If you’re a fan of romance involving a friends to lovers trope, look no further. You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry will capture your heart and keep you laughing throughout its pages. This is my second book by this author and it definitely will not be my last.
Plot Summary
When Poppy and Alex met at college 12 years ago, they had nothing in common. In fact, they were pretty certain that they hated each other. They did not meet again until one year later, when they share a ride home from college. They hit it off so well on this trip, that they make a pact to have a vacation together each year.
Their vacations together continue each year taking them to places around the world. The story of their relationship unfolds as each year’s vacation is discussed interchangeably with this year’s vacation. Recently, however, their relationship has been strained . Poppy convinces herself to break their silence and invite Alex on one last vacation that may change their lives forever.
Book Review
This is such a charming story and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The characters are interesting, lovable and well developed. Poppy and Alex are different in many ways yet they bring out the best in one another. The slow burn of this story really allows the reader to become invested in this couple and there were so many laughing out loud moments along the way! It was fun to accompany them on their holiday adventures and the fact that I’m from BC Canada, made me appreciate their trip to Tofino all the more!
What I Liked About You and Me on Vacation:
- The quirky, lovable characters
- The sense of taking a vacation while reading the book
- The slow burn of a friends to lovers trope well executed.
I Recommend This Book To:
Those readers who enjoys a fun friends to lovers romance.
My Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5.
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Acknowledgments:
Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin General UK for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for the honest review provided here.
Similar Books I’ve Reviewed:
The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan
Meet Me in Paradise by Libby Hubscher
Thank you for reading! Doesn’t this sound like a fun read? Let me know in the comments. As always, I hope that you have a wonderful day.
Amie
Oooh I love a good romance book! Definitely going to check this out as it sounds right up my street!
thathappyreader
Thank you for reading Amie!
Giulia
Sounds like a good one! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Thanks for reading Giulia. 😊
Mariana
This book is definitely on my tbr! Loved your review <3
thathappyreader
Thank you for reading Mariana! I appreciate your kind words.
Wendy Williams
This book sounds lovely. And since going on vacation is one of my favorite things to do, I think I will enjoy this one. Thanks!
thathappyreader
I think you will love it Wendy! 😊
Kayleigh Zara
I love when a book has quirky lovable characters! It makes the book more enjoyable. This sounds like the perfect summer reading x
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Thanks for reading Kayleigh! 😊
Lisa
Wow, 12 years is a slow burn for sure! Sounds like a lovely summer read, Jodie, thank you for sharing 🙂
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Thanks for reading Lisa! 😊
Seriah Sargenton
I love a great romance book. I look forward to actually reading the book. Great review.
thathappyreader
Thank you Seriah! I hope that you enjoy the book. 😊
readandreviewit
Great review! I love both friends to lovers and travelling types of books, so this will definitely be going on the tbr. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
thathappyreader
Thank you for reading! I hope that you love it! 😊
Loren
This sounds like my type of book! I love the friends-to-lovers trope and one with travel destinations, and 12 years burning? well it will be going on my TBR list!
Thanks for sharing!
thathappyreader
Thanks so much for reading Loren! I hope that you love this book! 😊
Allie Mackin
Oh love this yes perfect for summer and great cover thanks for posting!
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Thank you for reading Allie!
Gemma Jayne
Thanks for the review! Not gonna lie this definitely sounds like a book for me. Love a good romance book x
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Thanks for reading Gemma!
Charity
This sounds like such a great book! Thanks so much for sharing. I will have to check it out!
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Charity!
Lou Farrell
I quite like the sweetness this evokes; normally, I read sci-fi or fantasy, but I am trying to broaden my horizons, and this might ease me into romance.
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Lou! I hope that you give this book a try!
Eleanor Jones
I love friendship romances, or even just cute friendships that I can relate to and enjoy 🙂 thank you for sharing this review x
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Thanks for reading Eleanor!
Stephanie
I absolutely LOVE this book! I was so honored to have the chance to read an ARC in March and just totally fell in love with the precious besties-to-lovers story. It’s one of my favorite books of all time now and definitely at the top of my contemporary romance list!
thathappyreader
I’m glad that you enjoyed it as well! Thanks for reading Stephanie!
Aaliyah
I read a lot of thrillers and murder mystery books but sometimes I love to read a east lighthearted book and this one sounds perfect! X
thathappyreader
Thanks Aaliyah! It’s nice to change things up sometimes by reading a different genre. I’d highly recommend this one!
Nicole Andrews
Thanks for the review. I like that you picked a book with quirky, but lovable characters to read about.
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Nicole! 😊
Ruth| Ruthiee loves Glamour
Wow! I am a sucker for romance stories and I loved this. It sounds like something I would absolutely enjoy.
thathappyreader
Thank you for reading Ruth!
Sakshi Raina
Seems like a good and refreshing book. When you said that this seems like a vacation while reading the book, I was sold. Haha, looking forward to reading this now.
thathappyreader
Thank you for reading Sakshi! I hope that you enjoy this book as much as I did.
Elle
I love a good friends to lovers romance! This sounds like a really good book, thank you so much for reviewing and sharing Xo
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Thanks for reading Elle!
Fadima Mooneira
Sounds like this story has a very interesting plot. I’ve been reading a lot of reviews on this book. But I haven’t read it yet. Maybe the next time I visit a bookstore nearby, I’ll grab it. Thank you for sharing.
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Fadima!
Raji
This book sounds amazing! I love books centered around travel and the friends to lovers trope is one of my favourites too. Great review, I’ll definitely be adding this to my TBR.
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Thanks Raji! I hope that you enjoy it! 😊
Fransic verso
I haven’t read a romantic book before but it seems interesting from your review!
thathappyreader
Thank you for reading Fransic!