Funny Story

My very first read by Emily Henry and the storyline was so fun that I could not put this book down! While I definitely do not advocate for exes running off with each other in real life, in this case, it set up a hilarious dynamic that kept me laughing throughout! The cozy library setting was wonderful, allowing for the community to genuinely serve as its own distinct character; the visuals completely stood out to me. I loved the intimate apartment scenes; the entire setup felt comforting yet deeply engaging. . The Aftermath 🌷 This was a FIVE-STAR read for me and an absolute favorite! The romance gave all the feels and immediately sent me on the hunt for more books by this author. It remains my top Emily Henry read to-date!

Don't start this book unless you have the time to finish it, because once you get a few chapters in, you're not going to want to stop. Emily Henry is an auto buy for me and this books proves why. I was completely swept away by sweet Miles and Daphne, the most unexpected, unlikely couple that are totally perfect for each other. There are so many things I loved about this book, but here's just a few: - The banter is *chef's kiss*. Daphne and Miles are both so witty and cute, especially together. - The back stories shape them and impact the story, but not so overwhelmingly that they become the story. We know enough to understand the characters fears and hangups, but I didn't feel like I was reading a self-help book, and that can be a fine line. Also, the back stories aren't so terrible that I feel very distracted by them. I have a tender heart, even for fictional characters, and I find that romance novels with super heavy back stories take away from the escapism of the novel for me. - Miles is not your stereotypical romance novel MMC and I loved it. I'm here for it. I loved him. - The third act breakup is believable, true to the characters, but not so heartbreaking that you just can't fathom them getting back together There was very little that I didn't like, and honestly, it's not even worth mentioning because I still wholeheartedly recommend this book. I really hope this gets turned into a movie, because it would be so, so cute.

Funny Story by Emily Henry 5 stars Spice: 🔥🔥/5 I’m so mad at myself for not reading this earlier. Yet, I’m sad it is over. Emily Henry knows how to make the reader love the book so much that I wish I could just re-read this book over for the first time to relive the magic. I felt deeply for the main character, Daphne. She is a people pleaser and did anything she could to make herself lovable to the people around her, despite what she liked or felt comfortable with. I saw myself in her, not regarding love, but in terms of friendships. There have been plenty of times I fit myself into a box as much as I could so I could maintain friendships throughout my life. I just wanted to be loved as a friend, as much as most people would, that I felt like Daphne a lot of the time. I’ve had to let go of friends in my life because I couldn’t keep giving myself to them without feeling like a priority in their life – much like Daphne had to learn herself. I’m still learning it myself, so I loved to read about her character. She was sassy, despite being awkward, and full of witty liners that I wish I came up with. Miles and Daphne’s circumstances were unique but full of banter, slow burn, sexual tension, and friendship. I craved to see Miles name on the page. Emily Henry knows how to make the reader want more and more. It was sweet and spicy. Slow and full of emotion. The back and forth created the perfect slow burn that I cannot get enough of. Their connection was palpable. The angst even more so. Miles, of course, was a great book boyfriend. Emily Henry knows how to write them so well. Of course, I loved to read about how books and reading shaped her. The love of the library. Any bookworm loves a good book themed read. Peter and Petra, you know where you can shove it LOL #avidreaderbookblog #readingislife #bookblogger #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #romance #romancebookblogger #romancebookstagrammer #romancebooks #bookaddiction #emilyhenry #emilyhenrybooks #emilyhenryauthor #fakedating #angst #slowburn #sexualtension #wittybanter

As always, Emily Henry roped me in with a great romantic comedy. Her books are a light read with loveable characters and this one did not disappoint!

