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Book Review – Losing Hope by Colleen Hoover

Losing Hope Colleen HooverAbsolutely anything Colleen Hoover writes turns to gold. Every single one of her books has been 5++++++ stars. Perfect reads. I’m not sure though why I put off reading Losing Hope. Hopeless was one of my favorite books of 2012, and reading Losing Hope reminded me exactly why. What actually prompted me to read it was the release of Finding Cinderella, Colleen’s free novella, which is a companion to the Hopeless series. You don’t have to read Hopeless and Losing Hope to read Finding Cinderella, but it will make the great new novella even better.

It had been close to a year since I read and loved Hopeless, so reading Losing Hope felt all new to me. Losing Hope is not, as some people have said, the re-telling of Hopeless in Holder’s POV. This is Holder’s story. From well before he met Sky to after. Yes, some scenes were his take on scenes we have read, but they were all pure gold. It’s amazing how Colleen was able to keep this so fresh and amazing even though we knew what was going to happen.

Losing Hope was perfect. Utter perfection.

I thought I knew Dean Holder from Hopeless, but it was the tip of the iceberg, we really get to know him, heart and soul, in Losing Hope and he is just wonderful. And just so broken after two devastating losses that he blamed himself for.

Hope. Less.

ā€œWhat are the chances that the only two girls in my life Iā€™ve ever lovedā€¦ Iā€™ve lost? Itā€™s killing me piece by piece every single day.ā€

Dean finally begins to get his life back together a bit when a random trip to the grocery store changes things for him again.

My heart stops.

Time stops.

The whole world stops.

I recognize those eyes.

Those are Hope’s eyes.

Does she recognize me too?

Her name is different. He’s been looking for her for 13 years. If Sky is Hope, wouldn’t she know him? He must be crazy, yet he needs to know her. You’ve read Hopeless. You know the story. Now you know the man.

“I don’t want her to feel nothing when I kiss her. I want her to feel everything.”

The way the book was presented, a large part of it through letters Holder writes to his sister in a notebook, was ingenious, and a wonderful way to really get to know Dean in a new way.

“Happy two-week deathiversary. Harsh? Maybe so, but I’m not apologizing”

If you didn’t completely fall for Dean Holder in Hopeless, there is no way you can’t during Losing Hope. After all he has been through he is a rock for Sky. He feels so much guilt and responsibility yet remains so strong for everyone. And watching him fall for Sky was just beautiful.

“I’ve loved Hope since we were kids.
But tonight?
Tonight I fell in love with Sky.”

Watching him find out the truth, from his point of view, even though we knew what would happen, was just as devastating as the first time.

“I cry for her. I cry for Les. I cry for myself.”

But in all honesty, this book isn’t about Losing Hope, it’s about finding Hope.

ā€œI’m gonna go live my life now, Les. A life I’m actually able to look forward to, and I’d honestly thought I’d never be able to say that. Then again, I’d honestly thought I’d always be hopeless, but I find hope every single day.ā€ – Dean

Ā Likes:

  • That Losing Hope was not simply a retelling of Hopeless from a different POV
  • Holder’s letters to his sister was a unique and interesting way to help tell the story, plus they added some humor into what could have been a dark story.
  • Even more humor was added by Daniel, Holder’s best friend. I just loved his Cinderella story, which we get more of in the free book Finding Cinderella (Yay! I freaking LOVED Daniel and his nicknames like ‘cunt nugget’ and ‘mangina’)
  • Colleen Hoover writes so amazingly well that sometimes I went back to read parts and just thought “wow, this woman can write the shit out of the phone book”
  • Reading about why Holder stopped using his first name.
  • Dean’s confusion between wanting Sky to know, and not.
  • Even though I’m in my *ahem* 40s, I can still totally fall in love with Colleen’s characters.

Dislikes:

  • I couldn’t find one damn thing to dislike.

Rating: 5++++++ stars 3.5 Heat

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I pulled a whole bunch more quotes and a ton of images to use in this review. But to tell you the truth, none of those images can show the true power of the words Colleen writes. She weaves a spell through her writing that just captivates you and makes you smile, laugh, swoon and cry the ugly cry and then it brings you right back up again.

Genius. Pure fucking genius.

Purchase Losing Hope by Colleen Hoover

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Series order: Hopeless (my review) ā€¢ Losing Hope ā€¢ Finding Cinderella (my review)

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Colleen Hoover has offered to give away signed copies of BOTH Hopeless and Losing Hope to a lucky winner, and I will be giving an e-copy of both with my review of Finding Cinderella tomorrow.

