People We Meet on Vacation

The review

Poppy, poppy, poppy. I think most people can see themselves through the main character in people we meet on vacation. My opinion on this book is a very unpopular one: this is Emily Henry’s best book. I loved the characters, the plots, the flashbacks, and I loved the ending. Since this book is based on the friends-to-lovers trope, each chapter was filled with that stomach curling pining and angst that makes you want to throw the book across the room. It was a whole bunch of them acknowledging the huge elephant in the room, but refusing to talk about it. So be warned, the communication in this book is terrible (but I still loved it). Similar to love and other words, most chapters are flashback and this adds tremendously to the plot because the reader gets to observe the growth and progression of Alex and Poppy’s friendship. But the best part, absolutely the best part, was the build up! I love reading about couples that takes years, or at least months, to form rather than the instant-love or instant-connection. This book felt like two people who wanted different things in their life, but also wanted each other. It was very good and excellently written, and provided me with a realistic happy ending.

Who should read this book?

If you like reading about two people who refuse to communicate and have real life issues, this is perfect for you.

Who shouldn’t read this book?

If you want a quick resolution story or characters that are honest from the start, this might not be the one for you.