I genuinely did not expect to love Funny Story as much as I did, but wow—this book completely swept me away. I binge-read it in one sitting, and I regret nothing. At first glance, it seemed like it would be your typical rom-com, but it turned out to be a surprisingly heartbreakingly sweet story that hit me in the feels in all the right ways. Emily Henry has this incredible ability to write characters that feel so real, so raw, and so deeply human. The FMC, with her sharp wit and deeply rooted cynicism, resonated with me on a personal level. She’s messy and guarded and painfully relatable. And then there’s Miles—Miles! The kind of cinnamon roll MMC who quietly steals your heart and makes you root for him from the very first page he appears on. Their chemistry is slow-burn perfection, and the way their relationship evolves feels honest and earned. I absolutely adored the second-chance romance aspect and the cozy, chaotic found family they build around themselves. It gave the story so much warmth and depth, balancing out the heartbreak with moments of joy, connection, and hope. Funny, tender, and full of emotional nuance, Funny Story isn't just another love story—it’s the kind of book that lingers with you long after the last page. Five stars, hands down.

This has an interesting premise that I felt was going somewhere but kind of quickly driveled off for me and became very predictable and boring. I would like to see a romance that's not all about the chase but what comes afterwards. I would like to read a romance that doesn't hinge on overcoming the invisible obstacles of a difficult childhood, which seems to be a universal problem. I would like to read a romance that doesn't fixate on the angst of how these invisible scars prevent people from accepting something good in their life when it's on offer becoming some weird psychology lesson. I would like to read a romance there the characters are older and more mature. I prefer to find things out through dialogue. We're having everything handed over to me with overly detailed monologues and internal revelations. I read it all in one sitting as I typically do. It's not awful, just not very worthwhile for the $15 I paid. More drama with the ex's would have been fun.. but it was kept to a minimum in my opinion. Petra and Peter are definitely creeps but I enjoyed hating them because you know the exact kind of people they represent. I wanted Miles to be more interesting; he became kind of soft. Oh well.

I had to take a few days and gather my thoughts after reading this book. This was my 2nd Emily Henry book and I really loved it. From the very first chapter I was completely enthralled in her characters and storytelling. Being told solely from the FMC Daphne’s perspective made me feel like I was her and her struggles were so relatable to me. The insecurities she felt, and the difficulty she had feeling like she “fit in”, her buttoned up persona that desired to be more spontaneous but found it hard to make that leap, her relationship troubles with her family and her “almost” in laws, and of course her love of libraries and books. The ache she felt for a place to belong and to feel wanted and chosen was so beautifully written and made it even more special to watch her “found family” come together. Ok mushy deep feelings aside… this book was so funny. The snarky internal monologue she had about the terrible situation she found herself in by no fault of her own was so perfect. And then there’s Miles… oh my goodness. This guy is her polar opposite and exactly what she didn’t know she needed. He SEES her in a way that no man ever has and the chemistry between them is so undeniable that it never felt like a rebound and you couldn’t help but cheer them on! He’s the eternal optimist to her pessimistic self and the guy that can make a friend anytime anywhere without even trying while she is the girl that watches with awe from the sidelines. I absolutely love couples like this who are opposite but bring out the best in each other. The setting was perfect for a spring or summer read with the adorable small town full of sweet side characters. Scenes at the beach, library, wine bar, and farm stand. Delicious food and wine…It made the story so cozy. This book was one that I did not want to put down. I laughed. I cried. I was smiling at the very last line which wrapped the whole book up so perfectly and brought everything full circle. I highlighted so much of this book… here are a few favorites: “For someone with the innate social charm of a mounted fish (me), watching Miles befriend this stranger felt like seeing Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel: impressive, but also dizzying. Like any second, he might fall off his ladder and splatter on the marble below.” “I remember loving a story. Feeling like I was living it. Being, even as a child, bowled over by how something imaginary could become real, could wring every emotion from me or make me homesick for places I’d never been.” “Things were allowed to be complicated. They were allowed to be messy. We were allowed to disagree and argue and even hurt each other, on occasion, and it didn’t mean it was time to let the revolving door of life carry us away from each other. Sometimes things are hard. They just are.” ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. CW: F words, multiple open door scenes, recreational drug use

While reading Funny Story, I kept thinking, “okayyy, this is a SLOW burn.” 😂 But honestly, I think that’s what made the story so meaningful. It’s such a good reminder of how easy it is to lose little pieces of ourselves when we’re in a relationship something I think we can all relate to in some way. I really enjoyed watching the two main characters slowly find their way to each other and fall in love. 🤍 Their story was sweet, messy, and so easy to get invested in. And now I’m just over here patiently waiting for this to become a movie because I NEED to see it on the big screen!

