Book Summary of Funny Story
In Funny Story, Emily Henry introduces readers to Daphne, a smart, composed children’s librarian who’s just been blindsided by heartbreak. Her picture-perfect love story with fiancé Peter implodes when he confesses he’s in love with his childhood best friend Petra—mere weeks before the wedding. Now stranded in small-town Waning Bay, Michigan, with no support system, Daphne makes the world’s most awkward housing arrangement: she moves in with Miles, Petra’s ex-boyfriend, a disheveled, heartbroken musician who couldn’t be more unlike her. What begins as mutual misery turns into an unexpectedly joyful alliance. Daphne and Miles start posting their staged “revenge” fun online—road trips, lake days, summer flings—that aren’t real… until they are. As their fake-friendship-turned-fauxmance starts to feel real, the lines between performance and true connection blur. Can you start your next chapter with the most unlikely co-star imaginable? Emily Henry’s answer is a resounding, hilarious, heartfelt yes.
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Author Intro
Emily Henry
Emily Henry is the queen of contemporary romantic comedy, a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose novels—including Beach Read, Book Lovers, and People We Meet on Vacation—have captivated millions with their sharp humor, emotional depth, and unforgettable characters. Known for flipping classic romance tropes on their heads while delivering deeply felt love stories, Henry returns with Funny Story, another tender and hilarious gem that blends grief, friendship, and unexpected love in all the right doses.
Book Reviews of Funny Story
This book made me swoon. Daphne and Miles are the kind of messy, lovable opposites you root for from the first page. Emily Henry nailed the awkward tension, the slow-burn chemistry, and the healing laughter. It’s a perfect summer read with all the feels!
The banter? Sharp. The chemistry? Off the charts. The plot? Hilariously chaotic in the best way. Daphne and Miles are such unlikely soulmates, and watching them go from sad sacks to sunshine-soaked sweethearts was pure serotonin. I laughed, I cried, I texted my best friend quotes.
This is more than just a cute romance—it’s about vulnerability, identity, and letting go of curated versions of ourselves. Daphne’s emotional evolution was so subtly done, and Miles is the kind of lovable disaster you want to protect. Henry writes real people with real hearts.
I went in for petty revenge shenanigans, and somehow ended up caring deeply about two disaster humans finding their footing. Miles is chaotic good. Daphne is a marshmallow disguised as a spreadsheet. I didn’t want to love this book, but Emily Henry tricked me again. Ugh. 10/10.
