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Hopeless by Colleen Hoover
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5+++ STARS out of 5
Genre: New Adult Romance

Colleen never disappoints!



I LOVED IT!




"Promise me that you will never lose Hope.�
She nods her head as I wipe her tears away with my thumbs.
“I promise,� she says.



High Expectations
I have to be completely honest when I first started this I was not all that impressed. I had very high expectations from the raving reviews. But I should have known it would not be long before I was held in a vise grip needing to know what would happen next.

High School Blues
Seventeen year old Sky has been home-schooled her entire life but not this year. This year she wants to attend regular school like a normal teenager with her best friend Six. After begging her mom to attend a public high school she finally agrees. Then much to her dismay Sky finds out her best friend Six will be spending senior year abroad in Italy in a foreign exchange student program. This does not deter her plans though, she pushes forward and is met with a not so friendly welcome by the 'mean girls' in school.

Sticky Notes on my locker? Bitch please... Be more Original
Before stepping foot in school Sky has already developed a rep for sleeping around with different guys. In reality she's a virgin who likes to sneak guys in her room to make out sessions. Unfortunately her reputation proceeds her and the female population at school decide to play pranks on her. All of which involve her locker with sticky notes, name calling on said notes, and the use of dollar bills. She befriends a guy named Breckin, and they both take to each other quickly as the new kids and outsiders at school.



You give me Butterflies
After a rough first day of school Sky hits the market up for sweets and that is when she sees him. The girl ringing her up takes interest with guy over in the next check out line. Sky can't resist taking a glance to see what has the girl salivating. And when she turns to look...BOOM. It happens. She begins to feel something in the pit of her stomach. A feeling she can't place.
Want.
Desire.
Lust.

When they lock eyes she can't stop looking and neither can he, but for very different reasons...



Running...
Once Sky learns the identity to the guy she finally feels something for 'Dean Holder' she's told he's nothing but trouble and to stay away. But Holder does not make it easy on her... She soon finds herself running to him because the boy she deemed HOPELESS is her only way out. And the secrets that he holds will bring her unimaginable answers to questions she never knew she had.



If words could break souls, my words just broke his in two. His face drops and tears fill his eyes. I know what I’m asking him to do and I hate that I’m asking him for this, but I need it. I need to do whatever I can to minimize the pain and the hatred in me. ~inner monologue of Sky

Thoughts
Colleen Hoover has done it again! I consider this book is A MUST READ! It has a great plot and characters that will stick to you long after you have finished reading it.

Dear readers,
My advice is that you keep a box of Kleenex handy because this is a tear jerker. The romance is on point, the steam is on point and the story will leave you SPEECHLESS. READ IT!


My Ratings
Characters- Lovable
Writing Style- Excellent
Plot/Storyline- Highly Emotional
Steam Factor- High/Very Steamy
Overall- I absolutely loved it! A MUST READ!!

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Reading Progress

June 24, 2012 – Shelved
December 16, 2012 – Shelved as: dec2012-jan-feb2013
December 23, 2012 – Started Reading
December 24, 2012 –
8.0%
December 25, 2012 –
47.0%
December 25, 2012 –
55.0% "OH SHIT... WTF just happened??"
December 25, 2012 –
66.0% " HO. LEE. SHIT. 13 years... I don't even know what to say, think or feel... How can he not tell her until now? WTF?
"
December 26, 2012 –
100.0%
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: bestofthebest
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: betrayal
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: boy_meets_girl_girl_meets_boy
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: contemporary_romance
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: discovery
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: emotional-read
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: family-secrets-revealed
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: family_drama
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: fave-author
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: flashbacks
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: heart_pounding_moments
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: heartbreaking
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: her_-pov
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: i-own
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: hot_as_hell_male
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: keep-u-up-all-night
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: mystery_what_happened
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: kindle-book
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: kleenex-required
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: made_me_weep
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: my-spontaneous-read
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: new-adult-college
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: secrets
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: steamy
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: strong_female_lead
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: tragedy-tragic
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: unexpected-twist
December 26, 2012 – Shelved as: unputdownable
December 27, 2012 – Finished Reading

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♡ Sasha -  TEAM ELLIE. ♥	oh man... thanks for the reminder. I totally forgot about this one. Getting it tonight.


Anita I just got this and knowing me I will keep reading even if I should study as I have an exam this afternoon and tomorrow ;)


♡ Sasha -  TEAM ELLIE. ♥	@ Anita... just got it too. And I know what u mean... usually get really into a book and put off studying.


Anita Sasha wrote: "@ Anita... just got it too. And I know what u mean... usually get really into a book and put off studying."

same here, I got my priorities right ;)


Alexis *Reality Bites* Anita wrote: "Sasha wrote: "@ Anita... just got it too. And I know what u mean... usually get really into a book and put off studying."

same here, I got my priorities right ;)"


I'm definitely gonna squeeze this in.. somewhere and somehow I will read this. I may need to pull an all night read,lol!


Anita Alexis wrote: "Anita wrote: "Sasha wrote: "@ Anita... just got it too. And I know what u mean... usually get really into a book and put off studying."

same here, I got my priorities right ;)"

I'm definitely gon..."


Haha I just finished my first exam I think it couldn't have gone any worse so I should know in the next 2 hours if I have to do the exam tomorrow, meanwhile, I keep reading....


Nat O me too. I have to put my current book on hold and get on this pronto!


Richa Lol!!! Going to start this now!!!!!!!!!! :DDDDDDDDD


Alexis *Reality Bites* Richa wrote: "Lol!!! Going to start this now!!!!!!!!!! :DDDDDDDDD"

So jelly! :p


Alexis *Reality Bites* Sanaa wrote: "me too. I have to put my current book on hold and get on this pronto!"

