This is now my second favorite Emily Henry book of all time, but only because nothing can ever beat Beach Read - even though this comes extremely close.

I think the reason her books are all so great is because they are incredibly engaging; she writes in a style that sucks you into the story and doesn't let you go. The characters are fully fleshed out and relatable, and when they feel something, YOU feel it. And as always her banter is witty and funny and I'm like "Ugh, why I can't I be that funny in real life".

So, the premise is that Daphne and Miles's partners are childhood friends. On the eve of their wedding, Daphne's fiancee suddenly realizes he is in love with the friend Petra, and dumps Daphne. He and Petra proceed to flaunt their new love, and Miles and Daphne end up "fake dating" to prove how much they don't care... but of course it doesn't stay fake for very long.

This is the steamiest of Henry's romances so far, and Miles is by far her best MMC. And I absolutely related to Daphne's issues with her father. I think a lot of us have experience with difficult or toxic family relationships, so very relatable. Both she and Miles have trauma and issues from their childhoods, and as always Henry has her characters handle it in a realistic and mature way that's such a refreshing change from many romances. It's got the light, fluffy fun of a contemporary romance, balanced by characters with realistic problems and mistakes.

If you've been a fan of any of her other books, rest assured that Funny Story can compete with the best of them, and you won't be disappointed.