Funny Story

"It’s a classic love story: Boy meets girl, they fall in love and the two plan to get married, until boy decides he actually loves his childhood best friend – this time, Petra – instead. Scorned and stranded, Daphne moves in with the only person who could understand: Petra’s ex, Miles. The ex of my enemy is my friend, I guess? Emily Henry delivers another sweet and suspenseful romantic comedy, with a slow burn that has you wanting the best for Daphne and Miles, but especially Daphne as she comes out of her shell. Above all, Funny Story is a reminder that the most important relationship you have is the one you have with yourself."

"The queen of the contemporary rom-com Emily Henry is back with Funny Story , surely one of the most anticipated books of the season. Henry specialises in sharp, funny storytelling that ticks all the boxes of a beloved genre novel while simultaneously teasing at or subverting the form’s most recognisable tropes. Funny Story is a take on the familiar ‘fake dating’ scenario, but the well-worn plot device is elevated by Henry’s trademark wit and warmth. An unmissable new release for all romance fans. I’ve also seen a lot of buzz around Paige Toon’s latest novel, Seven Summers —a love triangle set on the stunning Cornish coast—and Kennedy Ryan’s This Could Be Us , a follow-up to BookTok favourite Before I Let Go . It’s not summer yet, at least where I am, but these love stories are guaranteed to bring a bit of heat. Romance on Five Books"