Enjoy!!


Vanessa Walker I know what u mean so many books on my tablet and i just keep getting more lol i read a book a day and i still have not read all the ones i want to


♡ Sasha -  TEAM ELLIE. ♥	@ Alexis... oh yes pulling an all nighter...


Alexis *Reality Bites* I just bumped this up. It will now be my weekend read!


Vieira I have to really read this too. I get scared though when EVERYONE is raving about a book because you have such high exspectations.


Alexis *Reality Bites* Vieira wrote: "I have to really read this too. I get scared though when EVERYONE is raving about a book because you have such high exspectations."

I know, it definitely sets the bar high...


Richa Alexis wrote: "I just bumped this up. It will now be my weekend read!"

The weekend's almost here! Hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did!! Btw, keep some tissues nearby....you might need it. ;) Loved it!!! :DDD


Alexis *Reality Bites* Richa wrote: "Alexis wrote: "I just bumped this up. It will now be my weekend read!"

The weekend's almost here! Hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did!! Btw, keep some tissues nearby....you might need it. ;) Lo..."


I know, thank goodness it's Friday! I will keep the Kleenex handy..


Alexis *Reality Bites* Becky wrote: "I finished this yesterday and still can not stop thinking it. I even tried starting a new book but I am still too wrapped up in Sky and Holder to move on!"

NICE! That's what I like to hear!


Richa Becky wrote: "I finished this yesterday and still can not stop thinking it. I even tried starting a new book but I am still too wrapped up in Sky and Holder to move on!"

I know, same here!!


Kiejon Just got it ladies. Super excited to start. Yayyyyyy


message 21: by Dd (new) - rated it 4 stars

Dd Enjoy Alexis!!:))


Channie just finished! I LOVED it! Want to know what you think! :)


Channie just finished! I LOVED it! Want to know what you think! :)


Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞ i felt the same way but i love Holder!


Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞ yes...it was sooo good! i know...where in the heck were these fantasy guys??


Richa YAY!! So glad you loved it too!! :)) It was butterflying amazing!! :DD


Alexis *Reality Bites* Richa wrote: "YAY!! So glad you loved it too!! :)) It was butterflying amazing!! :DD"

**claps hands and jumps up and down** AMAZING!!!


message 29: by Dd (new) - rated it 4 stars

Dd I already love this pre-review!!So glad you loved it!!:))


Richa Alexis wrote: "Richa wrote: "YAY!! So glad you loved it too!! :)) It was butterflying amazing!! :DD"

**claps hands and jumps up and down** AMAZING!!!"


:DD Look forward to your full review! Did you read the bonus part? The "best first kiss ever without the kiss" one from Holder's POV? It's AMAZING!!! Fell a little bit more in love with him after reading it! *sigh*


Alexis *Reality Bites* Richa wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Richa wrote: "YAY!! So glad you loved it too!! :)) It was butterflying amazing!! :DD"

**claps hands and jumps up and down** AMAZING!!!"

:DD Look forward to your full review! Did yo..."


No, I need to read that ASAP!!


Alexis *Reality Bites* Dd wrote: "I already love this pre-review!!So glad you loved it!!:))"

*Giggles* Thanks D!! :)


Richa Alexis wrote: "Richa wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Richa wrote: "YAY!! So glad you loved it too!! :)) It was butterflying amazing!! :DD"

**claps hands and jumps up and down** AMAZING!!!"

:DD Look forward to your full ..."


Here's the link: Enjoy!! :))


Alexis *Reality Bites* Richa wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Richa wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Richa wrote: "YAY!! So glad you loved it too!! :)) It was butterflying amazing!! :DD"

**claps hands and jumps up and down** AMAZING!!!"

:DD Look forwar..."


NICE! Thank you Richa!!! ;)


Richa Alexis wrote: "Richa wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Richa wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Richa wrote: "YAY!! So glad you loved it too!! :)) It was butterflying amazing!! :DD"

**claps hands and jumps up and down** AMAZING!!!"

:..."


Anytime, Alexis!! ;)


Tessa Teevan Awesome review, Alexis!!! So true about the tissues!!! I sat on my bed for about ten minutes after finishing with tears rolling down my face. My husband, reluctantly, asked what was wrong and I went into a ten minute song and dance about the love story of Holder and Sky, crying even harder by the time I was done. He looked at me like I was an alien who had super power tear ducts. Mission accomplished.


Hazel *Craves the Angst Reviews* Awesome review! I LOVED this book! I still haven't written my review because Im just that speechless. I love Holder! He was amazing and this story was just OMG Fantastic!


message 38: by Dd (new) - rated it 4 stars

Dd Fabulous review Alexis!!Loved it!!:))


Richa Awesome review, Alexis!! :))


Alexis *Reality Bites* Thank you Tessa, Hazel, D and Richa!!! What a great love story!!!!! :D


Lucinda - I JUST LOVE TO READ Love your review!!


Georgia ♥ Loved it Alexis!!! Amazing!


Debra Awesome review, Alexis!! Loved this story!! :D


Alexis *Reality Bites* Thank you Lucinda, Georgia and Debra!!


Angie - Angie's Dreamy Reads AMAZING review Alexis!! I need to read this book.


Alexis *Reality Bites* Angie wrote: "AMAZING review Alexis!! I need to read this book."

Thanks Angie! YES! It's soooo G O O D!


Amy (caligurlreads) Awesome review, Alexis! Phe-nomenal indeed! :o)


Alexis *Reality Bites* Amy (BW) wrote: "Awesome review, Alexis! Phe-nomenal indeed! :o)"

Thank you Amy!!!


Kassie Looking forward to this book!!!!!


Alexis *Reality Bites* Kassie wrote: "Looking forward to this book!!!!!"

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!


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