Heart Bones

Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover is a poignant novel that swept me off my feet from the very first page. This story beautifully intertwines love, loss, and the healing power of human connection, making it an unforgettable read.The characters are vividly brought to life, each with their own complexities and struggles. The protagonist, Beyah, is a strong and relatable character who navigates life's challenges with courage and vulnerability. Her journey of self-discovery and healing is both heartbreaking and uplifting, leaving a lasting impact on the reader.What sets Heart Bones apart is its unique blend of romance and suspense. The chemistry between Beyah and her love interest is palpable, drawing the reader into their whirlwind romance. At the same time, the underlying mystery adds an element of intrigue that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.Colleen Hoover's writing is as mesmerizing as ever, with prose that is both lyrical and evocative. She has a remarkable ability to capture the depth of human emotions, making you feel every joy and sorrow along with the characters.In conclusion, Heart Bones is a masterpiece that will tug at your heartstrings and linger in your mind long after you've turned the last page. I cannot recommend this book enough to anyone looking for a captivating and emotional read.

There was never a dull moment, and I couldn't put the book down because it triggered a lot of emotions.

Firstly, let me just say I’m such a huge fan of CoHo! Heart Bones is another one of her phenomenal reads that was so enthralling from start to finish. I know better then to start a book late at night, thinking I’ll put it away and go to sleep. I do wish it was slightly longer, only selfishly! I was able to finish it in about 6 hours, so it was a quick little read. If you’re teetering on the edge of reading this or not, why on a Earth would you do that? Stop right this instant and read it!I’ll get into my actually review from here, so stop reading if you don’t want spoilers!The story literally captivates from the very first chapter. Beyah’s mothers death is so beautifully and heartbreakingly raw in its depiction that it starts the book magnificently and keeps you enthralled and wanting more.Beyah is amazing. Her character is developed so well and you can feel what it’s like to be in her shoes. The story captivates and takes you in a journey through life experiences maybe you’ve never been before. One of my favorite parts early on was the part about the angry, starving cat in her stomach tearing her up from the inside. The hunger pains we’re so vividly depicted and beautifully written and made me get goose bumps. I never saw her character as bitchy or woe is me. She was genuinely a beautiful person who was just dealt a horrible hand but handled it wonderfully. The horrific things she endured by her mother, men, and society as a whole made her a badass woman able to look at the world outside of the box and see people for who they are on the inside and not the situations they create or circumstances.Samson! What’s not to love about Samson! He is aloof and mysterious just as Beyah is, demons of his own, piled high with mistakes, secrets, and hopes. His love for her is so real and sweet. I was rooting for them the whole way.I only have a few negative comments about the book!1- I wish it was longer!2 - I think it was rushed at the end and further development of Samson’s secrets could have been better uncovered and addressed. They didn’t seem that bad to me compared to Beyah’s but they definitely were rushed. The books pace was just slightly off because we had this buildup of Samson’s horrible secrets through 80% of the book, then they were rushed at the end.3 - I wanted more of when she went to school and how that distance took a toll on her. It jumped 4 years in 2 pages.4 - The ending was too abrupt and not fully developed. Again, I just keep reiterating that I wish we had more of the end part do the story like we had at the first.I love you CoHO! 4/5 stars for me!

