ARC Review: Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover

5 AH-mayyyyyzing stars!

This was a whole new experience for me. Being a book with an accompanying soundtrack is just one thing. The story line is another. The synopsis tells readers everything and nothing. I started the story with certain expectations and was surprised that there's more to it--so much more to it than Colleen Hoover initially let on.

MAYBE SOMEDAY is the most thoughtful book I've read in a long while. It tells readers about the inevitability of certain things, love especially. On the other hand, we are ultimately responsible for our lives, and what we end up with are the things we choose to have and keep.

I love that the story emphasizes the importance of friendship, loyalty, fidelity, trust and forgiveness. I love that Colleen created such decent and good-hearted characters. Ridge and Sydney were by no means perfect but they made the best decisions they could have made most of the time.

I didn't really think much about the title, but I tell you: it's actually a huge deal in this story. No other title could have been better! I'm sure I'll remember these two words from now on, and the significance this combination can hold: maybe, someday.


Ridge is a talented musician and composer who's unfortunately suffering from creative block. Sydney is new to their apartment building and lives across Ridge. Whenever he comes out on his balcony to play his guitar, she takes out her homework and listens to him play. They instantly become aware of each other, and one day, Ridge sees Sydney mouthing lyrics to his music. Lightbulb! He gets her to send him the lyrics she made up... and this is where their story begins.

Ridge and Syd have chemistry. I love how they connected. It wasn't just physical attraction. They had a melding of minds and heart. It felt so natural, I couldn't hate them at all and I even grew to appreciate their love story.

The music was a huge factor in their getting together. Writing music really makes people vulnerable, and to do it with someone creates a bond between those two people. That's what happened to Syd and Ridge.

At first the music just served as an outlet for their frustrations. Eventually it drew them closer. They got to know more about each other through their lyrics. Writing songs together also meant they had to spend time hours cooped up in one room. Naturally, they started to bond and share things that they haven't shared with anyone before, ever.


When Colleen Hoover raved about Griffin Peterson and the songs he wrote for this book, I just thought, okay. I didn't think it would be too different from other books wherein authors post accompanying playlists. Well, I must say, all the time and effort spent for this collaboration truly paid off! :) The music tied in perfectly with the story and the tone of the book. It's acoustic, just so everyone knows. The music enhanced the emotions I felt during specific moments in the book. The lyrics put into more words the emotions that Colleen had already penned wonderfully.

I danced in my seat, snapping my fingers along with the "I'm In Trouble". With "Maybe Someday", I hummed and swayed along with the song even as I felt a painful twinge in my heart. There were heartbreaking songs too, and I just... slumped like a hunchback in front of my laptop, staring at the words of "It's You" and "Hold On To You", which were blurred by me tears, wishing that some things could have been different. But of then there's also hope, and in "Let It Begin", I felt a sense of closure, and yes hope, that opened my mind to possibilities for all the beautiful characters in this story.

When you buy the book, I strongly urge you to buy the soundtrack as well. The music really enhances the experience of  MAYBE SOMEDAY. Colleen does an excellent job writing the thoughts and emotions of the characters, but with the music? It becomes even easier to understand and connect with the characters.

Now this is where the non-spoiler part of my review ends. If you haven't read the book yet, I beg of you, DO NOT PROCEED. This book really made an impression on me, and this is my way of letting out my thoughts. Unfortunately I have to share the most vital points of the storyline. If you have read the book, by all means, proceed! I'd love to hear about your thoughts too! :)


MAYBE SOMEDAY challenged me and my steadfast dislike for books whose characters who are tempting attraction and temptation even though they are in a relationship and are supposedly in love with their boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife. The synopsis did not hint at this conflict at all, so I was surprised when I found myself reading a story from the point of view of the people whom I would normally love to hate.

Throughout the story, Sydney and Ridge fought to act on their growing attraction because of one lovely, kind, and overall beautiful person: Maggie. She became a mantra when things become too much, when even putting distance between the two of them is still not enough to conquer the urge.

Honestly, I sighed in relief each time they resisted. I really appreciated that. Ridge and Sydney were conscious of the fact that it is only too easy to become cheaters, to be a Hunter and a Tory (Syd's boyfriend and best friend who were fooling around each time her back was turned, literally). Sure, we may not be able to choose who we fall in love with, but we can choose who we "stay in love with". It won't be easy, it won't always be right, but nevertheless a choice will have to be made.