Funny Story

✨Reread x2✨Funny StoryBy: Emily Henry“Miles is handsome, if not the kind of man to make your jaw drop and hands sweat on sight. That was Peter—TV handsome, Mom called it. The kind that knocks you off balance from the start. Miles is the other kind. The kind that’s disarming enough that you don’t feel nervous talking to him, or like you need to show your best angle, until—wham! Suddenly, he’s smiling at you with his messy hair and impish smirk, and you realize his hotness has been boiling around you so slowly you missed it.”“I want to kiss you all the time, Daphne. Sometimes it’s just easier to find an excuse.”“This isn’t just a fun distraction or a rebound anymore. He matters to me, and if this thing between us blows up, there’ll be nowhere for either of us to run right now.”“Miles is great, I just don’t think Miles and I are great for each other.”“Why?” Ashleigh asks. “You’re unbelievably happy when you’re around him. That’s kind of the main thing that matters.”“I’m exactly the kind of person he can’t handle being with, and he’s exactly the kind who could destroy me,” I explain.“Honey, That’s how it works. That’s love.”I love Daphne and Miles and their story! They were both casted aside by their significant others and ended up relying on each other during the aftermath of both their relationships imploding. What started out as Miles and Daphne pretending to date to get back at their ex’s turned into real feelings and their story is born. I love the setting being in Michigan in the summer, imagine going to all the different farm stands, the library and the winery. Just a fun read that I love!!Tropes:Opposites AttractForced ProximityFake DatingFriends To LoversSmall Town RomanceSpice starts at: 37%🔥Spice: 2/4🌶️Stars: 5/5⭐️

Daphne adores her mom and was raised almost singlehandedly by her, but she’s always dreamed of a “real” family. But she doesn’t believe in it until she meets Peter. After 4 years together, a perfect house and a wedding around the corner, Peter comes home from his bachelor party and explains that he and his best friend Petra have realized that they’ve actually always been in love with each other and it’s over. She has one week to move out so that Petra can move in to their home. Devastated, Daphne doesn’t know what to do – until Petra’s now ex-boyfriend shows up and she realizes he now has a spare room. So off she goes.Daphne is a schedule person. She absolutely loves her job as a child librarian. Miles is more laid back and works at a winery. The two don’t interact much and are both doing their own grieving. And then, only a couple of months later, Daphne comes home one day to find Miles drinking alone with an invitation in front of him. Peter and Petra are getting married. And they’ve invited their exes? The two go out, have too much to drink, then come home and both RSVP yes to the wedding. When Peter calls to tell her she doesn’t have to come, especially without a date, she lies and said she and Miles are together now so they’ll be at the wedding together. And because it’s a small town, now they have to pretend to be together.Daphne has abandonment issues from her dad. Miles has always felt like he wasn’t good enough because of his mom. Can the two of the help each other heal? This one was sweet. It features a really fun cast of secondary characters and aside from Peter and Petra, I’d hang out with any one of them. It’s totally predictable but had a really good message and was a lot of fun.

My love for this one grew with every page, as these roommates shed their depressive fogs and started to truly see the potential of what was right in front of them. They go from acquaintances to companions in heartache to roommates to friends to lovers, slowly shifting the dynamics of their relationship with every interaction. It's such an interesting concept, one that's full of complex feelings, forbidden vibes, sexual tension, and these gorgeous moments of connection. I loved that both characters were flawed, and that they were able to open up to each other in a way that they'd never done in their previous relationships. These opposites attract in the best of ways, and it was easy to see that they were so GOOD for each other. The slow build while they mended their hearts was so angsty - my eyes were absolutely glued to the page once this hit its stride, and I found myself unconsciously rubbing my chest on more than one occasion. It's another powerhouse of a read from this talented author, and I really did love it.The story follows Daphne, a woman who was unceremoniously dumped by her fiancé right before their wedding. Turns out, her fiancé's feelings for his best friend weren't so platonic after all, and that's got Daphne questioning their entire relationship. Heartbroken and without a place to live, Daphne moves in with an unexpected roommate - the ex-boyfriend of her ex-fiancé's new girlfriend. Miles is as heartbroken as Daphne, so the two are happy to give each other space as they process their emotions at their own pace. Though Daphne's ex never liked Miles, she soon realizes that he's not quite the disaster everyone made him out to be. Sure, he's a mess - who isn't - but there's a genuinely good guy hidden in there too. As the new roommates grow closer, they connect in a way that neither anticipated. But they're both dealing with broken hearts, so starting up something is a recipe for disaster.Since Happy Place ripped my heart out with its angst, I was a little worried about what a book called "Funny Story" was going to do to me, and there was definitely cause for concern, lol. Both Miles and Daphne are in a very bad place emotionally when the book begins, and it takes awhile before either one is even open to the idea of moving on. I loved how original the concept felt, and I loved keeping an eye out for the subtle shifts in their interactions. I wasn't convinced that I was going to like Miles at first, but he grew to be this adorable, tender-hearted man. I loved him. I also thought Daphne and Miles were great together, the kind of opposites who bring out the best in each other. It's clear that was missing from both of their previous relationships, and Henry does a fantastic job of exploring some heavier concepts while still keeping the story entertaining. The forced proximity was so good, and I loved that Daphne and Max were able to come out the other side even stronger. It's a nuanced, complex read, and the kind that will leave a lasting impact on me.Audio note: The audio was so, so good. Not that I'm surprised - Julia Whelan always gives phenomenal performances, and the hearty dose of angst in the story made her narration even stronger. She truly does perform the story, infusing so much emotion into her voice. The runtime (11 hours) made this a full day binge, and the longer I listened, the more I was hooked. It's not super spicy at all, but there is a bit of heat - more than Henry's usual. The topics are also heavier than I usually like for a workday listen, so not sure I can recommend it as that. But the audio absolutely enhances an already-excellent story, so I highly recommend it in the format.