I love being a part of anything that has to do with Hoover's writing because I always know I will love whatever it happens to be. With the case of her new book, November 9, I was once again blown away and thrown on an emotional roller coaster that was so worth the ups and downs.
Title: November 9
Author: Colleen Hoover
Series: Stand Alone
Published By: Atria (November 10, 2015)
Source: An ARC copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Book Description:
Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse.
Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day of her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.
About the Author:
Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Slammed, Point of Retreat, This Girl, Hopeless, Losing Hope, Maybe Someday, Finding Cinderella, and Ugly Love. She lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys.
What can I possible say about this read that probably hasn't already been gushed about before me? Or for that matter the greatness that is Hoover's writing.
She always manages to amaze me no matter how many times in the past I have adored her novels, she still manages to surprise me, make me teary eyed and always leave me with a smile on my face. She comes out with fresh new ideas that melt my heart, tear it apart and always mend it back together again.
She truly is a master at what she does and what she does is write so freaking well that it blows me away, every. Single. Time.
With characters that are instantly relateable and so endearing that you can't help but fall in love with them. I immediately loved both Ben and Fallon and that love only grew as the story wore on. It was so very hard not to get wrapped up in their lives and care about the outcome. I was rooting for them the whole way through and, the best part besides the wonderful slow burning love story? All the book boyfriend cliches! I loved reading about Ben and Fallon and they “discussions” about book boyfriends. It was hilarious! Plus, hello Tate and Miles! Love loved that we get to see these two amazing people again!
All in all, another five star, blow me away, make me weep like a baby read.
*All thoughts and opinions are my own and were not influenced by the author or publisher. I was not compensated for this review.*
Ohmygosh, I'm so not ready for this. I haven't even read Confess yet! But I'm so glad this is another amazing Colleen Hoover book. I swear, that woman can do NO wrong. ;D
ReplyDeleteI know! I feel the same way about her writing. ;)
DeleteI loved this one too!! Tat e and Miles were such a little bonus! Great review!
ReplyDeleteYes! I loved seeing them!
DeleteI loved the 2 books I tried by the author and I confess that I"m curious for more!
ReplyDeleteYou should read them, they are so fabulous!!
DeleteI have read many positives for this one, as well as a few not so positives. I am gonna make this one my official CoHo read since I haven't read any of her solo books. I love the Never Never books that she co-penned with Tarryn. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI hope you end up loving it!!
DeleteI ran for a copy of this book despite the fact that I've only read two of Hoover's books I found to be...okay at best. I have this hope that one of her books will do for me what it does for so many countless others. I'm thinking I may read it next year but keep your fingers crossed for me. I so want to feel what you felt!
ReplyDeleteI really hope you do and it just blows you away!
DeleteGreat review - I couldn't agree more! This is my favorite CoHo book to date. I don't know how she manages to top every book. She's amazing!
ReplyDeleteShe truly is and yay that you loved it so much too!
DeleteTo be honest, I've always been hesitant in reading NA because of all the drama and angst. However your review of this one is making me reconsider. I should definitely checkout a book by this author sometime as I see her name everywhere!
ReplyDeleteThere is always drama I will admit that but her writing is so great I don't even hesitate each time. ;)
DeleteGreat review!! I'm so glad you loved it. I can't wait to read it myself. Colleen Hoover is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I follow her on Instagram and she is hilarious!!
DeleteShe is! I love that she is just as great online as her books, that doesn't always happen. ;)
DeleteI don't think this one would be for me from what Nereyda told me, but I'm glad you loved it as much as you did. It's always an amazing feeling when a favorite author delivers.
ReplyDeleteLovely review, Ali!
That is very true Nick and thank you!
DeleteSuch praises! I've really enjoyed the two I've read from her so far. They're super emotional but so good. So happy this one blew you away again ;)
ReplyDeleteI really am too and I hope you try this as well and it blows you away too. ;)
DeleteI still need to read something by Colleen Hoover. This is definitely on my wish list though. Glad you loved it!
ReplyDeleteGlad it is on you wish list!
DeleteI really liked this one too, and yes the whole book boyfriend cliches was one of the highlights.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun twist. ;)
DeleteYes! I loved this too, although my review posts later in December. I loved the whole book reading.
ReplyDeleteMe too. I loved all the things that were geared towards readers for sure!
DeleteI am beyond embarassed at this point. Honestly, I'm ashamed that I still haven't read anything by Hoover. And she hits all the right notes: relatable characters, excellent romance, believable issues, all of it. I'l have to make time and that's it.
ReplyDeleteDon't be embarrassed, just try her! :P
DeleteI confess that the author is new to me, but seeing how this book has been floating around the blogsphere quite a bit in recent days, I might just give in and see what the hype is all about! Great review ;)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely try this or something of her's, she is wonderful!
DeleteHoover is always a safe bet to an awesome read. She's fantastic. Great review, Ali!
ReplyDeleteThis boook is polarizing readers, well at least the blogs I follow. It's good that you loved it, some people got tired of the brokeness she's so notorious for
ReplyDeleteNot me, I can't seem to get enough and they are all really different so that helps too.
DeleteI'm glad that you loved this book. It looks like I should try to fit it in somewhere. I just don't know where.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely try, she is fabulous!
DeleteHaha yes, the way she wove the cliches and tropes in was so much fun. And I was not expecting that UL appearance, but it made me insanely happy.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
DeleteI've been seeing this everywhere. I still haven't read any of her books but I'm glad you loved this!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness Candace try one, I think you will like her, drama and all. ;)
DeleteI loved this as well.It's only the second one I have read by her. My review posted last week on Pure Textuality-and if we still gave stars, it would have been 5 as well! Glad you had a good time with this read :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you loved it as well!
DeleteBeen reading some conflicting reviews on this book. But I'll most likely read it as well because it's Hoover. Lol.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do end up liking it Joy!
DeleteYay! I've come to expect so much from Hoover that I'm actually afraid to read her books lately in case they let me down. Crazy, right?
ReplyDeleteNicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Nah not crazy, I completely understand but I don't think this one will if that helps. ;)
DeleteI am so relieved to hear it was as good as we all hoped it would be. But, come on, it's Hoover, duh! lol
ReplyDeleteI know right? :P
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