A review by readingwithkt
Happy Place by Emily Henry

Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
DNF @ 37%. I'd been super excited about reading this book, having heard rave reviews online about it and also having to wait many months for a library hold to come through. As I started listening to the audio, I was reminded of the familiarity of Emily Henry's writing and how much I enjoyed their previous works. However, I became disengaged as I started to have to suspend disbelief in order to buy into the fundamental concept of this story - that the group of close friends wouldn't pick up that something was off between this couple. I found that their snatched moments of conversation and intimacy felt a little forced and uncomfortable, and I didn't really buy into the idea that they were good together. Not rooting for the couple, I saw no other ending for me and this book but to DNF it. Very disappointed, but at least hopeful that another reader can enjoy the library copy.