People We Meet on Vacation

gayane- shared a tip "It was a bit of a slow read at first, honestly I wasn’t hooked from chapter one and it took a while for me to get into the story. Leading up to almost the end of the book I was really into it and I also really liked seeing a guy like Alex who expressed his feeling and wasn’t so much of a macho man we see in most romance books."

trameeee shared a tip "This book ending got me on the verge of crying at the end but the beginning of this book was boring to be quite honest. Too many throw away scenes that I just didn’t care for🤷🏻‍♀️"

skye_edelson-bennett shared a tip "I really liked this book! I loved the characters (Poppy and Alex) and I loved their relationship. I definitely recommend for an sweet easy read."

bethany_gill shared a tip "This book made me pee my pants and cry 1,000 tears. Only read if you can carve out 10 hours straight to read it without putting it down like I did. 15/10"

christina_g_1154 shared a tip "So I really tried to finish this but it literally put me to sleep. A whole lot of nothing happening. And I’m one who likes to finish their books but I just couldn’t with this one. And what makes it more disappointing is that I read Beach Read and actually liked that one. This one is a total miss"

emroseee shared a tip "Loved this book! First read by Emily Henry and I immediately went out and got Book Lovers by her as well. It's almost as if the author takes bucket list items, then makes them into romance novels so it's whimsical in more ways than one."

farah_noorr shared a tip "I picked people we meet on vacation in august but got distracted with other books. I am so glad I finally return to it. I haven’t had such an easy read in a while. I am not sure why this book has a bad reputation because not once did I feel like it was boring, though the plot could use some help. What took me by surprise is how much I could relate to the book through both characters. Their fears are so very relatable and real and honestly at times I felt like someone was telling my story, between this book and love Rosie so much resonance was felt. Both with happy endings is one thing I can’t relate too. Maybe I should tell my story LOL. Anyways, there is a reason why books like these are made into movies. They just feel right. 4/5 read. Miss Henry kept this one simple and heartfelt."

nicky_ewers shared a tip "I love this book! Not only is it hilarious, but it’s also sweet and incredibly heartfelt. I love Poppy and Alex, but also all of the other characters that help bring the story to life. It is a great, inspiring, and relatable story that perfectly ends my summer vacation. You can never go wrong with Emily Henry!"

halie_v shared a tip "I enjoyed this book and LOVED the dynamic between Poppy and Alex. I giggled out loud many times while reading. It was an easy enjoyable read. The end felt a little rushed to me but I feel that way about a lot of romantic novels."

cassaleksie shared a tip "This was a fun summer read! Some of the scenes between Poppy and Alex were kind of cringey to me, but otherwise I enjoyed reading it. ⭐️ 3/5"

jadyn_adams shared a tip "It was cute. 3.5/5. I enjoyed the relationship between Poppy and Alex and the travel aspect. I felt like the pace was pretty slow. Maybe that was just me, but i can typically read books like this in a couple days, but it took me a full week. Still, it was enjoyable and I’d recommend it to someone wanting a friends to lover story."

sonibookoroni shared a tip "So, I think I began reading this book with unfair expectations. Having read Beach Read prior to this, also by EH, I expected to have somewhat of the same feelings and emotions that book invoked. When that didn’t happen, I felt like I was dragging my knuckles trying to finish it. It wasn’t until page maybe 315 when I truly finally began to understand these characters and their very unique journey (pun intended). Finally I saw why Alex was the way he was, and how Poppy could come across as selfish and careless with his feelings for her. It is during those next chapters that, in my opinion, you begin to really see the growth in Poppy. It is easy to see why Poppy is the exact opposite of Alex and why. How home can be both the very best thing in the world and the worst calamity in life, changing your life in ways that are anchoring. I did not think I would love this book while reading it but, it was the last few chapters that really did it for me entirely. The message on how you can love someone and at the end of the day it’s more than just loving that person, but the life that you see with them, the person they bring out in you, the way they make you feel. How you can literally travel the world and meet aanyone and everyone and it all boils down to the experiences you have during those trips with that person, and how those experiences with that person, always make you remember everything. 😊😊"

sam_4844 shared a tip "I liked this book, the only thing was I was disappointed when I got to the Croatia chapter. The whole time I was expecting something big, but they could’ve worked that out if they would just communicate!"

