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What if your happy place was making you miserable?
Harriet works hard to make everyone happy and for life to be as perfect as she can manage it. Pleasing her parents, pleasing her fiancé and pleasing her fr... READ MORE
Emily Henry does it again!
Surprise surprise - Emily Henry has ONCE AGAIN proved that she is the queen of the modern rom-com.
Happy Place is the ultimate romance novel in my opinion... READ MORE
This book might honestly be my Happy Place!
Wow!! I loved this book, as soon as I picked it up I knew I would be finishing it off!
I don’t think I have ever smiled so much when reading! This book ... READ MORE
Emily Henry's best yet
In Emily Henry’s best romance novel yet, we follow exes Harriet and Wyn. Despite being broken up for six months, they’re forced to reunite on an annual hol... READ MORE
Emily Henry can do no wrong
Thank you so much to the publishers for sending me this proof copy to read and review. All opinions are my honest thoughts.
I can honestly say that Emil... READ MORE
Emily Henry's writing is my Happy Place!
Harriet is on her way to her Happy Place, to finally have a holiday & get some rest with her best friends. The only problem? Surprise - her ex-fiance is th... READ MORE
Complete Perfection in the Form of a Rom-Com
To me Emily Henry is the undisputed champion of romance writing, if she came out with an edition of the phone book I would put it on an altar and bow down ... READ MORE
Simultaneously broke my heart and put it back together
first of all thank you so much to penguin for sending me an advanced copy of happy place.
where do i even start with this book. i read the first three pag... READ MORE
Such a brilliant read!
On top of being a great second chance romance novel, Happy Place is also a brilliant work of fiction that explores the complexities of navigating childhood... READ MORE
i’ve never felt as understood as i did when reading this book
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Emily Henry never fails me!
I was so thrilled to be sent an advanced copy of this to read and it did not disappoint. Emily Henry once again not only wrote a fantastic romance, but cre... READ MORE
Another absolute stellar success from Emily Henry
I am very lucky that this is my third early copy of an Emily Henry book (all my thanks to the penguin team!) and every time Henry just blows me away with h... READ MORE
This is not just a love story, it’s a story about love
This is not just a love story, it’s a story about love in all its forms. It’s about the love we share with friends, family and the places that we love. Har... READ MORE
A love letter to the power of found family and friendship
I loved Happy Place from the very first pages until the end.
Emily Henry has created such a brilliant group of friends who show how hard friendship is to ... READ MORE
An upliftingly hopeful tale of heartbreak and healing.
Thank you so much to the team at Penguin, especially our Queen Rih, for sending me a copy of Happy Place to review. I've never been much of a romance fan, ... READ MORE
What happens when love becomes painful?
Much like Emily Henry’s previous stories, Happy Place is sweet, swoons and spicy. But unlike her other stories, this is also a little heartbreaking.
What ... READ MORE
Arguably Henry’s best work yet; compulsive, authentic and emotionally charged.
Happy Place is arguably Henry’s best work yet; compulsive, authentic and emotionally charged. The time carved out each day to settle down and immerse mysel... READ MORE
Emily Henry has nailed it once again.
One of my favourite things about finishing a good book is being left with a feeling I can only describe as floaty contentment. I finished this book feeling... READ MORE
Happy Place is a masterpiece that you’ll find yourself relating to on every page.
This book is set across two timelines: the present, aka current reality, and the past, Harriet’s Happy Place. Harriet and Wyn are brought together by their... READ MORE
The perfect romance novel
Having broken up with her fiancé, Harriet is ready for her week in her Happy Place. A yearly holiday to Maine with all her friends, who still don’t know sh... READ MORE
why emily henry should be YOUR favourite author
emily henry once again you are a GENIUS ! how you can make me so happy and so so sad in one book is forever a mystery to me. this was soooo good i laughed ... READ MORE
Heartwarming!
Emily Henry has written probably her best book yet! After having read Book Lovers I was disappointed but still wanted to give this author another chance an... READ MORE
If you liked Normal People by Sally Rooney, you’ll love this!
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an e-copy of this book to review.
Emily Henry has a way of making me feel like life will be okay ... READ MORE
Another work of art from Emily Henry
I can't put into words how much I adored this book. I'm a serial multiple books reader but I read this in one sitting and I'm both so glad I did and so ups... READ MORE
Book of the summer
Emily Henry just gets better and better. I saved this book to read on holiday and devoured it in one day. Emily Henry just knows how to write the perfect f... READ MORE
A stunning story of friendship and romance.
I’ve been putting this one off for a while after reading Emily Henry’s other things and having mixed opinions but this is a firm favourite! I was a little ... READ MORE
Romance lovers will be in heaven
Although I've only read Book Lovers to compare this to, I feel like you can really tell Emily Henry's writing has matured leaps and bounds. It's a wonderfu... READ MORE
Emily has done it again
I can never seem to fault Emily's writing, she truly gets better with every book she releases!!
