A review by symabee
Book Lovers, by Emily Henry

emotional funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

If you enjoy romcoms, but also find their stereotypes a bit ridiculous, then you'll probably like this book. We've all seen/read it; big city person finds themselves in a small town for reasons, falls in love with down to earth local, find the true meaning of happiness. Book Lovers flips the script on that trope in the most delightful way. BOTH our main characters are career driven city people who have no interest in finding love in the country, but reluctantly do anyways. The first chapter gives the impression that this will be a rivals/enemies to lovers romance, but really it's just  two people who are assertive and brutally honest matching each other's energy (which produces the most delicious witty banter.) As much as I loved Nora and Charlie's relationship, it wasn't what made this a 5 star read for me. Its exploration of complicated family relationships, the idea of where home is, and the balance between ambition and sacrifice, are what give this book depth. 
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