melanie_rodriguez_7405 shared a tip "This is my favorite Friends to Lovers book! I loved this book, this is my favorite Emily Henry book 🫶 Alex Nilsen is my first book boyfriend!"

emgonz0 shared a tip "6/10, I didn’t feel the hype for this one. I was excited but I feel like the build-up was nice, but the after felt rushed and nothing special? IDK maybe it’s me"

isabella_3524 shared a tip "Super cute! Wasn’t really sure about it at first but I quickly changed my mind. Definitely good if you want to start reading romance! 3/5 ⭐️"

gerri_d shared a tip "Cute easy read with likable characters - all romance always seems to end with a perfect bow on top but sometimes we need cozy predictability over believability."

suzanne_florey shared a tip "If I had to read about the “sad puppy face” one more time I might have thrown the book. I just didn’t love the book and had a hard time getting into it."

sarah-bel shared a tip "I had high hopes for this book after seeing such good things about it, but honestly I was a little let down. The first half of the book was so slow for me and I felt like there was a lot of filler just taking up space. The second half was much more interesting, but now I’m worried I won’t like any of Emily Henry books."

Emrocks shared a tip "Wow, i read this book while at the beach and I feel like I got let down. I heard this book is amazing but I’ve tried to force myself to finish it but I can’t. 2/5⭐️"

nataliscott shared a tip "I fell so deeply in love with this book, I judged it at first but once she introduced Alex I was set. I think everyone needs a Alex in their life!!"

ashy_dashy shared a tip "Didn't finish it because it was to cliche. Didn't like this book very much but that's just my opinion. I've heard some people loved this book but it's not for me. I can rate because I never finished it."

caitlin_thye shared a tip "I love the other Emily Henry books and really wanted to like this one but it's just too slow of a burner and was hard to get into"

sabrinasreadingjournal shared a tip "Really good book and I love the concept. I do feel like the ending was rushed and they should have made the book a little longer."

holli_d._wise shared a tip "I felt that it started a little slow and hard to get into. But once I was hooked I couldn't wait to read more. Sometimes in life, Timing is everything."

moonlit.kay shared a tip "This book is SO good! Emily Henry never fails. I love how I could tell exactly when younger Poppy was narrating, and the angst was amazing (if you could even call it that)"

taniaxlee shared a tip "I adored this book, it's so adorable and just made my heart feel so full and warm. The way Emily just describes the feeling of true, wholehearted love is amazing. I wish I had better words to describe just how amazing this book is. The way alex and poppy love is so precious, and how the both just in the end learn to face their fears and address their issues... it just spoke to me. Deffo reccomend reading, 5/5"

j_heck shared a tip "I loved everything but the title, does not accurately reflect the book in my opinion. Impossible not to fall in love with Alex Nielson!!!"

grace_young_111 shared a tip "I think I’m a sucker for men who are open about their feelings/ fall first. I just loved Alex’s character and what a sweetheart he was. He accepted Poppy for all of her quirks, aspirations, and endless banter. I love some good banter. Oh and traveling. I heard mixed reviews about this but I honestly loved it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

audiobookie shared a tip "Sometimes the friends to lovers trope feels frustrating; the reasons that characters aren’t together are dumb insecurities or unrealistic misunderstandings, but in this book I felt like the backstories were so well developed that you really understood how they could’ve gotten to where they did. I love that! Loved the chemistry between Poppy & Alex. The end was sweet in a realistic, happy way. One of my top romcom books now!"

sarah_ntu shared a tip "I listened to the audiobook for this one since I’ve been traveling and don’t have space for a hard copy. Maybe that’s why I didn’t enjoy it all that much? I thought it was excessively drawn out, like the whole book could have been at least 50 pages shorter. It was okay, but it wasn’t the best book I’ve ever read. I’ll still check out the author’s other books though because I do like her writing style. 3/5🌟 (also the “spice level” is like a 6)"

fran_christelle shared a tip "Emily Henry slays again. I love how this really encompasses how when you're on vacation you are different, so is everyone else. There's different versions of you, and them. And to fall in love with those versions, is beyond pure"