Harriet and her friends go to the same house every yea wit... READ MORE
The Queen of rom-com strikes again
Something about Emily Henry’s books just hit different. Is this my favourite novel of hers, no. Did I enjoy it, yes.
‘Happy Place’ follows Harriet, a j... READ MORE
My favourite Emily Henry so far!
This was such a heartwarming second chance romance. It beautifully showcases friendship and importantly how friendships evolve over time. It is full of cha... READ MORE
Emily Henry is my new Happy Place…
Another stunning book from Emily - if you’re already a fan you will love it - if you’ve not read anything by her before then this would be great place to s... READ MORE
This book is my happy place
By exploring how your most cherished relationships change over time, this novel was both gloriously nostalgic and achingly real. Despite the emotional ups ... READ MORE
All hail Emily Henry, Queen of Romance!
Emily Henry will be paying for my therapy from now on.
I started crying on page 57, and I’m not sure I stopped throughout the whole rest of the book. This... READ MORE
Emily Henry knocks it out of the park again!
I’ve loved all her previous books, and this was another five star read. Initially I was a little uncertain – I was pretty frustrated by Harriet’s decision ... READ MORE
Henry's Darkest Yet
Every summer, Harriet and Wyn stay at a cottage in Maine, with the same friendship group they've had since uni. Every summer, they drink wine, soak up the ... READ MORE
A love story that feels like coming home - Emily Henry gets it.
Happy Place had me completely hooked - the kind of book that makes you laugh, cry, and want to hug it when you’re done. The mix of second-chance romance, d... READ MORE
Liked it but didn’t love it
I’ve read a couple of Emily Henry & as much as it was an enjoyable read it’s not my favourite. I just found myself not completely warming to the characters... READ MORE
Synopsis
Harriet and Wyn are the perfect couple - they go together like bread and butter, gin and tonic, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Every year, they take a holiday from their lives to drink far too much wine with their favourite people in the world.
Except this year, they are lying through their teeth, because Harriet and Wyn broke up six months ago. And they still haven't told anyone.
But the cottage is for sale so this is the last time they'll all be here together. They can't bear to break their best friends' hearts so they'll fake it for one more week.
But how can you pretend to be in love - and get away with it - in front of the people who know you best?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780241995365
- Number of pages: 400
- Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 24 mm
- Weight: 269g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA new all-time favourite
I would like to offer an official apology to Emily Henry because there was a split second, whilst reading the blurb, that I doubted whether I would enjoy H... READ MORE
Emily Henry never misses
At this point I honestly think I would read Emily Henry's shopping lists if someone published them. Happy Place is another triumph, with authentically draw... READ MORE
Happy Place was just as idyllic, heartfelt and magnificent as expected. I adore the way Emily writes her characters.
Harriet and Wyn couldn’t be more perfect for one another. After meeting through Harriet’s college friends she was roomed with, subsequently becoming an ite... READ MORE
Emily’s best work
In every universe, it’s this book for me.
“In every universe it’s you for me. Even if it’s not me for you.”
This book wrecked my heart and then fixed it ... READ MORE
This book might honestly be my Happy Place!
Wow!! I loved this book, I don’t think I have ever smiled so much when reading! This book is honestly full of all the emotions
disappointing
I didn't really like the first book I read by Emily. I mean, it was entertaining but I didn't love it. In contrast, I love Book Lovers so much!
emily henry is mother
have been patiently waiting for this book to come out ever since the premise had been announced that this was a second chance romance following a friendshi... READ MORE
Emily Henry you've done it again!!!!!
found family, second chance romance, fake dating - it’s truly perfect and i will continue to treasure every single one of her characters!!! definitely thin... READ MORE
Easy 5 stars!
Sometimes an email hits your mailbox and you have to RUN NOT WALK straight to NetGalley to download a book. This was exactly what happened when I saw the e... READ MORE
Always a winner
I am an Emily Henry super fan!
This didn’t disappoint at all.
As amazing as all her other books!
The group of characters were brilliant and I wish I h... READ MORE
A touching and thoughtful look at friendship and romance
Happy Place is Emily Henry’s fourth adult romance novel and her first dip into the second chance romance trope - and it definitely delivers.
Happy Place f... READ MORE
3.5 stars??
I struggled to get into the book which is such an unpopular opinion but i feel it was slightly pro longed however i did like the plot and found the charact... READ MORE
I am already certain this will be one of my top books of 2023. Exceptional and highly recommended.
cw: bereavement, grief, anxiety, depression
As Harriet Kilpatrick returns to her best friends' luxurious cottage in Maine for a week with her best friend... READ MORE
Henry continues to deliver
Emily Henry know what the girlies want and she continues to deliver. Happy Place, is I suppose a second chance romance, with a bit fake dating and dare I s... READ MORE
You need to read this!!
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Penguin General UK for letting me read this eArc, I was desperate to get my hands on this and I’m so grateful you guys l... READ MORE
A new favorite romance!
This book does something that is becoming more and more rare in literature. Every character has a different personality. A distinct one. With all their fla... READ MORE
A phenomenal read…
This might be my favourite Emily Henry book so far.
