Emily Henry is back with Funny Story – a relatable, hilarious and cathartic rom-com built around the struggle of making friends as an adult and the familial relationships that shape who we are.

With smart, joyous prose, this read is a delight on multiple levels, as all Henry tends to be.

‘Funny Story is about a happily-ever-after that never happens,’ she says, ‘and the exes determined to make the most of it …’

About the book

Daphne always loved the way Peter told their story.

That is until it became the prologue to his actual love story with his childhood bestie, Petra.

Which is how Daphne ends up rooming with her total opposite and the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra’s ex, Miles.

As expected, it’s not a match made in heaven – that is until one night, while tossing back tequilas, they form a plan. And if it involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their adventures together, well, who could blame them?

But it’s all just for show, of course, because there’s no way Daphne would actually start her new chapter by falling in love with her exfiancé’s new fiancée’s ex … right?

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