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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Witty, warm, and wonderfully self-aware

📖 Quick Take:
Emily Henry flips the small-town romance trope on its head, giving us a story where the “cold big-city woman” gets to be the heroine — and the love interest is a grumpy editor, not a rugged local carpenter. Expect whip-smart banter, emotional depth, and a romance that feels earned.

✍️ My Thoughts:
Nora Stephens isn’t here to charm the locals, she’s here for her sister. But when a work trip takes her to a small North Carolina town, she keeps running into Charlie Lastra, a fellow New Yorker and fellow cynic. What follows is a delightful enemies-to-reluctant-allies-to-lovers arc that’s both funny and heartfelt.

Henry’s strength is in her characters — flawed, ambitious, and believably human. The sibling dynamic between Nora and Libby adds a rich emotional layer, exploring identity, sacrifice, and the stories we tell ourselves. And the romance? Crackling chemistry without losing sight of the personal growth that makes it meaningful.

Why not five stars? While I adored the writing, a few pacing dips and slightly overlong introspection pulled me out now and then. Still, it’s a standout in the romcom genre.

💌 Vibe Check:
💬 Enemies-to-lovers banter
🏙 Big-city hearts in a small-town setting
👯‍♀️ Sisterhood front and centre
📚 Publishing world backdrop

💬 Favourite Line:
“You don’t have to be anything more than what you are to be enough.”

⭐️ Final Rating:
4 stars. Smart, funny, and brimming with heart.