Happy Place by Emily Henry
A restless vacation
Emily Henry's romances are always a breath of fresh air. The perfect mix of comfort, humor, and relatability. Happy Place kept up the momentum of her previous novels: Book Lovers, Beach Read, and People We Meet on Vacation.
A tight-knit group of friends come together to their usual vacation house in Maine. The only problem: Harriet and Wyn haven't told the others that they've ended their engagement. With a deep dive into their history and a dip into their family dynamics, they learn to grow and discover where they went wrong. Also the twist on the fake romance trope by making them exes was refreshing.
Yes, it's steamy in true Henry fashion. The plot is addicting and her characters loveable. But it was the emotional exploration that brought these characters to life. Harriet had such a complex and empathetic relationship with her parents that it even helped me understand some of my own past. Always such a welcome feeling to learn about yourself while reading.
I was rooting for Wyn and Harriet the whole time. This book is worth a read for all millennials and Gen z alike, solely for the free therapy. Out of all Henry's adult romance books, this one I found to be the most educational in life. She shows how to believe in what you want and go after it. That it's okay to be sad and ask for help. No matter how much of a mess you make, the ones who love you will always be there.