As an already exisiting fan girl of Emily Henry's, I can confidently say that Funny Story is my favourite book from her so far. Daphne & Mile’s story had me laughing, tearing up, and nodding along in recognition with her journeys and struggles the entire way. Never before have I resonated with a story on such a deep level. The main character's experiences mirrored my own in many ways, making it feel like I was reading about a close friend rather than a fictional character. Emily Henry has once again captured my heart with her captivating storytelling and relatable characters. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a good laugh, a beautiful romance and a touching story of self-discovery!!

Bom livro para quem gosta desse tipo de história. Para brasileiros que não estão acostumados a comprar livros americanos: a qualidade não é a mesma, o livro em si é bem mais frágil e mais leve também.

Empecé hace un año a mejorar mi hábito de la lectura. Compré este libro el año pasado y lo dejé pasando. Hasta hoy, ha sido uno de mis favoritos. Genuinamente me reí de las ocurrencias de los personajes, lloré con sus penas, me angustié con sus pensamientos! Está súper lindo! Me encantó! Es de esos libros que vale la pena volver q leer una y mil veces más. Es encantador! Tiene buenos mensajes y no solo del amor. Realmente lo recomiendo

Happy place was my favorite romance book from last year so my expectations for Funny Story were high ! They were so high that I was scared of not liking this one. But, Emily Henry did it again ! At first, I had trouble liking Daphne. She was always complaining and playing the victim. Sure her ex was an idiot but girl, just punch him in the face and get your life back on track (ok, I’m a bit heartless there). But, if Emily Henry is good at one thing it’s how she writes relationship. And Daphne and Miles’ was perfect. Nearly strangers to friends to lovers. The evolution was slow and so well done. It could have been a friendship story and it would still have been perfect. I was in love with Miles and his imperfections from the start. Come on, the guy wears Crocs and Emily makes you love him in a second ! If that’s not great writing, I don’t know what it is ! The other thing I like about Emily’s story is how the supporting characters are great and the found family trope is heartwarming and beautiful. As always for Emily Henry it’s a 5/5 read !

"𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐’𝒗𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇*𝒄𝒌 𝒖𝒑. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒗𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒕𝒐, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 ‘𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒌𝒔’ 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈." I loved this 🥹. I finally picked up my first Emily Henry book, and I should’ve done it way sooner. This was the sweetest thing! The setting and people gave me this nostalgia for a place I’ve never been. Every little moment, every outing, every cozy shared silence or interaction, touched my heart. The conversations and banter were just so amazing -- funny, real, wholesome. I adored the chemistry, not just between the main characters but with the entire cast. "𝑰 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒊𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒃𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅." And Miles... He’s impossible not to love. Charming, effortlessly funny, kind, selfless, adventurous, and just full of light. Like Daphne says, he is a beam of sunshine in the dark, blessing everyone around him. And what I appreciated most is how real both he and Daphne were. They were mature, layered, and beautifully human. "𝒀𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍. 𝑰𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒆." ✨ Daphne ends up moving in with her ex-fiance’s new fiancee’s ex-boyfriend (yes, it’s wild, and they know it). After getting left behind by their partners, Miles opens his home to her, and the story unfolds from there. ✨️I was so curious to see how this kind of romance could be handled well, and the author did not dissapoint. Everything felt natural: the connection, the pull, the hesitation, the shared grief and slow healing. Nothing was rushed. Just two people finding comfort and something more, step by step. "𝑫𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒊𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌. 𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒈𝒐 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑫𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐'𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒏𝒐 𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 / 5 🌶🌶/5