This is going to be a book I revisit over and over again. I love the way Emily Henry writes about love. Some may say that it gives unrealistic expectations, but it gives me hope. Hope that someday someone will see all the parts of me, and love me for them. Thank you Emily, for helping me believe that I am worthy of love, and that someday I will find my love.

As usual in my reviews I will not rehash the plot... there are already some reviews like that out there if that's what you are looking for.

I was delighted to be invited to read this as I loved Emily Henry's last novel. I hoped it would be just as enjoyable - and I wasn't disappointed.

I really like the way she writes characters that feel real, you can imagine them in real life. The plot is well thought out, with the backgrounds of the various characters revealed over time.

I particularly liked Daphne and Miles (also Julia, Ashleigh, and various others!). Peter came across as a rather selfish, self-centred person, and Petra wasn't really fleshed out very much (which I thought was a shame). Miles was my overall favourite though - his character is revealed more slowly, and proves that you can't judge a book by its cover.

As usual, I found the descriptions in the "physical" sections of the novel a case of TMI, and I skipped over them - less is definitely more as far as I'm concerned, but each to their own!

Overall an excellent read, and it would make a great book for a holiday.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.

Another EmHen winner for me! I have no idea how she does it - the crazy setups, the compelling characters, the way she pulls you into the narrative...
I didn't want to put this one down, especially the more I went along, I found it drew me in completely more and more. I especially like the change to the title headers (won't spoil it - read it & you'll know what I mean about it changing!) and this was on par with what was going on in Daphne's life. I loved how it was a slow burn but not of the romance, but of her finding herself, coming into her own, with the help of Miles primarily but also the new friends she makes in town. It was a delight to see her come into her own, and especially the moment/s where she takes on the people who have wronged her in the past and made her life hell, I totally dug that!
Now on to the romance itself. I'd venture to say this is the hottest book Emily Henry has written so far... I don't recall this intensity in the wanting, this explosion of passion, and wow, loved it! It just seemed to fit Daphne & Miles perfectly, so it was a treat to watch their connection and then relationship bloom along. Miles is one of those seemingly-perfect guys who however has his own hidden depths and is, in fact, just human, which is what makes him all the more a hero in the romantic sense of the word. I loved how these two had no qualms about who they actually are when they're together - well, after the way it starts, they'd be hard pressed to hide themselves - but the whole 'shoved in at the deep end, how do we now make a break for the surface?' vibe is totally there, and totally addictive!
Definitely one I'll be re-reading! This relationship is not without its issues but it is also absolutely adorable, which makes for such an awesome read on their journey along with them.

Emily Henry has done it again, she never disappoints! 🫶🏼 Funny story is witty, romantic and utterly heartfelt; it’s bingeable and all-consuming.

Moving in with an ex-fiancé’s new finance’s ex-fiancé sounds like a recipe for disaster, but it was perfection. Miles is bullet-proof evidence that men written by women are superior (specifically men written by EmHen 👌).

I’ve adored all of EmHen’s books but Funny Story is definitely a contender for my top EmHen spot. I loved that it was mature yet fun, peppered with humour and wit. It was heartfelt yet light - it keeps you coming back for more and unsurprisingly ticks all the boxes for a divine romance.

Funny Story is an easy 5 stars, the perfect blend of humour, emotion and romance - a will they, won’t they whirlwind in the most unlikely but utterly brilliant set up. If you loved any of Emily’s previous books, especially Happy Place, then this is a no brainer! It’s the perfect summer read, I can’t recommend it highly enough.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Emily Henry does it again with a superb set of characters that just own your heart and a witty and heartfelt writing style that you can't look away from.

This story will leave you feeling like you have been through the wringer! I love Daphne and resonate so much with many of her feelings.

Daphne’s world falls apart when her fiancé breaks up with her…and this sets off a rollercoaster of events. Daphne doesn’t like surprises but somehow she learns to be open to new experiences.

I real rollercoaster of a ride to find out what Daphne’s new life will look like and who will be part of it.

I loved it.

Ooh yes, another cracking book from Emily. I have enjoyed all her previous books and this one doesn't disappoint. Loved the characters, who were well described and really liked the way she story built. Swoonworthy!

This is an Emily Henry title, so course it could be nothing less than a 5-star read.

As many others have pointed out, Funny Story feels much more like a traditional rom com than Henry's previous novel, Happy Place. We follow librarian, Daphne, after her fiancée, Peter, leaves her for his childhood best friend, Petra. Left with little choice, Daphne ends up housemates with the man Petra left to be with Peter, the Nick Miller-esque, Miles. Like every Henry hero, there's much more to Miles than meets the eye and soon enough sparks are flying between the roomies.

While Funny Story didn't resonate quite as emotionally as Beach Read or Happy Place, it did have much more serious themes than expected. This made for a lovely balance in storytelling as it has the reader laughing crying one minute and genuinely sobbing the next. I personally didn't find Daphne as relatable as some of Henry's past heroines, but I know she will resonate strongly with many people who have lost themselves in a relationship before.

I absolutely love that Henry explores different romance tropes in each other novels, this one utilising fake-dating (arguably one of the better tropes) to put these characters in awkward and slightly sticky situations with each other and their respective ex's. It makes each of her works distinct and memorable in their own ways.

