Funny Story was incredibly well written with insane chemistry and banter that made me grin and snort-laugh in equal parts. I also wanted to cry because her character are so real, relatable and fully fleshed out that their pain felt like it was mine. 

I loved the themes in this book more than the romance itself. Yes, I loved Miles and Daphne together but their individual journeys and growth is what made this book remarkable in my opinion.

Some of the themes I loved in this (an incomplete list):

➳ Daphne's connection with her mom

➳ building yourself a full life and figuring out what you want that to look like

➳ putting your trust into someone only to be repeatedly let down but still not being able to let go or stop hoping

➳ the raw and heartfelt moments between all the characters and with Daphne on her own

➳ building your life around someone instead of for yourself and its consequences 

➳ the found family aspect and all the side characters (except for you know who)

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

Sososososo many great quotes. Not my fav EmHen book (👑 Happy Place) but one of my fav reads of the year for sure.

🎧 Julia Whelan 10/10 no notes