Funny Story

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. . . . 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. . . . 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. . . . 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. . . . [T]his 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 . . . 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." 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