Hopeless: A Novel

17-year-old Sky Davis has a bad reputation. She and her best friend Six are labeled as whores for the fact that they sneak guys into their bedroom windows at night. Sky merely kisses them, but only to feel the numbness that sets in each time one of them touches or kisses her.Sky has never felt anything with a boy, until Dean Holder.From the moment the two see each other, sparks fly. Holder makes Sky feel things she's never felt before, and does it without even a touch. This is something Sky finds terrifying. After asking her best friend about him, she finds out he has a dark past and decides to avoid him for her own good.But Holder is relentless. Sky finally caves to his charms and forms her own opinion of him, and that opinion is this: Dean Holder is passionate--passionate about life, love, and the people he cares for. Sky needs passion in her life, and Holder is just the one to give it to her. "I want you to keep them open...because I need you to watch me give you the very last piece of my heart."The problem is, Holder knows more about Sky than he lets on; things Sky herself has long forgotten. A secret so massive and horrifying that it'll rock the foundation of Sky's life forever.- - -Where do I even begin with this? Even thinking about the book makes me want to burst into tears all over again. Sigh.Okay, I guess I'll start someplace safe and talk about the characters and all their glorious glory. Sky. Ohhhh, Sky. I love her! If ever there was a strong heroine, Sky is it. If I was put in the position she was, I'd of fallen apart. Sit-in-the-corner-sobbing-forever type falling apart; complete breakdown. Did our protagonist do that? Heck no! She cried for an evening, took charge of the situation, and decisively took action. She was brave and inspiring. It was a true honor to read from her perspective.Holder. Dean Holder. Sizzle! Misunderstood bad boy, broken soul, passionate, drop-your-panties sexy. This guy takes the cake on broody bad boys. He's not just temperamental, he's got a reason for it. He isn't just overprotective or jealous. He's experienced his own tragedies in life and deals with it the only way he knows how. Little does he know, he's the key to Sky's past, and she is the key to his future. Together, these two make quite the pair. They're full of passion, wit, and chemistry. They are a world unto themselves; living and loving with abandon. They are beautiful.The plot is something that you just can't put into a review. Not only would it spoil the story, but it just can't be done justice. You have to read it for yourself. But I will say this: this plot is a heavy one. Don't go into this book expecting a light, fluffy romance. It's anything but. It is romance within a tragedy. It's sadness. It's anger. It's hopelessness. It's a tear-jerker and it'll leave your heart in pieces on the floor--and you won't even want to pick them up. Sky thinks she knows about her life, but she doesn't even know who she is. She's lived a lie for the better part of her life. Ever heard the story of Pandora's Box? Holder is the one to open up the box that is Sky's past. Once that happens, her entire world crumbles down around her. What's left after that? Hope.Hoover leaves us plenty of clues to this big revelation, trust me. You can see a piece of it coming, but the rest will completely blindside you. There's not just one twist to this story, but many. You may want to grab a blankie or teddy bear to cuddle with when you read this one. It's not pretty. It's ugliness wrapped in pain wrapped in betrayal wrapped in sorrow. Emotional rollercoaster.The bright spot? Holder. In Sky's sea of pain and confusion lies Holder. An ever-present figure of strength and love; a constant in her life. And does she ever cling to him like a life raft. "I swear I will spend every last breath thanking you for allowing yourself to love me."Without a doubt, these two will be my favorite couple of 2013. I don't even have to read another novel to know it. I feel bad for any other book I read this year. Hopeless is going to be an impossible act to follow. The connection between these two characters is tangible. It breathes. It's sparkling and beautiful. I just want to reach out and touch it. ♥ Sigh. Just read it. You have to read it.Colleen Hoover's writing is impeccable. Her attention to detail is astounding. I love her ability to interweave so many plot twists with flawless perfection. Her words are enchanting and her stories are life-changing. Every single scene will suck you in and leave you feeling completely drained in the end. Reading one of her novels is an honest-to-God treat. I could cry right now simply because I don't have anymore Colleen Hoover to read. *sniffles* :(Overall, I just cannot put my love for this book into proper words. My review sucks because this book is just too fantastic for me to even convey it. I strongly urge you to just go buy it. It's worth every penny and then some. Hopeless is a flawless story of love, loss, deceit, passion, tragedy, and most of all... Hope. Hope for a broken soul. Hope for the future. Hope for forgiveness. Hope for a new love. Hope for a little girl whose life was ruined by the one person she trusted most. This story will take hold of your emotions and wring them out 'til your completely dry. You'll laugh and you'll cry. Like me, you'll find it impossible to put down once you begin, but impossible not to at others. There are pieces of this novel that deserve a moment of silence afterward. It's truly something amazing. Colleen Hoover know how to write. The characters. The romance. The plot. The revelations. The ending. It was the absolute most perfect book I have ever read. Whatever you are reading now, just STOP. Put it down. Read Hopeless. It's a book you simply cannot miss. It will stay with you for the rest of your life.*Ages 17+ only! Sexual content, mature language, heavy subject matter.*

