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Puts sMiles on faces!
This one hit close to home for me. As with Emily Henry's typical psychic ability, she prescribes an anecdote in the form of Funny Story to assuage emotions... READ MORE
Miles? Miles.
I have only dabbled into the world of Emily Henry for 2 weeks — courtesy of my dear friend who is the BIGGEST EmHen advocate there is. Within those 2 weeks... READ MORE
One of my new favourites
I got approved for an arc on NetGalley and I’m so thankful that I did. I binged this book in one sitting, I simply could not stop reading. Emily Henry has ... READ MORE
Another banger from the queen of romance
Delighted to have been sent a finished copy prior to publication so I can gush about this early. Happy Place was my top read of 2023 so Funny Story had a l... READ MORE
Perfect Perfect Perfect!!
Emily Henry never fails to disappoint! I feel like this story was slightly different from her usual, but still a perfect read. I love both Daphne and Mile... READ MORE
Emily Henry has perfected emotionally rich romances
Emily Henry has perfected emotionally rich romances in a way that I haven't seen any of her contemporaries do. There is indeed a formula to these (they are... READ MORE
Only my second Emily Henry, but it won't be my last
I don’t read many romcoms, but I read ‘Book Lovers’, because of the title, and really enjoyed it. So when I saw that review copies of ’Funny story were ava... READ MORE
This was the Funny Story I Longed to Read
Funny Story gently pressed against all of the tender spots in my heart, and I truly think this is Emily Henry at her best. Daphne and Miles' story is a bea... READ MORE
Typical EH - cosy, spicy, funny and familiar
Daphne had her whole life planned out in front of her. That is until her fiancé dumps her for his childhood best friend and runs off into the sunset with D... READ MORE
Another perfect read from Emily Henry!
Ok so I had the JOY of reading it but now I have the stress of trying to do it justice! I LOVED this book so much, and could quite happily have picked it u... READ MORE
Emily Henry’s best book to date
This book is a true treat for fans of Henry and the perfect place to start for anyone new to her writing. I completely devoured this book in just a few sit... READ MORE
Her best yet
Well, I’m afraid to say Funny Story has knocked You and Me On Vacation off the top favourite Emily Henry spot.
This author can write a slow burn like n... READ MORE
she’s my favourite author in the world
everytime i pick up a new emily henry im always hit with the ‘oh my god this is why she’s my favourite author in the world’ and funny story is no exception... READ MORE
A Delectable Treat from Emily Henry
Emily Henry has done it again. Each book she comes out with is just this exceptional package of brilliance. I adored every moment of staying up too late re... READ MORE
Great surprise!!
I hadn’t heard of Emily Henry, but I expect to hear lots of good things, and will certainly read more of her books.
An excellent modern romance, well to... READ MORE
EmHen has done it again
Just two people who were not supposed to fall in love, but did in the best way.
Daphne has the life every woman could dream about, a loving mother, a... READ MORE
Throughly enjoyed
This is the first Emily Henry that I have picked up and I throughly enjoyed! Romance is not my usual genre but I found myself instantly connected to these ... READ MORE
Dare I say - her best one yet?
Emily Henry strikes gold again!
Absolutely obsessed with Daphne and Miles, with I do believe a brand new trope of roommates that are only roommates beca... READ MORE
EmHen does it again!
There is NOTHING Emily Henry can’t do at this point. Are Daphne and Miles now one of my fave EmHen couples? Yes. Did we all know this was going to happen f... READ MORE
It's a Funny Story alright!
Daphne has recently been dumped by seemingly perfect fiance Peter for his totally-nothing-to-worry-about best friend Petra. In the thralls of heartbreak an... READ MORE
Escapist perfection!
Funny Story was exactly that: funny! My goodness did this book make me laugh out loud in places. It was a joy to read, and I quickly got swept up in the dr... READ MORE
Cute romcom (that will emotionally wreck you!)
So beautiful, powerfully moving and soft in all the best places !! This really punched a hole into my heart and then stitched it back up a couple chapters ... READ MORE
My First Emily Henry and I loved it!!