camilabx.l shared a tip "Just finished reading this book and it was great! I love the relationship between Alex and Poppy: the way they talked (talk) to each other, their jokes, and the way they are COMPLETE opposites. Just as the book says it they ARE opposites from each other but they were (still) are friends. It’s just like a real life situation when your have a friend who’s liking is completely opposite of yours. It’s told in different time lines; Poppy’s current summer and her past summers with Alex. I recommend if you’re into friend to lovers. This book contained funny parts 2!! What I also loved was the way Emily described Poppy’s P.O.V. like the times she would describe how Alex would smile at her or how she felt when they were together. Super fun book to read definitely a rom-com( not a lot of spice either some parts contain a bit of 🌶 but it’s not dramatic ) #contemporary #fiction #romance #romantic_comedy #recommend #friendstolovers #emilyhenry #fun #greatread #fivestars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

mia_4062 shared a tip "I liked the slow burn I also love Emily Henry’s books. But I’m not going to lie I didn’t love the ending I mean I could have guessed it but it wasn’t like I felt content with it. I still loved it though!"

sam.mcd shared a tip "5.5/10. I really wanted to like this book. I have seen it all over book tok and I was so excited to read a summer romance story but it fell short for me. the chapters went back and forth between flashbacks and the current time period. the flashback chapters didn’t really do anything for me. I found myself wanting to skip them because the current time period chapters were much more interesting. I liked the witty banter and summer vibes but the rest (for me) was just subpar. :("

thebookwasbetter.kris shared a tip "Hilarious and heart ripping! I loved the characters and plot. I found it to be very relatable as someone enjoys the idea travel and the wonderful friendships where people of opposing personalities just click. It made me laugh, and for damn sure, made me cry."

nazareth_perez shared a tip "The beginning to this novel was giving me WHEN HARRY MET SALLY vibes! My favorite Emily Henry book, everyone needs to read this! #peoplewemeetonvacation #emilyhenry"

tiffany_nguyen_7547 shared a tip "Some people are saying they didn’t like the formatting but I honestly think it needed to be written that way Bc it allows you to peel back the layers of their relationship. The slowest of slow burns though lol"

mooooo shared a tip "I somewhat liked this book. I liked the dynamic of the main character and the love interest but I think some of the description is very repetitive"

jadyn_perry shared a tip "This is an interesting book. I am not a huge fan of the friends to lovers trope, but I liked how this book made me feel what both Poppy and Alex were feeling. The fact that Poppy felt really lonely growing up made me think about how as a high schooler I can understand what Poppy went through and it made me feel heard. Personally, I think it was draw out a little bit at the end, but overall it was a good book!"

madi_glatfelter shared a tip "I loved this book, it jumped back and forth between the years but it was an easy read! I loved the characters and the ending fit well, wish there was a sequel!!"

paige_cravillion shared a tip "I just finished “the soulmate equation” by Christina Lauren which was amazing but I also recommend “ love and other words” by her as well"

emily_long_5097 shared a tip "Honestly found this book so boring… I got half way through and couldn’t get myself to finish it. To much of the same thing that goes on for way too long. 2/5 stars from me."

jaydemariev shared a tip "4.5🌟- I really enjoyed this book, another one that I couldn't put down once I got 100 pages in. One of those books that makes you want to take the characters by the shoulders and scream at them "HE LOVES YOU!!!!" - Anything by Emily Henry has me sold. 10000%. Only reason I put it as 4.5 star is because between every chapter it switched to like "9 summers ago" "this summer" "8 summers ago" "this summer" , while I think it was perfect in telling the story for this specific book, it was very easy for me to get scenarios confused if I put the book down between chapters and picked it back up having to remember what year I'm reading in. It was definitely a smart,unique, and creative choice made by the author, but *I* honestly would prefer a two book series, one with everything about all those other summers, and the second book with the current summer. Loved it all though, maybe i'm just making excuses to read more of Emily Henry's work."

ashlyn_smith_9257 shared a tip "I love Emily Henry’s books, but after reading the reviews, I was hesitant to read this one. I’m so glad I did! The suspense had me up until 4 am finishing this book!"

etta_ross shared a tip "Such a sweet friend to lovers story. I did get frustrated with her at times, just wanting her to spit her feelings out. But enjoyed the book so much and the ending!"

danimarrie13 shared a tip "This book took a little bit to get into, but ended strong. Best friends that always wanted to be more, but didn’t want to risk loosing what they already have. 4/5"

alli_drummonds shared a tip "This book is one you’ll stay up reading into the early morning hours. It is hilarious but, more than that, so honest and emotional."

camila_muoz shared a tip "It was okay but it was very predictable. This was one of the books I just wanted to finish because it was a bit boring. I found Poppy a bit annoying and I also didn’t like how there wasn’t much of Alex’s pov. It was almost all about Poppy."

