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sandra4475's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
This was not for me and did not match the mood I was looking for when reading
After 30 % it just didn't go well for me anymore. I was feeling okay about the characters before this point but after it was just dreadful. I was seriously kind of enjoying myself and the interactions but it was only during the earlier half. I didn't like anybody from this book by 60% they all annoyed and irked me so much I guess except Phil.
The way they were crushing over each other during the start was exciting but got boring. There was just not much to go between that that would keep my interest and that was the vibe I was looking for when I was reading this book. I just wanted it to end.
By 70% I couldn't take it anymore and just skimmed it through. My soul literally could not take reading anymore of this bullshit.
I felt negatively about most characters. Phil was okay, VADA was tolerable but the greenly family? Fuck that whole lot. Idc, I don't like them I borderline hate them.
Man this ruined my reading so much. I don't know how long until I recover from this. I may be being dramatic rn but let's see if I get the hope for reading again from 70% and seeing if I'll change my opinions once I really commit to digesting everything that's happening. It was just dreadful. Hahhh.
Edit: I really wanted to feel validated so I went to the reviews but it seems like I am the odd one out. I see mostly 5 star reviews from both this app and goodreads but I am adamant about my feelings when reading this book. It was not a good experience. I found this book after going through my past reads and it did gave out some of the same vibes as the books I read which I decently liked but somehow it this book had it in an unenjoyable way. Secret mutual pinning-which got boring, and something else that I can't think of rn. I should sleep but the thought of this book kept me awake in a bad way. I just wanted to see that 100% anyways I'm rambling but I will not let my feelings be swayed by other atleast for now. Also, experience gaps has been present to my recent reads far too much and frequently so it was the fuel to my hatred for this one. Hahhhhhhhh.
Edit edit: power went out so decided to reread from 70%
They both are so effortlessly talented that's it got hard to believe in it's validity. I kept doubting the greatness of Luke's lyrics so I just cringe whenever they mention the top hit song shit. I also doubt why the podcast is such a fucking hit, the thing about teen wolf was cringy as fuck.
Third act was lame as fuck. Okay, maybe the upstage performance was decent but it's really hard to believe that it deserved the response for it.
They're obnoxious. I hate public declarations. Just read the actual lyrics and... Meh. She got on stage.. Nope.
Okay I'm done, actually read the parts I skimmed through and yeah. I'm not very fond of this book, it's not for me and I just don't like how it went and how stuff got executed. I think i'm not changing my rating from a one star. Dunno.
After 30 % it just didn't go well for me anymore. I was feeling okay about the characters before this point but after it was just dreadful. I was seriously kind of enjoying myself and the interactions but it was only during the earlier half. I didn't like anybody from this book by 60% they all annoyed and irked me so much I guess except Phil.
The way they were crushing over each other during the start was exciting but got boring. There was just not much to go between that that would keep my interest and that was the vibe I was looking for when I was reading this book. I just wanted it to end.
By 70% I couldn't take it anymore and just skimmed it through. My soul literally could not take reading anymore of this bullshit.
I felt negatively about most characters. Phil was okay, VADA was tolerable but the greenly family? Fuck that whole lot. Idc, I don't like them I borderline hate them.
Man this ruined my reading so much. I don't know how long until I recover from this. I may be being dramatic rn but let's see if I get the hope for reading again from 70% and seeing if I'll change my opinions once I really commit to digesting everything that's happening. It was just dreadful. Hahhh.
Edit: I really wanted to feel validated so I went to the reviews but it seems like I am the odd one out. I see mostly 5 star reviews from both this app and goodreads but I am adamant about my feelings when reading this book. It was not a good experience. I found this book after going through my past reads and it did gave out some of the same vibes as the books I read which I decently liked but somehow it this book had it in an unenjoyable way. Secret mutual pinning-which got boring, and something else that I can't think of rn. I should sleep but the thought of this book kept me awake in a bad way. I just wanted to see that 100% anyways I'm rambling but I will not let my feelings be swayed by other atleast for now. Also, experience gaps has been present to my recent reads far too much and frequently so it was the fuel to my hatred for this one. Hahhhhhhhh.