I've never read an Emily Henry, but as a bookseller I've heard a lot about her, so when Penguin sent me an early copy of Funny Story I knew this was my tim... READ MORE
Emotional, real and so beautifully done
Just two people who feel so real; palpable heartbreak, real foibles, and a whole lot of uncertainty but a willingness to trust the other with their hearts,... READ MORE
Oh Emily Henry, my love, you will never disappoint me!
In my opinion, what Emily Henry writes best are characters. They feel incredibly real and three-dimensional, and, most importantly: they seem to genuinely ... READ MORE
New Girl x Fake Dating
When Daphne's fiancee leaves her for his best friend, Petra, her only option is to move in with Petra's old roommate (and now ex-boyfriend) Miles - the one... READ MORE
Her best novel to date!
It is no secret that I am a big Emily Henry fan, and I truly believe Funny Story might be her best yet!
We follow Daphne after her fiancé Peter has jus... READ MORE
I loved this!
I loved this book! I’ve only read one other Emily Henry book and I loved it so I jumped at the chance to read this one.
I loved the relationship between ... READ MORE
Easily the Best of Emily Henry's Rom-Coms
I think it's best to start by saying, I was slightly hesitant to read Funny Story. While I'm a dedicated reader of Emily Henry's rom-coms, I was quite disa... READ MORE
Emily Henry never disappoints!
In Emily Henry novels I can always trust that I will
a)have a fun time
b)always find some form of relatability in her protagonists
c)Feel all sappy b... READ MORE
Another Win
This was another Emily henry win, who but she could write about falling in love with your ex-fiancée's new fiancée's ex and make it actually something you ... READ MORE
If I could only read one book for the rest of my life, it would be Funny Story.
Funny story dragged every skeleton out of my closet, forced me to shake their hands and left me so empty.... but simultaneously so full of hope that there ... READ MORE
Emily Henry can do no wrong
I devoured this the second I received it and it was over too quickly. I absolutely adore Emily Henry's writing and once I started Funny Story I couldn't pu... READ MORE
Another brilliant read
Another brilliant read from EmHen! Miles is the biggest green flag there is and he would be a genuine joy to know in real life!
Undeniably Perfect
This was everything I hoped it would be and more. I adore Emily’s writing and this book didn’t fall short in any aspect, I truly adored every page.
Miles... READ MORE
Miles is the best book boyfriend I have ever read!!!
Emily Henry, you sorceress!!! What witchcraft do you write into your books to make them so addictive. This quickly jumped to the top of my tbr and even fas... READ MORE
Cathartic and Romantic
I'm not an objective reviewer of Emily Henry books. She creates some kind of alchemy of drama and romance which just speaks to me very deeply, they are jus... READ MORE
And that my friends is another one!!!!!
Emily Henry does it again!!! I could not put this down and devoured it in one sitting. Emily has a way of balancing steamy and witty, all her characters ha... READ MORE
Always a favourite
Every time I think there's no way that Emily Henry can write another stunner of a book and I get so nervous before reading, but she continues to have no fl... READ MORE
Everything I love about Emily Henry!
I’d heard some mixed reviews about Funny Story, but after a friend gave me the lowdown on the plot, I knew it would be one for me, and as a huge Emily Henr... READ MORE
A binge of a pick-me-up, I will forever be buying Henry's novels
I have always been a huge fan of Henry, whether it's to help me climb out of a reading slump or feel that familiar ache/warmth in my chest that she never f... READ MORE
An addicting friends-to- fake dating- to- lovers storyline
In Funny Story Emily Henry delivers an addicting friends-to- fake dating- to- lovers storyline, providing a refreshing take on traditional romance tropes. ... READ MORE
Emily Henry just gets better and better!
Thank you to Netgalley and to Viking Books/Penguin Huddle for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Okay. Where c... READ MORE
Emily Henry does it again
Full of perfect banter, excellent side characters and a charming setting, it is easy to say that I thoroughly loved this book. Daphne and Miles are a gorg... READ MORE
Emily Henry's best yet!
This is my third Emily Henry book and officially my favorite. Loved the characters, loved the story. I was completely invested right from the start. Honest... READ MORE
...and they were roommates!
In the lead up to Daphne's wedding, her fiance, Peter, has a shocking revelation: he no longer wants to marry Daphne, he wants to marry his best friend, Pe... READ MORE
Emily Henry does it again!
