People We Meet on Vacation

I giggled through the first third of People We Meet on Vacation. This “friends to lovers” theme is a perfect summer read that includes relationship substance and romance. The unusual relationship between Poppy and Alex drew me in and kept my attention. Introduced in college, these polar opposite personalities were less than impressed by what they saw during that initial meeting. Fate threw them together later when Poppy needed a ride home from college and Alex (and his car) provided transportation to her small town in Ohio. A friendship developed during the ride, which blossomed into a rich alliance that spans thousands of miles and years of time. As adults, Poppy lives in New York City, and Alex teaches in Poppy’s home town. They initially vacationed together on penny-pinching getaways. When Poppy becomes a writer for a high-end travel magazine, she invites Alex to accompany her on a yearly trip to an exquisite vacation destination. Exploring the mysteries of their relationship was intriguing. People We Meet on Vacation has a non-linear timeline, taking the reader back and forth to various events and locations. Although I felt the flipping a bit overdone, alternating between the present and the past of these characters works well to keep a reader guessing. The characters repeatedly refer to a time “two years ago” that caused the friendship to explode. This hint teases the readers for nearly half the book before divulging the reasons for the split. Both characters have emotional baggage they bring to the relationship. Poppy brims with personality, humor, and a carefree spirit. But that makes her flighty and unpredictable. Alex is the problem solver, the person who can handle any situation. He is also bookish, set in his ways, and sometimes a spoilsport. The emotional tug-of-war between the two characters is realistic. Poppy and Alex have traits the other is lacking, provide needed support for one another, and complement the other in various ways. Their chemistry is interesting but not perfect, like real life. The final third of the book was predictable, but satisfying. The author, Emily Henry, has held the number one position on the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller list for this work, as well as others. She pens a good romantic story and keeps the storyline realistic. Although I enjoyed it, this book should appeal to young adults more than an older reader, as it contained more expletives and sexual situations than I’d prefer. However, don’t let this diminish your curiosity about this rom-com. People We Meet on Vacation reminds us to take a chance on love.

I really enjoyed reading this book! It was really cute and I appreciated the back and forth perspectives from their past vacation to the present. Only reason I gave it a four out of five due to some parts I felt to be far fetched. But it did not diminish my joy and interest in continuing to read. I very much like their development as friends and the given hints of how important they became to each other. So when it was all revealed towards the ends of how they felt was very satisfying and overall //giddy// feeling. I'm very happy to have read this book. Some of Poppy's feelings and perspectives of her hometown and past experiences I coukd relate, especially in wanting to do something different for herself and get out.

This was such an enjoyable summer read. The writing flows really well and is easy to get into, making it perfect for reading by the pool or at the end of the day. I loved the slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance , it felt natural and well developed rather than rushed. The banter between the characters was genuinely funny and kept me smiling throughout, and the female main character was strong, confident, and easy to root for. Overall, it’s a light but well-written romance that’s entertaining, charming, and hard to put down.

I wanted to love this book like how I love her others ones. But I just wish sometimes that Poppy had more confidence and courage, and I hated how it kind of drags out the reason why they don't talk and then when you find out you're just sitting their like uhm okay? It was an okay read but I expected more maybe cause the hype. But definitely a growth in the characters and coming of age story. Can't wait to see how the movie is now! I still love ya Emily but this just wasn't clicking.

I first read this book three years ago, and it was my first Emily Henry book. I enjoyed this one so I wanted to reread it prior to watching the Netflix movie, and decided to do the audio this time. I love the alternating timelines where you get to see Poppy and Alex meet, and what led to them not speaking and then the current timeline where they reconnect. Just like the first time, the characters did annoy me a bit at times. Like hello!! You’re in love with each other — just be together! This is very much a slow burn where you’re waiting most of the book for them to get together. And part of the end was a little frustrating, but I enjoyed this for what it was — a light, summer read with the friends to lovers trope. Narrated by Julia Whelan who, as always, does a great job with audio. I always enjoy her as a narrator and the variety of emotions she conveys throughout the story. Read if you enjoy: ✔️Friends to lovers ✔️Alternating timelines ✔️Opposites attract ✔️Slow burn ✔️Second chance/reunion

I absolutely adored this book—it was pure fun from start to finish. The chemistry between Alex and Poppy was incredible, and it easily ranks as one of my all-time favorites by this author. It’s a sweet, lighthearted rom-com with just the right amount of romance (not too spicy), and I loved both main characters. Poppy is hilarious and relatable, Alex is completely swoon-worthy, and the story is told mostly from Poppy’s point of view, which made it even more engaging. I am head over heels for Alex Nielsen. I couldn’t put this book down, and I was genuinely sad when it ended. The banter was fantastic, their connection felt so real, and I even found myself tearing up at the end. Poppy and Alex are perfect on their own—and absolutely magical together. I’m officially obsessed.

