Hoover has me addicted to her books. Hopeless is only me newest facination.
Listened and reviewed by Wanda Hartzenberg for BluJeans Books.
You and your daughter need to read this book. Trust me.
Review of Hopeless by Colleen Hoover
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Hopeless by Colleen Hoover is one of those books that seems to split the room—some people rave about it, while others aren’t quite as impressed. Fortunately for me, I’m not one to be swayed by the opinions of others. I read, I listen, and if something intrigues me, great! If not, well, onto the next. Yes, I’m aware of the irony in reviewing everything despite this mindset. But hey, I know there are people out there who share my tastes, and for them, I stick to my guns.
For me, Hopeless is a must-read for women of all ages above thirteen. To address all the complaints about the tropes in this book would be ridiculous. I think Hoover has woven an intriguing and, at times, emotionally devastating story. Maybe it’s age that makes you feel more, experience more, and be more understanding—I don’t know. But the fact that Holder could be there for Sky, even when he could do nothing else, didn’t strike me as co-dependence. It felt like the natural course of a young romance, where two teenagers, an 18-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl, are finding their way together.
Let’s be honest: every relationship goes through a phase of intense connection at the start, so why should it be any different for this age group? Especially when, at this age, that connection is often more pronounced than it ever will be again. The hope this book offers is what it’s really about, and that’s something to be celebrated.
And let’s not forget, this is a YA novel. So calling it “juvenile” feels a bit redundant, don’t you think? Of course, the characters talk and act like juveniles—because they are! If I recall correctly, when I was their age, I didn’t have all my eggs neatly organized in a safe basket either. These characters are dealing with situations that would make even grown men and women crumble, and they’re doing it with a strength that’s both inspiring and heart-wrenching.
So, there you have it—my two cents on Hopeless. It’s a book that will stick with you, no matter what side of the fence you’re on.