reeves_wood shared a tip "I like how Emily Henry picks out red flags and addresses them, which you can’t find in many romantic novels. A good book, some parts went slow but that’s ok."

vanstace shared a tip "I loved it! Slow burn for sure, and I found myself anxious every time we did “a previous summer” chapter.. but it tied together beautifully and love with your best friend? It is supreme! The writing was witty and clever, and beautiful descriptions of Poppy’s feelings. Super loved it!"

deanne_ruble shared a tip "Emily Henry is one of my favorite authors. I was easily drawn to the main character. It had its funny and sad moments. Easy light read. "

sabrina_perez_3759 shared a tip "5/5 BEST FRIENDS TO LOVERS IS ELITE!! Poppy is hilarious and you can’t help but love her and then fall in love with Alex. Once again, Emily Henry’s banter writing is perfection."

breana_niebauer shared a tip "I had a hard time getting into this book at first, but about halfway in I got fully invested and couldn’t stop reading it. Stayed up half the night to finish it."

madelynsreading shared a tip "Cute read (3/5). Sadly it wasn’t my favorite :( I didn’t feel the suspense and tug of the heart like I usually do with romance books. I read Beach Read before this and I enjoyed that one more, personally! Still, it was a good book but you have to be patient with it!"

melania_mendes shared a tip "Personal preference: This wasn’t my favorite book that I’ve read from booktok. It was kind of boring and was decently long for such a story that happened in such a small amount of time. I was bored often when reading it but I did like the ending. 2.5/5"

mary_lynn_levine_3410 shared a tip "I enjoyed the format back and forth from last to present and you could really feel the tension build with the two characters. Also witty and sarcastic that comes off as funny."

katelyn_ashley shared a tip "I reaallly liked this book. the characters were great, and super funny so i was laughing a lot while reading this. it’s a slow burn romance, so you’ll want to keep reading. Definitely recommend! 🌶⚠️There are some “spicy” scenes, and they are descriptive, this is your warning ⚠️🌶"

alex_sandoval_1629 shared a tip "@harperbrownca @lauragarcia1 thank you! I unfortunately can’t say I have a favorite yet, they are all so good. But I also love Book Lovers, Beach Read (both by Emily Henry), and a lot of Colleen Hoover’s books. I am about to read All your perfects and It ends with us by Hoover. Do you guys have any recommendations?"

maison_belz-lopes shared a tip "I was so excited to read this book when I got it. I saw a ton of good reviews and thought I’d give it a shot…. All I can say is very underwhelming. Not my favorite."

emily_masse_9924 shared a tip "I thought that the writing itself was pretty good, and I especially enjoyed some of the lines and the comedy. I thought most of it was predictable and nothing truly surprised me."

emma_eggler shared a tip "I am not a really big fan of the friends to lovers trope but I decided to give it a try. The book just felt very slow and I was struggling to get through it. I did like the events of this summer and although the flashbacks were cute I found some extremely boring. I also found the reason why they stop being friends way to hyped up it went on and on about how they hadn’t spoken for years and the fight just seemed like it barely mattered and they just were drifting apart before it had happened!"

michelle_m_6375 shared a tip "It got me thinking about travelling and also had some heated romance parts. On the whole, it was more of a romance novel than what I was looking for, but it was engaging at least."

angel_calder shared a tip "“There aren’t words vast or specific enough to capture the ecstasy or the ache or love or fear I feel just looking at him now” Wow what a book! Amazing story of love and friendship, finding yourself and growing into yourself. Loved it from start to finish."

lori_b_4289 shared a tip "I personally loved this book!! Such an easy and fun Summer read. Rom com vibes that had me seriously laughing out loud while reading. The main characters balance each other out and leave you wanting more! Highly recommend!"

theresa_evans_9420 shared a tip "Grabbed my attention from the very first page! I enjoyed the way this was written and how it jumps around a little bit so you get a full understanding of what has happened."

ashley_bodnar shared a tip "I've recently read Book Lovers, Beach Read, and People We Meet on Vacation. (In that order) I adored the first 2 and enjoyed this one. I'll be honest tho, this one did not sweep me away like Book Lovers and Beach Read did from the get go. It was good but in a different way than the others. Not really my favorite."

