Maybe Someday

By Colleen Hoover

From the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of It Ends With Us comes a passionate tale of friendship, betrayal, and romance.

At twenty-two years old, Sydney is enjoying a great life: She’s in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers that Hunter is cheating on her—and she’s forced to decide what her next move should be.

Soon, Sydney finds herself captivated by her mysterious and attractive neighbour, Ridge. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there’s something about Sydney that Ridge can’t ignore, either. They soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Release date: Sep 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9781398515499

Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-three novels, including It Starts with Us, It Ends with Us, All Your Perfects, Ugly Love, and Verity. Colleen lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys. For more information, please visit ColleenHoover.com.

Reviews for Maybe Someday

[avamp1r3-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book was definitely full of heartache. Much too much for me in fact. However, it was a well written book and I enjoyed it.

>>>>SLIGHT spoilers <<<<<<<<<<<<
I would have liked Hunter and Tori to have been punished more, much more, and I would have liked to have seen that Maggie was happy and situated in her new life. But regardless, it was a good book, just glad it's over! hehehhe
>>>>end spoilers <<<<<<<<<<<<

I wasn't amazed with the story (there really wasn't that much to it), and I wasn't all that in love with the characters (I just never really connected with any of them), but I was glad I read the book.

[beearedee · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am so glad that we got a few chapters of Maggie post-Maybe Someday. It makes me happy that he was never "the bad bad girlfriend that stood in the way." I loved Maggie from the start and I love that she got a happy ending, just like everyone else.

Merged review:

Colleen Hoover is easily, after two books, becoming one of my favourite authors. I was talking to someone earlier today what I like about her and it’s not something I can pinpoint exactly and say “that is what I like about this author” because with Hoover, it is everything.

Her characters are always interesting and easy to relate to, her plot is always addicting, her character development is top notch. She is a great author and if her other books are half as good as this one, then she will be in my top 5 favourite authors, easily.

This book starts out with Sydney punching her ex-best friend. Seriously. What a way to start a book. We find out that her ex-best friend and now ex-boyfriend had been sleeping together. I couldn’t help but laugh when it clicked with me that her best friend’s name was Tori and her boyfriend’s name was Hunter. Torii Hunter. Anyway, that’s not anything book related so I’m moving on.

We then find out that Sydney has been sitting on her balcony watching Mystery Man play his guitar every night for the last few weeks. She doesn’t know anything about him except that he can play a guitar beautifully. Little does she know that in a few short weeks she’ll be living with him.

I love all the characters relationships in this book. Sydney and Ridge gave me all the feels. Ridge and Brennan made me happy. Sydney and Brennan made me laugh a lot. Ridge and Maggie made me happy.

The twists in this book that make you want to rip the book apart and use the pages as tissues were what makes this book, and other Hoover books, so enjoyable. You never know when you’re going to get punched in the face with emotion. One page everything can be happiness and roses and the next page you’ll be wanting to eat a whole tub of Ben & Jerry’s while simultaneously hate-watching High School Musical (no? maybe just me.)

If I say I love this book, then I should also say things I wasn’t too thrilled with. 1. There is some slut shaming. This really bothers me because it isn’t needed. On one hand I was mad at Hoover for putting it in there. On the other hand I realized why it’s in there. I would be pretty mad if my best friend was sleeping with my boyfriend too. 2. Sydney seems to be the only “good girl” in the book. Tori? She’s a “slut” and a horrible person. Bridgette? She’s a “bitch” and no one likes being around her. The only other girl that was seen as a good person was Maggie she is not really a focal point of the book that often.

These two things really bothered me and it was hard to look past them, but everything else was very strong and it was an easy 5 star rating for me.

[kate.good · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I don't need to go all fangirl over Collen Hoover. I have already done that.

Ok, maybe I do. Holy crapballs. Colleen Hoover can write the HELL out of books.

Now That I am among the living again after hiding in my bathroom last so I could read in peace, I am able to able to somewhat process the pure masterpiece that is this book. My apologies to my husband and daughter for being MIA and for the snappy "not NOW, Mommy's reading!". Some books are just that important.

Ok, let's discuss this book.

I felt like I ran a marathon after reading it. I put it down and panted because through it all, my anxiety level was through the roof. I wanted one thing, then I felt like an jerk for wanting that so I changed my mind. Then I knew that my changed mind was wrong and I changed it back. It was like Wimbledon in my head. Back and forth, back and forth. Until I just gave up and just accepted that Colleen Hoover wouldn't do me wrong and would take the book where it needed to go.

And she did.

Masterfully.

I am not going to go into the whole basis of the story, you can read the blurb for yourself.

