[8] In a starred review, Kirkus[2] describes the novel as a "warm and winning When Harry Met Sally… update that hits all the perfect notes."

"[7] From The Washington Post, Angela Hurt applauds Henry, saying she "masterfully depicts early-30s uncertainty and angst, adding an interesting personal-growth dimension to the story."

Hurt, however, also claims that it still fails to live up to Henry’s previous novel stating, "People lacks the pizazz — the special spark — that helped Beach Read shine.

"[6] Publishers Weekly concurred, saying that "Henry’s latest rom-com lacks the spark of 2020’s Beach Read, but still offers plenty of lighthearted summertime fun.

"[8] A film adaptation was announced in October 2022, with Brett Haley attached to direct and Temple Hill Entertainment to produce.

[11] In August 2024, Netflix announced that they would produce the movie with Sony Pictures, and that Tom Blyth and Emily Bader were cast in the roles of Alex and Poppy.