Stop what you're doing right now because you need to read this book. Colleen Hoover's Hopeless will leave you feeling so many things by the time you're done reading: raw, speechless, breathless, and addicted. I had no idea what to expect when I started reading this novel, but it utterly blew me away. There are only a select few books that make me speechless, but this is one of them. It is so beautifully written that no words will do Ms. Hoover justice. You simply need to read the gorgeous words yourself.Now anyone who knows me knows that I am a quote freak. I find quotes anywhere and everywhere, especially books. And honestly, this book is never-ending in the quote department. You could literally use every single word in this novel, and it fits perfectly into something in your life. One of my favorites is this because of how truly perfect and accurate it is. “And while I could sit here and feel sorry for myself, wondering why all of this happened to me..I'm not going to do it. I'm not going to wish for a perfect life. The things that knock you down in life are tests, forcing you to make a choice between giving in and remaining on the ground or wiping the dirt off and standing up even taller than you did before you were knocked down. I'm choosing to stand taller. I'll probably get kicked down a few more times before this life is through with me, but I can guarantee you I'll never stay on the ground.”Tell me that's not perfect! I mean, how do you even write something better than that!One of my favorite aspects of this novel was the characters. They are incredibly real and relatable, never once feeling fake or boring. I was glued to the page, waiting and longing to find out what both Sky and Holder's backstory was. I tried putting things together, and even though I had it somewhat figured out, I never could have guessed the huge twist that Ms. Hoover threw at us. Sky, who was hilarious and new to technology had me crying and laughing throughout the entire story. I loved her introduction and confusion over technology, but I loved how strong she was even if she didn't think it herself. She was brave, and most importantly she was different. I honestly have never read a character like her. Holder, is quite simply amazing! I fell in love with him after his introduction, and he stays in your heart. Holder is charismatic, sexy, intense, the list goes on and on. What was even better is that as you read the story, you experience the same emotions that each of the characters deals with. You experience the ups and the downs, the terrible, terrible truths that are revealed, and the love that blossoms between them. However, even though Sky falls for Holder right away, it's not insta-love. And can I get an AMEN for that!!! Their relationship takes place over several months, growing like a typical whirlwind romance. And when you find out just how far back their relationship actually goes, well you start sobbing your heart out. Finally, I loved loved loved Breckin and Six. They were great additions that added humor and friendship to the story, and every single person should have friends like these in their life.Another thing that I absolutely adored about this book was that it reminded me of some very important things. This is a story about loss, love, tragedy, and hope. It reminded me that we have to go through these things to experience these things to live. Contrary to the title, this book doesn't leave you hopeless. It gives you hope that things in your life will get better because if you have faith and hope, and believe in yourself, then the world will open up before your eyes. You'll start seeing the beauty in the things around you, and you'll realize that certain people in your life will always help and pick you up when you fall, when you can't get up yourself. This book reminds you of the importance of feeling. Feeling every emotion that makes us human is okay, and should never be pushed down. And when life is coming too fast, as it so often does, well it's okay to take a chapter break. Because who among us doesn't need one now and then. This novel reminds us all to slow down, and not rush through life. And then there's that magical moment when the title makes sense, and tears stream down your face, and things fall into place.Take my advice, read this novel now. You won't regret a single minute of it. By the time you're done reading, you take away so much more than a story. These characters penetrate your soul, and the lessons you learn stick with you for a long time. Besides everything I mentioned above, you learn that sometimes all we need to do is let things out, or just listen to someone who needs to talk. Finally, we learn that sometimes even the simplest questions, have the hardest answers, and that's okay because eventually, somehow, some way, we'll find those answers. Savor this novel, take the time to read it, and think about it afterward. You won't be disappointed by this novel, and after your done, you'll long to read it all over again.And that last chapter...let's just say that if you think you're done crying, like I thought I was, those tears will spring right back up when you read that last line. Happy reading :)5 bajillon stars!

Porque os livros da Colleen são tão intensos?Eu ainda estou tentando processar tudo o que acontecer nesse livro e na vida de todos os redor de Sky.Essa menina tem uma força e um coração que @^$^%_. E o que falar de Holder? Esse menino não tem a idade que diz ter eu nunca encontrei uma pessoa tão compreensiva.A química entre os dois aparece no momento que eles se encontram e é perfeito demais. Eles são perfeitos demais🥰.

I love it! 💜🙊 Ya leí este libro en español en formato digital pero lo quería en físico y en Inglés para practicar mi lectura, que mejor que un libro de mi autora favorita 🙊💜

Comprato come regalo alla mia fidanzata. Ha letto quasi tutti i libri dell'autrice e questo le mancava. Spedizione amazon impeccabile.

favorite coho book I absolutely love it

My fifth? Sixth? CoHo book and she does not cease to amaze me every damn time. Cried my eyes out at usual.