What I am going to say is this:

If you want to fall in love with characters. If you want to be absolutely GRIPPED by a story. If you want to FEEL incredible emotions. If you want to laugh, cry, and be blown away. Read this book.

Seriously.

Read this book NOW.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Colleen Hoover for making my life a bit better through her writing. I honestly am so thankful to her for introducing me to characters that stay in my head and pop up from time to time to make me smile, think, or just remember. I love these people running around in my brain and I love Colleen Hoover for sharing them with me.

[tarklovishki · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

WHY HAVEN'T I READ ANY OF COLLEEN HOOVER'S BOOKS UNTIL NOW? Oh my god, what a rollercoaster ride! My feels don't quite know what to feel at the moment. These feels are the kind of feels that feel kind of ... feely. I need Hoover's other books STAT.

[pamzaragoza · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

"I feel like my maybe someday just became my right now."

Colleen did it again!!! I can't. I love this!!! <3<3<3

"Lines are drawn, but then they fade. For her I bend, for you I break."

[alwaysmidnight-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

sweet story. as usual of falling in love that colleen does so perfectly.

[pennma05-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I finished this book over a month ago but have waited to review it for several reasons. First of all, this book completely blew me away and I wasn't sure how to write a review without sounding like a babbling, bumbling band of baboons (thanks to Professor McGonagall for that one). Second of all, I really haven't been in the mood to write reviews this year so I've been putting them off. Third, there are so many twists in this story I find it hard to write a review without spoiling anything! But do not worry! I have a passionate hatred for spoilers so you will not find any spoilers in this review... just vague gushing about the mastery of Colleen Hoover's story telling abilities.

I loved November 9 and then I loved Ugly Love... but this one just blows those two out of the water. The amount of feels (and intensity of the feels) are enough to knock you on your back clutching a box of kleenex. The characters are so well thought out and described. They each have their own strong personalities. The twists that CoHo weaves into this story are incredible. I totally didn't see any of them coming and they added such dimension to a book you may go into thinking is just another NA romance novel. The struggle these characters go through feels real and heartbreaking. Oh man, even just thinking about the book now has me wanting to re-read it. Also, to add yet another dimension.... there is a SOUNDTRACK that goes along with the book! Griffin Peterson worked with Colleen Hoover to create the soundtrack featuring the music that Sydney and Ridge write together throughout the novel. I highly recommend this book.

[n.w.moors-1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

When Sydney finds out that her boyfriend has been cheating on her with her roommate, she punches them both and leaves without money or a place to stay. Fortunately, Ridge, the guy in the apartment across the courtyard, has a free room and doesn't require rent as long as Sydney writes lyrics for his songs. He's a musician and also deaf. He also has a girlfriend, Maggie, but she doesn't live with him thus setting up Sydney and Ridge to fall into all sorts of angst.I loved Slammed and Confess, but this book just made me desperate to finish it so I could archive it off my reader. Sydney mostly cries or punches people, neither of which are redeeming characteristics. Ridge is a bit more likable only because of the way he handles his deafness. His behavior towards Maggie and Sydney was pretty poor. He seems to like strays (Maggie has an issue that causes him to stay with her though he insists it's because he loves her so much) and Sydney is just a big mess who begs for someone to take care of her which is right up Ridge's alley. For all the protestations of love and honesty and soulmates and rending hearts, this was just a pretty f'd up situation, made even worse because of the reason Sydney is staying there to begin with - her boyfriend cheated on her! With her roommate - which only makes her attempts at friendship with Maggie look worse.Maggie was the only decent person in the book though Warren and Bridgette, the other roommates, provide some light moments. I was glad Maggie handled Ridge the way she did. She's a strong independent woman who deserved much better. Though I'm pretty sure if Sydney ever gets herself together at all, Ridge will be right back on Maggie's doorstep.The other problem I had was the lyrics sprinkled throughout the book. Lyrics are usually just bad poems unless you can put them to music (see Avett Brothers' songs in Slammed). Since I had no context for these lyrics, I just found them annoying. I did find the link to the music afterward and listened which helps and is the only reason I didn't make this review a one star. All in all, I guess I have strong opinions about Ms. Hoover's books. This one just was one I disliked.

[lornajarkin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Colleen Hoover totally did it again!!!! I finished the book over 12 hours ago and I am still reeling from it. The chemistry between Ridge and Sydney is unbelievable. This book hooked me from page one! I felt like I was right there listening to them write and play the songs. Having the soundtrack a few weeks before the book only intensified the feelings and emotions that went with the story. Truly a must read!!!!

[dms8502 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

MUST READ. I never read a triangle story that I loved but this is definitely the one. A must visit to the website for the music & epilogue! I read it straight through, I just couldn't stop. A very emotional story with characters that you fall in love with. Stand alone with a HEA.

