loved to get a few chapters from Saul's perspective, I feel like the surprise at the end would have been ruined. Also, Hannah is the absolute best.
Once again, I found myself appreciating the fact that the narrative gained both pace and stakes as it went along, not sagging in the middle like a lot of other books I've read recently. It's as if Feathers, June's pink ghostly guardian, had forged her own story to tell, allowing June to find it in the manner and order she desired.
As much as I prefer a neatly ended story, it felt wrong in this book of moments, a story of a heavy past that nearly took away June's future, to end things so tightly. I'm glad it was open, that Saul and June were free to discover themselves and the world, that their choice to let go of the past have them complete freedom over the future.
My only complaint was how abstract the ending seemed. After pages of concrete examples and places and memories, why have the place of all memories seem so nebulous? I would have preferred something more tangible. There were some minor continuity errors that broke the verisimilitude, but they were barely noticeable.
I absolutely adore this magic realism story about two warring families. It felt a lot like Hatfields and McCoys mixed with the movie Big Fish meets the wonder and depth of The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue.
June is an apt narrator, and though I would have loved to get a few chapters from Saul's perspective, I feel like the surprise at the end would have been ruined. Also, Hannah is the absolute best.
Once again, I found myself appreciating the fact that the narrative gained both pace and stakes as it went along, not sagging in the middle like a lot of other books I've read recently. It's as if Feathers, June's pink ghostly guardian, had forged her own story to tell, allowing June to find it in the manner and order she desired.
As much as I prefer a neatly ended story, it felt wrong in this book of moments, a story of a heavy past that nearly took away June's future, to end things so tightly. I'm glad it was open,
My only complaint was how abstract the ending seemed.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Child death, and Alcohol
klavanger's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I truly did not want to put this book down. Like I considered cancelling plans just to hunker down with this book. I found this book through Emily Henry’s contemporary romance, and while it may be quite different, it is absolutely excellent story telling. It will fully punch you in the gut with emotion, I was not prepared. I found the perspective on grief to be incredibly compelling and accurate, which made for a more interesting and addictive story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness and Dementia
Minor: Animal death and Alcohol
callmekt's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Cancer and Child death
Book largely about grief. MC lost her father. LI lost his sister. Graphic violence scene about 4/5 through the book.