A review by delightfulmayhem
Funny Story by Emily Henry

emotional funny inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is about a young woman named Daphne, who is stranded in beautiful new city without friends or family, working a dream job as a children's librarian (that barely pays the bills). She finds herself drawn to the charming, chaotic Miles, who seems to be the perfect antidote to her buttoned-up personality. With their unlikely friendship blossoming, they concoct a plan to present a perfect facade to the world, but as they spend more time together, the lines between reality and deception begin to blur. 'Funny Story' is a perfect fit for readers who adore lighthearted, humorous, and emotional romance novels with a touch of wit, particularly those who enjoy forced proximity, fake dating, and friends-to-lovers tropes, and are looking for a joyful and uplifting love story. 

Favorite quotes:

-“You can't force a person to show up, but you can learn a lesson when they don't."

-“Life’s short enough without us talking ourselves out of hope and trying to dodge every bad feeling. Sometimes you have to push through the discomfort, instead of running.”

-“Things go smoother if you don’t let people get a rise out of you,” he says. “If you give them control over how you feel, they’ll always use it.”

-“You can’t untell someone your secrets. You can’t unsay those delicate truths once you learn you can’t trust the person you handed them to.”