Colleen Hoover

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover, a passionate tale of friendship, betrayal, and romance. At twenty-two years old, Sydney is enjoying a great life: She’s in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers that Hunter is cheating on her—and she’s forced to decide what her next move should be. Soon, Sydney finds herself captivated by her mysterious and attractive neighbor, Ridge. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there’s something about Sydney that Ridge can’t ignore, either. They soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one.

Maybe Someday

When she discovers that her boyfriend is cheating on her, Sydney, a 22-year-old college student, must decide what to do next, especially when she becomes captivated by her mysterious neighbor Ridge. Original.

Jenna-Lee Gordon

Warren cranks the car, then reaches over and squeezes my hand. "Today is a really bad day, Syd. A really, really bad day. Sometimes in life, we need a few bad days in order to keep the good ones in perspective." He lets go of my hand

Emma letkeman

“He failed to protect her from the harsh truth that people don't get to choose who they fall in love with. They only get to choose who they stay in love with." I look up at the ceiling and blink back tears. "He was choosing to stay in love with her, Warren. Why can't she see that? This will kill him so much more than it's killing her"

His eyes scroll carefully over my face as if he's committing me to memory. His memory is the last place I want to be.

Emma Carlson

Control could remember the shock when he realized how much noise and motion and color could be found in someone's house, once they'd moved.

Sara🌻

"Words can sometimes have a far greater effect on a heart than a kiss."

"My heart made it's choice, and it chose you."

"I want to be your end, but you gotta let it begin."

"How ever, I've learned that the heart can't be told when and who and how it should love. The heart does whatever the hell it wants to do. The only thing we can control is whether we give our lives and our minds the chance to catch up to our hearts." 

"We try so hard to hide everything we're really feeling from those who probably need to know our true feelings the most." 

"Sometimes in life, we need a few bad days in order to keep the good ones in perspective." 

Charlotte 

As long as he's apart of it, I'll never live a life of mediocrity. My life with Ridge will be nothing short of remarkable. 

I don't know why I'm trying to hide my reaction from him, but isn't that what people do? We try so hard to hide everything we're really feeling from those who probably need to know our true feelings the most. 

"I can't tell her good-bye when I don't really want her to leave." 

Then I leave to go and give the other half of my heart a proper good-bye. 

There isn't a doubt in my mind that we could be perfect for each other's life, Sydney. It's our lives that aren't perfect for us. 

I look down at them, at both halves of my heart, cuddled tightly together in a bed of irony. 

Maybe someday I'll have that, but it won't be with Ridge, and knowing that diminishes whatever ray of hope shone through the storm of my week. 

Ridge: Stop. I don't like compliments. It's awkward. 

The more time that passes by, the more my reality begins to sink in. In the course of two hours, I've lost the entire last two years of my life. 

She has no idea how many favors I'd do for her right now. I'm pretty much at her mercy. 

Yeah, I knew this one was going to frustrate me. At least I wasn’t disappointed. I actually could not stand these characters, the emotional and actually cheating that happened is something that shouldn’t be avoided. It took some digging for me to understand what the point of the story is supposed to be but I actually hate how it happened. Especially when it doesn’t come together during the last 25% of the book when I actually can’t stand the characters who are honestly hypocrites to the situation at hand. It’s safe to say I didn’t like this one and honestly doesn’t surprise me when any kind of cheating is involved in the story between the main characters. 

Priscilla Stanfield

Good book read in two sittings ﾂﾂ now onto the novella

Katie Roberts

This book made me feel like I was playing a game of episode and constantly kept running out of gems 

Ariana bochenek

rakshu

would’ve been 3/5 but the angst really deserved a separate star so yes. dont know what to feel ab it as a whole but maaan coho can write some good angst

mackenzie hunter

** spoiler alert **
           LOVED. i LOVED this book. although i hated that it was mainly revolving around cheating. it kept me hooked. there were multiple times i found myself smiling and just couldn’t put the book down

Lauren Grey

**THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS!!**

After the last few New Adult books I have read this book impressed me for many reasons:

