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A review by booksalacarte
Funny Story by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Funny story 5⭐️3🌶️
1st person POV
Romcom
Contemporary romance
30’s Main Characters
Roommates-to-lovers
Flashbacks
Fake dating
Forced proximity
Open door romance
Yup. Emily Henry holds up. I always find myself wrapped up in the message of her books. She pairs the swoon worthy romance with reality and all humanity’s messed up little bits in a moving way. Every. Time.
This story was such an interesting plot, no matter how far fetched it was. But it’s tropes I love and challenges that cinch my heart.
The sarcasm didn’t hit quite as solidly as it could have, and the banter seemed to always be bantering… but it made me cry… so I forgive it.
1st person POV
Romcom
Contemporary romance
30’s Main Characters
Roommates-to-lovers
Flashbacks
Fake dating
Forced proximity
Open door romance
Yup. Emily Henry holds up. I always find myself wrapped up in the message of her books. She pairs the swoon worthy romance with reality and all humanity’s messed up little bits in a moving way. Every. Time.
This story was such an interesting plot, no matter how far fetched it was. But it’s tropes I love and challenges that cinch my heart.
The sarcasm didn’t hit quite as solidly as it could have, and the banter seemed to always be bantering… but it made me cry… so I forgive it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol