Verity by Colleen Hoover

Verity by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Freaked me out. I think I had actual heart palpitations. Extremely suspenseful up to the last second.

Pages: 333

November 9 by Colleen Hoover

November 9 by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#BecRereads2018

I wanted to reread this on November 9 this year, but I had a conflict and revisited it on the 11th. And I'm so glad that I did. It's such a rich and rewarding read. It's full of real emotion and struggle, and the concept is captivating. I love these characters, and it's such a pleasure to watch them change and grow.

This book makes me want to write romance novels, instead of YA novels. Maybe I missed my calling. . .

Book 378 read in 2018

PREVIOUS REVIEW:
Colleen Hoover is brilliant. I think everyone should try one of her stories, and I don't care what category and genres you like best (this falls under New Adult Contemporary Romance). There's something about the way she tells a story that's magic. She comes up with fascinating concepts, like this one, where two people meet up every year, on November 9, for five years. The only catch is that they can't communicate with each other at all on the days and months between.

This is clever and funny, with a unique, non-linear format and a major twist. Basically, this story slayed me. Colleen Hoover pulls you into her worlds so fast and hard that I find it impossible to set her books down. They are an emotional roller coaster, and they're the kind of ride I'd wait in line all day long to get on.

I hate to generalize, but if you can't read a Colleen Hoover book and feel something, then it's possible that you are soulless. Please note: I have no background in medical practice or religious theology and definitely cannot scientifically prove the existence of souls. This review should not be taken as a statement of fact or even advice. I just want you to know that if you hate her novels, I will be concerned about your well-being on a very personal level.

Pages: 320

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#BecRereads2018

*#&^*&@^*!!

~$*%(@&%#*!(*#&*%$@!

Every. Time. This just guts me. I have a brutal headache. I've been emotionally distressed all day, and I just cried my eyes out, and yet there's such a layer of raw truth in this book that even after it completely breaks me down, I just want to pick it back up and start again at the beginning.

If I want to read Colleen Hoover over and over again for fun, I'd run straight to UGLY LOVE, but when I want to read her best book, the one that she put the most of herself in and that because of that it's so painfully honest and raw that it's like having my skin scratched off with sandpaper while I read, then it's this book.

And the author's note at the end of the book is quite frankly the best and most upsetting part.

Book 321 read in 2018

Pages: 376

PREVIOUS REVIEW:
*expletives redacted*

I had no idea what this story was about. I just started it, because I read everything Colleen Hoover writes. No. I don't just read her stories. I drink them down and dwell inside them. She creates characters and worlds that cling to you, that make you face all your hopes and fears, that put you through the full range of emotions.

Anyway, long story short, I was completely unprepared for how a book with such a pretty cover could contain such ugliness, pain, and suffering. I mean, the destroyed flower probably should have been a warning sign . . . Regardless, it's still a gorgeous story, in the kind of way the embers of a fire are beautiful, after the flames have just destroyed something.

Be sure to read the author's note at the end of the story.

Slammed Series Books by Colleen Hoover

Point of Retreat by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 169 read in 2018

This one has a strong thread of humor, and I love getting Will's POV.

Pages: 320

PREVIOUS REVIEW:
I butterflying loved it. I didn't think the second could be as good as the first, but it is a whole new level of awesome. It makes me crave things I don't even think I want. Good luck sorting that out. I'm in such a book haze I'm not even sure I know what I mean.

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This Girl by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#BecRereads2018

Still delicious.

Book 170 read in 2018

Pages: 304

PREVIOUS REVIEW:
Delicious like the first two. :)

Slammed by Colleen Hoover

Slammed by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#BecRereads2018

So I had a bad day and needed a comfort book. The previous review still stands.

Book 168 read in 2018

Pages: 354

PREVIOUS REVIEW:

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well, this is definitely not the book to reread when you have insomnia, as it only will add to your problem. Despite knowing exactly how this story would pan out, I still couldn't put it down. I read it straight through, and I ended up only getting 2 hours of sleep before work, as a result.