 The main two characters don’t sleep together until the very end… literally the last four pages.
 This fact made me smile, because I feel that New Adult books get so hung up on the raunchy sex scenes to make people buy and like their book. This book was thought-provoking on its own and didn’t need explicit content to carry it.
 The main male character is deaf, but you don’t know this for about 6 or so chapters.
 There is nothing wrong with being deaf, but very rarely do you find the male love interest of YA/NA books to not be able to hear. It was amazing to me that Hoover made you fall in love with this guy, because he is sweet, talented, mysterious, and attractive… then BAM, but this fact only makes you love him more. This fact makes the story so much deeper.
 The book deals with cheating, but it doesn’t consume the entire story.
 I am not normally a fan of books that deal with cheating and infidelity and all that jazz, but for this book to make sense it had to happen, but Hoover did it in a way that the story doesn’t get hung up on it– you hate the people you are supposed to and you root for the people you are supposed to.
 The “love” scene was classy.
 This may sound a bit strange, but in the past few NA novels I have read the sex scenes are super descriptive in a “way too much information” kind of way to where you feel like you are reading porn. This was completely different. It was sensual, but the way it was written makes it come off in a completely different manner. It isn’t sick or kinky or something you wouldn’t share with a friend… it was sweet and loving and very deep.
 I didn’t hate either of the main characters.
 I liked Ridge, the main male character, from the beginning. He is mysterious and attractive and musical… what’s not to love. Sydney, the main female character, was a bit iffy at first; I wasn’t sure how to feel about her, but she grew on me and then I was like eh, but then she turned back around. There wasn’t ever a moment when I disliked the characters and wanted to slap them or stop reading, because they sucked.
 The emotion of when Ridge speaks to Sydney for the first time.
 Who knew someone who isn’t deaf could write about feelings and emotions from a deaf person. It broke my heart the stories he told, but it made be all giddy and bubbly when he speaks to Sydney. That just has so much power.
 The scene where the band sings acoustically to her.
 Fantastic scene. Enough said.
 The soundtrack to the book.
 This is such a cool idea. Sometimes with books that deal with music and lyrics, you can’t always get a feel for the beat and stuff, but having a soundtrack was really neat and I have really fallen in love with some of the songs.

The reading of lyrics was cringey at best. I think this would have been a better eye read than ears, but what can ya do. As far as the MMC I kind of think he may be the most toxic coho bf. Something about it all just doesn’t sit with me. I will say this is by far the least traumatic book I’ve read by her and it was borderline YA read in terms of content for me. 

Sydney has an unforgettable birthday.  She finds out that her boyfriend and best friend aren’t planning her surprise but instead have been sleeping together. When she leaves her apartment after confronting them, she is homeless, broke and jobless.  Neighbor Ridge, welcomes her in to his apartment to join his roommates and things heat up quick between them.  Will they be able to resist each other and not put his girlfriend in the same position as Sydney found herself in?

Trigger warnings: some light violence, language and sexual content 

Barbara Williford

Sydney has an unforgettable birthday.  She finds out that her boyfriend and best friend aren’t planning her surprise but instead have been sleeping together. When she leaves her apartment after confronting them, she is homeless, broke and jobless.  Neighbor Ridge, welcomes her in to his apartment to join his roommates and things heat up quick between them.  Will they be able to resist each other and not put his girlfriend in the same position as Sydney found herself in?

Trigger warnings: some light violence, language and sexual content 

Jennifer Nobles-Clover

It was so much better then I thought. Probably in my top 5 for a Hoover book! On to reading the next one!

Loved this! Couldn’t put It down. Loved the detail and seeing both side sides of the story. A few twists and turns and loved the ending! 

Lacee Foutch 

Maybe someday

alexandra

8.6/10 ✩

maybe someday is.. something i didn’t expect. and i’ve waited a week to review it, but somehow, i still can’t compose my thoughts. i flew through the book in less than twenty-four hours, but it’s still not as satisfying as i’d hoped. (even though it was still really good.) i was hesitant to read it because the summary said it was about a girl who found her boyfriend cheating on her best friend. i’m not a huge fan of crying, heartbroken girls, so this book was something i wouldn’t usually read. but after all the raving on colleen hoover, i decided to give it a try. (also the ebook was on sale, why not?)

the synopsis is mostly about her “wonderful life,” then things come crashing down when she finds her boyfriend cheating on her best friend/roommate. it also mentions a guy named ridge, who she’s kinda getting into? um.. okay. i promise, that is the first ten pages. everything after that is a bit mind blowing and not what i expected. i would tell you, because it feels like you should know, but it’s considered a “spoiler;” i wouldn’t want to risk it. this book talks about a few serious(ish?) topics, and does include a love triangle (but not with who you expect). music is a huge part of the story and i love how it connects the characters and brings out all the emotions. the story and writing will leave you saying, “just one more chapter,” until you’re finished with the book – which is exactly what happened to me. 

colleen hoover’s writing style is kind of amazing, but it also reminds me of fan fiction. there will be moments when i’m reading and it feels like i’m reading a really good fan fiction, not a novel. i’m not sure if that’s a good thing, but that’s just the vibes it gives. the way she writes makes you feel as if you’re actually inside the character’s head. you follow their thought process and everything. she’s also hilarious. there were multiple times when i literally laughed out loud because it was so funny. you care for every single character (which is extremely rare) and learn to accept and embrace their so-called flaws. the relationships between the people and her quotes! ahh, all of it is just so good. this is the first colleen hoover book i read, and i do intend on reading the rest of her novels.

