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If you're a fan of young adult romance novels, then you've probably heard of New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover. She's one of the most popular authors in the genre, and for good reason. Her novels are engaging, heartwarming, and just plain fun to read. And, if you're looking for a new series to get into, I highly recommend this New York Times bestseller Hopeless series.
This series follows the story of Sky, a young woman who is struggling to deal with her past. When she meets Dean Holder, he sparks memories that she had buried deep down. As they start to unravel the secrets of their past, they also begin to discover the hope that they have for their future.
This series is full of emotion and will leave you feeling hopeful long after you've finished reading. If you're looking for a series that will keep you entertained and make you feel all the feels, then be sure to check out Colleen Hoover's Hopeless series.
The Hopeless Series
Hopeless 2012
Losing Hope 2013
Finding Cinderella 2014
Finding Perfect 2019
The first book in the series, Hopeless, was published in 2012 to critical acclaim. This book follows the story of Sky, a young woman who is struggling to deal with her past. When she meets Dean Holder, she starts to feel sparks of memories that she has buried deep down. As they start to unravel the secrets of their past, they also begin to discover the hope that they have for their future.
The second book in the series is Losing Hope, released in 2013. The sequel to Hopeless takes readers into the past, giving them a glimpse at the events that befell Dean Holder before he met Sky. Dean learned to carry his guilt but he never stopped searching for the girl he let walk away. This book picks up where Hopeless left off and follows Sky and Dean as they continue to try and piece together their past. Along the way, they'll face challenges and heartache, but ultimately they'll find out if their love is strong enough to withstand anything.
The third book in the series is Finding Cinderella, released in 2014. This book is a spin-off of the first two books and follows the story of Hope, a character who was introduced in Hopeless. This book follows Hope as she tries to find her own happily ever after.
The fourth and final book in the series, Finding Perfect: A Novella, was released in 2019. This book is a follow up to Finding Cinderella and follows Hope as she continues her search for love.
Hopeless by Colleen Hoover
If you're looking for a book that will make you feel all the feels, then be sure to check out Hopeless, by New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover. This book follows the story of Sky. Sky struggles to deal with her past. Sometimes discovering the truth can leave you more hopeless than believing the lies… That's what seventeen-year-old Sky realizes after she meets Dean Holder.
Seventeen year old Sky, a high school senior, finds herself drawn to Dean Holder, a guy with a promiscuous reputation that rivals her own. From their very first encounter, he terrifies and captivates her. Something about Dean Holder sparks memories of her deeply troubled past, a time she's tried so hard to bury. Though Sky is determined to stay far away from him, his unwavering pursuit and enigmatic smile break down her defenses and the intensity of the bond between them grows. But the mysterious Dean Holder has been keeping secrets of his own, and once they are revealed, Sky is changed forever and her ability to trust may be a casualty of the truth. Only by courageously facing the stark revelations can Sky and Holder hope to heal their emotional scars and find a way to live and love without boundaries.
This book is full of emotion and will leave you feeling hopeful long after you've finished reading. If you're looking for a book that will keep you entertained and make you feel all the feels, then be sure to check out Colleen Hoover's Hopeless.
Losing Hope by Colleen Hoover
New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover delivers in the second book in the series, Losing Hope. This book picks up where Hopeless left off and follows Sky and Dean as they continue to try and piece together their past. Along the way, they'll face challenges and heartache, but ultimately they'll find out if their love is strong enough to withstand anything.
In Losing Hope, we feel sparks of Holder's buried memories the moment we meet him. There's something about him that is both intriguing and intoxicating, and we can't help but be drawn in. From the very first encounter, it is clear that there is much more to Holder than meets the eye. He's haunted by the little girl he let walk away from him and spent his entire life searching for her. Haunted by his past, it is only through his connection with Sky that the truth is finally revealed.
In Losing Hope, Holder opens up about the events of Sky's youth that have affected him so deeply. He shares his own pain and grief, and reveals the ways in which he has sought redemption. In loving Sky, Holder finally begins to heal himself. And in doing so, he helps us to see the hope that lies within us all. This emotionally charged novel explores the power of love and redemption as two damaged people try to rebuild their lives.
Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover
The third book in the series is Finding Cinderella, released in 2014. Sometimes, people need a little push to believe in love again. For eighteen year old Daniel, it took a chance encounter in the dark with a girl to remind him of the power of love-at-first-sight. In the span of one hour, they profess their love for each other and make a pact: it would only last one hour and it would be only make-believe. But when their hour was up and the girl rushes off like Cinderella, Daniel couldn't help but feel that what happened between them seemed perfect only because they were pretending it was. Moments like that happen only in fairy tales...or so he thought. One year and one bad relationship later, his disbelief in love-at-first-sight is stripped away the day he meets Six: a girl with a strange name and an even stranger personality. Unfortunately for Daniel, finding true love doesn't guarantee a happily ever after that exists in fairy tales. . . it only further threatens it.
Finding Perfect: A Novella by Colleen Hoover
Finding Perfect: A Novella, the latest book by New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover is the fourth and final book in the series, released in 2019. Finding Perfect is a novella that brings back several of Colleen Hoover's most beloved characters. This book is the follow up to Finding Cinderella and follows Daniel and Six as they struggle with their shared secret.
Daniel is the protagonist of the story and the narrator. The story focuses on Daniel and Six, who are home for Thanksgiving. Daniel, Six, Holder, Sky, and Breckin are planning to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with a Friendsgiving dinner at Sky's parents' house. However, things have been off within the tightknit group and when Daniel reaches out to Six to ask questions he hasn't dared to bring up since they last spoke about their shared secret, he discovers that it is this very secret that has caused the problem and bringing a cloud over the holiday. Daniel must do everything he can to find answers for the one person he loves the most in the world, but will this search only lead to more pain? Only time will tell.
Conclusion:
If you're looking for a romantic young adult series to sink your teeth into, I highly recommend Colleen Hoover's Hopeless series. Her novels are so engaging, and you always feel like you are right there with the characters, experiencing everything that they're going through. These novels will leave you feeling hopeful long after you finish reading. For the best reading experience, make sure you've read all four books that come together to make up this heartwarming story; Hopeless, Losing Hope, Finding Cinderella and All Your Perfects. If you're looking for a good story, you should pick up this series of books. You won't be disappointed! They're moving, funny, and will leave you wanting more. Trust me - once you start reading, you won't be able to put them down!
FAQ
What are the trigger warnings for hopeless by Colleen Hoover?
Colleen Hoover's novel, Hopeless, deals with some difficult and potentially triggering topics. Bullying, child sexual abuse, the death of a parent, kidnapping, rape, and suicide are all present in the book. As a result, readers should be aware of these potential triggers before they begin reading. Hopeless is ultimately a story of hope and redemption, but it includes some very dark and disturbing elements. Those who are sensitive to these topics may want to avoid the book or be prepared for some tough scenes. However, Hopeless is also an incredibly powerful and moving novel, and many readers have found it to be an incredibly rewarding read despite its difficult subject matter.
What age is hopeless for?
This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence. Readers are advised to proceed with caution. Despite the potential risks, however, This Book is still an incredibly gripping and thought-provoking read.
What order do I read the Hopeless series?
I would recommend starting with Hopeless, then reading Losing Hope, followed by Finding Cinderella, and finally finishing with Finding Perfect. However, you could also read the books in any order you like - they can all be enjoyed as stand-alone stories.
The series begins with Hopeless, which tells the story of how Sky and Holder meet and fall in love. While the book is primarily a romance, it also deals with some heavier topics like abuse and addiction. This is followed by Losing Hope, which picks up after Sky and Holder have parted ways. The book explores the idea of second chances, and whether or not it's possible to overcome a difficult past.
Is Hopeless and All Your Perfects connected?
Hopeless was written in 2012. It’s about Sky and Holder. Losing Hope follows up Hopeless. It’s a retelling of Hopeless from Holder’s point of view. Finding Cinderella is about Sky and Holder’s friends, Six and Daniel. That completes the Hopeless series. But then comes All Your Perfects, which is completely unrelated to the previous Hopeless series. All your perfects is a standalone novel and doesn’t end in a cliffhanger. Ideas that involved characters from both All Your Perfects and Finding Cinderella, led to Hoover writing Finding Perfect. You don’t have to read Finding Perfect if you liked how Finding Cinderella and All Your Perfects ended. They aren’t cliffhangers. But if you want to know more, Finding Perfect sort of closes both of those books
