Music, Betrayal, and That Awkward Moment When Your Neighbor's Too Hot 🎵💔

When Colleen Hoover throws you another emotional curveball

Well, This Got Complicated Fast 😅

After getting completely wrecked by "Slammed," I dove straight into "Maybe Someday" expecting another poetry-filled sob fest. Instead, Hoover served up a music-themed love triangle that had me more confused than my teenagers trying to explain TikTok trends.

Sydney discovers her boyfriend's cheating (with her best friend, no less – the AUDACITY), and finds solace with her mysterious guitarist neighbor Ridge. Plot twist: Ridge is deaf, and their connection happens through music and late-night balcony conversations.

The Musical Element That Almost Lost Me 🎸

Here's my honest take – the music integration felt like "A Star is Born" had a baby with a Hallmark movie, but somehow less believable. As someone who can barely carry a tune in the shower, I struggled to connect with the "music is our love language" concept. My kids would tell you my singing sounds like a dying moose, so maybe that's on me!

Character Chemistry Check ✨

Sydney: Relatable in her post-breakup rage (girl, we've all been there). Her journey from betrayed girlfriend to independent woman resonated with this HR manager who's seen plenty of workplace drama.

Ridge: Sweet, talented, but felt a bit too perfect. Like that guy in romantic comedies who has zero flaws and somehow always knows the right thing to say.

The deaf representation was handled thoughtfully, though I wish there'd been more depth beyond the "overcoming obstacles through love" narrative.

Why I Hit the 60% Wall 📱

Look, I'm not afraid to DNF a book, and this one lost me around the halfway mark. The love triangle drama started feeling repetitive, and I found myself reaching for my phone instead of turning pages – never a good sign during my precious reading time after the kids go to bed.

But Here's Why You Should Still Give It a Shot 📚

Just because it wasn't my cup of coffee doesn't mean it won't be yours! Hoover has millions of devoted readers for a reason, and the reviews on Amazon are glowing. Sometimes books hit us differently depending on where we are in life.

Your Reading Time is Sacred ⏰

Whether you love "Maybe Someday" or, like me, decide it's not your jam – that's totally okay! Your reading time is precious, especially when you're juggling work, family, and those golden doodles who somehow need walks at the most inconvenient times.

On Kindle, it's still cheaper than a night out, and even if you don't finish it, you've given yourself permission to explore new stories. That's never wasted time.

Final Verdict ⭐⭐

Two and a half stars from this particular reader. While it didn't grab me, I respect what Hoover was trying to do. Sometimes the right book finds you at the wrong time!

Keep reading, keep exploring, and don't feel guilty about putting down books that don't spark joy.