i feel like i would’ve given it a higher rating if it wasn’t over-hyped. i mean, yes, it is good, but it’s not that good. it was also my first new adult book, so i couldn’t relate to the characters as much since they’re experiencing things i wouldn’t yet understand (i’m still a teeeeeeen). nonetheless, this book was enjoyable.  you should definitely read it if you like cute and adorable contemporaries.

xoxo alexandra
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Victoria

I'll be honest, I was skeptical at first. About halfway through reading, I didn't think I was going to like the direction that Colleen Hoover is taking the story. I was even pissed at some point. But I pushed through it and my god that was one of the most amazing romance novels that I have read in a while. It also doesn't hurt that the songs that were written on this book has actual song versions (which one can easily find on YouTube).

This one is a great read.

Safia

c’est mims, c’est original, Il ya une bande son créer pour le livre mais la meuf fait que pleurer il n’y a a aucun chapitre où elle chiale pas c’est trop.

Erin Campbell

mehhh not my favorite book i’ve read. my sixth colleen hoover book and definitely my least favorite. i don’t know what it was but i just found the plot boring. i also didnt like Ridge sooo. definitely an emotional book but didn’t love it:((

Yana Salamé

All that I can say is : I loved this book. I love the way the way it was written and I loved Ridge.

Tasha Ells

1.5 stars. This book was well written, but I hated the story. I hated the characters. I usually find all of colleen’s books to be satisfying in the end, and I guess whatever I expected or wanted to happened happened, but usually there is a twist in there or something to really make you invested and this book did not do that for me. It did allow me to forget why I hated it sometimes though and get lost in the connection the characters had.

Anna Ureta

If someone asked me to describe how I felt reading Maybe Someday in one word I don’t think I could answer them. What I felt reading this book is something I’ve never felt before; emotions stirring that I never knew I had. Almost every page, every chapter, every POV change I was teetering on an emotional scale. I couldn’t tell you or Colleen Hoover how often I came close to tears reading this book. Nothing I write in this review could justify what this book has made me feel – the beautiful love story between Sydney and Ridge, and how much heartbreak they go through in order to be together.
 
Everything in life was going well for Sydney. She had a loving boyfriend, a best friend and roommate, and a really good-looking neighbour across from her balcony who played guitar every night. Everything was right in the world, at least until her 22nd birthday. Temporarily homeless, her neighbour Ridge decides to give her a place to stay. But there’s something between them that they’re missing. This unspoken attraction that neither of them can ignore no matter how much they try, and soon, Ridge and Sydney find themselves becoming more to one another than just friends.
 
Just read this.
 That’s it. That’s all that needs to be said.
 JUST READ THIS.
 I don’t think anything else I can say can justify how good this book is. It was DIFFERENT, EMOTIONAL, HEARTBREAKING, BEAUTIFUL, and it brought tears to my eyes more than once. Take my word for it and just pick it up right now. It’s a stand-alone (for now), an easy and I promise a QUICK READ. You will not want to put it down.
 
I will admit that this is the first Colleen Hoover book I’ve ever read – shocking I know. Certain series just intimidate me, especially with my never-ending TBR list. When I found out she was coming out with a stand-alone I jumped at it. Not only did I have high expectations after the huge marketing campaign for the book, I was super excited to explore the MUSICAL component in it. Again, I won’t lie, I had no idea who Griffin Peterson was before this book – yes, I jumped on the bandwagon. But now that I’ve heard him sing, and write and play, I can’t wait to hear him live! The songs he wrote for the book were just so wonderful and fit so perfectly I was just in all astonishment! My favourite song would probably be “I’m in Trouble”, I just think it’s so sweet and cute and a little more upbeat than the other songs.
 
It’s hard to deny the chemistry and attraction between Sydney and Ridge. They were just MADE for each other. They have so much passion and are so honest and open with each other, it’s what EVERY RELATIONSHIP should be built on – honesty and openness. They’re playful, they laugh, they have fun, but they also work hard together, they’re a beautiful balance of the perfect we all wish we could have *SIGH*.
 
Her breaths fall in waves against my lips, and although I can’t hear them, I imagine they sound like how a heartbeat feels. I let my forehead fall against hers, and I feel a rumble from deep within my chest rise up my throat. The sound I feel pass my lips causes her mouth to open in a gasp, and the way her lips are slightly parted causes my mouth to immediately connect with hers in search of the relief I desperately need.
 
One of the biggest qualities I admire in this book that’s more predominant than in most books is the sense of MORALITY the characters have. No matter how hard it is to make a decision, both Ridge and Sydney both exercise a sense of maturity, make conscious decisions and are aware of all the parties involve. They don’t mean to hurt anyone in their decision-making but as the saying goes, “you can’t help who you fall in love with”.
 
