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donnaf25's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault
nstinch54's review against another edition
5.0
5/5 stars
*mild spoilers if you haven't read Hopeless*
If it's at all possible, I loved this book even more than I loved Hopeless. I loved getting Holder's POV for the story, while at the same time it still felt like a completely different story. At no point while reading Losing Hope did I think to myself "I already read this once, why am I reading it again?" It was SOOOO SO SO FREAKING GOOD. I enjoyed reading a YA book from a male's POV. Getting Holder's perspective on the Hope/Sky situation and being inside of Holder's mind when he first recognized Hope, saw the bracelet, wrote letters to Les, went to Hope's house....it was all heartbreaking. You could feel what Holder was feeling.
Colleen Hoover is amazing.
*mild spoilers if you haven't read Hopeless*
If it's at all possible, I loved this book even more than I loved Hopeless. I loved getting Holder's POV for the story, while at the same time it still felt like a completely different story. At no point while reading Losing Hope did I think to myself "I already read this once, why am I reading it again?" It was SOOOO SO SO FREAKING GOOD. I enjoyed reading a YA book from a male's POV. Getting Holder's perspective on the Hope/Sky situation and being inside of Holder's mind when he first recognized Hope, saw the bracelet, wrote letters to Les, went to Hope's house....it was all heartbreaking. You could feel what Holder was feeling.
Colleen Hoover is amazing.
scampbell6's review against another edition
2.0
Hated that this was much like the first book just a different perspective. Wish it was a little different .
kymberline's review against another edition
5.0
Colleen Hoover has done it again! How does she get it right everytime! Dean Holder <3
mak__7's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lunalisa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The second book in the series and it was good hearing Holder’s POV, obviously the story is completely repeated but it highlights his understanding of situations and thoughts which I liked. I definitely read this quicker than the first book as I was already familiar with the story, excited to see where it goes next.. Also really loved all his notebook entries to Les.
hokie922's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great book, enjoyed Holder's point of view just as much as Sky's in Losing Hope. This book had some nice features that I think fans of Losing Hope will enjoy and you'll definitely get answers to some questions that you may have had in the previous book. Although I definitely wish there were more main characters so she could write this story from their point of view!! Maybe Karen?!!
angeldove0505's review against another edition
5.0
Like Hopeless, Dean's story Losing Hope deserves so many more stars then GoodReads will allow me to give. It was amazing. Normally when I read dual POV books I get bored during the second book because it is so much like the first book in this one Colleen Hoover took me on a undeniable, breathtaking, heart wrenching journey that I have not been on in a long time. I felt Holder's pain, his happiness, and his feelings. I felt as though I was there and wanted to hold him and take all the pain away. I loved Sky in this book also and at no point was I ready for the book to end. I loved this story I hope to see more of this pair in the future.
gothmoose's review against another edition
5.0
Inital Reaction
Oh. My. God.
My Feels.
Review later, right now I can't. I just can't.
Real Review Now That I've Picked Myself Up Off the Floor and Stopped Crying Like a Big Angry Baby
COLLEEN HOOVER! WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME?!?!
Woman, I was quite happy to live in my LaLaland called Nofeelsever, and you have ruined that...RUINED I SAY!
Losing Hope was, simply put, amazing. It was a sequel that lived up to it's predecessor, stands on it's own and managed to shatter my heart all over again.
Losing Hope is not Hopeless from Holder's point of view; Losing Hope is Holder's story. And what a heart-wrenching story it is.
If you didn't fall in love with Holder the first time around in Hopeless, you sure as hell fell in love with him this time. I swooned, I laughed, I cried; I wanted to put wrap him in a blanket and hold him when his world started falling apart.
Oh, and meeting Holder's best friend, Daniel, was a fucking treat. Daniel and his random nicknames for people where absolutely hilarious and I think if Daniel and Six were ever in a room together, the world would explode from awesomeness.
Losing Hope was one of those books that awakens long buried heartstrings and emotions, and you'll be equally parts pissed and happy about this fact, but mostly you'll just be grateful.
I received Losing Hope as an ARC through Netgalley via Atria Publishing
Oh. My. God.
My Feels.
Review later, right now I can't. I just can't.
Real Review Now That I've Picked Myself Up Off the Floor and Stopped Crying Like a Big Angry Baby
COLLEEN HOOVER! WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME?!?!
Woman, I was quite happy to live in my LaLaland called Nofeelsever, and you have ruined that...RUINED I SAY!
Losing Hope was, simply put, amazing. It was a sequel that lived up to it's predecessor, stands on it's own and managed to shatter my heart all over again.
Losing Hope is not Hopeless from Holder's point of view; Losing Hope is Holder's story. And what a heart-wrenching story it is.
If you didn't fall in love with Holder the first time around in Hopeless, you sure as hell fell in love with him this time. I swooned, I laughed, I cried; I wanted to put wrap him in a blanket and hold him when his world started falling apart.
Oh, and meeting Holder's best friend, Daniel, was a fucking treat. Daniel and his random nicknames for people where absolutely hilarious and I think if Daniel and Six were ever in a room together, the world would explode from awesomeness.
Losing Hope was one of those books that awakens long buried heartstrings and emotions, and you'll be equally parts pissed and happy about this fact, but mostly you'll just be grateful.
I received Losing Hope as an ARC through Netgalley via Atria Publishing