Edit edit: power went out so decided to reread from 70%
They both are so effortlessly talented that's it got hard to believe in it's validity. I kept doubting the greatness of Luke's lyrics so I just cringe whenever they mention the top hit song shit. I also doubt why the podcast is such a fucking hit, the thing about teen wolf was cringy as fuck.
Third act was lame as fuck. Okay, maybe the upstage performance was decent but it's really hard to believe that it deserved the response for it.
They're obnoxious. I hate public declarations. Just read the actual lyrics and... Meh. She got on stage.. Nope.
Okay I'm done, actually read the parts I skimmed through and yeah. I'm not very fond of this book, it's not for me and I just don't like how it went and how stuff got executed. I think i'm not changing my rating from a one star. Dunno.
keikiqueen's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I think I would’ve liked it more if I read it sooner. But this book and these characters are all manic pixie dream girls and that’s just not for me
lizzy30's review against another edition
3.75
Ya novel about two people head over heels with each other but they haven’t actually met and don’t know how the other feels. Super sweet read lots of music info intermixed.
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
Yes, please! More Than Maybe and all Erin Hahn has to offer please!!!! It doesn't matter that I'm a full grown adult with kids almost Vada and Luke's age. This book is heartwarming, swoony, and absolutely wonderful. Almost everyone has had a crush (whether or not it was so bad it debilitated them) so it's super easy to empathize with them. It's a chance to experience what happens when you click with that ONE person and it's a chance to fall in love with love.
Hahn has definitely embraced what I can only assume is a vast knowledge or her inner music nerd for More Than Maybe. While her first novel proved a love for music, it seems Hahn has unearthed her knowledge and given us all some new songs to add to our playlists. Whether you "gel" with the new (or in some cases, old tunes), you will fall for these characters one quirky conversation at a time. I don't just mean Vada and Luke. I'm not so secretly hoping Hahn would give us Cullen's story too because I'm a sucker for HEA and my hopeless romantic soul needs Zach and Cull to be forever. Phil is a keeper as well and would love to see him in the future too. Or maybe...More Than Maybe I need to tell you that this book is everything you want, hope and love about young adult books- regardless of your age.
Hahn has definitely embraced what I can only assume is a vast knowledge or her inner music nerd for More Than Maybe. While her first novel proved a love for music, it seems Hahn has unearthed her knowledge and given us all some new songs to add to our playlists. Whether you "gel" with the new (or in some cases, old tunes), you will fall for these characters one quirky conversation at a time. I don't just mean Vada and Luke. I'm not so secretly hoping Hahn would give us Cullen's story too because I'm a sucker for HEA and my hopeless romantic soul needs Zach and Cull to be forever. Phil is a keeper as well and would love to see him in the future too. Or maybe...More Than Maybe I need to tell you that this book is everything you want, hope and love about young adult books- regardless of your age.
mmontoya's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mellamaron's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
4.5 rounded up! Honestly the only very small reason this doesn’t get a 5 is because I liked Never Saw You Coming a tiny bit more and this one was a little rougher around the edges 😂
But honestly? I looooved this book. It was a beautiful mix of music and heartache and anxiety and dance. I really enjoyed the overall plot and the characters - SO much. I loved all of the parent plots because they felt real and omg I loved Phil and her mom. They were too stinking cute. I really enjoy that these two books by Erin also had little adult romances in them and god they’re too cute. I cannot wait to read one of her adult romance books!!
Overall, I liked Vada a lot, but I LOVED Luke. Maybe because it was so refreshing to meet a boy who wanted to write songs and sing songs but NOT be famous. He didn’t want the spotlight and I appreciated that aspect to his personality and what I loved is that Erin Hahn didn’t make that a “bad” thing. Like his being an introvert and not wanting to be known wasn’t something that needed to be fixed. A few maybe tried it but at the end, he chose his own path and everyone let him be that person, introvert and all. And I think that was really beautiful.
Highly recommend Erin Hahn to all YA fans! She has such a way with teen language and experience. It’s so impressive!
But honestly? I looooved this book. It was a beautiful mix of music and heartache and anxiety and dance. I really enjoyed the overall plot and the characters - SO much. I loved all of the parent plots because they felt real and omg I loved Phil and her mom. They were too stinking cute. I really enjoy that these two books by Erin also had little adult romances in them and god they’re too cute. I cannot wait to read one of her adult romance books!!
