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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
This is the 2nd story I've read by Colleen Hoover. While I like her writing, I saw too many similarities to her other book and I'm a little disappointed. The characters from book to book are completely different people but have the same mannerisms and almost the same situations. She also follows the same formula for mystery/secrets and their reveals.
She's found a niche but it only worked for me once.
She's found a niche but it only worked for me once.
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
fast-paced
I have a confession...
So, the big question ... Did Confess meet the mark?
Hell YES!!!!
Why, oh why would I ever doubt? Confess was so damn good ... strike that ... Confess was so completely, perfectly, wonderfully AMAZING! I'm still undecided, but Confess is either my new favorite or tied (with Hopeless) as my favorite CoHo read. Yes! You heard me ... FAVORITE! That is a pretty big honor, considering Hopeless is #2 on my all-time favorite book list.
Conceptually, this is book is a masterpiece.
The idea of taking random, anonymous, REAL LIFE confessions and turning them into works of art ... REAL LIFE works of art that are beautifully inspiring on their own ... simply BRILLIANT.
Ms Hoover's translation of this concept is an eloquent, effortless prose ... her writing on it's own is enough to inspire me to shed a few tears ... when you add in the gripping storyline and incredible set of characters ... let the sob-fest Tsunami begin!
Without going into detail about the plot-line (because that would just spoil it), I will say that I found myself pleasantly surprised multiple times by the twists and fake-outs in this book. I'm usually hard to fool, but I honestly saw none of them coming ... maybe I'm losing my touch? Or maybe CoHo's writing is just so phenomenal that I was distracted enough to not notice what was right in front of me. Regardless of the reasoning, I appreciated the surprise that accompanied each one of these reveals ... both the subtle as well as the shocking.
But the absolute BEST part of this story (for me) was Auburn. Her character was so easy to empathize with, and that's what truly brought all the magic to life. Her situation was; so touching, so heartbreaking , so extremely realistic. Yes, her decisions and some of her actions could be easily questioned ... It would be easy to doubt her strength because she's not more assertive or outspoken in her situation ... but, to me it's because of her actions and her willingness to comply that I am able to see her true strength. It is pure and simple love and DEVOTION.
It was perfect. If you are a Colleen Hoover fan, or if you've never read her work - THIS is the one to pick up. Unless you don't enjoy being romanced by an intricately designed and artfully woven love story.
Buy Confess here:
AMAZON US
AMAZON CA
And:
Take a look at the real life art of Danny O'Connor. He created the amazing pieces shown in the book. Very inspiring!
And visit me at Reading in the Red Room to see more of my review(s).
I have a big, GIANT girl crush on Colleen Hoover!
CoHo always manages to find my soft spot. Her words dig right through my (fake) tough exterior, latch onto my soul & squeeze all the emotion out of my (usually) well-guarded heart. I know that every time I pick up one of her books, I will FEEL it . Most likely for days. Colleen Hoover is, without question one of my favorite authors. It's likely that I've put her on a bit of a pedestal. And that's a rough spot to be in ... because when the expectations are high, it's easy to slip. This is why I sometimes have a mini panic attack before reading one of her books; I worry that it won't be as wonderful as I'm anticipating.
So, the big question ... Did Confess meet the mark?
Hell YES!!!!
Why, oh why would I ever doubt? Confess was so damn good ... strike that ... Confess was so completely, perfectly, wonderfully AMAZING! I'm still undecided, but Confess is either my new favorite or tied (with Hopeless) as my favorite CoHo read. Yes! You heard me ... FAVORITE! That is a pretty big honor, considering Hopeless is #2 on my all-time favorite book list.
Why I LOVE it!
Conceptually, this is book is a masterpiece.
The idea of taking random, anonymous, REAL LIFE confessions and turning them into works of art ... REAL LIFE works of art that are beautifully inspiring on their own ... simply BRILLIANT.
Ms Hoover's translation of this concept is an eloquent, effortless prose ... her writing on it's own is enough to inspire me to shed a few tears ... when you add in the gripping storyline and incredible set of characters ... let the sob-fest Tsunami begin!
Without going into detail about the plot-line (because that would just spoil it), I will say that I found myself pleasantly surprised multiple times by the twists and fake-outs in this book. I'm usually hard to fool, but I honestly saw none of them coming ... maybe I'm losing my touch? Or maybe CoHo's writing is just so phenomenal that I was distracted enough to not notice what was right in front of me. Regardless of the reasoning, I appreciated the surprise that accompanied each one of these reveals ... both the subtle as well as the shocking.
But the absolute BEST part of this story (for me) was Auburn. Her character was so easy to empathize with, and that's what truly brought all the magic to life. Her situation was; so touching, so heartbreaking , so extremely realistic. Yes, her decisions and some of her actions could be easily questioned ... It would be easy to doubt her strength because she's not more assertive or outspoken in her situation ... but, to me it's because of her actions and her willingness to comply that I am able to see her true strength. It is pure and simple love and DEVOTION.
In Conclusion.