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  8. Maggie K. says

    I think I am the only person in this world who has yet to read Hopeless – this is a fantastic chance if I win. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  10. Jennifer Walls says

    I haven’t read this yet. Looks like I’m going to have to soon. Thanks for the giveaway

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  16. Maria Malaveci says

    Never got the chance to read Losing Hope, but would love to. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  19. Joanne Christenson says

    you can never go wrong with Colleen Hoover books. I need to win this….pass it on šŸ™‚

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  21. Joy S. says

    Amazing giveaway!!! I am suffering from a huge Colleen Hoover girl crush! Absolutely LOVE Sky & Dean’s story and fell in love this week with Daniel & Six! Thank you CoHo for these stories!

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  26. Brenda L Shoemaker says

    I can’t wait to read these, and it would be so much better in a hard copy!! Thank you for the opportunity!

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  37. Kim Perry says

    I would love to have the signed copies of these!! I love Colleen Hoover! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  47. Donnajoe says

    Great giveaway!!! Would love to win both books, love Colleen Hoover and her writing!!!

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  50. Jacqui Minchin says

    Colleen Hoover is amazing. I can’t believe it took you so long to read this. Holder is my new BB.
    Finding Cinderella was truly wonderful but now I want more… Always more with Colleen. She is like chocolate. Lol

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  54. Amy S says

    I love Colleen Hoover! And your quote that she could write the shit out of the phone book is hilarious!

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  61. Joan says

    Colleen Hoover is one of my favorite authors! I love and devour absolutely everything this woman writes. I just finished her novella Finding Cinderella and it was fantastic! I would love to win this — along with everyone else — but Colleen Hoover if you’re reading this…. You are an amazing writer and please keep it coming! Thank you to Ana’s Attic for this giveaway!

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  64. Barb Johnson says

    I would so love these books…Love Hopeless and need to read Losing Hope…Love Colleen Hoover…thanks for the awesome giveaway.

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  72. Shelby Mead says

    This blog is so great! I am always finding the best books to read here! Thanks for another amazing giveaway!

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  76. Heather says

    I love Colleen Hoover, she’s amazing!! I just finished Finding Cinderella & loved every second of it. Thank you for the opportunity to win these awesome books!!

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  78. Nicole Huffman says

    I love Colleen Hoover and the Hopeless Series. I just finished Finding Cinderella and it was a 5- Star read hoping for more Daniel and Six. Thanks for giveaway

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  88. Amy Pollard Woolard says

    I LOVE Colleen Hoover!!! I would love to have signed books by her!! Thank you for the chance!!

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  98. Kelly M says

    Loved both of these books, and let’s be honest, I’ve loved EVERYTHING CoHo’s written. Thank you so much for the giveaway!

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  102. Mick Murphy says

    Thanks for the giveaway! I LOVED the Slammed series and have really been wanting to read this new series! Really hope to win!

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  105. Colleen K says

    Thank you for the giveaway! I’ve already read (and loved, loved, loved) both of these books, but would be so happy to gift these to a friend who I know would love them too.

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  106. Stacy says

    I love every thing Colleen Hoover writes. I think I would even love to read her grocery list. Lol!

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  128. Becky Elizabeth Searson says

    Hopeless hurt my heart!! I LOVED it!!
    Sky & Holder! <3<3

    Becky-Elizabeth Searson

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  131. Tasmin Corish says

    Ahhhh LOVE this womans books! read both slammed and point of retreat but these are on my to be read list! soooo good, would definately recommend šŸ™‚

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  140. Carrie Marie says

    OMH! Finding Cinderella was my initiation into Hooverdom, and Hopeless & Losing Hope are on my TBR list. The more I read about them, the more I want to read them RIGHTNOW! *laugh* ahhh.

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  143. Jeimy Oriz says

    I absolute love Colleen, she’s a brilliant writer. This is such a great give away. Thank You!!!!

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  145. Alissa Marino says

    Thank you, she’s my favorite! Reading Finding Cinderella now and it is fantastic!!!

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  148. Julie says

    I read Hopeless and am currently reading Finding Cinderella. LOVE Colleen Hoover’s writing style. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  150. Wendy Beck says

    So love all Colleen’s books. Just finished Finding Cinderella and now the bar is set so high for novellas.

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  152. Mackenzie Mahon says

    I LOVE Colleen Hover books! I haven’t read Losing Hope yet but I’m excited to try it!

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  153. Jany Garcia says

    Great giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity! I love all of CoHo’s books!!!! Amazing!

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  155. Kara cook says

    Colleen Hoover is an effin genius. Would love love love to win!!! Thanks for the contest!

