Let's start by clarifying a few things. It seems impossible, given the sheer quality Emily Henry delivers every year, but "Funny Story" is, by far, her best work yet. Also, she is the undisputed queen of banter. Really, if banter was a cake, she could have it and eat it too.

The dialogue in "Funny Story" redefines 'unputdownable' and is addictively engaging. It's not that you can't put the book down; you just won't want to. The dialogue flows through you, with each sentence gracefully carrying you to the next, as if in a dance. This is Emily Henry at her best: her finest skills, her most compelling writing, her most memorable characters - the romantic voice of a generation.

Now, let's talk about the plot. Crafting a romance that starts with two deeply heartbroken individuals, clearly hung up on their exes, is no easy feat. It sounds like a deranged plotline, but that's precisely where the magic happens. Daphne and Miles are fleshed out; they feel real because they come with intricate backstories, traumas, and conflicts. The town, the places they visit, the people they interact with—they all have "normal" everyday problems, and this proximity makes you fall in love with them bit by bit, just as Daphne is falling in love with this little town, this new life.

It's not perfect, and it's not easy. But what works is that Henry doesn't rely on everything resolving perfectly. She treats her readers with respect, guiding us through this story and showing rather than just telling. It's phenomenal, heartfelt, and captivating.

There's no other way to end this review than to say: just go buy this book already. Binge-read it, fall in love, and when you reach the last page, you'll be itching to start all over again. Miss Henry, you deserve all the hype because you simply deliver.