ashley_bodnar shared a tip "When it comes to the love story, this book is about a love that builds under the surface for years and you don't see it coming at all. Which I think is why I didn't vibe with this one as much. During most of the flashback scenes, besides a hint here or there, Alex and Poppy read as very platonic best friends to me. I didn't feel the tension building like I did in Book Lovers or Beach Read. I still think the book was very well done and recommend it."

jennifer_rodriguez_6385 shared a tip "Yeah this books is great , so far my favorite is “It ends with us “ by Coleen Hoover ☺️ but it may change soon !! #romantic_comedy #romance #women #romcom #colleenhoover"

naomi_gray_4827 shared a tip "This author is literally one of my new favourites. She wrote Alex and Poppy in such a way that you felt everything Poppy felt towards Alex. You were surprised when she was surprised, excited and nervous whenever she was. Definitely a must read!!"

melinda_schiano shared a tip "Very cute, easy read. Blew through 2/3 of this book in one day. My only serious issue is with the editing. The same adjectives were used too often throughout the book, and was mildly irritating. Otherwise, it’s a cute story about two friends who could never quite share their true feelings with one another in an attempt to maintain their deep friendship."

canuckblondie shared a tip "Absolutely loved this book. If you're looking for a summer read, love When Harry met Sally..., or love the friends-to-lovers trope, check this one out."

paige_tasker_7815 shared a tip "I absolutely loved this book, poppy and Alex had such different personalities that meshed so well. Everything was perfectly written and i never lost attention. Can’t wait to read more from Emily Henry!"

zoey_jernigan shared a tip "I have a love hate relationship with this book. It took me a while to read it but once I finally got into it I couldn’t put it down! It was kinda slow at first and honestly for me it felt like the romance aspect kind of came out of no where. Like I know they had feelings for each other all these years but it just like happened. I feel like there could have been more build up too the romance part. Overall I really enjoyed everything else."

gretchen723 shared a tip "I absolutely ADORED this book. Filled with all my favorite tropes and full of traveling the world, Emily Henry did it again! One of my favorite books."

rileyro99 shared a tip "Definitely slow but it makes the ending worth it, it also has little messages on how to love yourself which I thought was nice :))"

stephanie_argote shared a tip "I have mixed feelings with this book. I liked the character and their connection over the years, but I found myself really bored half of the time. The ending was good and honestly I’m just glad I got it over with😅"

sarah_howard_5508 shared a tip "Highly recommend this romcom. This is the best romantic comedy I’ve read all year. I started this during my cruise so the vibe was perfect but I’d recommend reading it whether or not you’re actually on vacation. It is sweet, funny, clever, romantic, and heartfelt. It is a great read. I couldn’t put it down."

chaeliegh_johnson shared a tip "The undeniable love between these two characters was absolutely heart renchig. If your looking for a quick easy rom-com book, you found it! Try our beach read by Emily Henry."

jessica_crilly shared a tip "Such a fun, light read especially if you need a break from the adrenaline rush of thrillers and mysteries! The characters were adorable yet complex. Read along as two people come to terms with who they really are and what they really want."

mia_jeremiah shared a tip "I struggled to read it at first, because it told the backstory through dialogue and it felt very unnatural. But once it got past that and into the story, I couldn’t put it down. The characters are so strong and so well written, and I feel like I know them all personally. I bought it for a 2 week trip and finished it on the first day."

savannah_james_3938 shared a tip "This book was ok. I love romance books, so it was definitely readable, just wished for more ****. The real true romance is near the back of the book and then it ends. Kind of disappointing:("

bethany_thomas_9390 shared a tip "Shatter me series is a solid favorite for me, amazing character development. I’ve been on a pretty light trend though so it’s more heavy than what I’ve been into recently"

Kyllerlee shared a tip "A tastefully done romance with tons of plot twists and heart stomping. Well-written characters with amazing chemistry. 5/5 #recommend #recenthistory"

justice_wood shared a tip "Wow! Just Wow! Where do I acquire an Alex of my own. I saw so much hype over this book I couldn’t wait to get into it. The honest and true characters went straight for my heart and will more than likely stay there for a while. An easy add to my rereadable favorites list"

lydiah_n shared a tip "THIS BOOK. It was such an amazing book. I wasn't all about it when I saw it but once I got it, IT WAS AMAZING. The characters and all just made the book better."