[leila.khouane · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

5 full STARS
This is the 1st book i've read of the author Colleen Hoover, and I must say She is a Genius !! OMG, the Idea of Characters writing lyrics about their feeling, *Love,heartache,honesty,lying,...* and then to hear those words so full of emotions come to life (with the help of Griffin Peterson) is an experience I'll never forget.
it made me laugh and cry with real tears, SO BEAUTIFUL
Well done Mrs.Colleen Hoover, Well done!

[bookswithbite · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I adore this author! When I found out that she was writing another book, I knew immediately that it was something I wanted to read ASAP.Plot: This is about a girl who faces trouble in relationships. The plot moves at a steady pace enough for the reader to enjoy it. I was absolutely giddy about reading it. Everything flowed nicely from one chapter to the next and was explained well. I didn’t at all feel bored or feel lost. I felt like I was solidly in the characters shoes, experiencing everything as they were.Love: This is the area of trouble. I don’t like cheating and this book takes a big chunk of it. These two becomes friends right after Syndey goes through relationship trouble. Right from the start, they hit it off. They are best of friends. Then they fall for each other. I can see how they can be perfect for each other but…(I may get some heat for this) but they cheated!! No matter how off the other relationship was, they should have stop it. Then again, I could say he just wasn’t right for her and they weren’t married so… all is fair in love and war!Ending: Nevertheless, I still adored the book. I think the author did an amazing job in emphasizing the emotions of what could have been. The emotions of longing and breaking relationships. The emotions of letting go cause the timing is just not right. The emotions of waiting for the one that you love.Maybe Someday captures the reader right away with an insightful read. It stretches beyond normal relationships and makes the reader question, what if? What if they had a chance? Where would they be? A fantastic read, Maybe Someday is an breathless adventure you won’t forget.

[suzanneml · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read one other, earlier book by Colleen Hoover, and while I thought it was pretty good, Maybe Someday says to me this author has arrived. The improvement in her writing was obvious.This story was full of Angst—with a capital A—and I loved every moment of it. The whole element of forbidden fruit kept me on the edge of my seat. But I also loved the hilarious pranks the friends pulled on each other, and Ridge and Sydney's lyrical writing sessions.I enjoyed reading about the way Sydney and Ridge came together, and how they learned to communicate with each other around Ridge’s hearing impairment. Ridge made for a wonderful male role model, handicap and all. In fact, all the characters were well-written.I was really torn about the love triangle. I really wish Hoover hadn’t made Maggie such a convincing, likeable character. It was beyond sweet how much Ridge loved her. Although Ridge tries to remain honorable to her, the chemistry between him and Sydney smokes, and there was a point I was certain Maggie was going to get killed off because I couldn’t see any other way for the situation to resolve itself. Thankfully, nobody got axed.I was surprised at the lack of sex in this book. However, the story is filled with moments of intense sexual tension. I didn’t miss the sex. That was actually refreshing.Speaking of sexual tension, there’s a scene where Ridge comes to Sydney’s apartment and writes messages on parts of her with a pen, and then kisses them…. Woo baby! I felt the heat.My only beef with this book was the ending. I understand that Hoover was trying to give the characters space, to get over what happened with Maggie, so they could come together without the baggage, but I raced through the majority of this book, and crawled through the last few chapters. It was too drawn out.Though I didn't love the end, the story was so engaging for the most part, I hated putting it down, and couldn't wait to pick it up again. That rates highly with me.

[bette_hansen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Not much to say that hasn't already been said so to sum it up in a word - perfection!

[englisherna · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I call this book, Beethoven In Love. <3

[anastab_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

"Beat, beat, pause.Contract, expand.Inhale, exhale." WOW. Once again Colleen Hoover wrote a beautiful book that I couldn't put down. From the very first page the story captivates you. It draws you in and doesn't release you until the very end. Everything about this book was lovely and just simply astounding. Colleen Hoover always creates perfect characters for her book. Sydney Blake and Ridge Lawson were probably one of her best. The characters were well developed and even unexpected. The book was told from both of their perspectives, which really made a book even more vivid. I loved both of the main characters. Sydney was a strong character, even after what happened to her she still found herself smiling and all because of Ridge. Ridge is probably the kind of guy that any girl would fall for, so I don't blame Sydney for doing just that. Ridge is not your typical bad-boy, he is actually really nice, thoughtful and just a really good-hearted person. Of course he is also pretty attractive(; "Nothing in my life has ever so good, yet hurt so achingly bad." The relationship between Sydney and Ridge can be described as complicated. They had an attraction for each other, but they also had a lot of obstacles and reasons why they just can't be together. The way their relationship was written and everything that what happened between them, really showed their true feeling. It also makes you feel for them. Don't you love those books that just make you feel for the characters and make you fall in love with them? Well this is the book. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who loves NA and Contemporary Romance. This book will definitely make you care and love it till the last second and even after. Also I can guarantee you will never read anything like this.