Ridge: Sydney, I can’t tell you what your message just did for me. Seriously. I feel like the weight of all nine planets (because yes, Pluto will always be a planet to me) has been crushing my chest since the moment I walked away from you last night. But knowing that you don’t hate me and that you’re not mad and that you aren’t concocting an evil revenge scheme feels so damn good right now. Thank you for that.
 
I am DEFINITELYRECOMMENDING this book to everyone, and you reader, I’m recommending it to you. Recommend Maybe Someday to everyone you know! I promise you, you will not regret this beautifully heart-breaking, emotional rollercoaster of a ride.
 
5/5 Hearts of Love

Jean Alfonso

** spoiler alert **
           What the fuvk! Very complicated. I hate how he falls in love with another girl. I mean, I lovw Sydney but poor Maggie!! This is my second Coho read and is still veru painful as ever plus very frustrating.

Jennifer mitchell

I think I’m the only person on the planet who doesn’t cry at CoHo books. This one... fell short for me. I really hate love triangles so it was very hard for me to get into the romance part of this story.

I did love the overall theme of connecting with each other through other senses besides hearing. I thought that was really unique and beautifully written.

This was such a slow burn but not in a good way. I honestly wanted to strangle the characters the entire time. Again, I think it’s more about my dislike of this particular trope than it is about this book. Beautifully written as always, just not my favorite CoHo book.

Lyric Hooey

** spoiler alert **
           Oh boy, this one was disappointing. I really loved It Ends With Us, and this had great reviews so I think maybe my expectations were too high... 

Okay, the good: it’s well written, and I was super into it for the first part (pretty much up until the Maggie storyline was introduced)

The bad: the plot. I almost gave up on it so many times but I hate giving up on books so I powered through. I hated any romantic moment between Sydney and Ridge because it’s tainted by him cheating emotionally and kinda physically, I hated that Maggie had a terminal illness (she deserved so much better), I hated that he still never once chose Sydney over Maggie, even at the very end he still admits he’s loyal to Maggie and would go back to her!!! Like, what??? Unrealistic overall, and honestly just infuriating.

Kasey Montagnat

I loved this book so much it made me feel every emotion but there were a few things I didn’t agree on. As a person who is half deaf it’s good to see it being talked about and how there are different ways to communicate

Zoe Rowlands

4.5 Stars⭐️

Admittedly it was a slow read for me throughout however I will always love Colleen Hoovers book and I honestly loved how one of her character’s in her books finally had a disability (which means a lot to me as a wheelchair user). Ridge and Sydney had my heart from the beginning and I just also loved the bromance between Ridge and Warren!
Made me tear up at some points but that’s what I love about CoHo!😁🧡

Very repetitive but cute in a Colleen Hoover way. I found it hard to try and find a rhythm to the lyrics they were writing but when I found a Spotify playlist Colleen and Griffin Peterson worked on that actually sings the songs it was amazing! Here’s the playlist link if you like to listen! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1MBUYgINxRe3iIWli0NGnf?si=7uacRr3gTPqix4axaKDpkg

Ella

Very repetitive but cute in a Colleen Hoover way. I found it hard to try and find a rhythm to the lyrics they were writing but when I found a Spotify playlist Colleen and Griffin Peterson worked on that actually sings the songs it was amazing! Here’s the playlist link if you like to listen! https://open.spotify.com/album/1MBUYgINxRe3iIWli0NGnf?si=7uacRr3gTPqix4axaKDpkg

Two thumbs up for Colleen Hoover. 

Very deep, heartfelt and emotionally charged. Maybe Someday was very uniquely plotted out, original (which matters a lot!) and beautiful.

First of all, the plot was refreshing in it's uniqueness. Ridge being deaf (surely that wasn't too big of a spoiler?) was a pleasant surprise, but I'm glad that wasn't made a very big of an issue in the story as a whole. I think it's what gave off an aura of originality, which would have been depressingly cliche otherwise. And a warning to everyone who hasn't read this yet against all the crazy plot twists you will encounter soon enough!

Next is the musical element. I have come across plenty if music related books, and I keep telling myself to make a shelf for it but I keep on forgetting. I love how they write the lyrics together(really amazing lyrics, come to think of it)and how they are able to convey their feeling that they usually cannot discuss openly. And most of all, I'm just completely mindblown over the fact that the songs are actually real! Check it out over here. It's completely overwhelming experience when the writings on paper are given life by an actual melody. It makes the story so real.

Lastly was the very heart tugging narration of Colleen Hoover. I'm impressed on her skills in turning something mainstream and cliche into deep, moving prose. I feel like the author has experienced what is going on between the characters, because her words just pull at you from inside. They give off a sense realism, which is rare in most books these days. 

Very good read!

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