Yet again Emily Henry had me hooked! I laughed, swooned and cried and honestly just fell in love with these characters. As always there’s some very deep me... READ MORE
Synopsis
Daphne always loved the way Peter told their story.
That is until it became the prologue to his actual love story with his childhood bestie, Petra.
Which is how Daphne ends up rooming with her total opposite and the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra's ex, Miles.
As expected, it’s not a match made in heaven – that is until one night, while tossing back tequilas, they form a plan.
And if it involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their adventures together, well, who could blame them?
But it’s all just for show, of course, because there’s no way Daphne would actually start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiancé’s new fiancée’s ex . . . right?L
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780241998175
- Number of pages: 400
- Dimensions: 198 x 128 x 25 mm
- Weight: 271g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allIt is exactly what you need right now”..
The premise of this novel sounds confusing from the start; Daphne ends up sharing a house with her ex-fiancée’s new ex-fiancée’s ex ! But you and I know th... READ MORE
Emily Henry has well and truly done it again
Emily Henry has well and truly done it again. Her writing gets better each time (if that is somehow even possible!).
This was full of the well-loved tro... READ MORE
Emily Henry has done it again
Just two people who were not supposed to fall in love, but did in the best way.
Daphne has the life every woman could dream about, a loving mother, a fi... READ MORE
Swoon-worthy, romantic, and healing
It is no secret that I adore Emily Henry and that she is no doubt my favorite romance writer.
Even in a novel like this, which has the most ridiculous sit... READ MORE
Such a great read with so much to love!
There are some guarantees in life and one of those is that I am going to adore any novel that Emily Henry delivers into the universe
Stellar, profound, and full of the kind of searingly earnest romance that makes you kick your feet in the air with joy.
Daphne thought her life was finally perfect when she met Peter. She was in love, had a beautiful new home in his hometown, Waning Bay, Michigan, and her dr... READ MORE
Another winner!
Funny Story is my fifth book by Emily Henry, and my love affair with her stories continues. I adore her characters, they’re so warm, charming, and relatabl... READ MORE
The perfect romance to read this summer!
Told with Emily Henry’s signature warmth and wit, this adorable rom-com encourages you to keep hope alive, even when life throws its hardest curveballs.
... READ MORE
Loved every minute!
I did my best to try to savour this book. I absolutely loved every second of it and when I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about it.
Daphne and Miles... READ MORE
Amazing book but bad customer service.
I absolutely love Emily Henry and I wanted to make sure I got this book and it is absolutely gorgeous. Thing is I got double charged and two books somehow.... READ MORE
The best Emily Henry so far
Emily Henry has done it again. Wow what a read! Thank you to Penguin Huddle & Viking Books for my arc copy
Another utterly joyful romantic masterpiece!
Fabulously characters, in the perfectly relatable Daphne and the lovely Miles, and an intriguing and creative plot. I’m was already impatiently waiting for... READ MORE
A Love Story that starts with Heartbreak
Emily Henry owns my heart, she really knows me. I loved this book and by quite a far mile more than I liked Happy Place and it might just be tied with Book... READ MORE
Easy to read romance
Emily Henry always manages to capture her style in her writing regardless of her different books and it’s something I always find quite comforting to read-... READ MORE
I devoured it!
I loved this story, and I adored Daphne and Miles. I loved their vulnerabilities but also how their relationship blossomed out of that. Julia and Ashleigh ... READ MORE
Absolutely loved it!
Funny Story by Emily Henry
I give this book 4.75 stars
My Thoughts
This now has top spot out of all this authors books. The sign of a great read th... READ MORE
Perfect for romcom lovers
This is Emily Henry’s fifth novel, and I have loved every one of them. If I had to choose, my favourites before this one are Beach Read and Book Lovers.
... READ MORE
In love
This is by far one of her best my favourites are book lovers & now funny story I love the characters and so happy I could get the signed version
This is my favourite Emily Henry so far.
The characters are a delight to spend time with, I loved them all, I even loved hating Petra & Peter. Obviously, I was a huge fan of Daphne & Miles (even a... READ MORE
Emily Henry at her best
Daphne and Miles were never meant to be roommates - but when their respective partners decided to dump them to be with each other, they end up living toget... READ MORE
Fun and uplifting!
