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Book Review – Confess by Colleen Hoover

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Confess by Colleen Hoover

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Confession: Writing a review for a Colleen Hoover book is so intimidating. How do you write a review for a genius? Her prose is so eloquent and poetic, I can’t even begin to follow it with my words.

Confession: I have been putting off writing this for 4 days, because words fail me.

QUOTE MARKAre you here to save me?”

The prologue sucked me in but made me a bit nervous at the same time because it was about an absolutely heartbreaking moment between two teens who are very much in love. But that was just the prologue. Then the book skips a few years ahead…

Auburn is struggling to make ends meet in a new town where she is lonely, in a new state, filled with nothing but strangers.  She hates her job, misses her home, and can’t stand the choices she has made in her life. While she is wallowing in her misery as she walks home, she sees a Help Wanted sign at a place called Confess. The windows are covered in random confessions that Colleen said were obtained from her actual readers.

QUOTE MARKEvery day I’m grateful that my husband and his brother look exactly alike. It means there’s less of a chance that my husband will find out that our son isn’t his.”

Owen Gentry is an artist and Confess is his studio. He has a showing that night, and needs immediate help. When I began this book, I had an arc without the images, and Colleen’s words described the paintings vividly.

QUOTE MARKIt’s somehow breathtaking and beautiful all at once. The painting is of a woman who seems to encompass both love and shame and every single emotion in between.”

But after a few paintings (based on confessions) were so beautifully described, I messaged Colleen (eep!) and she sent me the images (double eep!). The paintings were were especially commissioned for the book, and I loved that unique “picture book” quality. I can’t wait to get the paperback!

Owen is so freaking selfless and amazing, but he is hiding something.

QUOTE MARKI try to tell myself again that this is nothing more than a coincidence. Her showing up at my doorstep tonight. Her connecting with my art. Her having the same middle name as I do.

That could be fate, you know.”

There are so many plot points I am leaving out, because I don’t want to give away anything. But Owen’s past and his secrets can destroy Auburn. Her only choice is to cut him out of her life and move on. Owen is completely understanding, and accepts what is best for Auburn, despite their incredible connection.

QUOTE MARKShe’s made her choice, and even though it’s not the choice either of us wants, it’s the only choice that works for her right now. And I have to respect that.

Confess

Likes:

  • Colleen Hoover’s writing is one of the pieces of art in this book. Her lyrical, present tense prose makes you take notice, and only adds to the beauty of her stories.
  • The use of the actual paintings, made especially for this book.
  • The use of real confessions.
  • Owen’s selflessness.
  • Auburn’s selflessness.
  • Characters you love to hate (and want to punch in the face)
  • A standalone.
  • Brought out every emotion.
  • Couldn’t stop turning pages. I read Confess straight through.

Dislikes:

  • A bit too much insta-love, I would have liked to see the relationship develop a bit more.

Rating: 5 stars, 3 Heat

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Confession:

Colleen Hoover is a hands-down genius. When she writes, it’s like magic flows onto the pages. Her writing style is like no other, and her capabilities of telling a story are incredible. Confess made me laugh, cry, swoon, get angry, and made me feel throughout. I had to stay up all night turning pages to find the secret, which I never figured out until Colleen wanted us to. Bravo to Colleen for another amazing must-read!

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  2. Katie Lowden says

    I love them all, but really love Slmmed series. Thanks so much for the chance. Can’t wait to read Confess!! 🙂

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  3. Amy P. says

    Slammed is my favorite Colleen Hoover book, but Hopeless is a very strong second! I can’t wait for Confess.

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  6. Kristy Petree says

    I’ve read and loved them all, but I’d have to say Slammed, although Ugly Love is a close contender. Thanks!

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  26. Jennifer Taylor says

    Thank you for this amazing giveaway. I’m a big fan of Colleen Hoover’s books. My favorite is Slammed. I recently read it and loved it.

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  30. Erika says

    I have read almost all of her books and loved them all. I think Hopeless and Ugly Love were the most emotional for me but loved Will in Slammed and Point of Retreat and loved the unique love story in Maybe Someday too! Thanks! Would love to win a copy for my shelf!

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  31. Mick Murphy says

    It’s a tie between Slammed and Maybe Someday! Thanks for the chance! I’ve heard Confess is amazing and I really hope to win!!

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  33. Rachael Brown says

    I’m sad to confess that I haven’t yet read any books by Colleen Hoover. I hear great things about her books and hope to read them soon!

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  35. Lyndsey Aaron says

    I loved Losing Hope and Ugly Love so much! Colleen’s books will forever be on my list of Auto-Buy Authors. I don’t even need a book blurb to know how awesome it will be!

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  40. Yash Levi says

    I am loyal to Will Cooper so I would say the Slammed series is still my favorite of hers.
    Hopeless and Maybe Someday comes close 🙂 I would read anything CoHo writes!

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  42. Mary-berry says

    Hmm, it’s a hard question although I’ve read only Hopeless and Slammed (other Colleen’s books haven’t been translated in my country yet). Maybe Losing Hope is my favourite.

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  43. Clara Sampaio says

    It’s so hard to choose! But I think it’s Slammed, since it was the first Colleen book I ever read

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  49. Jennifer McElroy says

    I honestly haven’t read anything by Colleen Hoover, but both Hopeless & Finding Cinderella are waiting patiently on my Kindle.

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  50. Marie says

    I love them all. I have read them all and love them all to pieces. But Slammed series is probably my favorite because those were the ones I read first when they first came out. So sad but sweet.

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  52. Stephanie Lashbrook says

    I have yet to get to her books yet. I have had them on my TBR for a bit and I am slowly getting them on my kindle. I want to read them together. Sometimes I like to binge read authors that are good and I have a feeling she will be one of those.

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  55. Jody Duffy says

    I still love Slammed!!! But I really love all her books…Slammed was just my first and you never forget the first.

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  59. Marielena says

    Super excited for this new Colleen Hoover book. Ugly Love and Maybe Someday are two of my favorite books ever. Convinced CH cannot write a bad book

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  62. Cynthia D says

    SLAMMED!
    Omg of course it’s Slammed and the whole books on Slammed series! Will Cooper is my forever bookboyfriend… and now that Confess is coming, I kind of worried that Owen would mess up my chemistry with Will……. #I’mSoWeakForArtist

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  64. Cathy French says

    I don’t have a favorite Colleen Hoover book because I haven’t read any of her books yet.

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  72. Aqilah says

    Thank you for this great chance! I have read every single one of her books and loved all of them. If I had to chose though it would be Ugly Love… And yes it might be for Nick Bateman, but Mrs Colleen Hoover writes amazingly!

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  76. Wendy (Bear) Colby says

    I would love to have this next to the other CoHo books in my signed collection!!

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  77. Scarlett says

    Love Hopeless by Colleen but never never could make a run for the top spot depending on part 2!!!

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