Funny Story
by Emily Henry
Her fiancé left her for his best friend, so she moves in with the best friend's ex. Revenge fake-dating at its finest.
- Spice
- 3/5
- Burn
- Slow
- Pages
- ~400
- Ending
- HEA
How spicy is Funny Story?
Funny Story is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.
- Steam: Open door
- Burn: Slow burn
- When: Spice starts around the middle
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Heroine's POV only
- Ending: Happily ever after
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Funny Story: quick answers
How spicy is Funny Story?
Funny Story is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.
Is Funny Story a standalone?
Yes, Funny Story is a standalone. You can read it on its own.
What tropes are in Funny Story?
Funny Story features fake dating, roommates, small town, cinnamon roll hero. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does Funny Story have content warnings?
We have no major content warnings noted for Funny Story, but our notes may be incomplete. Check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after Funny Story?
If you loved Funny Story, try The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary, Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison, Book Lovers by Emily Henry. They share its fake dating and roommates energy at a similar spice level.