This book pulls out all of Henry s signature stops: sparkling banter, thoughtfully rendered family trauma and a charming community of side characters.
The New York Times
Emily Henry has made a name for herself as among the hottest romance writers in the game right now.
People
Funny Story is Henry s latest romance and her steamiest one so far. It s a mixture of will-they-won t-they in a way that makes you really want them to. They re the protagonists in separate love stories who are brought together by heartbreak. Daphne and Miles are characters you can empathize with and root for.
Associated Press
A rising-star writer of literary romance, Emily Henry has garnered a devout readership by consistently delivering dreamy modern love stories. Building on a run of best-sellers from Beach Read (2020) to Happy Place (2023) in which Henry found innovative ways to subvert tropes of the genre, Funny Story puts the author s signature spin on the idea that opposites attract.
TIME
Henry doesn't disappoint. It's sweet, passionate, and just hot enough to steam up the book, if not set it on fire. Just like in her other novels, the author's characters are deep, realistic and relatable Henry is so particularly talented at creating romance that eschews tropes and cliche s but still satisfies our innate desire for predictability and happy endings in this genre. It's certainly not easy to balance the comfortingly formulaic with the tantalizingly unique. Funny Story might hit the mark best of all of Henry's books so far.
USA Today
When romance novelist Emily Henry releases a new book, it s nothing short of a literary event. And this spring s Funny Story which has already been named one of the most anticipated books of 2024 by everyone from the New York Times to the Today show is sure to be no exception. . . this sumptuous novel is Henry at her very best.
Bustle
"Dazzlingly electric."
Buzzfeed
"The queen of romance is back with Funny Story."
The Skimm
Bestseller Henry takes on fake-dating in this equally poignant and charming tale of love after loss Henry perfectly balances sorrow and discord with love and humor, and romance fans will appreciate watching the growth of the characters relationships and of Daphne as a person. This is a heartwarming take on summer love.
Publishers Weekly
Reliable bestseller Henry has written another surefire hit that manages to be dramatic, sexy, and fun. . . . As always, Henry s biggest strength is the sharp, often hilarious dialogue that makes the story a joy to read. Henry fans, rejoice: This is her best yet.
Kirkus (starred review)
"With her latest impeccably written rom-com, literary supernova Henry continues to gracefully dispense wit, whimsy, and wisdom in equal amounts. Fans of opposites-attract love stories will revel in the buoyant banter and swoonworthy romantic moments, not to mention Henry s delightful pairing of a precision-driven children s librarian and a jack-of-all-trades winery employee who could give Matthew McConaughey lessons in chill."
Booklist (starred review)
This opposites-attract meets fake-dating plot has vividly drawn characters, emotionally charged storylines, and a beautiful small-town Michigan setting that will captivate devoted followers of Henry s work and convert new readers into ardent fans.
Library Journal (starred review)
With her signature laugh-out-loud banter and flawed but lovable characters, Henry has created another novel that s everything her readers have come to expect, without falling into predictable patterns. Funny Story is Emily Henry at her best.
BookPage
[Emily Henry's] latest novel is another sparkling love story.
Women's World
Henry s prose made me laugh, cry and feel seen in ways I was not expecting. . . it s her best book yet.
FIRST for Women
Emily Henry proves once again she's a leader of the romance genre with her latest book, Funny Story.
San Francisco Book Review
