How I love Emily Henry with everything in me. This story made my heart ACHE. The character growth in this book had me tearing up. What a special, heartfelt story: Harriet and Wynn are soulmates and I adored their romance story and seeing them fall back together. Emily Henry has such a beautiful way of writing where you can enjoy the magical story, yet still see yourself inside these characters. Harriet frustrated me but I FELT for her so deeply. This story is so special and definitely one of my favorites!!! Can’t recommend it enough!

Huge Emily Henry fan, belatedly reviewing! A great addition to her romantic comedy offerings! Looking forward to her 2025 title.

Slow burn romance from someone who really knows how to hook the audience. Wyn and Harriet’s relationship, shown both in the past and the present, feels so real. Their breakup, their complicated relationships with their families, and trying to hold together a group of friends that are moving in different directions. A wonderful read.

The romance in this didn't really captivate me the way I was hoping, but I think that this book captures a pivotal moment in most people's lives. When your twenties are ending, friends are partnering up, and you're leaving crappy apartments for nicer condos or homes. It's a time when people commit to or cut ties with their dreams, and start reconciling who they've been with who they will become.

I really enjoyed this, and didn't expect to speed through it as fast as I did. Emily Henry has a way with characters, and a way to make them feel seen and by extension, to allow us to see and relate to them in our own personal ways.

2.75 stars rounded up. Unfortunately this was my least favorite Henry book so far. While I food the book to be very readable and solidly written, I just didn't find myself connecting to the characters and felt like both the romantic and platonic relationships in this book felt a bit hollow.

This book is a captivating and immersive read that hooks you from the first page. The writing is beautifully crafted, with vivid descriptions and strong character development that makes the story come alive. The plot is well-paced, balancing moments of tension with quieter, reflective scenes that allow the characters to grow. The themes explored are deep and thought-provoking, resonating long after the final page. Whether it's the emotional depth, the twists and turns of the plot, or the unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys rich, engaging stories. Highly recommended

Unfortunately, this one wasn’t for me. I really struggled to empathize with people that are so oblivious? And it was frustrating to have two characters that just couldn’t communicate. Maybe next time, Emily Henry!

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. This book did not live up to it's hype and I did not finish it because I was board.

"Happy Place" missed the mark for me. Emily Henry's writing was strong, but I struggled to connect with the characters.. The miscommunication trope—especially when based on shaky assumptions—was frustrating, and I couldn’t root for Wyn and Harriet after an eight-year relationship unraveled like a summer fling. I loved Book Lovers and enjoyed Beach Read, but Happy Place just didn’t do it for me.

This was such a fun book! I really enjoyed the read and I think it's my second favorite Emily Henry at the moment (behind Beach Read).

I absolutely LOVED this book. Emily Henry does not disappoint. If you love Taylor Swift's Maroon you will love this. I enjoyed the setting of the Maine cottage. Not only does Emily deliver a beautiful second chance romance, but she also includes a wonderful friendship group. Friendships as you get older can be so hard and I related to that so much. This book is the perfect summer read.

As always, Emily Henry has delivered! This is the perfect mix of humour, real characters, and a little romance!

I have enjoyed all of Emily Henry's books, and find them to be smart, compelling takes on the rom-com "beach read." But something about HAPPY PLACE just felt off to me from the very beginning! Maybe it's the concept of the plot, or the fact that there are so many more characters, or just the writing style but I could not get into this one the way I have all of Henry's other works. I know she will continue to publish books I can get immersed in, characters I can fall in love with, and plots that will intrigue me...but this was sadly a one-off that didn't do any of the above.

This book will keep you engage, either by intrigue or frustration. Harriet and Wyn have broken up about 6 months ago, and have told their friend group. Now they are at their annual getaway with friends, who still think they are together.

I give this book 3 stars as a romance novel, but not much else. The ending was such a disappointment.

“In every universe, it's you for me. Even if it's not me for you."

tropes:
-second chance
-fake dating
-dual timelines
-found family
-slow burn

I was not expected to cry so much for a book called happy place but I sure did, it was just so emotional!!! (or maybe I’m just so emotional 🙃) but this book makes you feel all the feels. Wyn and Harriet have my heart. in present time, they are broken up but fake being together because they haven’t told their friends and we don’t know what went wrong in their relationship. in the ‘past’ chapters, we see them meeting for the first time, falling in love, and building a life together. it’s really heartbreaking going through it, but your heart is mended at the end. 🤍

I loved it! I listened to the audiobook as I read along with my copy and it was such an experience.

Oh my GOODNESS this is both a heartbreaker and a heartwarmer. Emily Henry never misses and I loved the emotional journey of this one.

4.6 - I really love Henry’s ability to write about friendships and relationships I such an honest, beautiful way, where you come out of it understanding how everyone ticks and everyone’s decisions. It’s rare not to get annoyed at even one character! Love this book that looks into a group of friends that always meet up in Maine and it’s the last year they’ll do so and struggling with the fact that they’re growing apart. Wyn and Harriet’s relationship is so pure and I loved them.

What stands to me is her work is her exploration of profound themes such as self-discovery, the essence of healthy relationships, and the pursuit of inner happiness. Through her beautifully flawed characters, she invites readers to reflect on their own lives, encouraging a journey of self-acceptance and reflection. This not only captivates but also inspires, pushing individuals to consider what it means to truly love oneself and others.

Ultimately her most underwhelming work to date. There are too many character Henry attempted to juggle that feel forgotten or abandoned in their development. I'm also immensely disappointed in the handling of the borderline non-existent sister storyline. We've read Book Lovers and we know she's capable of so much more and by the time solutions were being presented for this couple, I was truly rooting for them to go their separate ways for much longer.

Chaotic and falls flat.