Socially awkward librarian Daphne suddenly finds herself dumped and scrambling for a place to live after her fiancé's bachelor party. She agrees to move in with Miles, the heartbroken ex of the woman she was left for. Fake dating shenanigans ensue, and Daphne finds herself falling for her scruffy, adventurous roommate.

Yes, this sounds clichéd but it's an absolutely delightful comfort read. Witty banter, likable and well-developed characters, found family that warmed my heart. I devoured this in one sitting!

Thank you to Berkley and Netgalley for this ARC to review!

Thank you to Berkley and Netgalley for providing me with an arc! So incredibly grateful.

I have just read my new favorite book! Truly, wholeheartedly, non-dramatically so. Emily Henry has such a way with words and I didn't think it could get any better than Beach Read, but somehow she has done it again! Daphne is my new soul character and I truly resonated with her so much. Don't even get me started on Miles. He is reminiscent of all of the best parts of Nick Miller from New Girl. This book felt as if it were written just for me and I cannot wait until it is out in the world for every one to read. And you BEST BELIEVE that I will be rereading this on release day because it was just that good!

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a review.

I like Emily Henry, and this was no exception, but I don't think it outdid any of her other books. I read Emily Henry because like Christina Lauren, I know pretty much what I'm going to get and she delivered. Her characters and their relationships were well done, but I didn't get emotionally choked up like I have in other Emily Henry books, so for that, I'd give it a solid 3.5 stars. I am amazed at how many quippy comebacks the characters were able to do, which just makes me insanely jealous that I'm not quicker on my feet.

Will Emily Henry ever write a book I don't like? I hope not!

Funny Story is a fun rom-com filled with character development, gorgeous scenery, and a great cast. Daphne is recently single. Her ex-fiance Peter, left her after his bachelor party for his best friend Petra. Daphne moved from Virginia to Michigan to be with him, so she is counting down the days until she can leave. He bought the house they lived in, so she had to find a place to live. In comes Miles, Petra's ex boyfriend. Miles offers Daphne his spare room in his apartment. The two co-exist well.

One day, the invite to Peter and Petra's wedding comes in the mail and everything changes. They get drunk and decide to RSVP that they're going to the wedding, together. Now to convince Peter and Petra that they're dating.

Henry writes some of the greatest male characters and some of the best female friendships ever. I love bringing in the library into scene as now she is covering more of her bookish jobs. The banter is once again amazing.

I will always recommend EH's books!! Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for the advanced copy, I am beyond grateful!

The synopsis describes this book as “scruffy and chaotic” and I can't think of better words for it.


I liked this book, but Book Lovers is still my favorite by Emily Henry! It’s funny how even the book that you enjoyed the least by Emily Henry still deserves 4 stars haha She’s amazing!

People We Meet on Vacation is one of my all time favorite books, so Emily Henry is always an autobuy because of that, and Funny Story might just be my second favorite Emily Henry. Daphne’s life is out of control after her fiance Peter dumps her for his best friend Petra. Petra’s boyfriend Miles is also dealing with the breakup so he offers Daphne his spare room, but when the two get invited to their ex’s wedding, Daphne accidentally tells Peter she’s dating Miles and the two devise a plan to fake date through the summer. I laughed and smiled and I just adored this book. It’s funny and witty and sparkling. I will say I got a little annoyed at the third act conflict, it didn’t match the Miles that was in the rest of the book. But the rest is perfection. Daphne has so much growth and strength and love, and Miles is so endearing and sweet. The side characters, especially Miles’ sister and Daphne’s friend, were so well developed too. There are so many layers to this story, and Daphne is so interesting as a character, her journey at finding her place is inspiring and beautiful and I was really rooting for her. And again, Miles—I was swooning for him and his charm. I devoured this book, its realness, its romance, its wit, everything. I didn’t want it to end!

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ENJOYABLE AS ALWAYS.

Audiobook notes: It was Julia Whelan who narrated. NEED I SAY MORE?

Emily Henry books are just good. I love picking them up and I enjoy the journey that the main character goes on. Daphne had plenty to work through (understandably so) and the issues she had with her Dad was a connection I felt deeply. I love when books provide that sense of being seen and understanding that there is someone out there who has felt the same way you have.

