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 Update 12/27/15: 
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 Actual rating 4.5 stars 
 "When you find love, you take it. You grab it with both hands and you do everything in your power not to let it go. You can't just walk away from it and expect it to linger until you're ready for it." 
 Colleen Hoover has done it again, and left my heart in her hands. I will preface this with review with the fact that this isn't my favorite of Colleen Hoover's books, but it was still a fantastic read that left me sorting through my emotions by the end. Ms. Hoover's writing is beautiful as ever and simply sweeps you away into Fallon and Benton's world. In many ways, this book was almost poetic. I basically stayed away from all reviews with this novel because I knew there was a HUGE twist at the end, and I didn't want to risk spoiling it for myself. Even though it took me a bit, I did figure out what the twist was (granted, I was hoping I was wrong), but for the majority of the book I had no idea what the twist could possibly be until one line kind of triggered something in my brain. And although I did figure out the twist, I was still surprised by the turn of events when everything is laid out in the manuscript. 
 "You'll never be able to find yourself if you're lost in someone else." 
 I loved Ben and Fallon's characters so much. I wasn't quite sure how their story would play out since they only meet once a year, and the book was centered around only that one day, November 9th. However, Colleen Hoover is an expert at writing, so it's no surprise that somehow, against all odds, this book just works. I didn't find myself missing out on Ben and Fallon's story over the previous year. There was just enough details that were revealed to fill the reader in, but not too much that hindered the storytelling process. Ben had me laughing so many times, and I absolutely loved his character. He's exactly what I love in a male lead: funny, charismatic, and sweet. But that humor and charm is also his defense/coping mechanism, allowing few to see the real Ben. Fallon was an amazing character to read as well. I loved watching her transformation over the course of the story. She went from this girl who was more or less a shell of herself, to someone who was confident and saw herself as she truly was. Nevertheless, Fallon's strength is something to be admired, and she is an easily likable female lead. 
 "She's not the kind of girl you choose your battles for. She's the kind of girl you fight to the death for." 
 The relationship between Fallon and Ben is definitely unique, and while I wasn't always the biggest fan of it, by the end I was convinced they were perfect for each other. One thing that I did love consistently throughout the story was the way Ben constantly encouraged and supported Fallon. And in turn, when Ben needed Fallon, she was there with support and encouragement as well. While there were some cheesy moments, I still adored their cute moments together. Regardless of the odd relationship they shared, it was still extremely real. They experienced their ups and downs like a regular couple, but at the same time had a lot of passion for each other. 
 "It took four years for me to fall in love with him. It only took four pages to stop." 
 I will say that the one big flaw I had in this book was the predictability of the twist once you get to a certain part. I knew exactly where the story was going from that point forward, and I wish it didn't turn out the way I expected. Not that it really made much of a difference for me, but I think I've come to expect these huge twists from Colleen Hoover, and I was hoping for something more than what it was. So, in that way, I was a bit let down. There were also some things in regards to Ben's character that I didn't necessarily agree with, but those specific things are just personal opinion and has nothing to do with the story. 
 "I thought I was stronger than a word, but I just discovered that having to say goodbye to you is by far the hardest thing I've ever had to do." 
 I highly recommend this to fans of Colleen Hoover as it is yet another win for this author! It is a unique and interesting way to go about a story, and very few authors could pull it off. I think Ben and Fallon's story shows just how amazing an author Colleen Hoover is, and that her talent knows no bounds. While it isn't my favorite story from this author, nor do I think it's the best this author has ever written, I still greatly enjoyed the story. I can't wait to read what Ms. Hoover has in store for us next!! 
 Happy reading :)