I don't know how it's possible that this novel was even better than the Hopeless, especially when Hopeless was simply amazing. But this just blew me away. This was such an amazing, beautiful, heartbreaking book. I thought I loved Dean Holder before, but I love him even more after reading this. This is the type of book that you feel in every single part of you. Ms. Hoover's writing seeps deep down into your soul, and weaves its way around your heart, never letting go. You will laugh and cry, and you will realize the beauty of finding love. It's makes every person want to find that one person that everything is perfect with; that one person who you don't have to hide anything from, and it's something every single person deserves. 
 Ms. Hoover's writing is simply gorgeous, flowing off the page in an effortless way that can only be accomplished by a few authors. And have no fear, this is not just a re-telling of Hopeless, with the same scenes and dialogue. Nope! There's is so much that is new. After reading this, you have a much more complete view of the story, and everything that made Dean, Holder in the first book, you understand at a much deeper level. The letters that he writes to Les were so beautiful and made me tear up throughout the novel. However, the last letter from Les made me lose it. I was bawling like a baby. I felt all the same emotions I felt in Hopeless, but because of knowing everything that happens in that story, those emotions are magnified ten-fold. So just be prepared! 
 This is Holder's story. Obviously, Sky is in it too since she's an integral part, but we get so much more with Holder's story. We get EVERYTHING. If you thought like I did going in, that you knew Holder, you're in for a shock. Because there is so much more to Holder than you know before reading this novel, and I loved learning every single thing about him. We learn everything that happened with Les, why he calls himself Holder instead of Dean, why he moved back from Austin, the different things he went through during Hopeless, and much much more. 
 Colleen Hoover has a talent that is rarely seen. She has the power to completely draw you into a story, and make you feel every single emotion. She casts a spell on the reader, and you are instantly bewitched. Ms. Hoover is vivid in her descriptions, and gives life to the words she writes. This book has so many beautifully written sentences and words that you will go back and re-read sentences just to experience the words all over again (even if you did just read them). Read this now. You won't be disappointed! I for one can't wait to re-read this as soon as possible to meet Dean Holder and find hope all over again. Happy reading :) 
 5++++++ stars