[gwendolyngrace · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am completely incapable of writing a review that would justice to this book. Fan- freaking-tastic...as usual. And since Colleen Hoover is an auto buy author for me I had no doubt that I would love the crap out of this book...and I did.

Beautiful hearts. Beautiful songs. Beautiful story.

[margaraawr-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A-ma-zing.. It didn't freaking disappoint.

Sidney felt betrayed when she found out that her boyfriend and her bestfriend had been seeing each other behind her back. So she left the apartment where she and her bestfriend lives.

Enter Ridge. A neighbor. An acquaintance. He made Sidney stay in his place.

Ridge is deaf. Holy crap. I did not thought about that at all in the beginning. (But boy, that didn't made me like him any less. It made me love him even more. Feels.) He has a girlfriend named Maggie that is also deaf.

Sydney and Ridge helped each other write songs. But as days pass by, they can't deny the attraction that they have for each other. But they know they should never be together. They should never make Maggie a Sydney..

And then the rest is an excellent, heart-breaking, gut-wrenching, captivating history.

Ridge is imperfectly perfect. You could never find a more awesome book boyfriend than him. ;) (or until there's a new spectacular book hoho)

[jhaney-6 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is by far one of the best books I've ever had the pleasure of reading. If you haven't read this book you need to. NOW!

[mommy.reads.what · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

***ARC kindly provided by the publishers via Netgalley***

I just don't even know where to begin this review. I think this is my favorite book by Colleen Hoover.

Life is full of "maybe somedays" Maybe Someday I will be this or that, maybe someday I will stand on my two feet. Maybe someday all of my dreams will come true. At some point in your life you will have said maybe someday. Sydney's 'maybe someday' was heartbreaking, beautiful, and longing. Every emotion that she was feeling was conveyed in just those two simple words.

This book is a love triangle, and while I know some people will shy away from it because of that, I need to say I think you need to give it a shot. You won't be disappointed, not in the author, and not in any of the characters. I know. I know, love triangles are horrible. Someone always gets hurt, someone is always the bad guy and it is always, always easy to pick a team. Well, forget all that shit. It does not apply here. Not once was I mad at Sydney or Ridge. Heck, I couldn't even not love Maggie. I fell in love with each and every character in this book, well except Hunter and Tori because they are douchebags. I loved the dual POVs, how seemingly effortless the story flowed and the lyrics. Especially the lyrics. If you loved Colleen Hoover's poems in the Slammed Series then you are going to adore her lyrics. I want these songs now! EVERY.SINGLE.ONE!

Sydney is one of my favorite female characters. There isn't even one thing I didn't admire about her. I admired her strength and her right hook :) I admired how hard she tried to fight her feelings, how she tries her hardest to not be the girl everyone hates. But not because she didn't want others to hate her. No, because she didn't want to hate herself and become someone she isn't.
The relationship between Ridge and Sydney was just simply beautiful. Their friendship was so easy. It just came easy to be themselves. Good or bad. Honest. I love Ridge. I love the relationship he has with Maggie. With Warren. With Sydney. I could probably gush about this book over and over again. But instead I will just say read it for yourself. I laughed. I cried. I fell in love. I got my heartbroken. And then I fell in love even more. I was so sucked into this story that I felt like I was living it. Every emotion or thought Ridge or Sydney had, I did too. I know this review is just gushing but I just can't say more without fear of spoiling. Fall in love with music and everything in between...

[shazjhb · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Sweet romance. Her books are always a little different

[kairih-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Once again, I know I’m repeating myself, but what I like and admire the most about Colleen Hoover is her ability to take so many different dramatic elements (and there were a lot of them in this book) and still not make the whole thing about drama. She will write stories that rip your heart apart and make you enjoy it - because this one surely was an heart-wrenching story for the most part, but never in a pathetic or over-the-top way, quite the contrary. There were moments that had me a tad concerned about the outcome: a moment when I thought “I am absolutely positive there is no way out of this mess”, another moment when I realized the real mess hadn’t even begun yet, a moment when I was sure this wasn’t gonna end prettily for the two main characters, and another moment when I thought that the fact that it probably wasn’t gonna end prettily for them was maybe the best solution (what I mean is, I couldn’t even think straight, which in this case is probably a sign of how much this story sucks you in). I’ve never really used the term “a rollercoaster of emotions” while referring to a book, but now I can’t think of a more adequate example for this expression.