bella_1234 shared a tip "i really liked this (spoiler) i feel like they reason they stopped talking was way to small for that much buildup. still loved it tho, 4/5"

molly_goeglein shared a tip "I loved the way this was written-bouncing back and forth between the past and present-I couldn’t wait to get to the climax of the past!"

rachel_kasten shared a tip "Total page turner! Characters are endearing and well developed. I loved the way the book’s timeline worked going from past vacations to the current. It built up my anticipation for what I knew would happen!!"

ferell_blanc shared a tip "I absolutely loved this book. The characters were great, I loved the dialogue and the way it went back in time and then to the present. 5/5 for me."

mary_mclane shared a tip "Really bummed that I didn’t end up loving this book.. it had so many great reviews but I found it hard to connect with + hard to follow, with their being so many flashbacks.."

taylor_leann shared a tip "Looking for books similar to this one! I have read her other big on, Beach Read, but I want the romance of this one, alongside the humour."

tara_therrien shared a tip "I’d rate this book 2/5. I feel the story was just okay. Very predictable and I was ready for Poppy and Alex to just be together already. Seems the middle was just overdrawn and I had to really push through to finish this book."

ally_perry shared a tip "This book is a slow burn at first but once it speeds up you will turn every page faster than you could comprehend. The romance is so bitter sweet, especially toward the end. Butbe warned it may leave you teary-eyed."

alondra_filpo shared a tip "{minor spoiler warning} This book was very entertaining, it filled the need of every person who likes stories with a happy ending and the gut wrenching will they won’t they. Some might think the book was corny but I think it targets some teenage girls if they have the same interests as me."

nicole_galardi shared a tip "I did like the book, but it felt very long .. it just went on and on and on about the same things. Took a while to get “interesting”. I liked it, didn’t love it. It’s like one of those tv shows that could’ve been a movie instead of dragging it out for 5 seasons."

amanda_placa shared a tip "Amazing! There is a great scene at the end that totally subverts the rom-com genre and honestly I was so surprised to love this as much as I did. Devoured it in 3 days, but now wishing I had held out and took this with me on my vacation in a couple weeks. Total perfect book to read while you’re away to inspire you to be more free while away. Swoon worthy, one of my favorite romance novels since Sally Thorne’s #thehatinggame. 10/10"

anna_ta shared a tip "emily henry!!!!!! while this one didn’t poke at my sensitivities the way beach read did, there’s such a likability to her characters and the little world she creates is so cozy and deep and special!!! and i did cry a little at the end anyway :-)"

hazeyhafsa shared a tip "Absolutely ADORED this book. Perfect friends-to-lovers plot with a beautifully complicated contrast of the main characters' personalities!"

ella_smith_375 shared a tip "it went back and forth between their vacations from years before and their current vacation. if you like friends to lovers you’ve got it"

melanie_jaeger shared a tip "I have been looking for a book I couldn’t put down and this was it! I loved Alex and Poppy’s relationship. In my opinion, this one is better than Emily Henry’s other popular book, Beach Read."

abby_reynolds_8418 shared a tip "A cute slow burn, but for me it was way way too slow I didn’t feel like I was getting anything until the last 4 chapters. It was hard to read after already reading Beach Read and Hating Game. I just wanted more out of it :( love Emily Henry though"

carly_schneer shared a tip "Alex and Poppy are an OTP. Emily does such a good job with the slow burn romance. You’ll feel their love throughout the book. And you’ll get a travel bug for sure."

liza_ryan_2898 shared a tip "I love this book! I wish I could start it all over and read it again without knowing the ending. It’s so so heartfelt and full of love angst and fun."

emily_gillis_4743 shared a tip "This book starts slow, took a little to hook me. I read 2/3 of it in one night after I finally was hooked! Only one steamy scene. Switches times frequently, which got annoying at a certain point. Overall, worth the read!"

ljslauren shared a tip "this is my favorite book i’ve read all year!! such an easy read i never wanted to put it down, so perfect for getting out of a reading slump!!"

hannah_stephens_6749 shared a tip "Liked this one but didn’t love it. The main character annoyed me and I skipped some of the flashbacks because I was getting bored."

sorelle_malaikini shared a tip "This book… It was nostalgic. Not specific events that I’ve experienced but still relatable at the same time. It was personal & I enjoyed it"

shania_mcdonald shared a tip "Overall was a book that was more than a love story. This is a story about a woman trying to find herself after the foundation of her core beliefs are shaken."