The story focuses on a group of friends and their “last summer” at a beach house that is pivotal to th... READ MORE
4.5 STARS
Whilst I enjoyed the tension of the second-chance romance, the relatability of the characters, and their growth through the story, there were a lot of elem... READ MORE
A fab summer recommendation...
You can see where this story is going from the get-go, and the there is a fairly big dose of miscommunication at the heart of the conflict. But this is suc... READ MORE
Engaging reading
Mattingley College in Vermont brings together best friends, Sabrina, Cleo and our narrator Harriet and now in the present day they’re getting a little bit ... READ MORE
I LOVED IT!
Happy Place by Emily Henry
I give this book 4.75 stars
Meet Harriet the people pleaser and gorgeous Wyn (swoon) who feels like he doesn’t belong,add thei... READ MORE
Couldn't put it down!
Occasionally you pick up a book to start reading and struggle to put it down. You think about it when you're not reading it and look forward to when you ca... READ MORE
All the tropes, tension and sizzle!
All the tropes. All the tension. All the sizzle. I loved that it wasn't just about romantic love, but friendships and family (both the one you're born into... READ MORE
Compelling and emotional!
This woman just doesn’t know how to write a bad book. Her books, including this one, are always filled with raw emotions and they’re always dealt with in t... READ MORE
Perfect summer read!
Another Henry gem! Past regrets, misunderstandings, fabulous setting and intriguing characters. What more could a reader want? Perfect summer read!
Angst and tension
I really like what Emily Henry did with this novel, we started with the difficult and pretty much stayed there for a lot of the book. This was one hell of ... READ MORE
My least favourite Emily Henry novel - I just found it plain irritating
Sabrina, Cleo and Harriet met at college and have been each other's 'ride-or-die' friends ever since. Every summer they and their significant others have m... READ MORE
Sad to have finished it!
Just finished this book tonight and I loved it. Very nostalgic and well written. It makes you realise things are temporary, good or bad but the people you ... READ MORE
Not my favourite
This book put me into a reading slump and I was actively forcing myself to finish it.
The plot was repetitive and cliched, and the characters were slig... READ MORE
Romance at its best.
Harriet, Cleo & Sabrina have been best friends for years. Each year they holiday together at Sabrina's parents summer home.
When Harriet met Wyn everyone ... READ MORE
Happy Place Book Review
As per usual with books that are written by Emily Henry, I knew within the first few chapters of Happy Place that I would be enthralled, and it would have ... READ MORE
Simply perfect
Simply one of the most beautiful, romantic, heartfelt books I’ve ever read.
Harriet and Wyn’s story is passionate and tender, it's oh-so-compelling and ev... READ MORE
Emily Henry is fablous
As always Emily Henry manages to suck me in within the first few pages. Lovely edition and a great read
Absorbing story
I really enjoyed this story. It was about normal people facing the dilemmas that most people face and finding ways of dealing with them..There were some go... READ MORE
Emily Henry did it again!
Emily Henry did it again!
Every book she writes becomes more and more talented... facts
This might be my favourite Emily Henry book so far.
"Think of your... READ MORE
Great storyline - amazing book!
I always buy Emily Henry’s new books because they’re amazing and this one didn’t disappoint! I loved the storyline.
Really enjoyable summer read
My first Emily Henry
I have seen Emily Henry books everywhere. I caved when seeing this on the Waterstones website. This is the exclusive edition that came with these super pre... READ MORE
Heartwarming beautiful beach
Emily Henry does it again and writes a masterpiece of a story.
I give it 5 ✨ stars for brilliant story writing
Loved it
It was my first Emily Henry book and I really didn’t think I would love this as much as I did! It was the perfect beach read, so cute and funny and filled ... READ MORE
My first ever Emily Henry book
How have I not read an Emily Henry book before?!
This is my first venture into Emily's stories, and it won't be my last. I especially loved listening t... READ MORE
5/5 Stars
A well-written Second Chance Romance with a simple premise: Harriet Kilpatrick is invited to a cosy house in Maine to spend one last week with her Best Fri... READ MORE
The second chance romance I didn't know I needed
“In every universe, it’s you for me. Even if it’s not me for you.”
Ugh - my heart!!
I went into this booking knowing only that it’s a romance but I h... READ MORE
"In Every Universe"
There’s something about Emily Henry’s writing that always feels like coming home—and Happy Place might be her most emotional book yet. It’s a story about l... READ MORE
Wow. This book was so good couldn’t put it down!
I loved this book. I gave it 4 stars the summer vibe was there I thought this book would be summer friendship vibe but it was actually quite sad. I loved t... READ MORE
Nice Vibes
The scenery in this book is such a vibe you really feel like you’re there. The story had me wondering whether Wyn and Harriett would actually become someth... READ MORE
Feel good book!
I read this book in 2 days which I think says it all. Two nights on the trot I stayed up well into the early hours of the morning because I couldn’t put it... READ MORE
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