The romance was sweet. I liked the unconventionality of it and how Daphne and Miles came together. The crossing of worlds and showcasing all there is to do and be where they were at now, and where they could go.

I love the magic (not literally) woven into the story of those little moments that make a life. Getting milkshakes and fries, finding a new beach to explore and loving the job you have. I adored all of the librarian content and the wonderful relationship Daphne had her with Mom.

Daphne and Miles are imperfect people with the weight of the past holding them back (without them even knowing sometimes). I loved the messy, the sincere and the emotion this book brought as the happy ending was found.

Overall audience notes:

Contemporary Romance
Language: moderate
Romance: 3+ open door; moderate explicit

Emily Henry does it again with a romance that's the perfect blend of sweet, funny, and vulnerable in a way that makes the world feel so full. The whole time I was reading it I caught myself grinning and giggling because I was so in love with the characters. a five-star must read for all romance fans!

When you hear about a new EH book being published do you not immediately think about Julia Whelan narrating it and putting you in a major book slump upon finishing...

I know I’m not alone.

I’ll have to keep this short in sweet because hype makes me😬

I will say…
Crocs…tell her you like my beard…Saturday story time… chapstick on zippers… Mulder… smoking a pot vape while watching Netflix… cheesemonger… titanic retellings… I’m going to kiss you and I want you to look to your left… illicit affairs 🫶🏻… Starfire… poker nights… OMG and a mere thought of a library in a lighthouse… ok I’m done! There is actually many more things I want to put… but I’m in an EH fog.

Truly fantastic. You should read this!

Also prepping myself for a EH backlist reread summer… I’m stoked!

Thank you PRHaudio & Berkley
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This is my favourite Emily Henry novel to date.
I laughed and cried sometimes in the same chapter- the characters were so amazing and well-rounded and the premise was just so tragic it had to be funny.
Miles, oh my god Miles, he's perfect- he's the perfect ray of sunshine and the absolute epitome of a golden retriever boyfriend. Of course he has his shit, we all do- not too mention the whole premise of the story is his girlfriend leaving him for his childhood best friend... obviously he's got some stuff to work out. The perfect person to work it out with- enter Daphne. The only other person in the world who knows EXACTLY what he's going through. The chemistry between these two was phenomenal and when I say this book has S-tier banter, I mean the best of the best.
The whole time I was reading it, I both needed to know how it ended but also couldn't fathom that it could end.
For those who like to read specific beloved tropes this is what I figure this book has:
-Golden Retriever X Black Cat (Daphne is our little pessimist librarian and I LOVE her)
-Forced Proximity
-Friend to Lovers
-Opposites Attract
Now that I'm finished it I will be sitting over here in the corner with bated breath waiting for Emily to announce her next release. I'm sure she will find some more childhood trauma of mine to heal through the pages of her novels.

The moment I have the opportunity to read an Emily Henry book I'm stopping everything else and sitting down to start. Funny Story had a different vibe than I expected, but still had the sexy, swoon-worthy, realistic love story that I was looking for. The trope here is fake dating your ex-fiance's new fiance's ex. It's messy, it's funny, it's really great.

Funny Story is a charming tale about two jilted people who try to make their exes jealous and end up falling for each other. This contemporary romance is engaging with likeable characters and has a focus on friendship, family, and fitting in; it’s not just all romance, which is refreshing. Recommended for Emily Henry fans as well as those who may want to give the romance genre a try.

Thank you SO much to Berkley for the ARC!

I think I've read all but one of Emily Henry's books and I look forward to them every spring and while I don't like many contemporary romances, I will always pick up her books.

I was fortunate enough to also get the audiobook thanks to PRH Audio and it was narrated by the queen, Emily Henry. I couldn't stop listening and ultimately flew through the book.

I loved how the story started out so strong and drew me in quickly. I decently liked Daphne and Miles together although they didn't seem like the PERFECT match to me.

I wasn't a fan of the whole best friend fight situation to add some tension to the 3rd quarter as it seemed kind of out of left field and unnecessary.

