There was so much to love about Book Lovers. Nora is strong, level-headed and successful in every aspect of her life except love. Charlie is a charming, broody, no bs kinda guy with a big heart. Quite frankly, they are the perfect pairing and it was refreshing to read a romance involving a couple who communicate on a more mature level. The way that Emily Henry writes authentic and vulnerable connections while also making a conscious play on romance cliches really makes her work stand out in this genre.

The sexual tension and banter are some of the best I have read and I laughed so hard in some parts that I cried. Two words... Bigfoot Erotica 🤣🤣 I mean... 🤯

The relationship between Nora and her sister Libby is such a beautiful dynamic and I also loved the subtle nods to Beach Read, with references to January Andrews, connecting the two worlds. 

But...*possible SPOILERS*
Did anybody feel like there were a lot of plot points that mirrored Beach Read? MCs within the book world, enemies to lovers, small town getaway, running into said rival, grieving the loss of a parent, a bet or a challenge...Maybe it was simply because I had just read Beach Read prior to Book Lovers, but it was hard to overlook all the similarities and this made the story a little less enjoyable for me.

Nevertheless, the ending, while predictable, had me in tears 🤧 so be ready for a few sobs along the way.