Funny Story Paperback – 14 May 2024

Completed it in 2 days...even though my eyes were burning yet and trying to give up. Awesome novel and seriously I DID LEARN A LOTT FROM THE CHARACTERS. LIKE THE LESSONS WHICH DAFFY LEARNED MOSTLY IMPLIES TO ALL OF US AND....MILES DID SHOW US WHAT "showing interest in someone " really meant. Such a crisp nd cute story i must say.

Engaged to the all too perfect Peter, Daphne is devastated when he reveals to her the night after his bachelor party, that he is infact in love with his childhood best friend Petra. Plucked out of Peter's life, she finds herself sharing an apartment with Petra's ex Miles. What ensues after is a warm, feel good tale about love, friendship and family.I picked up the book, expecting it to be witty, humorous, laugh out loud, deceived by the title perhaps. The beginning promised of all this and so much more. But as I read on, it mellowed to a reflective, introspective tale instead.The characters were warm, sweet and relatable throughout. Their struggles, grief and angst portrayed beautifully. All in all, if you are looking for a warm, fuzzy snuggle under blanket with a hot chocolate, then go for it.Personally, for me, it was a perfect palate cleanser between two intense novels. We all need those once in a while.

* The story follows Daphne, a librarian, who was soon going to get married with the love of her life Peter. But things were going good until the moment he realised that he was in love with his childhood best friend Petra.Which is why Peter and Petra dumped their partners.Which is how Daphne begins her new story: Stranded in beautiful Waning Bay, Michigan, without friends or family but with a dream job as a children's librarian, and proposing to be roommates with the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra's ex, Miles Nowak.What starts as a devastating situation for both, glues them together, they form a tenuous friendship which might lead to something even better. But Daphne and Miles are exactly opposite of each other.But can it work when they are so different? there's no way Daphne would actually start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiance's new fiancée's ex... right?My review: It was my first Emily Henry book, I had my expectations veryyy high and I'm happy to say that i wasn't let down. I lovedddddd Funny story from the beginning to the end. I was so intrigued by the writing style of Emily9. The characters were multi-dimensional, there was interesting and convincing sub plots like friendships, sibling relationship, conflicted parental relationships etc.And Milessssss he is my new fictional boyfriendMiles is a green flag• I love this man so much.Miles is a selfless, humble, and sexy guy.Loved the romance and the humour. This is one of the best romcom i have ever read. Period.I absolutely loved annotating this book.

Engaging story and relatable characters, as always.The glorification of drugs and alcohol felt forced and unnecessary. Which stoner goes sober from Chapter 2? The attempt to include so many LGBTQ+ characters only mentioned in passing also felt forced. The writer is too talented to try to be woke; her craft does not require gimmicks.But, as always, insightfully written to appeal to even a cynical romance reader like me. I read the whole book in a single seating. Henry drew a cast of flawed, introspective, communicative, positive characters but felt a bit film-oriented to me this time.

Review: Funny StoryRating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Spice:🌶️🌶️Overall: HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDVibes: Summer, Romance, Found family, Love, Cozy.If you're in the mood for a heartwarming, cozy summer read, "Funny Story" is the book for you! The tale begins with Miles and Daphne, both freshly dumped by their respective partners. With nowhere else to go, Daphne ends up moving in with Miles, who graciously offers her a place to stay. What starts as a lie to save face soon blossoms into a beautiful love story.Daphne's strength in the face of heartbreak and the unwavering support she receives from Miles are truly inspiring. Despite the family trauma they each carry, their journey together is filled with sweet, tender moments that will make your heart melt. Daphne's resilience and Miles's steadfast support make this story incredibly relatable and endearing.Miles has quickly become my new fictional boyfriend, thanks to his caring nature and the way he stands by Daphne through thick and thin. "Funny Story" is packed with good quotes and moments that will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. I couldn't put it down and felt so good reading it.This book is the perfect companion for a lazy summer day, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone looking for a feel-good read this season. Don't miss out on this charming, sweet romance!