Overall, a pretty cute read that will without a doubt be a hit, I mean, it's Emily Henry.

This will be out on April 23rd.

3.5 stars

Emily Henry has a knack for great plots and likeable characters. These two have excellent chemistry together, but most importantly they show a lot of maturity. They're both working through some stuff, but their character development is written in a way that really demonstrates how they're working through it while also coming out the other side as a person who understands themselves (and their traumas) a little bit better. Plus, as a librarian, I'm a sucker for a cute close-knit community library!

the bitch is back!!!! - Elton John and I after reading this book. EH at her best. I haven't felt this grand since I read Beach Read many moons ago. also, miles novak PLZ call me!

I start each Emily Henry book feeling both super excited (because I've loved her last several books so much) and super nervous (because what if I don't like this one?), and I can usually tell pretty quickly which of these emotions are going to win out. I loved this one within the first three chapters and just kept loving it from there. If you liked any of Henry's previous novels, I think you'll like this, too. It reminded me the most of Happy Place, not necessarily in terms of plot, but because it handles the balance between humor and grief in an equally deft way. I laughed out loud several times (which is unusual for me), but I also felt really deeply for the two main characters here. Daphne and Miles, our two main characters, are both dealing with the fresh grief of romantic relationships that ended unexpectedly (with partners who left them for each other), and are also both dealing with deeper, longer-term grief from dysfunctional family relationships. I liked that Henry played with the fake dating trope here (and that there were several acknowledgements of that as well as references to other romance authors and tropes), and I really just liked being along for the ride as these two main characters found their way through heartbreak. I also loved that we had a librarian main character in Daphne, and that her experiences in the library - including her somewhat awkward attempt to befriend a co-worker - felt really realistic.

Books like this are the reason I read.

As readers, we’re always searching for the next book that completely blows you away. That book that completely knocks your socks off. That book that seems to know you even better than you know yourself. That was this book for me.

I deeply related to Daphne’s character in so many ways. And Miles—y’all he IS the book boyfriend blueprint!!!

This book was the perfect combo of all of Emily’s past books. It was filled with her classic Em-Hen style quotes and quips. I can’t wait to annotate the crap out of it once I get my hands on a physical copy!

This book further solidified Em Hen as my all time favorite author…like by a landslide. I can’t believe I am actually saying this but, I think this book has officially taken the top spot as my favorite book by Emily (which is wild, I mean just look at my profile photo!!) I can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on this one and obsess with me all over again!

A beyond perfect love story with fake dating, strangers to lovers and witty banter. I found myself laughing out loud throughout this entire book. I fell in love with these characters especially the two main characters Miles and Daphne. Where Daphne is very proper and put together, Miles is the exact opposite, being adventurous and spontaneous.
I think my favorite part of this book, other than the amazing love story, is how much growth both Daphne and Miles had. They didn’t just grow exponentially alone, but also together. Their relationship is what dreams are made of.
I absolutely adored this story!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Daphne has her sights set on leaving Michigan after her fiancé, Peter, dumps her for his childhood best friend, Petra. The only thing keeping her in town is an upcoming readathon at the library she works at and her new roommate Miles — a handsome, super friendly guy who also happens to be the Petra’s ex.

I absolutely LOVED Henry’s first two books but wasn’t as obsessed with her last two, so wasn’t sure what to expect going into this one! Overall, I enjoyed this story and seeing how both Daphne and Miles’ characters developed and came into their own as the story progressed. I appreciated how they both navigated complicated family dynamics and really enjoyed all of the adventures they went on throughout the summer! I liked this one overall, but my fav Emily Henry will always be #BeachRead 🥰💖

I adored this fun, witty, emotional, romantic story and it left me with a bit of a book hangover. I just wanted to stay in it for a little while longer because Daphne and Miles gave me all the feels. I listened to the audiobook and Julia Whelan nailed the narration once again. Her vocalization works so well for Emily Henry's books and adds an extra layer of charm to the perfection of Emily's writing style. I will never tire of the snarky fast-paced dialogue and the way she adds tension to the simmering chemistry between the main characters. She also gives them a healing kindness and gentleness towards each other and the combination creates a lovely way to escape and relax for a few hours.