Beach Read

by

Emily Henry

Should you read this book?

The best public reviews summarized for you.

Who is this book for?

  • Readers who enjoy contemporary romance with deeper themes and character development.
  • Fans of enemies-to-lovers or rivals-to-lovers tropes in romance.
  • Those interested in stories about writers and the publishing industry.
  • People who appreciate witty banter and slow-burn romances.
  • Readers looking for a romance that balances humor with more serious topics.

Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?

  • Those expecting a light, fluffy beach read based on the title and cover.
  • Readers who prefer fast-paced plots with lots of action.
  • People who dislike meta discussions about genre and publishing in their fiction.
  • Those who are sensitive to themes of grief, parental death, or infidelity.
  • Readers looking for a straightforward, trope-heavy romance without deeper themes.

Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book

  • Engaging and witty banter between the main characters
  • Strong character development and emotional depth
  • Tackles heavier themes like grief and family secrets alongside the romance
  • Well-written and captivating storytelling
  • Good balance of humor and more serious moments
  • Relatable and flawed characters
  • Exploration of the writing process and publishing industry
  • Challenges stereotypes about romance novels and women's fiction
  • Heartwarming and uplifting story
  • Sizzling chemistry between the main characters

Things people didn't like as much about this book

  • Some found the pacing slow, especially in the middle
  • Not as light and fluffy as the cover/title suggest
  • Main character can come across as immature or annoying to some readers
  • Lack of specific romance genre references despite being about a romance author
  • Confusing genre classification (romance vs women's fiction)
  • Some found the characters' actions frustrating or unrealistic
  • Cult subplot felt out of place to some readers
  • Overuse of romance tropes and clichés for some
  • Not enough focus on the actual writing challenge between the characters
  • Some felt the romance lacked tension or believability

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