Beautiful looking deluxe edition! The sprayed edges, inside art, and inscriptions (? Not sure if best word lol) on the actual hardcover are gorgeous! Plus, I love all Emily Henry novels. I can’t believe the price difference between here and other bookstores. It’s basically half of what other bookstores wanted and the same quality!

I reread this after a long time because a series is coming out and I wanted to refresh my memory. This was the first book by Henry that I ever read, and the one that convinced me to follow her in all her future publications. I love her writing style, the way she builds her stories, and her characters. She never disappoints!

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وصل بحاله جداً جيدة و فقط ضرر خفيف عند الحواف. الغلاف جميل والكتاب مرن اما الروايه نفسها قيمتها ١٠ من ١٠ ، جداً حبيتها بدايتي مع هالكتاب ما كانت من احسن البدايات ، و حتى اني نوعاً ما كرهت أول فصلين بسبب كثرة حديث النفس. مع تقدمي مع احداث الكتاب اكثر شيء جذبني هو الكيمياء و الصداقه بين اليكس و بوبي "حرفياً من افضل الصداقات اللي قرأت عنها! " ارتباطي العميق بالشخصيات هو اللي سبب لي كل الألم و المشاعر اللي حسيت فيها خلال قرائتي للأحداث . و شيء ثاني ساعدني في اني احب هالروايه و هو اني وقعت بالحب مع اليكس و دائماً ما كنت اتسائل عن وجهة نظرة خلال وقوع الأحداث. الروايه مو من النوع اللي تحصل فيها أحداث قوية أو يملأها الحماس و الإثارة لكن اللي يعوض هالجانب هو طريقة كتابة الشخصيات و الديناميكا بينهم و اللي اشوفها من اكبر نقاط قوة الكتاب. فيه أحداث كان مفترض انها تكون "غامضه" و "مثيره للتساؤل" في أي رواية أخرى لكن في هالروايه كانت مكتوبة بطريقة سهله التوقع لكن هالشيء ما يسلب شيء من متعة الكتاب وعشن كذا اشوف هالكاتبه عبقريه في الشيء اللي هي تسويه. مثلاً كان سهل التوقع انه بوبي و اليكس يحبوا بعضهم لكن مستحيل كنت راح اخمن مشاعرهم و افكارهم و كيف انها راح تأثر فيني رغم اني أعرف نتيجة كل هالأحداث ، و مثل اللي صار قبل سنتين كان مفترض يكون اكبر شيء غامض بالكتاب لكني توقعته بسهوله من البداية و مع كذا الحدث أثر فيني بشكل كبير. اكثر شيء كان يخلي العقدة في هالكتاب صعبة الحل هو الطبقات العميقه في علاقتهم ، العبء الكبير للماضي و العواقب اللي ممكن يحملها المستقبل من بعد انهاء صداقة ١٢ سنه. حبيت كيف انه الكتاب يوضح انه العلاقات الحميميه ما تعتمد على الحب و بس و انها تأثر على جوانب اخرى مثل الأحلام و الأهداف المستقبليه ، الزواج و العائلة ، الوظيفة و مكان المعيشة. حبيت كيف انه العقدة كانت صعبة الحل علي كقارئة رغم انها تبان بسيطة سطحياً ، وهالشيء نادراً يصير معي في الكتب من هذا التصنيف. حركة جميلة من الكاتبة انها وضعت سؤال في جزء النقاش نهاية الكتاب كان بمعنى انه " هل بوبي و اليكس ستستمر علاقتهم ؟ " و بالرغم من اني كنت حابه اشوفهم يتزوجوا في النهاية و يعيشوا بسعادة و سبات ونبات زي كل القصص الخيالية الا اني برضو حبيت انها حطت مجال للنقاش عن مصير علاقتهم بدال ما تسوي المعروف والشائع بكل الكتب. جداً حركة عبقرية من كاتب لما يجعل قصته موضوع مثير للأهتمام للنقاش و التأمل. قرأت جزء كبير من الكتاب وانا حاسه بألم في صدري وضيقه من كثر ما اني مرتبطه بالشخصيات عاطفياً و هاذي من العلامات اللي تخلي اي كتاب تقييمه عالي بالنسبه. طريقة السرد مو مثاليه "حسيت بالملل احياناً" لكني استمتعت بأغلب الروايه حرفياً من اكثر الكتب اللي سمعت عليها اراء سلبيه لدرجة انها نفّرتني منها لفترة طويله ، لكن سعيدة بأني اعطيتها فرصه لأني استمتعت فيها كثير و متحمسه اقرأ اعمال اخرى للكاتبة

Todo muy bien, llego en buena condición

Este livro é fenomenal e foi uma delícia lê-lo durante as férias! O Alex e a Poppy são perfeitos um para o outro! O anseio, o desejo e a paixão, as piadas internas e a química incrível entre eles fizeram eu me apaixonar por eles desde o primeiro capítulo. A forma como eles conheciam e entendiam um ao outro foi de tirar o fôlego! Um romance lindo que encheu meu coração de alegria!