Fantastic concept, knocked out of the park. Somehow both light and gritty and authentic in this really engrossing way. Love Barry.

This one was sweet, but I think my issues with it were in line with what I’ve seen a lot of others say — too much time spent in various office settings beyond the main romance, and I would’ve almost enjoyed some flashbacks to Bree and Sam’s childhood together so we could experience the full weight of their history and just how long they’ve been in each other’s lives. The friends-to-lovers vibes were great, though! So while I ultimately enjoyed reading, it wasn’t my favorite from this author overall.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this edition from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I loved this book!! Emma Barry creates such cozy cute romances. I loved this book so much and will read more from her!

The idea of this book was actually pretty pure. Enjoyed the friends to lovers trope, however it was missing that real chemistry pull. I wish there would have been a greater development storyline around the romance.

Friends to lovers is a difficult trope to pull off. I wanted to see more of a shift between what caused them to have feelings where there were none before.

Friends to lover and forced proximity? Whats not to love! This was my first book by the author and I really enjoyed it!I will definitely read more by this author and I ordered me a physical copy so I can read it again!

i love Emma Barry, her Chick Magnet book was one of my favorites last year. So obviously i had to read this too when i saw she wrote another. my queen she didn’t disappoint!!!

Really fun and enjoyable read. Loved the set up here. Friends to lovers is not my favorite thing ever and this still worked pretty dang well for me.

The dual POV helped a lot.

I am so sorry but I did not enjoy this one. I felt like the storyline lacked great character development that I like to see in a book. This wont deter me from reading more from Emma. I really appreciate receving an arc from Netgalley for an honest opinion

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Mary – ☆☆☆
I love reading a friends-to-lovers story, but this one seemed to have something missing from the start.

Sam was a comedian who was not good with relationships except the one he had with Bree, his best friend.

Bree is a successful young woman who has loved Sam for many years. She has finally seen that Sam will not love her back when he proposed to the pop singer. When they break up, Sam runs to Bree. She can't handle much more so she decides to change jobs and move away from the city.

When Sam finally realizes that Bree is the love he has been looking for, he seems to be struggling with what to do next.

I liked Bree to a point, she was hung up on her love for Sam (I can totally relate) and all but stopped her life until she finally said to herself, no more. Sam needed to let his past go (I know, not that easy) so he can move on and live.

I found the story to be good but there weren't many funny parts that I would call it a funny romance. It was an okay story for me.

This was an interesting concept. He is a comedian but also I don't think people find him that funny??? This was an ok read for me, I actually did not feel their chemistry throughout reading this book. Although, I like the idea of a comedian falling in love hard.

This was my first book by this author and
I found it to be a quick easy read. The characters were hard for me to relate too but it was still a good book and you should definitely give it a try .

Sam can’t escape the smash hit “Lost Boy” because, well, he is the lost boy. His pop-singer ex immortalized him in a song about his childish ways, and now his comedy career is on the line.

At least he still has Bree, his best friend and confidante. Bree has always been there for Sam, but she’s never revealed her biggest secret: she’s in love with him. To help herself move on, Bree applies for her dream job across the country―and doesn’t say a thing to Sam.

But as Sam tries to resuscitate his career, he turns to Bree for support―and maybe more. In the confines of her tiny apartment, they share a different dynamic. A charged dynamic. But she’s his friend. He can’t be falling for her.

Except he is.

Are his feelings for Bree just funny business? Or is their smoldering attraction the real deal?

This is an angsty, freinds-to-lovers romance. I loved the characters so much. It was really fun to follow the story of Sam and Bree.

Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Emma Barry writes with such sensitivity and care for her characters. It is apparent from the start that she sees her heroine and hero as full people with complex, rich, inner lives and she delivers their story with nuance.
The heartbreak of loving someone who you know can't love you in return (or at least not yet) is beautifully portrayed in this book.

This is a good book. The two main characters are Bree and Sam. They have known each other all their lifes. They are now in New York. They are best friends. Bree work in urban development and Sam is a comedian. Bree has been in love with Sam for a long time but he doesn’t know it. She has decided it is time to leave New York for a different job. She gets a job offer from a company in Michigan. She lands up getting the job but she doesn’t tell Sam till the last minute. He is mad he doesn’t want her leave. They both apologize and fall in love.

Sam and Bree have been inseparable since childhood, supporting each other through tough times. While they both lead successful lives in NYC - Bree as an urban planner and Sam as a popular comedian - Bree secretly harbors deep feelings for Sam. Her love remains hidden until a song by Sam's ex forces him to seek solace in Bree's company, changing their dynamics. "Funny Guy" is a touching friends-to-lovers tale that delves into the complexities of unrequited love and self-discovery. Both characters are well-developed, with Bree being self-aware and Sam being more impulsive. The narrative is compelling as readers witness Sam's journey to recognize his true feelings and the blossoming romance between the duo.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish! Definitely recommend giving it a read. The storyline is great, the character development is spot on and the writing is fantastic.

Funny Guy is so good! Sam and Bree are both complicated, best friends forever and have such a sweet but also weird co-dependent relationship that I couldnt get enough of. I loved that Bree was just a normal girl in a normal apartment with a normal job, she wasnt trying to be something she isnt and she didnt let her friendship with Sam change her. I loved the two of them together and their friendship and I loved the people around them. Sure it wasnt that unique and it wasnt that surprising, but if you want a predictable romance with heart and the right level of chemistry, this is a good one.

I found this book to be a s0-s0 read. May not have been my cup of tea since the plot just did not click for me. The characters were unrelatable.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this book.

THIS BOOK!!!! The yearning is just a chefs kiss, I loved this book so much. This is such an incredible book and I will be rereading.