I've yet to meet an Emily Henry tale I don't love, and ‘Funny Story’ is no exception. As always, I was completely immersed in the characters, setting and p... READ MORE
Another brilliant Emily Henry book!
I was extremely excited to be approved for this arc, seeing as I have loved all of Emily Henry's books so far.
We fall into this 'funny' story with our ma... READ MORE
This is the Emily Henry I love.
After having problems with Emily Henry's last book, I went into this one with caution.
Funny Story has an interesting premise to kickstart the journey, ... READ MORE
Couldn't force myself to read past first 50 pages
This particular book didn’t have the usual cozy, inviting vibe of the rest of Henry’s books. I appreciate the easy train read as much as the other person, ... READ MORE
EmHen does it again
It's a truth universally acknowledged that Emily Henry doesn't know how to write a bad story.
Every time I read one of hers, I am completely taken in by t... READ MORE
A new hit from Emily Henry
Here we are again to review another Emily Henry book. Always a fun time because reading Emily's books is the best time, so talking about them is something ... READ MORE
Emotional, funny, sad, touching and just an all round engaging read.
Miles and Daphne were complicated, lovely, genuine, good, sometimes messy, broken (but not irreparably so) and relatable characters. Their chemistry was pe... READ MORE
Emotional, funny, sad, touching and just an all round engaging read.
Miles and Daphne were complicated, lovely, genuine, good, sometimes messy, broken (but not irreparably so) and relatable characters. Their chemistry was p... READ MORE
Heartwarming and hilarious
I absolutely loved this book. The characters were hilarious, their plights very relatable, and the plot was very well paced. Emily Henry manoeuvres us thro... READ MORE
had me kicking my feet and squealing like a little kid
If you know me, you'll know that Emily Henry's books have had me in a chokehold since I read Beach Read three and a half years ago. I've devoured and loved... READ MORE
This was incredibly good!
This was incredibly good! I didn't expect anything less from Emily Henry, but it still wowed me
In Funny Story, Daphne ends up sharing an apartment with... READ MORE
Utter perfection
I’m going to cut out my heart and send it to Emily Henry. She deserves it, she’s won it, she owns it. I’ll put it in a cute gift box and tie it up with a b... READ MORE
Another winner by Emily Henry!
I love it when one of my most anticipated books turns up a winner and this one was definitely one!
When Daphne's fiancé leaves her for his best fri... READ MORE
A quiet yet touching romance that will make you swoon
thank you penguin/viking books for sending me an early copy to read and review!!
i can’t believe i took almost a month to read funny story, but in my de... READ MORE
Funny story made LOL
I liked Miles our main MMC and I’m not sure I loved Daphne as much but these two when choosing to live together because their partners decide to dump them ... READ MORE
Completely predictable
Nothing was a surprise in this book
Well written and pretty too.
Mostly a fantasy and mystery reader but I am now an Emily Henry fan, such a good book.
Another great story
This author has a knack to add so much depth to her stories. I felt several times I was the main characters in their childhood struggles. I love adding an ... READ MORE
Emily Henry does it again!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this arc!
I really loved this book, everything about it seemed done so well and there were ... READ MORE
Emily Henry is the GOAT- 'there's no one better, there's no one greater'
I just had this feeling that this book would be like sunshine and raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens - an instant addition to my list of favorite ... READ MORE
Absolutely wonderful!
This is my fifth Emily Henry, and it might just be her best one yet – it’s certainly tied closely with Book Lovers for my favourite!
Daphne, Peter, Petra... READ MORE
A delightful rom-com
I don't read a lot of contemporary romance, but Emily Henry is always the author I reach for when I do. I've enjoyed everything I've read by her - I still ... READ MORE
Delicious
Reading an Emily Henry book is like having a lovely holiday for my eyes and brain. The peril is mild, the main characters are lovely and even the awful one... READ MORE
new favourite
This book consumed me. I luckily had the day off, so I just continued reading. Life stuff can wait. I loved the characters, I loved the story, I loved the ... READ MORE
Another gem from Emily Henry
I always feel I’m in the safest of storytelling hands with Emily Henry’s books. A masterclass in romcom structure and well observed characters whose flaws ... READ MORE
An extraordinary-ordinary guy
Emily Henry took the worst of break ups and gave us the funny, but not only that, she created a friend and hero that epitomised the extraordinary-ordinary ... READ MORE
Entertaining
3.5 rounded up
Daphne and Peter are chalk and cheese, but they’re meeting is fate when her hat blows off in the breeze, lands at Peter ‘s feet, and the... READ MORE
Amazing book
Easily 5* stars for me. Loved it from the start, there was no dull moment for me in this book. I was worried it was going to be cliche given the plot but i... READ MORE
5-star perfection!
