Book Lovers

Emily Henry did it again. I must admit, I was unsure I'd like this book going in, because I'm getting a little tired of reading main characters in the writing world. But I wouldn't call this a rom-com, I'd call it upmarket romcom, because Emily Henry kind of turned the romance archetypes on their heads, and I for one—loved it. Nora is a sharp, workaholic, seemingly cold ‘unloveable' girlfriend who always gets dumped. Charlie's the bookish, sharp intellect who's no macho Adonis. Witty though! The banter between Nora and Charlie is razor-sharp. And they're backgrounds are crucial to understanding their psychology, and Emily Henry paced it just right, so I was cheering for Nora and Charlie from very early on. They're chemistry is spot on and specific. They're no archetype.
Throw in an intriguing subplot with an enigmatic pregnant sister, and unpredictable small town hijinks, and you've got the makings of a five-star book.