Noteworthy Works of American Writer Colleen Hoover

Hello bibliophiles!

First of all, I would like to apologize for the two-week gap between the posts. We, at Fictioncrate, were brainstorming over the next blog post, and we are extremely pleased to announce that we are starting a series of blogs- “Noteworthy works”. Here, we will be choosing an author every week and mentioning the best of his/her works for your future to-read list.

This week, we will be starting with Colleen Hoover! Many of us know CoHo as the queen of young adult fiction. What makes her truly remarkable is her simplistic writing style, her continuous character development of the protagonists, and her story arcs. The most commendable part of her books is that the conversations taking place in her scenarios are realistic- they could easily be our everyday conversations! The most prominent feature of her books is that her female protagonist are strong, career-oriented women and either of her protagonists are artistically inclined. So here are three of her books that I found mesmerizing.

1. Slammed (2012)

Following the unexpected death of her father, 18-year-old Layken is forced to be the rock for both her mother and younger brother. Outwardly, she appears resilient and tenacious, but inwardly, she’s losing hope.

Enter Will Cooper: The attractive, 21-year-old new neighbor with an intriguing passion for slam poetry and a unique sense of humor. Within days of their introduction, Will and Layken form an intense emotional connection, leaving Layken with a renewed sense of hope.

Not long after an intense, heart-stopping first date, they are slammed to the core when a shocking revelation forces their new relationship to a sudden halt. Daily interactions become impossibly painful as they struggle to find a balance between the feelings that pull them together, and the secret that keeps them apart.

“Question everything. Your love, your religion, your passion. If you don’t have questions, you’ll never find answers.”

What I Loved About This Book: This book divulges deep into the nuances and tragedy of being extremely young and losing either or both of the parents. It’s the real relationships and feelings involved that makes this book worth a read. Apart from that, this book introduced me to a new form of stage performance and poetry. If read the correct way, the poetry will leave you rich in experience.

2. Confess (2015)

Auburn Reed is determined to rebuild her shattered life and she has no room for mistakes. But when she walks into a Dallas art studio in search of a job, she doesn’t expect to become deeply attracted to the studio’s enigmatic artist, Owen Gentry.

For once, Auburn takes a chance and puts her heart in control, only to discover that Owen is hiding a huge secret. The magnitude of his past threatens to destroy everything Auburn loves most, and the only way to get her life back on track is to cut Owen out of it — but can she do it?

“It’s amazing how you don’t realize just how alone and scared you were until you have someone by your side to support you.”

What I Loved About This Book: In the beginning of this book, you keep wondering- Why the heck does Auburn put up with the overbearing characters? Somewhere near the quarter of the book, you will realize what exactly are her limitations and it will break your heart. Also, there is a revelation about Owen near the end that will put everything in the perspective. Not to forget that the artwork that is included in this book as a narration device is stunning!

3. Hopeless (2012)

That’s what seventeen-year-old Sky realizes after she meets Dean Holder. A guy with a reputation that rivals her own and an uncanny ability to invoke feelings in her she’s never had before. He terrifies her and captivates her all in the span of just one encounter, and something about the way he makes her feel sparks buried memories from a past that she wishes could just stay buried.

Sky struggles to keep him at a distance knowing he’s nothing but trouble, but Holder insists on learning everything about her. After finally caving to his unwavering pursuit, Sky soon finds that Holder isn’t at all who he’s been claiming to be. When the secrets he’s been keeping are finally revealed, every single facet of Sky’s life will change forever.

“It’s real, Six. You can’t get mad at a real ending. Some of them are ugly. It’s the fake happily ever afters that should piss you off.”

What I Loved About This Book: Everything. Period. The easy flirtation, the story, the devastating truth and the happy ending. A perfect rainy afternoon and hot tea book.

That’s all for CoHo. Let me know your suggestions for authors, your views and your opinions in the comments section below. Happy reading!