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A review by hanreadssbooks
Hopeless by Elsie Silver
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“she deserves the god damn world. and i’m going to be the one to give it to her.”
i’ve been waiting for beau’s book since i started flawless, and in no way whatsoever did it disappoint.
bailey was so damn determined when it came to getting what she wanted, and even though she knew she’d get there eventually, she still worried about what it’ll take to actually get to her “eventually”, and i totally related to that. she’s so much stronger than she realizes, but beau has never once doubted her strength or her ability to achieve her dreams (#teambailey).
beau had been searching for his purpose ever since he came home from the military, but never once thought that his purpose would be the bartender who worked at the local bar in chestnut springs. he loved bailey so hard and loud, even when saying “i love you” to her wasn’t entirely appropriate, considering their relationship was built on a “glorified bet” for a period of time. but when that “glorified bet” became realer than they thought it would? nothing would stop him from protecting bailey, even her own family.
everything about this book felt so right to me and nothing felt rushed, which i feel can happen with fake dating/engagement tropes, but this was perfect.
★ age gap
★ small town
★ forced proximity
★ fake engagement
★ “who did this to you”
i’ve been waiting for beau’s book since i started flawless, and in no way whatsoever did it disappoint.
bailey was so damn determined when it came to getting what she wanted, and even though she knew she’d get there eventually, she still worried about what it’ll take to actually get to her “eventually”, and i totally related to that. she’s so much stronger than she realizes, but beau has never once doubted her strength or her ability to achieve her dreams (#teambailey).
beau had been searching for his purpose ever since he came home from the military, but never once thought that his purpose would be the bartender who worked at the local bar in chestnut springs. he loved bailey so hard and loud, even when saying “i love you” to her wasn’t entirely appropriate, considering their relationship was built on a “glorified bet” for a period of time. but when that “glorified bet” became realer than they thought it would? nothing would stop him from protecting bailey, even her own family.
everything about this book felt so right to me and nothing felt rushed, which i feel can happen with fake dating/engagement tropes, but this was perfect.
★ age gap
★ small town
★ forced proximity
★ fake engagement
★ “who did this to you”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction and Drug abuse