A review by schnaucl
Book Lovers, by Emily Henry
funny
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
4.5
I don't read many romance novels but I enjoyed this one. There were some very funny lines and I liked the way Emily Henry played with tropes. I appreciated that while Nora described herself as the villain in a romance novel, she was never treated that way by the story.
Like Nora, I find stories where people give up their entire lives despite barely knowing the person they're giving up everything for to be irritating.
I also liked that it wasn't a story where if she and Charlie had just had an honest conversation all of the drama could have been avoided. Okay, the two years where they didn't talk maybe could have been avoided. Really, the two people who just needed to have an honest conversation were Nora and her sister.
The bits about the book industry were also fun.
Spoiler
I also really appreciated that while there was character growth she didn't have a complete personality change.Like Nora, I find stories where people give up their entire lives despite barely knowing the person they're giving up everything for to be irritating.
I also liked that it wasn't a story where if she and Charlie had just had an honest conversation all of the drama could have been avoided. Okay, the two years where they didn't talk maybe could have been avoided. Really, the two people who just needed to have an honest conversation were Nora and her sister.
The bits about the book industry were also fun.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Bullying