Overall Grade: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“‘…You can fill your life with nice things, but nice things don’t fill the holes in your soul.’‘What fills the holes in a soul?’Samson’s eyes scroll over my face for a few seconds.’Pieces of someone else’s soul.'”I guess you could say that I’ve been sitting on writing this review. It isn’t that I didn’t love this book. I adored it. I think it’s more about the idea of letting it go when I wanted to hold onto it a bit more. This is my second Colleen Hoover book, the first one being her last book, Regretting You. I know that her popularity comes from her stories such as Verity and It Ends with Us, and I have every intention of reading those stories. For me, Heart Bones, her newest book, along with Regretting You, have shown me the ways in which she pours herself into her storytelling in ways that are nuanced. That nuance makes for reads that impact you straight into your heart asthe secrets of her stories are divulged. And Heart Bones…it is no different.The premise of Heart Bones is a young woman on the cusp of change (going off to college) is thrust into her father’s world, a father who can only be considered very absentee. This world is a world of privilege, a world that she did not live in with her mother. There, she meets Samson, the local rich boy. They agree to a summer together before she leaves for college, and they pour themselves into each other. However, as the summer comes to an end, the ability to let go of Samson seems impossible. It is also in that space where the secret of Heart Bones is shown.What I loved most about this book is its elemental message about loving a person. As humans, we need people to “see” us, to seek to understand us without facade, and we oftentimes go through life without being regarded in elemental ways. It’s like we’re apparitions carrying ourselves through life, never fully engaging and becoming solid in the adoration of another. This is the underlying crux of this story. It’s the beauty of it, quite frankly. As Samson and Beyah encounter each other, (and this may sound corny), their souls acknowledge their similarities, and it creates this romance that is less about the physical (these two are slow-burn) and more about the emotional pull between them. This is a book about soulmates acknowledging their existence for the other, and that makes for a romance rife with depth and gravity.Even more, Hoover pokes and prods at the notion of socio-economic influence. In many ways Samson and Beyah are the same person, yet they exist at odds in terms of wealth. There is a complication to this in the story that illustrates the farce that a person who is wealthy cannot understand a person who is poor. Hoover bridges this idea with that connection. It’s a reminder that money does not soften life experiences. That it’s possible to understand a person even if your past or upbringing or wealth or lack of it is different from your own. As Samson and Beyah realize this notion, they recognize the reflection of each other in the other. Over and over again, their connections draw you into Heart Bones.And nuances of Colleen Hoover’s Heart Bones reside in the way it resonates in your soul even though it isn’t romantic by traditional romance standards. In this book and her last, the $exual relationship between her heroes and heroines are minimized in a way. The story isn’t about that. Instead, Hoover sets to tell stories about the human condition that transcend traditional romantic tropes. This is what has bowled me over about the two stories I’ve read thus far. Heart Bones is a story about learning to love yourself, as you find yourself reflected in another. It’s about recognizing that everyone has a story, and you aren’t alone. It’s about finding that person whose story connects with your own and loving them even through the difficulties of life. These messages roll over you again and again in Heart Bones, that when you’ve turned the last page, your heart feels like it’s grown its own heart bones, and you’re already nostalgic for a story that resonates with you in its basic truths about the human condition.

The author does such a good job. You feel like your right there friends with all such an easy fun read. I will continue to read this author until there is no more to read.

This is my most favorite book of Colleen Hoovers that I have read so far! A must read! It tugs at your heart strings!

I’m a sucker for Colleen’s books, this one may be one of my favorites . I laughed, I cried but most important I loved it .

“He might be right. Maybe we did grow heart bones. But what if the only way of knowing you grew a heart bone is by feeling the agony caused by the break?”.What you’ll find:✔️New Adult Romance✔️Summer Fling✔️Happenstance✔️Secrets And Lies✔️First person, singular POV.Beyah has lived her whole life caring for herself. Never truly knowing happiness. Just knowing the struggle. When a death changes her plans and puts her at her absent fathers beach home, she hopes the summer will slip by. Samson throws her plans right out the window. Complete opposites drawn to each other through sadness, turns into a summer fling that will likely only hurt in the end..This author never seizes to amaze me. This book gripped me from the start. That first chapter. My heart was heavy but ready for more. There’s so much sadness in this story, for so many reasons. But you also experience some truly heartfelt moments. It’s tragic, yet compelling..Beyah and Samson were two lost souls who truly understood each other. Perhaps misunderstood at first. Yet, both felt wise beyond their years. Beyah with thick skin, though a vulnerability underneath. And Samson with a story behind his quiet eyes. This story took its time, you felt you really got to know them. Until the lies and secrets all come spilling out. And then the emotion truly pours in. My heart couldn’t take it. And you just couldn’t help but to route for them both anyways. So many great cocharacters who just added perfectly to the storyline. I don’t want to say too much more about this story, just that I highly recommend checking this one out.

Das Buch war spannend und die Geschichte von Beyah und Samson hat mich berührt und mir sehr gefallen.

Ahhh another great Colleen Hoover book!! Such unique characters and a unique plot. I cared about Samsom and Beyah SO much and the ending made my heart melt.

Damaged people recognise other damaged people. It’s like a club you don’t want a membership to.⭐️Rating 5/5🌶️ spice 2/5TropesSlow-burnFound family.Summer romanceTragic past of charactersSynopsis: After the death of a loved one Beyah has no choice but to go and spend the summer with the father she barely knows, and his new family.With the only hope of getting through summer before college, Beyah isn’t looking for fun, crazy, summer days at the beach. And she’s definitely not looking for love.~Book Review ~This was by first ever book by Colleen hoover and it has been on my TBR list for ages! But I decided to read it on whim and I do don’t regret it at all!I loved the plot of the story, I loved Beyah and Samson. And the side characters were well written and adorable (especially pepper jack cheese)It’s definitely worth the hype and the read! 🌸🩷