Bryan Redeagle reviewed Book Lovers by Emily Henry
A wonderful book about romance tropes.
5 stars
This book was fantastic. It's a classic enemies-to-lovers story, but it's crafted beautifully. Nora is initially positioned as the "city girlfriend" that gets repeatedly dumped by the protagonists of other stories. However, she is relatable, well written, and her relationship with Charlie feels natural and honest.
They don't do the tired plot point of not being open with each and then getting upset over a misunderstanding. Both characters live their lives in a straightforward and direct manner, and communicate to each other in a similarly honest way. This made their struggles feel less selfish, and more collaborative.
I was real worried about how Henry was going to end the story (I even had my stationary at the ready to write a strongly-worded letter), but she stuck the landing. I will be reading more of her work.
