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 17-year-old Sky Davis has a bad reputation. She and her best friend Six are labeled as whores for the fact that they sneak guys into their bedroom windows at night. Sky merely kisses them, but only to feel the numbness that sets in each time one of them touches or kisses her. 
 Sky has never felt anything with a boy, until Dean Holder. 
 From the moment the two see each other, sparks fly. Holder makes Sky feel things she's never felt before, and does it without even a touch. This is something Sky finds terrifying. After asking her best friend about him, she finds out he has a dark past and decides to avoid him for her own good. 
 But Holder is relentless. Sky finally caves to his charms and forms her own opinion of him, and that opinion is this: Dean Holder is passionate--passionate about life, love, and the people he cares for. Sky needs passion in her life, and Holder is just the one to give it to her. 
 "I want you to keep them open...because I need you to watch me give you the very last piece of my heart." 
 The problem is, Holder knows more about Sky than he lets on; things Sky herself has long forgotten. A secret so massive and horrifying that it'll rock the foundation of Sky's life forever. 
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 Where do I even begin with this? Even thinking about the book makes me want to burst into tears all over again. Sigh. 
 Okay, I guess I'll start someplace safe and talk about the characters and all their glorious glory. Sky. Ohhhh, Sky. I love her! If ever there was a strong heroine, Sky is it. If I was put in the position she was, I'd of fallen apart. Sit-in-the-corner-sobbing-forever type falling apart; complete breakdown. Did our protagonist do that? Heck no! She cried for an evening, took charge of the situation, and decisively took action. She was brave and inspiring. It was a true honor to read from her perspective. 
 Holder. Dean Holder. Sizzle! Misunderstood bad boy, broken soul, passionate, drop-your-panties sexy. This guy takes the cake on broody bad boys. He's not just temperamental, he's got a reason for it. He isn't just overprotective or jealous. He's experienced his own tragedies in life and deals with it the only way he knows how. Little does he know, he's the key to Sky's past, and she is the key to his future. Together, these two make quite the pair. They're full of passion, wit, and chemistry. They are a world unto themselves; living and loving with abandon. They are beautiful. 
 The plot is something that you just can't put into a review. Not only would it spoil the story, but it just can't be done justice. You have to read it for yourself. But I will say this: this plot is a heavy one. Don't go into this book expecting a light, fluffy romance. It's anything but. It is romance within a tragedy. It's sadness. It's anger. It's hopelessness. It's a tear-jerker and it'll leave your heart in pieces on the floor--and you won't even want to pick them up. Sky thinks she knows about her life, but she doesn't even know who she is. She's lived a lie for the better part of her life. Ever heard the story of Pandora's Box? Holder is the one to open up the box that is Sky's past. Once that happens, her entire world crumbles down around her. What's left after that? Hope. 
 Hoover leaves us plenty of clues to this big revelation, trust me. You can see a piece of it coming, but the rest will completely blindside you. There's not just one twist to this story, but many. You may want to grab a blankie or teddy bear to cuddle with when you read this one. It's not pretty. It's ugliness wrapped in pain wrapped in betrayal wrapped in sorrow. Emotional rollercoaster. 
 The bright spot? Holder. In Sky's sea of pain and confusion lies Holder. An ever-present figure of strength and love; a constant in her life. And does she ever cling to him like a life raft. 
 "I swear I will spend every last breath thanking you for allowing yourself to love me." 
 Without a doubt, these two will be my favorite couple of 2013. I don't even have to read another novel to know it. I feel bad for any other book I read this year. Hopeless is going to be an impossible act to follow. The connection between these two characters is tangible. It breathes. It's sparkling and beautiful. I just want to reach out and touch it. Sigh. Just read it. You have to read it. 
 Colleen Hoover's writing is impeccable. Her attention to detail is astounding. I love her ability to interweave so many plot twists with flawless perfection. Her words are enchanting and her stories are life-changing. Every single scene will suck you in and leave you feeling completely drained in the end. Reading one of her novels is an honest-to-God treat. I could cry right now simply because I don't have anymore Colleen Hoover to read. *sniffles* :( 
 Overall, I just cannot put my love for this book into proper words. My review sucks because this book is just too fantastic for me to even convey it. I strongly urge you to just go buy it. It's worth every penny and then some. Hopeless is a flawless story of love, loss, deceit, passion, tragedy, and most of all... Hope. Hope for a broken soul. Hope for the future. Hope for forgiveness. Hope for a new love. Hope for a little girl whose life was ruined by the one person she trusted most. This story will take hold of your emotions and wring them out 'til your completely dry. You'll laugh and you'll cry. Like me, you'll find it impossible to put down once you begin, but impossible not to at others. There are pieces of this novel that deserve a moment of silence afterward. It's truly something amazing. Colleen Hoover know how to write. The characters. The romance. The plot. The revelations. The ending. It was the absolute most perfect book I have ever read. Whatever you are reading now, just STOP. Put it down. Read Hopeless. It's a book you simply cannot miss. It will stay with you for the rest of your life. 
 *Ages 17+ only! Sexual content, mature language, heavy subject matter.* 
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 Book source: Um, I bought this thing the day it released, of course!! 
 Publisher: Self-published