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Review: Happy Place by Emily Henry

Happy Place by Emily Henry | 4 Stars

    First time writing a review for an Emily Henry book, kind of nervous. I really enjoyed this book. We follow Harriett as she arrives for her friend groups annual vacation, discovering that her ex is there as well - an ex where they haven't told any of their friend group about their breakup. The two quickly decide to spend the week faking that they are still together so they don't ruin the trip for the others - it's their last time at this location and two of their friends are holding an impromptu wedding while everyone is gathered. I love Emily Henry's writing and the depth that she gives her characters. I loved the friendships and the realistic view of how things have changed for them as they have gotten further into adulthood. In the end, I wanted more from Wyn. He said a lot of nice things, but Harriett is the one who put in all the work for their relationship. I could have used some groveling or desperation from him. Beach Read remains my favorite Emily Henry but I would rank this one way above The People We Meet on Vacation and just slightly above Book Lovers. 

Synopsis:
HARRIET AND WYN have been the perfect couple since they met in college—they go together like salt and pepper, honey and tea, lobster and rolls. Except now—for reasons they’re still not discussing—they don’t.

They broke up five months ago . . . and still haven’t told their best friends.

Which is how they find themselves sharing a bedroom at the Maine cottage that has been their friend group’s yearly getaway for the last decade. Their annual respite from the world, where for one vibrant, blissful week, they leave behind their daily lives; have copious amounts of cheese, wine, and seafood; and soak up the salty coastal air with the people who understand them most.

Only this year, Harriet and Wyn are lying through their teeth while trying not to notice how desperately they still want each other. Because the cottage is for sale, and this is the last week they’ll all have together in this place. They can’t stand to break their friends’ hearts, and so they’ll play their parts. Harriet will be the driven surgical resident who never starts a fight, and Wyn will be the laidback charmer who never lets the cracks show. It’s a flawless plan (if you look at it from a great distance and through a pair of sunscreen-smeared sunglasses). After years of being in love, how hard can it be to fake it for one week . . . in front of those who know you best?

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  1. The only Henry book I've read is Funny Story, which is one of my absolute favorite books. I'm worried to try another one because I've heard mixed things.

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