A review by laedyred
Funny Story by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Another solid story from Emily Henry; I'm not disappointed. The plot and feelings are painfully relevant, this was a good time to read it. There's a cute cast of characters that grow on you even though they might be underdeveloped. Daphne feels relatable, personal, if not slightly underwhelming personality-wise. And I appreciated Miles' differentiation to the other love interests in Emily Henry's books.

It does bother me that Miles rides the line a little too close to some of the tropes I think are problematic.
He withholds the truth from Daphne about seeing Petra, saying it was "a friend" until pushed. He has the same non-committal, fuck-boy history as so many others in this genre. He forgets about her completely on the day Petra calls him. He apologizes, but these are huge offenses.
I liked them together, but outside of a book I wouldn't accept it. 

That being said, this is one of my top choices from Emily Henry. I highly recommend it for readers who want more from their romance novels.