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Emily Henry

Happy Place

Emily HenryFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Emily Henry

Happy Place

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maine • Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Emily Henry's Happy Place, surgical resident Harriet Kilpatrick and her ex-fiancé Wyn Connor, who broke up without informing their friends, reunite at their annual friends' gathering in Maine and pretend to be together. As they navigate the week filled with shared activities and complex emotions, they struggle to maintain their facade, leading to personal revelations and a reassessment of their relationship and life choices.

Romantic

Emotional

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,151,202 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Emily Henry's Happy Place captivates with its heartfelt exploration of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Readers praise its relatable characters and witty dialogue, but some feel the plot is predictable. Despite minor flaws, the emotional depth and engaging writing make it a delightful read. Overall, it's recommended for fans of contemporary romance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Happy Place?

Readers who relish heartfelt, contemporary romance novels with witty dialogue and deep emotional connections will adore Emily Henry's Happy Place. Fans of Sally Thorne's The Hating Game and Christina Lauren's Love and Other Words will find themselves equally captivated. Suitable for those seeking a blend of humor and poignant moments.

4.1

1,151,202 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maine • Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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