mariahm_1419 shared a tip "I'm usually one to read self help books but I decided to try something new. And boy it didn't dissapoint! I absolutely love the characters and the meaning behind the story. Read it in two days. So cute."

michaela_bannon_5692 shared a tip "I may be the only person alive that didn’t love this book. I had to force myself to keep reading because I’m not the kind of person that can have a DNF pile. The build up was so slow it bordered on torturous and then wham! The last 70 pages were this books only saving grace for me."

abigail_parrish shared a tip "A really cute & easy story to follow, however a bit predictable and redundant. Still a great summer read, and beautiful story of finding yourself."

amanda_sinclair_5366 shared a tip "This book got me back into reading again. The perfect summer or holiday read. It’s such an easy to love and get into book with loveable characters."

fiona_s. shared a tip "I thought this book would be a light read. I was very wrong. It brought out a string of emotions for me, and filled my heart with joy. Would definitely recommend. 10/10!"

hunter_mcgill shared a tip "This book is seriously funny and the romance is so good! It truly makes you feel like it is all really happening. My new favorite book!"

brooklyn_siebert shared a tip "This one I’ve heard VERY mixed reviews about. If you are a person that doesn’t mind slow burn this is 100% for you. I typically don’t go for slow burn but I can’t stop thinking about this book. It will definitely be a reread for me! It had a very cool writing style in the sense that she has different timelines, very interesting. This author seriously is gifted and this is my favorite read this year😊"

annie_gibbons shared a tip "so good, this book was my read for a trip to mexico a couple months ago. this isn’t a one sitting type of book, you switch years pretty much every chapter but it’s so interesting and adorable. friends to lovers done right!"

rihanna_byler shared a tip "Definitely a super fun book. Gives off great summer vibes. I personally enjoy Beach Read more, but would depend recommend this book if you want to be taken back to summer time."

michelle_katherine_6883 shared a tip "The book was slow to start. I got more interested towards the middle but then the end sort of came to an abrupt end. Overall it was cute but I was expecting more for all of the hype"

madison_borgel shared a tip "This is exactly what I was looking for in book — perfect 20s-30s coming of age, friends to lovers romance that is eye opening and relatable. I will definitely be reading more from Emily Henry! #romance #friendstolovers"

freya_johnson shared a tip "It was cool how the story progressed from the present and the past. It’s a chill book and nothing super mind blowing happened but it’s a great read!"

kay_matthews shared a tip "My only complaint is when she sees him in the bar at the end of the book she doesn't say "hey tiger" like in the beginning. Other than that 10/10 would recommend."

lizzy_ruth shared a tip "I read this book in 2 sittings. It gifted me every raw emotion possible. It made me laugh, cry, internally scream. It had me rereading passages that deserved seconds. I’m not usually one for romance novels but wow."

heather_tart shared a tip "This book had a few twists and turns! I loved the touches of flash backs that’s gave insight as to why the characters were feeling the way they did! It had me wishing there was a sequel!"

reyna_jo shared a tip "This book is beyond fabulous. I’m in love with Alex Nilsen, I want one of him special for me so so bad. This book was so cute and so engaging. I was sad to finish it, I wanted to just keep going. It has the kinda charterers you just don’t want to leave behind when you close the book for good. Love love loved it"

camille.loves.boba shared a tip "I absolutely love Emiley Henry's books :') The plots in each chapter shows how much love they gain for eachother and i'm HERE for it 😭 litterly a 10/10"

talitha_israel shared a tip "I loved this book. It felt like a really easy read. I liked that there wasn’t a ton of long drawn out pointless conflict and misunderstandings like a lot of these type books. It made me smile a lot throughout it and actually tear up a little at the end."

kimberly_3005 shared a tip "Everyone needs an Alex or a Poppy, plain and simple. While usually not a fan of the romance books I really enjoyed this one. It’s fun and sarcastic, actually making me laugh out loud on several different occasions, while also teaching many valuable lessons about friendship, love, and how to have both. In the words of Emily Henry- “Maybe things can always get better between people who want to do a good job loving each other. Maybe that’s all it takes.”"

jo_amy shared a tip "I can weirdly relate to this novel, real eye opener. I like how the conflict of the novel (a common trope in romcoms) kinda makes sense with the characters personality and inner conflict rather than just there for the sake of conflict. Nicely made book 👌🏾"

emma_balzano shared a tip "Great book- the way poppy developed in the last chapters really did it for me. I loved to see how their relationship came together. Definitely recommend if your into romance."

