Emily Henry’s writing just sucks me in from the get go. Nobody does romance the way she does, and “Funny Story” is a great addition to her collection. Fake dating is probably my favorite trope, and I loved her take on it with Daphne and Miles. Their chemistry is adorable and their banter is everything you’d expect from an Emily Henry book (excellent!). Their struggles with their families of origin and how that’s shaped them added depth to their story, and I loved reading about Daphne’s journey to find who she is outside of her relationships. The small town Michigan setting was lovely, and I’d love to visit Waning Bay if it were real. The found family Daphne finds there is another highlight of this book for me. A perfect book to close out 2024 with.