Beach Read Paperback – May 19, 2020

I’m obsessed with anything Emily Henry writes, and I decided now was as good a time as any to do a full EmHen reread, so I’m starting with Beach Read and going from there. I loved this book. It was funny, angsty, full of banter and snark, tugged on my heartstrings, and had the sweetest romance imaginable. I love books about writers, and this one was so much fun because January is a romance/women’s fiction author and Augustus writes serious literary fiction. They met in a college writing class, where he was pretentious and she resented him for looking down on romance books. They end up being neighbors years later, and challenge each other to write a book in the other’s genre, and it leads to them spending all their time together and falling in love. Their relationship alternated between witty comebacks, simmering tension, and emotional connection, and I adored every second of it. Beach Read is soulful, honest, and emotional, and I couldn’t get enough of it.📔Beach Read✏️ Emily Henry📆 May 19, 2020⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️READ IF YOU LIKE:📚opposites attract📚two writers📚rivals to lovers📚she hates him📚banter📚family drama and secrets

this is a lovely soft read. perfect for a solo date outside at the park, laying on a blanket at the beach or a rainy day at home.i was trying to move on from a fantasy series hangover and it took me a while at first to connect with this book but when i finally did i fell in love with the idea of where both January and Gust stayed. the idea of living so close to the beach is a dream.it is a read about love, heartbreak, grief and understanding that your parents aren’t perfect and sometimes in life, we meet our person before we are ready.thank you Emily Henry for this deep, soft read.i look forward to reading more of your books !

𝔹𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕙 ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕓𝕪 𝔼𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕪 ℍ𝕖𝕟𝕣𝕪⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Review: this book was beautiful. Utterly heart wrenching in all of the best ways. The banter between the characters, the humor, and the dark themes that were implemented created this perfect read. It had a lot more meaning to it than just romance. It touched on real life issues in the world, and it easily made it to where it can be relatable rather than just a fictional book world.the FMC’s inner monologue was so relatable and I find myself thinking some of the same thoughts that she experienced herself. Kind of refreshing to know that you aren’t the only one in the world with those thoughts. (I know she’s fictional buttt ;)the two different plots, one about loss & one of the romance, you’re really just holding on hope the entire book and I found myself rooting for the main characters - extensively.I did find myself sobbing with the FMC multiple times so just fair warning that it may trigger some emotions, but overall this book was such a great read & really ties everything up in the ending. 🥺💗Favorite quotes:“Even if there aren’t any snowflakes, we’ll have January all year long.”“When I watch you sleep, I feel overwhelmed that you exist.” (Of course this one) 🩶“But people aren’t math problems.”Emily Henry really did it this one, 10/10!

This is my third Emily Henry book. My favorite is Book Lovers. Happy Place I also really enjoyed. But this one...I have very mixed feelings about.What I likedI loved the setting of a summer cottage. I love that both Gus and January are both writers. The banter and chemistry between them was top notch. The characters in this book have depth. Their struggles feel authentic. This book is definitely a slow burn. The spice is perfection. Definitely open door, but not overly graphic or explicit. I loved the letters January received from her father.What I Didn't LikeAlmost every time January and Gus went somewhere, they ended up getting drunk. It got very old after awhile. I also felt like January and Gus used both sex and alcohol to avoid dealing with their issues.Gus is very emotional distant. He has a lot of issues with relationships. He doesn't believe in happily ever after. He has a complicated relationship with his ex. I feel like he wasn't willing to take responsibility and truly address his issues. Instead, he isolates, avoids, and wallows in self pity. The way he treated January after the first spicy scene was not okay. I lost respect for Gus more and more as the book went on. January deserved better. But she allowed Gus to continue to hurt and essentially use her. She didn't stand up to him. She didn't hold him accountable. She didn't give him an ultimatum. Their relationship started out very solid and strong. But as the book went on, it got more hollow and toxic. Their relationship felt more like a summer fling than a relationship that was built to last. They had some major issues that were never really discussed, much less resolved.I definitely want to read more Emily Henry, but this one was a miss for me.

I don't like romance books, they make me roll my eyes & sigh. January and Gus are flawed, sarcastic, pessimistic, funny people who I fell in love with. I knew where the story would end, but the ride to get there was spectacular! Absolutely recommend!

The book is a good story about two people with differences and misunderstanding struggling through life who find that love doesn't necessarily end in heartbreak. anyone looking for a book with engaging characters, irony, humor, sorrows and pain, embracing life.good, bad and ugly will enjoy this light read.

I loved this book so hard from cover to cover. Couldn’t put it down. Absolutely loved the characters and their banter. Gold star for you, Emily.

I liked this more than I thought I would. But I have to say I caught myself saying "girl, chill the f out" aloud a few times cuz omg Januarys reactions were extremely exaggerated.... Like girl damnn.... Gus couldn't do anything without her being all like omg he hates me... It was exhausting.. but I really liked it tho.