It was perfect. If you are a Colleen Hoover fan, or if you've never read her work - THIS is the one to pick up. Unless you don't enjoy being romanced by an intricately designed and artfully woven love story.
Buy Confess here:
AMAZON US
AMAZON CA
And:
Take a look at the real life art of Danny O'Connor. He created the amazing pieces shown in the book. Very inspiring!
And visit me at Reading in the Red Room to see more of my review(s).
There were a lot of confessions in this book
I have a confession for you
I have a confession for you
Too much drama for me. Not enough feel-good. It felt soap opera-y. Auburn felt young and it seemed like the couple wouldn't last because they weren't developed enough individually.
It never stopped being just as great as the Prologue. It was all amazing. It broke my heart. It tore me up. And it fixed me, too. Beautiful read.
Original review posted at www.fictitiousdelicious.com on 03/12/15:
I am so thankful that Hoover writes as fast as she does because I'm quite certain I'd cry if I had to wait an entire year between books. There is just something about the way she writes that sucks me in. Every. Single. Time. CONFESS was no exception to this scientific fact I've coined, "The Hoover Rule." The Hoover Rule is basically more powerful than gravity and a LOT more fun to learn about.
I've been in a bit of a book slump around these here parts. When the chance to read an ARC of CONFESS came along, I jumped at it because I knew it would be exactly what I needed to rev up my engine again. And boy, oh boy. Rev up my engine it did. Not sure I'd say this was my favorite Hoover book to date (Will Cooper + Dean Holder Forever! Not "together" together, but as...wait. Together? Hmmm. Someone send me that fanfic stat.), but it has the right amount of sexy times and roller coaster emotions that put my reading into overdrive. I literally sat in my reading chair, opened the book and got up from the chair after I finished Auburn and Owen's story. The artwork was absent from the ARC and I cannot wait to see the finished product when it arrives. Some of the TRUE confessions in this book are stunning. Like, I almost can't believe them. Good stuff.
There was a part of the story line that I didn't care for. Actually, I really disliked it. I can't tell you exactly what part that was because holy spoilers on a Ford Mustang! Suffice it to say that it was enough of a turnoff that I kinda wanted to cry. Not because it's emotional, but because I didn't want that aspect to be part of the story line. It doesn't fit the character AT ALL and I'm not sure if/how it moved the story along. Send me an email and we can discuss it privately if you'd like. You can send my cryptic email about my cryptic review, lol.
Even with the disaster in the story line that I can't be specific about, I still really loved this story. It had many more elements that were fantastic and the ending had me clinching my heart, a box of tissues and a strong vodka drink. We're not talking UGLY LOVE levels of crying, but the tears flowed.
The countdown for Hoover book #10 is on! (Just 268 days!!)
I am so thankful that Hoover writes as fast as she does because I'm quite certain I'd cry if I had to wait an entire year between books. There is just something about the way she writes that sucks me in. Every. Single. Time. CONFESS was no exception to this scientific fact I've coined, "The Hoover Rule." The Hoover Rule is basically more powerful than gravity and a LOT more fun to learn about.
I've been in a bit of a book slump around these here parts. When the chance to read an ARC of CONFESS came along, I jumped at it because I knew it would be exactly what I needed to rev up my engine again. And boy, oh boy. Rev up my engine it did. Not sure I'd say this was my favorite Hoover book to date (Will Cooper + Dean Holder Forever! Not "together" together, but as...wait. Together? Hmmm. Someone send me that fanfic stat.), but it has the right amount of sexy times and roller coaster emotions that put my reading into overdrive. I literally sat in my reading chair, opened the book and got up from the chair after I finished Auburn and Owen's story. The artwork was absent from the ARC and I cannot wait to see the finished product when it arrives. Some of the TRUE confessions in this book are stunning. Like, I almost can't believe them. Good stuff.
There was a part of the story line that I didn't care for. Actually, I really disliked it. I can't tell you exactly what part that was because holy spoilers on a Ford Mustang! Suffice it to say that it was enough of a turnoff that I kinda wanted to cry. Not because it's emotional, but because I didn't want that aspect to be part of the story line. It doesn't fit the character AT ALL and I'm not sure if/how it moved the story along. Send me an email and we can discuss it privately if you'd like. You can send my cryptic email about my cryptic review, lol.
Even with the disaster in the story line that I can't be specific about, I still really loved this story. It had many more elements that were fantastic and the ending had me clinching my heart, a box of tissues and a strong vodka drink. We're not talking UGLY LOVE levels of crying, but the tears flowed.
The countdown for Hoover book #10 is on! (Just 268 days!!)
Love and Confess ist eines meiner absoluten Lieblingsbücher von CoHo. Die Geschichte und die Charaktere waren wunderbar. Für CoHo Verhältnisse war die Geschichte schon fast unspektulär, aber wunderbar schön und traurig.
Owen ist ein absoluter Traum von Bookboyfriend.
Owen ist ein absoluter Traum von Bookboyfriend.
oh my god…as a fan of colleen hoovers writing style i’m addicted to reading her books, although i thought the whole confession idea was very cute and i did tear up at the last confession. i wasn’t that in love with the characters but it was still an okay read