Current Emily Henry ranking:
1. Book Lovers (5 stars)
2. Happy Place (5 stars)
3. You and Me on Vacation (5 stars)
4. Funny Story (5 stars)
5. Beach Read (4 stars)

I absolutely cannot wait for whatever Emily Henry does next!

Emily Henry is always the best choice of summer!

This book is giving me "Something Blue" vibes. We have two couple, their split and ... mixed it?
Peter is now with Pedra and Daphne... end up living with Miles.
First, as a roommate, obviously, but then...

Witty, funny (!), cuuuute romanse to just dive in!
Love has so many ways and it is so upbringing to read how relationships are formed and how they discover affections towards each other.

Masterpiece

This book was great! Emily Henry always delivers. It took me a while to get to this on my TBR list however when I did I whizzed through it.

Emily Henry is fast becoming a scion of contemporary romance, and Funny Story cements her position. A relatable, funny and easy to read romance that has you routing for both characters. Thanks for the reading copy!

Emily Henry never disappoints! Every one of her books is well-written and you can see that she puts a lot of time and attention into it, and Funny Story is just as amazing as the author's previous books!

Daphne and Miles become roommates after their partners leave Daphne and Miles for each other! Daphne has lost her home, her friends and her perfect fiancé, and all she has left is counting down the days until she can move out of the city where her heart was broken. Miles is determined to show her that Waning Buy can be beautiful even without her fiancé.

Funny Story is an amazing love story about how you can find happiness even at the worst time of your life. Although Daphne and Miles are completely different they are an example that opposites attract! Their chemistry from the beginning of the book simply knocks you off your feet, and their adventures while exploring the city made me smile! Plus, Daphne is a librarian, which makes my little heart rejoice. Miles is absolutely fantastic - every time he did something cute it made me smile at the book. I need a guy like him in my life!

And, the supporting characters are just as amazing as the main characters! I love the friendship between Daphne and Ashleigh - it just goes to show that friends can be found at any stage of life. And Julia, Miles' sister, is chaotic and hilarious!

I definitely recommend it!

Emily Henry books are such a joy and this was no exception. Compared to some of her others I took a little longer to warm to the characters in this, but by the end I was fully invested in their love story. And as always with Emily Henry, the cast of supporting characters were such a joy that I'd happily keep reading about them just living their everyday lives. A perfect summer romance.

Sadly I didn't really think this was close to Emily Henry's best. I loved Beach Read and Book Lovers so much, but this one was just a bit 3 star for me. If I'd had to guess who it was written by, I don't think I'd have been able to. I did like the friendships, but the romance didn't really do it for me. There were some time jumps that skipped out relationship development and there was way too much about the library to the point that I was getting bored with that whole storyline. The MMC seemed more interested in his ex throughout than in our MFC and every single character seemed to have at least one serious issue with family/relationships that it just felt like it bogged the whole thing down. I do seem to be in the minority though! 3.5 stars from me.

10/10, another great summer read from Emily Henry! perfect for existing fans and as an entry point into the genre!

I loved this book, easy 5*! I adored the relationship between Daphne and Miles, and particularly enjoyed that they seemed to be rounded characters rather than one dimensional.
I would have liked to see more of Miles' family situation discussed with him and his sister, but I adored the found family with Ashleigh and the poker group.
Highly recommend this one, best Emily Henry so far.

A great Emily Henry novel, but doesn't surpass my favourite Happy Place.
Henry writes wonderful characters, with strong emotions and a gripping plot and I know I'll enjoy it. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Daphne always loved the way Peter told their story. Until it became the prologue to his actual love story with his childhood bestie, Petra. Daphne ended up rooming with her total opposite and the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra's ex, Miles. One night, they formed a plan to deliberately mislead people by posting their adventures together. But it was all just for show, right?

As with her previous books, I was nervous getting into this one because most of Emily Henry’s past books were 5-star reads for me. So after closing the final page, I’m glad to say that this again managed to win my heart! This had the right balance of quirks and sweetness. And the banters were first class, as always! The title and the super cute cover design packaged the entire book perfectly for me, with cherry on top.

I loved how this book started with the two main characters seeing each other at their worsts. The plot grabbed my attention from the first page and I was fully invested throughout. IMHO, Miles was the Cinderella in this relationship, as he transformed from the mopey, grubby, bonghead version into the independent, strong and kind person he was.

I also loved how Daphne and Miles didn’t need to change themselves to fit into each other’s expectations. They were just perfect for each other, and it was so fun to watch their chemistry grew organically through their interactions.

I couldn’t fault anything in this book, and this has now become my favourite Emily Henry book to date (I have read her entire backlist).

I.LOVED.MILES.
I adored Miles as a love interest, the disheveled guy who actually has his life pretty well together.
Emily Henry honestly never lets me down.

I don't think Emily Henry can write a book that will make laugh and have a good time. I think they're multilayered because you've got romance, fun but also the a lot of witty and sharp social remarks.
This one is another excellent novel that I couldn't put down. I'm a bit late to the review party but I was enjoying this story and had to read slow as I wanted to have fun for longer.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine