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Ooohhh I would really like if the third act conflict is actually between her and being a good friend rather than some break up

she's so cute, i love type A protagonists - and Dean has it soooo bad for her its adorable

i am SO OVER having to hear what "shipping" means in like every contemp romance now. and the conversation about liking "bad aggressive heroines" is kind of laughable considering she just had one moment of anger in the beginning and has been super perfect since then

So its bad, but still entertaining enough? Like everyone is either perfect or an awful abusing gaslighter. And everyone thinks they are the hottest people alive, even a mediocre tiktok of them doing self defense apparently gets a real-life massive following as if anyone would care. It's pretty rushed, like it feel like i should be 75% done with where they are in the story

i dont usually bother to read sex scenes, but "want to play with my wand?" caught my eye so I'm assuming theyre not great lmao

This is fun, a bit rushed though. They were fake dating for two seconds before they were just. dating. and tbh their backstory's are not that interesting. But still servicable

points earned for shitting on Tesla owners lol

Woowww a woman who is successful in academia but somehow doesn't "care about her appearance" and doesn't like "girly shit" and also doesn't brush her hair?? how original and totally true

continously amazed at how Henry makes all her characters so interesting. Julia is hilarious and I love the calendar antics

They are kinda way too horny after one conversation with each other. And may be one of the weakest fake dating schemes I've seen

Not so sure about this one. The writing has many run ons and Ming is a NOTHING character. I don't know anything about his personality besides he wants Ada

Wow a socially awkward librarian she's just like me fr
Emily Henry's dialogue is always top notch!! The chemistry is off the charts!!

They're so cute together! I like the push and pull about going out doing touristy things and being afraid of fans. Eden's sexuality I thought was handled great. Lacey really is like my comfort food author I just love the simple style

oh yeah, this is already one of those fantasy romances. "I grew up with 5 sisters I know women's problems" sure dude

Love the tie-ins to Between the Lines! For a second I thought this was one of Brie's in-universe novels, but I'll take the connection!

Rachel Lacey is like comfort food

Love the characters in here, Val is so cute and Lanie is a great supporting character

He is so difficult

Very interesting! The art is nice, great at making handsome faces and love the costume design. Amelia isn't much of a strong character, I would like to see more of her personality

It's kind of just, telling you what happens instead of really telling an interesting detective story. Also distinct lack of cat considering its on the cover

The art in this is just ridiculously cute. And the couple is perfect! So funny and I love the cat cafe

Aaaahhh kitty headband is the cutest thing ever

oh PG is sooo smooth

Sophie is kind of a terrible person 😭 like I get getting back at an ex but this stuff is just petty and holding her back. Max is just along for the ride I guess, but the banter is good

Oh God you know the speech about being a "cool girl" from Gone girl??? She's a cool girl. It's like every thing she has done is just to look "authenticly hot" for Max - who also keeps mentioning her "perfectly manicured nails" and how young she looks?? What is going on??

So much interesting history!! I really wish it had cited sources or a further reading bc I am that much of a nerd, but I love it!