Last year’s YOU’D BE MINE was one of my most favorite debut novels of the year. I absolutely adored the story and especially the author’s writing. It wasn’t surprising that I couldn’t wait for her sophomore novel to hit the shelves, or in my case my kindle.

More Than Maybe: A Novel by Erin Hahn

More Than Maybe 
by Erin Hahn

Growing up under his punk rocker dad’s spotlight, eighteen-year-old Luke Greenly knows fame and wants nothing to do with it. His real love isn’t in front of a crowd, it’s on the page. Hiding his gift and secretly hoarding songs in his bedroom at night, he prefers the anonymous comfort of the locally popular podcast he co-hosts with his outgoing and meddling, far-too-jealousy-inspiringly-happy-with-his-long-term-boyfriend twin brother, Cullen. But that’s not Luke’s only secret. He also has a major un-requited crush on music blogger, Vada Carsewell.

Vada’s got a five year plan: secure a job at the Loud Lizard to learn from local legend (and her mom’s boyfriend) Phil Josephs (check), take over Phil’s music blog (double check), get accepted into Berkeley’s prestigious music journalism program (check, check, check), manage Ann Arbor’s summer concert series and secure a Rolling Stone internship. Luke Greenly is most definitely NOT on the list. So what if his self-deprecating charm and out-of-this-world music knowledge makes her dizzy? Or his brother just released a bootleg recording of Luke singing about some mystery girl on their podcast and she really, really wishes it was her?

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More Than Maybe: A Novel by Erin Hahn

My thoughts

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I’ll just come out and say it, I was a tiny bit disappointed in this book.

Not at all in the writing, I still loved it as much as in YOU’D BE MINE, mostly my disappointment comes from me not being able to connect with the story.

I was missing a deeper connection between the characters, more dialogues, more time together. Some areas, especially when it came to the music, just went over my head. I’m the worst when it comes to music. I’ll admit it right now, from not being able to carry a tune, to not remembering lyrics. I’m the WORST!! So most of the music related stuff, the YouTube references etc didn’t relate to me at all. BUT that just means I was the wrong audience for the book.

I adored the backstory, in regards to both, Luke and Vada. They were actually pretty similar when it came down to it and complimented each other in a genuine way.

Also the supporting characters, Luke’s family, his brother Cullen and best friend Zack, Vada’s family, and especially Phil, made this novel full of likable and interesting characters. There was no limit to how wonderful they all played off each other. It was fun to see them interact with each other, and the many different dynamics that were part of each group.

I did feel that the story didn’t flow as easy as her debut novel. Some paragraphs actually felt like fillers, and weren’t needed in the overall storyline and didn’t add something new to the plot.

But besides all that, I love the author’s writing. And the way she describes things so authentic and with such an eye to detail. Scenes became so easy to picture. All in all just the way I like it.

So, overall, I believe this novel will be a hit with many YA readers and music lovers. It just wasn’t the right one for me.

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I received a copy of this book from publishers for free, in exchange for an honest review. My opinions have not been influenced by the publisher or the author.

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3 stars

More Than Maybe: A Novel by Erin Hahn