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cattheteawitchfairy's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
2.5
Enjoyable read although I didn’t feel like I really knew the characters right until the very end, so I wasn’t particularly rooting for them until the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content
lux_ludicro's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
krandelzhofer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
lkristin2018'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Two sisters from NYC embark on a laid back vacation in small town North Carolina, with a list of experiences to try. After arriving, one of the sisters ends up in a romance with a man she had met briefly and not liked in NYC.
It was fun to watch all the rom com tropes being openly both mocked a bit, later work with the romance in the book. And the romance itself involved both consent and sexual safety, which I appreciated. The greatest strength of this book in my mind though, was the relationship of the sisters, and how their shared grief of their mother affected them differently. Losing their mother at ages 16 and 20, quite different stages of development, allowed the author to explore the effects of grief on each of them individually, as well as how it affected their relationship as sisters. The love, frustration, and then understanding brought a great deal of genuine emotion to what could have been a simple rom com.
It was fun to watch all the rom com tropes being openly both mocked a bit, later work with the romance in the book. And the romance itself involved both consent and sexual safety, which I appreciated. The greatest strength of this book in my mind though, was the relationship of the sisters, and how their shared grief of their mother affected them differently. Losing their mother at ages 16 and 20, quite different stages of development, allowed the author to explore the effects of grief on each of them individually, as well as how it affected their relationship as sisters. The love, frustration, and then understanding brought a great deal of genuine emotion to what could have been a simple rom com.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt
The women’s grief for their mother is a big theme. The result of the grief gives the older sister panic and a sleep disorder, though never explicitly stated. Their is ableism is using suicidal comments as hyperbole for someone simply wanting better WiFi. (Ie, using suicidal expressions to convey minor annoyance) There was one reference to a suicide attempt, and one reference to suicidal thoughts/feelings.bookgirlieee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
As always, Emily Henry never fails. This was a fun read.
It reminded me a bit of The Proposal - enemies to lovers, small town, his family owns a local businesses.
I love Charlie. And Nora was very real - you love her for her flaws, vulnerability.
Bit if a rush at the end (better than dragging on) and slightly jumped in character development (but again, don’t want to spend too much time on this).
Overall, would recommend reading this book!
It reminded me a bit of The Proposal - enemies to lovers, small town, his family owns a local businesses.
I love Charlie. And Nora was very real - you love her for her flaws, vulnerability.
Bit if a rush at the end (better than dragging on) and slightly jumped in character development (but again, don’t want to spend too much time on this).
Overall, would recommend reading this book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing, Vomit, and Grief
aaallliiiccceee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Cursing, and Medical content
_b0ok_l0v3r's review against another edition
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Sexual content, and Alcohol
torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
barbarianmissy's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
Well wasn’t that just the most heartfelt, fun, lovely story?!
I loved the banter in this book, the characters are so quick witted and funny. The family aspect was beautiful as well as the love story. I really liked how it focused on a non stereotypical main character when put in these hallmark-esque situations.
Twas a good time!
I HAD FUN!
I loved the banter in this book, the characters are so quick witted and funny. The family aspect was beautiful as well as the love story. I really liked how it focused on a non stereotypical main character when put in these hallmark-esque situations.
Twas a good time!
I HAD FUN!
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
azileotulp's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Wow. I don't even know where to start with this. There are so many incredible things about this book that I'm finding it difficult to sort everything out.
I guess I should start with the fact that this just might be the perfect rom-com. I tend to be pretty hard on other books of this genre. I love reading them, but there's always something in the back of my mind that tells me they could be better. This is the rom-com I've been waiting for. None of the minor details that have caused me to rate other rom-coms below 5 stars are present in this book. Really the only thing I can say I "disliked" was Libby, but I don't even think that's entirely accurate. Even if she bothered me at times, there was something about Nora's intense love for her that made me want to see her happy too.
I have to say, one place where I think this book really shines, especially compared to other rom-coms, is its protagonist. It is absolutely wonderful to read from Nora's POV, and honestly quite refreshing. One of my biggest qualms with other romances is that the protagonist seems to always deny that the MMC has a thing for her even if it has been made abundantly obvious. Nora isn't like that. She knows she has feelings for Charlie, and she knows he has feelings for her. Instead of the conflict stemming from an issue of that nature, it's actually much more mature and realistic, revolving around her feeling such devotion to the other people in her life that she is unable to choose what she wants.It makes it even more satisfying when she chooses to take the editing job that she has always dreamed of and goes back to New York.
I've got a say, I was a wreck nearing the end of the book with all the talk of Charlie staying in Sunshine Falls while Nora went back to New York. Even though I knew it was an Emily Henry book and would have a happy ending, there was just something in the back of my mind telling me the ending would be bittersweet or sad. I'm so delighted I was wrong. That ending was everything I could ever ask for and more.
I really cannot speak higher of this novel. All rom-com fans can see parts of themselves in the characters and find something to enjoy. I fear this may set my standards too high regarding other rom-coms, but I don't even mind. I feel like I can be happy no matter what knowing that I have read such a wonderful story.
I guess I should start with the fact that this just might be the perfect rom-com. I tend to be pretty hard on other books of this genre. I love reading them, but there's always something in the back of my mind that tells me they could be better. This is the rom-com I've been waiting for. None of the minor details that have caused me to rate other rom-coms below 5 stars are present in this book. Really the only thing I can say I "disliked" was Libby, but I don't even think that's entirely accurate. Even if she bothered me at times, there was something about Nora's intense love for her that made me want to see her happy too.
I have to say, one place where I think this book really shines, especially compared to other rom-coms, is its protagonist. It is absolutely wonderful to read from Nora's POV, and honestly quite refreshing. One of my biggest qualms with other romances is that the protagonist seems to always deny that the MMC has a thing for her even if it has been made abundantly obvious. Nora isn't like that. She knows she has feelings for Charlie, and she knows he has feelings for her. Instead of the conflict stemming from an issue of that nature, it's actually much more mature and realistic, revolving around her feeling such devotion to the other people in her life that she is unable to choose what she wants.
I really cannot speak higher of this novel. All rom-com fans can see parts of themselves in the characters and find something to enjoy. I fear this may set my standards too high regarding other rom-coms, but I don't even mind. I feel like I can be happy no matter what knowing that I have read such a wonderful story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Vomit, and Medical content
In regards to pregnancy tag - This is referring to the main character's sister, who is pregnant throughout the story, not the main character.