Thus book was AMAZING! Emily Henry does it again. This was such a sweeet romance read. I did not want it to end at all.

Another winner from Emily Henry! I think this release has cemented her as one of my favorite contemporary romance authors. I loved the Then/Now storyline -- a structure that doesn't always work for me. While it doesn't top my list of favorite tropes, People We Meet on Vacation reminded me of why I do love a good friends-to-lovers story. The friendship between Poppy and Alex was so well developed, and I loved how it transitioned into something more. As I've come to expect from Henry, the banter and dialogue was so spot on and engaging! While it would be perfect any time of the year, there is definitely something about this read that screams summer. This was my 100th read of 2021 and was the perfect book to mark the occasion. I look forward to re-reading this one... and seeing what Henry does next! I'm So Obsessed With It.

Emily Henry is quickly becoming a must-read for me! I really enjoyed this book, the characters, and the setting. It had me laughing out loud at times!

I absolutely adore Emily Henry's writing style, and have enjoyed all of their books. I found this one to be exactly what I expected, a fun, quick and easy beach read.

The character's back story was executed so well, with alternating chapters of the past and present. Our two main characters went on so many fun vacations, that were awesome to read about.

I found the story itself a bit predictable, but in the best way possible. It was exactly the read I was looking forward to while sitting by the pool. If you are looking for a fun friends to lovers book, look no further.

I finally got around to this book and I was so excited to read it. The start of the summer seemed like the perfect time to read it. I loved Beach Read by this author and was confident I would feel the same about this book. Unfortunately, that was not the case at all. I did not like the characters, they got on my nerves and to me me, it felt like they were entitled. The back and forth of the timeline drove me crazy and I found myself not knowing what period of time we were in throughout the story.

This fell flat for me and I was disappointed.

I was hesitant to read another Emily Henry book after Beach Read, because I wasn't a huge fan of it even though people seemed to really like it. However, I was pleasantly surprised with People We Meet on Vacation! I felt that the characters were much more well developed, and the storyline was easy to follow even though it went back and forth between present and past. I really enjoyed this book! Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

Absolutely loved this novel and author Emily Henry has become a go-to favorite of mine! If you have read her latest release, Book Lovers, you must try this one and you will not be disappointed! Henry's writing is superb and I love the character development in this story.

Vacation seemed like the perfect time to finally, FINALLY, read People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. Alas, it didn't quite live up to my hopes 😬 I didn't dislike it, but it definitely didn't hit me as hard as Beach Read. The romance is cute, and I love a slow burn friends-to-lovers, but I just didn't care for Poppy which was obviously an issue. If you can't root for your romance heroine, what's the point? She's not the absolute worst, but I found her to be selfish and impulsive in a way that didn't make me especially want her to get her happy ending 🤷🏼‍♀️ ah well, it was still a cute, quick read if not my absolute favourite.

Poppy and Alex have been friends since their first year in college. They are as different as could be. Poppy is carefree, fly by the seat of her pants type and Alex is a buttoned-down, rule-follower type. But every year since college they have taken a "summer trip" together. Even though they live in different cities, they come together for their summer trip. As a travel writer, Poppy gets them the most amazing trips to some of the most exotic locales in the world. Their summer vacations are the one thing that both of them look forward to all year. But two years ago, something happened and they haven't spoken since. Poppy has been adrift ever since. She gives it another try to invite Alex on this year's trip. Only this year's trip isn't for work. And she will pay out of pocket, but it will be worth it if they can repair their friendship. And at the end of this trip is the wedding of Alex's brother. Will Poppy and Alex be able to repair their friendship, or have they grown out of their relationship?


I absolutely adored People We Meet on Vacation. Poppy and Alex are charming characters that make it easy for the ready to connect with early on. As the reader, you don't know what happened two years ago, but Poppy tells the story as she reminisces on trips gone by. I didn't know where the story was going to take us, but I knew I wanted nothing more than Poppy and Alex to become a couple. I firmly believe that men and women can be "just friends," but I wanted Poppy and Alex to become more than friends. CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS.



Bottom Line - People We Meet on Vacation is one of those books that just leaves you feeling good after you finish reading it. And who doesn't like feeling good?



Details:

People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry
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Pages: 400
Publisher: Berkley
Publication Date: 5/11/2021
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I adored Beach Read and the way that Emily Henry weaves a story. Her authorial voice is clear and fresh. Henry is an expert at craft. And as delightful as the prose of PWMOV was, I felt like the romance was lacking. I wasn’t invested in the story and could have done without some of the side story lines.

Emily Henry does it again!!

People We Meet on Vacation is a beautiful follow-up to Beach Read. Especially because it is very different from Beach Read.

The relationship between Poppy and Alex is literally one of the best (potentially, the best) I have ever read. From page 2 (only because they haven't yet interacted on page 1), their connection is obvious. A large feat for characters that aren't actually real.

The format of the book is also really well executed. We flip between present day and Poppy and Alex's past vacations. It's perfect for learning more about the characters and their history, especially as it relates to their current selves.

