A review by ratetheromance
Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional funny medium-paced

5.0

Oh, my HEART.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 
I have loved Emily Henry's past books, but HAPPY PLACE eclipses all of them. I wish I could give this book 10 freaking stars! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 
I snort-laughed.
I sobbed.
I sighed.
I wanted it to last forever.
I love this book.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 
HAPPY PLACE is a second chance, fake relationship, only one bed romance that grabs your heart and never lets it go. Not even when you've finished reading the book. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 
I loved the themes of found family, making your own happiness, and beautiful friendships. This author also includes lots of funny dialogue, positive queer relationships, depression representation, a diverse cast of characters, and so much honesty about the complexities of life, relationships, and the way we allow others to define ourselves.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 
It's only May and I'm certain HAPPY PLACE will be in my Top 5 reads of 2023 and is currently in my number one spot. It's just so damn good.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 
𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟: Rated R / 2-4 descriptive sex scenes, may have harsh language. 
𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦: past death of parent, parent with multiple sclerosis, depression 
𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗦: 4/5 - You'll need a few days to recover from the FEELINGS.