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A review by hunny_bee
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Emily Henry you've done it--you've managed to snag the spot of being the first 5 star book I've read this year.
There is so much I could stay about the book and all of the things Ioved, but I'll try to keep it concise.
First and foremost, the characters. I found myself immediately connecting to Nora. Despite being the "villain" archetype, she was the most likable of all of the Henry female leads I've read. Then we have Charlie. Beautiful, gorgeous, swoon-worthy Charlie. He was SO fun to read, and i loved seeing the two of them grow with each other. Their banter was hilarious, and I found myself laughing out loud multiple times.
And their love. I fully was rooting for them every step of the way. Their love felt genuine, and I loved that neither of them compromised on the things they cared about even if they were in love. Their realistic nature made me want for it to work out between them even more.
Finally, Libby and Nora. Ugh, I love it so much. It helped make the story feel even more realized, from the way that things manifest between them to how Nora understands and processes things. As someone who also is very close to their sister and is the oldest, their dynamic is something that I deeply connected with.
Overall, an amazing novel and I can definitely see myself re-reading this again in the future.
There is so much I could stay about the book and all of the things Ioved, but I'll try to keep it concise.
First and foremost, the characters. I found myself immediately connecting to Nora. Despite being the "villain" archetype, she was the most likable of all of the Henry female leads I've read. Then we have Charlie. Beautiful, gorgeous, swoon-worthy Charlie. He was SO fun to read, and i loved seeing the two of them grow with each other. Their banter was hilarious, and I found myself laughing out loud multiple times.
And their love. I fully was rooting for them every step of the way. Their love felt genuine, and I loved that neither of them compromised on the things they cared about even if they were in love. Their realistic nature made me want for it to work out between them even more.
Finally, Libby and Nora. Ugh, I love it so much. It helped make the story feel even more realized, from the way that things manifest between them to how Nora understands and processes things. As someone who also is very close to their sister and is the oldest, their dynamic is something that I deeply connected with.
Overall, an amazing novel and I can definitely see myself re-reading this again in the future.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Death of parent