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  164. Meghan Stith says

    I’ve been DYING to read Colleen Hoover! I’ve heard so many good things about her work!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  167. Marla Magill says

    HOOOOOOOOOOVEEEEEERRRRRR! Hoover-Hoover-Hoover-Hoover…….This is what I feel like doing when I finish reading a Hoover book! (While fist pumping the air)

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  170. Kelly K says

    I freakin’ love Colleen Hoover! It would be beyond awesome to win copies of her signed books! šŸ™‚ Thanks for the giveaway.

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  172. Nasha Lama says

    I really loved this book, I want them <2 the first one to be a gift to my bf the second to me woooo <o/

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  182. Heather Stone says

    Colleen Hoover is one of my favorite authors all of her books are amazing! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  189. Becky Novelli says

    Ā¤ā€¢**āœæ I enjoyed the Book Review Ana, and Thank Ya for the GIVEAWAY! I hope to have the Opportunity to “Win” BOTH ‘Hopeless and Losing Hope’ which is presently in my TBR in Goodreads. Ā¤ā€¢**āœæ //(*_*)\\

    ~Beckyā˜†.ĀøĀø.ā€¢Ā“ĀÆ`ā™„

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  192. sky says

    Colleen is my all time fav.but i don’t have a chance to buy her book in my country,that’s why i would really really like to win this book. thanks for the giveaway.

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  200. Erika says

    I’d love signed copies from one of my favorite authors! LOVED Hopeless and can’t wait to read Losing Hope soon! Thanks!

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  202. Brittany says

    LOVE every book by Colleen Hoover and Losing Hope is my favorite! Thank you for the giveaway šŸ™‚

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  203. Raquel Romero says

    Agghhhhh I’ve been meaning to get these but haven’t yet!! They’re AMAZING books!

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  204. Veronica says

    I’ve had these on my TBR forever! But hearing that someone actually uses the word mangina makes me want to read it about a billion times more lol

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  205. jodeebelle says

    Hopeless is really really good. Every time I read Colleen Hoover’s books, it feels like I am being a part of every characters. I want this!!!! šŸ™‚

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  208. Tatia White says

    Colleen makes it so easy to love her books! She’s such a wonderful author. The humor, the story, the characters. There is no way that you can pick up one of her books and not fall in love.

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  211. Ana says

    I still haven’t read Losing Hope, I’m waiting for my copy to arrive to my local bookstore (in Santiago de Compostela, a beautiful town in the northwest of Spain, finish line of El Camino de Santiago, well shown in The Way film, by Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen). And I’m dying to as I already got Finding Cinderella, and it’s there, just waiting and waiting… for me to get Losing Hope first… But I’d love to have a signed copy!

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  212. Kim Bailey says

    Love your blog! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway too … I love Colleen Hoover and all her books – so fabulous!

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  213. Michala Biggerstaff says

    I reall loved both hopeless and losing hope. The story was beautifully and lovingly written and I felt it on each page. I laughed at Daniel’s one liners, and cried at the heart wrenching story throughout.
    I thought part 2 was going to be just holder’s pov, but it was so much more. The letters to lesley were raw, painful but loving. I could easily re read both books, a d im looking forward to read Daniel’s story with Six.
    10 out of 10 #brilliant.ā™„

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  215. Scheva says

    Enter enter enter!!! Colleen Hoover is an amazing writer! She writes the books that you can remember exactly what the book was about just by hearing the title. It means that much to you! ā¤

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  221. shannon oneill says

    I totally agree šŸ™‚ Everything I have read of Colleen’s is pure genius šŸ™‚ Just finished reading Finding Cinderella and even though it was a novella it was still a perfect glimpse into two more amazing character from Hopeless. Just like with Losing Hope. It was so much more than I thought it would be and I am thankful she shares he writing skills with us . šŸ™‚

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  226. Jody Duffy says

    I love these books! Holden is all kinds of yummy and such a sexy guy! I would so love to win these signed books! Love your reviews!

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  231. Angel Cullen says

    Thanks for the giveaway! I haven’t read the two books but they’re on my TBR list so fingers crossed šŸ™‚

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  238. Sara B says

    I am new to Colleen Hoover books. I just finished Hopeless last night and all I can say is wow wow wow and awesome! I can’t wait to read losing hope!!

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  239. Brenda says

    Thank you so much for the opportunity to win! I love every book that Anna’s Attic posts. I’ve read many of your suggestions and I’m looking forward to reading these. Wish me luck!

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  242. Christina Rivera says

    Wow!! Awesome giveaway. Thank you so much!!! Colleen Hoover is one of my favorite authors!! I haven’t read any of her books that I didn’t like!!

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  245. Jenn S. says

    Absolutely loved Hopeless!! Read it this week. Can’t believe I let it sit on my Kindle for as long as I did.

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