Happy Place

I didn’t love this book for the plot or characters, though I appreciate the journey it took me on–a perfect beach read. What I loved was the dialogue.

I’m pretty sure I haven’t read anyone who does witty, flirtatious dialogue as well as Emily Henry. I read her books when I want a pick-me-up. Every time I read one, I think, “It would be amazing to be friends with Emily. Who wouldn’t want a friend that quick-witted, clever, and hilarious?”

I love all of Emily Henry's books–the characters feel so real, and the relationships develop beautifully. In this book, a couple who have broken up go on their usual annual stay with their group of friends in Maine, all the while pretending to be together for the sake of the others.

Everyone has viewed Harriet and Wyn as the perfect couple since they got together in college, so I couldn’t wait to discover what could possibly have gone wrong. It's also clear that their chemistry is still fizzing, and I was rooting for their reunion. It was full of passion… show more.

While I am usually not a fan of second-chance romances, I am a fan of Emily Henry. I went into this one leery, though. Emily Henry worked her magic again. I should have known better than to doubt her. Harriet and Wyn’s story had me literally weeping for the entire second half of the book.

I was such a mess over them that I had to leave the room so I could break down in private. This book manages to break your heart, then slowly piece the whole thing back together, bigger and fuller than it was before.