You know that kind of breakup that makes you want to disappear into a couch cushion forever? Yeah. Daphne's having one of those.
In Funny Story, Emily Henry gives us a romance that starts with betrayal and ends in something real, messy, and unexpectedly healing. When Daphne's fiance dumps her for his childhood best friend (ouch:), she's stuck in a new town with nowhere to live and ends up renting a room with his ex's ex, Miles. The guy's a total opposite: tattooed, laid-back, maybe a little chaotic. But weirdly perfect for her emotional chaos.
Together, they form a fake-friendship pact to survive the awkward small-town whispers and somehow fake becomes something a little too real.
Why Brightfold Loves it
- The tension: slow burn, opposites-attract, and roommates? It's giving off fake dating trope energy in the best way, peak rom-com vibes.
- The emotional honesty: Daphne's growth feels real. It's about figuring out who you are without the person you thought you'd be with.
- The humor: genuinely funny, not forced. The kind that makes you re-read lines just to smile again.
- The romance: soft, steamy, slow in the best way.
A Quote That Made Me Pause
"It's was a funny story-just not the kind you laugh at."
Big ouch. Big truth. Big feeling.
So, should you read it? Yes. If you've ever ghosted, second-guessed yourself, or wondered if you could start over without burning down your life-Funny Story is for you.
It's light and deep all at once, like drinking champagne while crying in the bathtub. ( In a good way:)
Rating: 5/5 for banter, butterflies, and bold second chances.
Coming Soon on Brightfold
I'll be writing about Chapter One-style post inspired by this book. Something raw, funny, and maybe a little ridiculous. Because sometimes the best love stories start after the worst heartbreaks✊🏻
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