Overall, I liked Vada a lot, but I LOVED Luke. Maybe because it was so refreshing to meet a boy who wanted to write songs and sing songs but NOT be famous. He didn’t want the spotlight and I appreciated that aspect to his personality and what I loved is that Erin Hahn didn’t make that a “bad” thing. Like his being an introvert and not wanting to be known wasn’t something that needed to be fixed. A few maybe tried it but at the end, he chose his own path and everyone let him be that person, introvert and all. And I think that was really beautiful.
Highly recommend Erin Hahn to all YA fans! She has such a way with teen language and experience. It’s so impressive!
kpbq81's review against another edition
5.0
This is like a Hallmark version of Empire Records. I cried a lot. It got me through some of my own stuff. Oh my god. So good.
hjhill_55's review against another edition
More of a sampling of this audio book. Not feeling it.
lauren_soderberg's review against another edition
5.0
There are novels that come along that defy their genres. That tap into a feeling so primal and deep that you can’t help but become completely immersed. To me, Erin Hahn’s More Than Maybe is one of those novels.
Luke Greenly loves music, but doesn’t want to be in the spotlight. The son of a famous punk rocker, Luke has all his father’s talent, with none of his desire for fame. He prefers to create music in secret, with no intention of ever performing for others. He also has a secret crush on music blogger, Vada Carsewell, whose witty reviews and expansive musical knowledge speak to his soul. Vada has big plans for her future, and she’s on course to achieve them all. She also has a secret crush on the charmingly shy Luke. When Vada and Luke decide to team up on a school project, they realize that there might be a whole lot more depth to their feelings than either of them anticipated.
Above all, this is a story about soulmates in all their forms. And I mean “soulmate” in a way that defies a romantic description; rather, it’s finding the people whom your soul connects with, be it romantically, fraternally, or platonically. The dynamics between Vada/Luke, Cullen/Zack, Vada/Meg, Zack/Luke, and Luke/Cullen are just a few examples of how this idea permeates throughout the story. Every relationship in this book is fully actualized and feels wholly authentic. It’s also about how music (or whatever muse you follow) can also be a soulmate of sorts. Vada and Luke connect on almost a cellular level, and as their story unfolds, you feel present every step of the way. Hahn creates supporting characters whose lives also feel essential to the story, which is a testament to Hahn’s adept storytelling and world-building abilities.
More Than Maybe is beautiful, layered, and brilliantly plotted. It’s a novel that I plan on revisiting often, and should be on everyone’s TBR list for 2020.
**Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest (and, in this case, enthusiastic) review.**
Luke Greenly loves music, but doesn’t want to be in the spotlight. The son of a famous punk rocker, Luke has all his father’s talent, with none of his desire for fame. He prefers to create music in secret, with no intention of ever performing for others. He also has a secret crush on music blogger, Vada Carsewell, whose witty reviews and expansive musical knowledge speak to his soul. Vada has big plans for her future, and she’s on course to achieve them all. She also has a secret crush on the charmingly shy Luke. When Vada and Luke decide to team up on a school project, they realize that there might be a whole lot more depth to their feelings than either of them anticipated.
Above all, this is a story about soulmates in all their forms. And I mean “soulmate” in a way that defies a romantic description; rather, it’s finding the people whom your soul connects with, be it romantically, fraternally, or platonically. The dynamics between Vada/Luke, Cullen/Zack, Vada/Meg, Zack/Luke, and Luke/Cullen are just a few examples of how this idea permeates throughout the story. Every relationship in this book is fully actualized and feels wholly authentic. It’s also about how music (or whatever muse you follow) can also be a soulmate of sorts. Vada and Luke connect on almost a cellular level, and as their story unfolds, you feel present every step of the way. Hahn creates supporting characters whose lives also feel essential to the story, which is a testament to Hahn’s adept storytelling and world-building abilities.
More Than Maybe is beautiful, layered, and brilliantly plotted. It’s a novel that I plan on revisiting often, and should be on everyone’s TBR list for 2020.
**Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest (and, in this case, enthusiastic) review.**