I actually squealed when Funny Story popped into my inbox out of the blue. I know how lucky I am, and I’m very grateful to Penguin Random House – thank you... READ MORE
Loved this book
I know when I pick up a book by Emily Henry, I am in for a five star whirlwind of feel good vibes and romance. I say whirlwind, because I cannot stop readi... READ MORE
Emily Henry has done it again
What a gorgeous, powerful romance. I adored the friendship, humour, vulnerability and growth in both Daphne and Miles stories. Daphne and Miles are present... READ MORE
Loved it!
Ooh I was ridiculously excited when I saw the email for Funny Story in my mailbox!
So far I’ve loved everything I’ve read by Emily Henry. She never fail... READ MORE
Another winner
I may have used the phrase 'compulsively readable' about Emily Henry's books before. If I have, I stand by it and this one is no exception. I was swiftly a... READ MORE
Funny, sexy, and utterly delightful!
“I’m not sure what parts of me are him and which parts are genuinely my own. And I want to know. I want to know myself, to test my edges and see where I st... READ MORE
This might be Emily Henry's best yet
Well, she's done it again. I had been counting down the days until I got a chance to read Funny Story and it did not disappoint in the slightest. In fact, ... READ MORE
Emily needs to stop trying to destroy me
Ahhh, once again, Emily Henry destroys me in the best possible way.
This was such an unexpected plot, and it felt almost claustrophobic at times, but in... READ MORE
Very emotional story
This was a lovely story, emotional at times and very true to life. Some lovely characters and a great storyline. The kind of conclusion I enjoy..
Predictable and entertaining read
I have read all of Emily Henry's books except for one. The one I enjoyed was Book Lovers. The others I read have been entertaining. Funny Story is one of t... READ MORE
Funny Story by Emily Henry
Funny. Story by Emily Henry is an easy to read love story about two people Daphne and Mikes, who were engaged to two other people who then became a couple ... READ MORE
Another swoony read from Emily Henry.
cw: cheating, parental abandonment, emotional abuse and gaslighting
When children's librarian Daphne gets dumped by her fiancé, only to announce he's goin... READ MORE
I adored this so much!
Funny Story
Emily Henry
“Life I’d learned is a revolving door. Most things that come into it only stay awhile.”
I adored this book! It was lighthea... READ MORE
Emily Henry’s Best Yet!
Emily Henry has done it again. This book was simply incredible, my face actually hurts from smiling so much for the past three hours straight. I picked it ... READ MORE
A one sitting kind of read
When I say I started this the second the ARC landed on my kindle, it is not an exaggeration. Did I also read it in one feverish sitting? Yes. Finally, did ... READ MORE
You’ll laugh and you’ll cry - the best kind of contemporary romance
A fantastic romance, with hilarious lighter moments as well as heavier emotions that will make you cry, the new Emily Henry novel is a must read for fans o... READ MORE
My favourite EmHen book yet!
Emily Henry does it again!
I was beyond excited to find this in my inbox last week and I absolutely sped through this book. I couldn't put it down.
F... READ MORE
Emily Henry’s best yet
Emily Henry knocks it out of the park again!
Queen Henry delivers again with another fantastic novel that hits the make for all the motions. We have fak... READ MORE
Another hit from Emily Henry!
thank you so so SO much to netgalley and the publisher for sending me this arc!
oh my god. emily henry you have done it again. it has been so long since... READ MORE
My NEW second favourite of Emily Henry's books!
4.25 stars
Favourite Book of 2025
Loved the story, the character. I was hooked!
Best one yet!
I feel like I say this with every Emily Henry book, but this is my favourite one so far! Funny Story has the best humour, my favourite tropes and puts you ... READ MORE
Amazing, as usual
The heroine’s complicated relationships with her friends, family and more-than-just-a-roommate were properly delved into, yet the sparkling writing kept th... READ MORE
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