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'Heart Bones' by Colleen Hoover is a heart-wrenching romance novel that follows the journey of Beyah and Samson as they navigate complicated love, heartbreak, loneliness, and self-discovery. The story is filled with raw emotions, unexpected twists, and characters that feel painfully real. Colleen Hoover's writing style captivates readers, drawing them into a beautiful and sweet story of trust, secrets, and personal growth, making it a must-read for fans of romance.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Beyah exhibiting strength and resilience, while Samson embodies mystery and complexity, both showing emotional depth.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by evocative and lyrical prose, effectively portraying the complexity of human emotions and experiences.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative centers on a young woman with a troubled family history who navigates her summer before college, discovering love and self-acceptance amidst unexpected challenges and socio-economic contrasts.

Setting:

The setting highlights a wealthy coastal environment juxtaposed with the main character's humble beginnings, enriching the story's themes.

Pacing:

The pacing is generally steady, fostering character growth, but some readers noted a rushed ending that lacked depth in its resolution.
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Notes:

The main character, Beyah, has a troubled past, including a difficult relationship with her mother and an indifferent father.
The hero, Samson, is a brooding young man who appears to have a privileged life but also has his own struggles.
The story explores themes of judgment and assumptions about people, showing that everyone has a hidden story.
Beyah and Samson both have secrets and are not virgins, but their sexual encounters are not the main focus of the story.
The book features a strong emotional connection between Beyah and Samson, highlighting the importance of self-love and acceptance.
The plot includes several surprising twists, keeping readers on their toes regarding the romance and outcomes of the characters.
Some readers felt the ending was rushed and wished for an epilogue to see how Beyah and Samson's lives unfolded after the summer.
Colleen Hoover's writing style is often described as beautiful and evocative, capturing a wide range of human emotions.
Heart Bones is categorized as a new adult romance, featuring characters around 19-20 years old, which differs from Hoover's usual age range.
The story indicates a socio-economic divide between the two main characters, challenging the belief that wealth defines a person's experience.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes medium content warnings for themes related to familial neglect, drug addiction, poverty, and emotional trauma.

Has Romance?

Romance plays a significant role in the narrative, with a high level of emotional investment and connection between the characters.

From The Publisher:

Life and a dismal last name are the only two things Beyah's parents ever gave her. After carving her path all on her own, Beyah is well on her way to bigger and better things, thanks to no one but herself. With only two short months separating her from the future she's built and the past she desperately wants to leave behind, an unexpected death leaves Beyah with no place to go during the interim.

Forced to reach out to her last resort, Beyah has to spend the remainder of her summer on a peninsula in Texas with a father she barely knows. Beyah's plan is to keep her head down and let the summer slip by seamlessly, but her new neighbor Samson throws a wrench in that plan.

Samson and Beyah have nothing in common on the surface.

She comes from a life of poverty and neglect; he comes from a family of wealth and privilege. But one thing they do have in common is that they're both drawn to sad things. Which means they're drawn to each other.

Beyah and Samson agree to stay in the shallow end of a summer fling. What Beyah doesn't realize is that a rip current is coming, and it's about to drag her heart out to sea.

Ratings (60)

Incredible (12)
Loved It (19)
Liked It (13)
It Was OK (15)
Did Not Like (1)

Reader Stats (99):

Read It (59)
Want To Read (26)
Not Interested (14)

4 comment(s)

Loved It
3 days

It was as if I was reading about my own childhood in so many ways. I couldn't put it down!

 
Loved It
2 weeks

3.5

I love CoHo but this wasn't my favorite. I do love that this was a bit different, I wanted more. More of sara. More Alana.

 
Liked It
3 months

Omg, finally a CoHo book I didn’t absolutely hate! :D

 
It Was OK
3 months

Pretty typical Colleen Hoover. Sad characters treated badly by life find each other. Entertaining but nothing extraordinary. Will cause feels.

Audiobook was well narrated.

 
 
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