I do not regret that one bit. This is a book I would willingly lose sleep over, apparently repeatedly.

Book 122 read in 2018

Pages: 337

PREVIOUS REVIEW:

Without Merit by Colleen Hoover

Without Merit by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good story overall, and I read it straight through. However, it's my least favorite Colleen Hoover book and the only one I'm not sure I would ever reread. Now, this isn't meant as an insult, as I obviously still gave the book 4 stars. I just didn't connect with it as well as I have others.

It's a compelling, fast paced read, and it is full of interesting characters, unexpected situations, and a variety of different strained relationships. One minor complaint that I have is that some major/traumatic issues and moments were just brushed over under the philosophy that not all mistakes deserve a consequence. And that's probably true, however it overlooks the fact that even though a mistake might not deserve a consequence, it still may have been harmful and had consequences for others. It may still require more resolution than a mere apology, especially if the mistake went unresolved and unexplained for years and affected the lives of others.

What was fascinating about this book is that it dealt with the amount of harm that people can do to the ones they love when they fail to successfully communicate, whether that's through being the one to speak up, or being the one to actively and patiently listen without judgment. The characters definitely learn a lot across the length of the story, so that was interesting, even when it was uncomfortable.

There's a lot of the drama, and obviously some of the drama is there to keep the plot moving forward. I get that, but it did make some of the drama seem unnecessary, like overkill. The story just didn't sit as well inside the drama as I wanted, I guess.

Overall, I still enjoyed the story enough that I stayed up until 3 AM on a work night to finish it. It's well-written as is everything that comes from CoHo. I'm happy I read it, even if it won't be one that I return to.

Pages: 384

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*expletives redacted*

I had no idea what this story was about. I just started it, because I read everything Colleen Hoover writes. No. I don't just read her stories. I drink them down and dwell inside them. She creates characters and worlds that cling to you, that make you face all your hopes and fears, that put you through the full range of emotions.

Anyway, long story short, I was completely unprepared for how a book with such a pretty cover could contain such ugliness, pain, and suffering. I mean, the destroyed flower probably should have been a warning sign . . . Regardless, it's still a gorgeous story, in the kind of way the embers of a fire are beautiful, after the flames have just destroyed something.

Be sure to read the author's note at the end of the story.

Pages: 376

Maybe Not by Colleen Hoover

Maybe Not by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This companion novella to Maybe Someday is wow.

Funny. Snarky. Emotional. Captivating.

Warren is a character I definitely wanted to know more about, and I enjoyed every second of his story. I wish it was longer.

Pages: 160

November 9 by Colleen Hoover

So, don't read my silly review, but read Becky's review of November 9! I was originally drawn to the title/cover of November 9, since November 9 is also a special day in my life. I had forgotten about it for a while, but Becky's review reminded me to read it. 

All I can say is WOW. This book is different, confusing, intriguing, etc. And includes a HUGE plot twist. It deals with some pretty heavy family drama towards the end, and it left me emotionally wrecked. So do not read this book without preparing yourself. 

310 pages

November 9 by Colleen Hoover

November 9 by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Colleen Hoover is brilliant. I think everyone should try one of her stories, and I don't care what category and genres you like best (this falls under New Adult Contemporary Romance). There's something about the way she tells a story that's magic. She comes up with fascinating concepts, like this one, where two people meet up every year, on November 9, for five years. The only catch is that they can't communicate with each other at all on the days and months between.

This is clever and funny, with a unique, non-linear format and a major twist. Basically, this story slayed me. Colleen Hoover pulls you into her worlds so fast and hard that I find it impossible to set her books down. They are an emotional roller coaster, and they're the kind of ride I'd wait in line all day long to get on.

I hate to generalize, but if you can't read a Colleen Hoover book and feel something, then it's possible that you are soulless. Please note: I have no background in medical practice or religious theology and definitely cannot scientifically prove the existence of souls. This review should not be taken as a statement of fact or even advice. I just want you to know that if you hate her novels, I will be concerned about your well-being on a very personal level.

Pages: 320