baylor_davis shared a tip "To clear it out I did read it it was just so hard to get into and to like but it was only at the very end is when I really liked it so that is why I don’t like it"

ch3lsea_granata shared a tip "Emily Henry is quickly becoming Mt fav rom com writer. Her books make me laugh and love going on these emotions roller coasters with the characters. Can't wait for her next one"

meg_5138 shared a tip "this book was so fun!! definitely had me on a rollercoaster of emotions!! i can’t recommend it enough!! i would definitely read it again!"

laura_haass shared a tip "So many rich emotions and amazing storytelling. I feel like I know Poppy and Alex from the very beginning. And as mystery unfolds, I literally found myself yelling at the book "What happened in [spoiler]?!" By the end, I was so invested and in love with the story I stayed up until 1:30am to finish, and woke up the next morning wanting to read it all over again."

emma_hardy_1639 shared a tip "I really enjoyed this book! It was my first Emily Henry book and was pleasantly surprised. I was looking to read more of her work but was hesitant because her other books seem to follow a similar plot."

isa_a_6755 shared a tip "Love romance books! This book is so good! Love the connection and built up feelings the 2 main characters had! Love how Emily Henry moved back to the present and to old memories of vacations!"

aracely_4075 shared a tip "I’ve recently wanted to start reading more and when I went to Barnes and Nobles, I picked up this book! I read it and I thought it was great! I loved how the chapters were organized and felt attached to the main characters. However, it did feel a little anticlimactic in some parts. Besides that, I loved reading it and read this book quicker than I usually would."

summer_9733 shared a tip "just finished this last night and oh my gosh!!! i thrive for this type of romance and i fell in love with this book! highly recommend"

laycee_blythe shared a tip "I liked it but it wasn’t one of my favorites. I’d say a 3 out of 5. It started slow but got better. I feel like it had a lot of potential but it was missing something."

ashley_kanlic shared a tip "It was a good book— lots of tension built up— I do wish there was more romance between the characters. It’s all realistic an I found myself relating to the characters on a number of levels."

nell_robinson shared a tip "THE BEST BOOK EVER if you are even thinking about reading this READ IT i am telling you that you will not be able to put it down :)"

jessie_andry shared a tip "Great book. Love Emily Henry's ability to write a romance. The characters are so easy to love and cheer for. A great beach read for sure!"

katie_mosca shared a tip "Loved it! It’s better than a friends to lovers book because their friendship stops and is strained and they work hard to get it back. The book alternated between the present and the past and was really well written. The love scenes were fire 🥰"

isabelle_islas shared a tip "This book is sooooooo good love the drama and the look about being happy with yourself also it’s super funny! Definitely will reread 😍"

olivia_carpenter_1829 shared a tip "I would probably give it a 3.5/5. The storyline is great it’s just it was really confusing going back to years ago and then going back to present day. Other than that I liked it but I will definitely read it again this summer to maybe try to comprehend it better and understand"

betsy_serrato shared a tip "This book is a ro-com, summer read, and friends to lovers. There are moments where I am laughing or feel giddy whenever the main characters have a sweet moment together. There is a bit of 🌶 spicy moment in a chapter. Overall I love this book!"

ayden_king shared a tip "i’d give this read a solid 7/10. while it was not super emotional, it was a light, fun read over the course of a week or two. the ending is why the score is above a 5 or 6 because it had me to tears!"

reagan_gatlin shared a tip "This book is amazing!! I have three books by Emily Henry and i’ve read this one, i would definitely recommend this to other people."

danielle_galli_5397 shared a tip "I loved this book. I kept wanting to read more to find out what was going to happen / to learn about what happened during past summers. I like how it jumps between past and present between the relationship of two great friends. It was funny but also made me sad at points. 4/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!"

lorena_hensch shared a tip "it was amazing. i thought the writing was excellent. it was the perfect amount of time between them realizing they love eachother, if that makes sense. ANDDDDD THE GUY FALLS FIRST!!"

mia_bellar shared a tip "3/5 it had a lot of slooowww moments that was not that captivating. I was not a fan of that mysterious thing that happened between them for it to turn out to be not that big of a deal. 🙄 like seriously? I just wish there could’ve been more substance. BUT i gotta say I absolutely loved the chemistry between Alex and Poppy. Alex is the sweetest! Also loved how funny some of the lines were 😂"