I absolutely adored this book from beginning to end. It reminded me of so many books that I wanted to love just that little bit more but couldn't and I didn't know why - Emily Henry can about pull anything off and this trope was no different.

My favourite book of hers by far I cannot wait to see this adapted into a film or series in the future so I can pump it through my veins!!!!

Love it!! Like all Emily Henry’s books!

A slow burn, opposites attract fantastic storyline.

Daphnes loves how her fiancé Peter tells the story how they met, until he realises it’s his childhood best friend Petra that he really loves.
Her dream job as a children’s librarian keeps her in Waning Bay, Michigan, but with no friends or family around she propositions Miles, Petras ex, about becoming roommates as he is the only one to understand her predicament.

There ensues much frustrations, merriment and the best of all karma for Petra and Peter and a HEA for Daphne.

Sympathetically dealing with broken relationships, family dramas, making new friends and becoming settled in themselves, along with some steamy chemistry sparking moments.

Beautifully written read.

This is one of the best Emily Henry books! I loved beach Read and this gave me the same feelings. Heartwarming and beautiful!

I loved every single Emily Henry book, and this one might be my new favorite alongside Beach Read and Book Lovers. The beginning infuriated me, how Peter and Petra treated Daphne and Miles… But I absolutely adored Miles, Daphne and their connection and rooted for them all the way. I’m so grateful to Penguin for allowing me to read this wonderful book early. Highly recommended!

When a dumping leads to a little fib…..and then falling in love with the loveliest man ON EARTH who is sweet and spicy……truly this is every romance lover’s dream come true. Another absolute SMASH by Henry. She can do no wrong! Highly recommend

Emily Henry does it again! Funny Story is a class act. Full of brilliant characters, full of sweet moments but not a sniff of cheesy romance. This is a love story to women finding themselves after heartbreak. It's a story about dealing with demons from the past and confronting difficult truths.

Daphne had a fairly chaotic childhood with an absent father and a hard working Mom who she adored but who had to move them in a bid to create stability.

Daphne believed she had found love and her forever home when she fell for Peter.

But Peter apparently didn't quite feel the same and after his bachelor party he makes a decision that will turn Daphne's whole life upside down.

Now sharing an apartment with a man called Miles she is definitely not looking for love. Indeed, she's just hanging on until she can leave town after the big charity event at the library where she works.

But life has a way of throwing the unexpected in our path and from heartbreak, Daphne learns how to live again, with hope not fear leading the way.

A gorgeous book that made me smile from ear to ear.

She 👏🏼 never 👏🏼 bloody 👏🏼 misses 👏🏼

Perhaps my favorite Emily Henry yet??? Definitely the most relatable laugh-out-loud moments (the Renesmée reference had me cackling) and the most lovable love interest (Miles 4-ever).

Do yourself a favour and read it immediately, if not sooner.

I have loved Emily’s books before but for some reason this one didn’t click for me. I read about 60 but haven’t finished it yet I might go back to it one day cause I did really like the premise of the book so maybe it was not the right time for me to read it

Possibly the best Emily Henry since Beach Read, it was funny, sad, life affirming and all round wonderful, an absolute pleasure to read. Thank you

Another fun story from Emily Henry. Don't mind the pun. At this stage you can give me anything she writes and I will enjoy it. One of my favourites so far.

I could read Emily Henry’s doodles while she was on the phone and would be convinced it’s the best thing I’ve ever laid eyes on.

So it’s safe to say I absolutely love everything Emily Henry writes and Funny Story is no different.

This is a unique twist on the fake dating trope, all mangled together with friends to lovers and the roommate angle too. I LOVE THEM

Daphne and Miles might have just become my favourite couple of Emily’s, and for good reason. The pair spark a tenaciousness in one another and drive each other to be more. They’re there for one another when things are crap and the chemistry was INSANE.

I ❤️ you Viking books for the proof

What did I think of this book? THIS BOOK. Perfection. Pure Rom-Com vibes, excellent relatable characters, funny witty banter and swoon-worthy romance with an emotional kick, everything Emily Henry is known for. However this time I think she finally managed to crack the background characters, looking at her backlist it's so interesting to see her slowly introduce characters that are just as important to the plot as her romantic pairing and this is the one where I really felt like they hit the mark perfectly. 10/10 the only Henry I rate higher is Book Lovers.

Took me while to get into this one but ended up really loving it! Funny Story is a good combination of romance and character growth. Daphne and Miles were lovable however I struggled to connect to them. The story builds up to something that happens really late in the book, like why do we need to wait that long?! Emily Henry's writing is great as per usual.

my favourite Emily Henry yet! loved how the romance developed between Miles and Daphne, I worried it was too cliche at first but by the end it felt very authentic and above all fun to read. I looked forward to any moment I could get to read this. and can't wait for the next one!

Ahhhh, Daphne and Miles - insert all the heart eyes here!
Miles has been compared to Nick Miller from New Girl, and I can totally see it. Both work in a bar, but I think Miles was less of a grump.

I binged this delightful story in about 24 hours and totally skipped all adulting, and I have zero regrets.

I don't have much time for re-reads these days, but I feel like this is one I could easily read again.

Excellent read! I loved the chemistry between the two main characters and adored the fake dating. I know I’ll always love an Emily Henry book!

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️