The plot was a 3.5/5 for me, it's interesting and engaging but a lot of the points that could have had that "wow-factor" just fell a bit flat. There were some scenes that wanted to be that memorable moment for the reader, but I felt like they were all missing something.

Poppy and Alex more than make up for any of that, though. I am definitely going to remember them as one of my favorite book couples ever.

I read this last year and just realized I never wrote my review…ooops! But it says something about it that I’m still thinking about it and can write a review like I just finished it yesterday.

There is just something about a sunshine girl and a grumpy boy that makes my heart swoon. But it isn’t even that Alex is grumpy he is sensitive and kind and patient and Poppy is wild and free and it makes him anxious. Ana yet they are perfect for each other. Still makes my heart swoon.

Honestly after Emily Henry’s novel Beach Read dominated the perfect vacation read the year it came out, it is clear that she is not just the author of Beach Read, she’s the rising star of beach reads! The People We Meet on Vacation is no exception. Grab this one for your next vacation or even to read and pretend you are on vacation!

There is something so satisfying about reading a book where a relationship evolves over many years. Told largely in flashbacks, The People We Meet on Vacation is the story of Alex and Poppy. One year they drive home from college together for break and ever since they have been best friends. Their post-college friendship is largely based around annual summer vacations they take together.

Poppy is a travel journalist so vacations are part of her job. Since the magazine she works for covers upscale travel, her vacations have become more lavish over the years. But Alex and Poppy have lost touch over the past two years, with their last trip being to Croatia. In an attempt to re-connect their friendship, Poppy plans a trip to Palm Springs to attend Alex’s brother’s wedding. Letting Alex think her work is paying for it, Poppy is actually funding the trip herself. She realized several years ago she has feelings for Alex.

As their trip to Palm Springs unfolds in present day, we see flashbacks to their prior vacations over the years and see how their friendship evolves. This is a romance so there isn’t much to spoil, but I want to leave the plot here so that readers can experience the story for themselves.

I really enjoy the way Emily Henry writes and develops her characters throughout her novels. Poppy is not only reconnecting with Alex, she is also going through some self-discovery as she realizes her life should be making her happy, but isn’t. There is also a lot to learn about Poppy’s past and childhood that added a lot of depth to her character and story.

A quick and breezy read that delivers on some deeper notes that is reminiscent of When Harry Met Sally, I definitely recommend grabbing The People We Meet On Vacation for your next weekend getaway!

People We Meet on Vacation was a delightful rom-com that was a joy to read. Emily Henry put together a beautiful story.

I was worried about the hype around this book, and it was okay.

I really enjoyed Beach Read, and was so excited to get this ARC. I am not a big fan of the friends to lovers trope, but loved Emily's writing that I thought I would give it a try. It was hard for me to get into, but I did end up enjoying it. A great read for Spring Break or a long weekend. Alex and Poppy's flashbacks were the best parts of the book for me.

Poppy and Alex are an unlikely pair. They met one day in college and thought they would never see each other again until they were thrown together and began to develop a bond that strengthened over the years until their lives were intertwined.

I loved the relationship between Poppy and Alex. They were so different - she was fun-loving, outgoing, and up for anything, while Alex was more reserved, steady, and introverted - but they found common ground, and grew close. I enjoyed watching the slow burn of their relationship over the course of the book and their twelve-year friendship. Their interactions ranged from hilarious to tense to frustrating. Poppy was such a fun narrator; there were some truly hilarious laugh-out-loud moments throughout the book, between her thoughts and the banter between her and Alex.

I love books about friendship, and at its heart, that’s what The People We Meet on Vacation was about. Yes, Poppy and Alex developed feelings for each other and fell in love, but their friendship was the foundation for all of that, and I loved how this story showed over and over again the things people will do for the people they love.

This is a fun beach read type of book. The characters are two writers and I loved the setting along with them. I would highly recommend.

This was such an excellent and surprising love story. Such an enjoyable and quick read. I would highly recommend this for someone looking for a great romance.

Emily Henry is an auto-buy author for me. I fell in love with her writing when I read Beach Read last year. I’m sure you can imagine how excited I was when I was sent an arc of People We Meet On Vacation to read and review.

People We Meet On Vacation has one of the sweetest friends to lovers romances I’ve ever read. Poppy and Alex’s friendship is unlike any I’ve read. They’re both able to be their true selves around each other without the fear of being judged or rejected–which is an incredible feat considering they’re exact opposites. Their love for each other is so incredibly pure and unconditional. Emily Henry couldn’t have written a more beautiful, heartwarming friendship if she tried. Poppy and Alex are everything and more. Their relationship was a breath of fresh air to read about.

This book is about friendship, figuring out what you want in life, facing your fears, and allowing love into your life. Prepare to feel all of the emotions while you read this book. You’ll laugh (a lot) and cry while reading this book. I hope you pick it up and enjoy it as much as I did!

Cute quick read. Good to bring on vacation. I enjoyed the main characters and their story. The ending was predictable but I liked that about it.