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Hopeless

By: Colleen Hoover
Narrated by: Angela Goethals
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Publisher's summary

Would you rather know a truth that makes you feel hopeless, or keep believing the lies? Beloved and bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with the spellbinding story of two young people with devastating pasts who embark on a passionate, intriguing journey to discover the lessons of life, love, trust--and above all, the healing power that only truth can bring.

Sky, a senior in high school, meets Dean Holder, a guy with a promiscuous reputation that rivals her own. From their very first encounter, he terrifies and captivates her. Something about him sparks memories of her deeply troubled past, a time she's tried so hard to bury.

Though Sky is determined to stay far away from him, his unwavering pursuit and enigmatic smile break down her defenses and the intensity of the bond between them grows. But the mysterious Holder has been keeping secrets of his own, and once they are revealed, Sky is changed forever and her ability to trust may be a casualty of the truth.

Only by courageously facing the stark revelations can Sky and Holder hope to heal their emotional scars and find a way to live and love without boundaries. Hopeless is a novel that will leave you breathless, entranced, and remembering your own first love.

©2012 Colleen Hoover (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

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CoHo, as she’s affectionately called by her huge fan base, is a self-proclaimed "professional make-believer" who combines compelling and relatable characters with complex themes such as heartbreak, social issues, and family drama in titles spanning the romance, YA, and thriller genres. Whether you're new to her work or a certified CoHort, this handy guide to Colleen Hoover's series and novels has everything you need to find your next listen.

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great story

loved it.. great story.. from start to finish I never wanted to take a break from it..Hope it comes to film

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Great read

A slow starter but when it picks up, wow, hold on! An excellent read that is truly riveting and hear-wrenching.

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Amazing!

The book made me feel sad, happy, Hopeful. Amazing book about strength and life journeys that are not what we would want for our lives but we can all conquer.

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Great story, beautiful performance, poor editing

This was a fantastic story by one of my favorite authors! The story was told beautifully and was incredibly engaging. However the editing of this audiobook is rough—there are sometimes full words cut off at the end of sentences and awkward clips or pauses at various points. It is unfortunate that this editing was so rough, considering how otherwise incredibly positive this audiobook experience was. Still, I would highly recommend this book!

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I Still have goosebumps!!

I Still have goosebumps after listening to this book. So.. at first going slowly into the story I kept thinking why the narrator has such a cold, lifeless voice for this girl. It all reveals at the end and I don’t want to spoil the book for anyone but this book is a very touching story of strength and overcoming one’s “monsters” in life. An eye opener, I am planning on purchasing this book for my children when they’re older to understand everything that this book is about. Very moving. Well written. And the narrator did a great job. Can’t find words to explain how awesome this book was without spoiling it, so just listen/read it and enjoy.

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Way beyond my expectations.

Wow. This really took twists and turns that I never saw coming. Sky and Holder were lovable characters. So happy I picked this one up!

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Speechless

I struggled with this book, but because it was bad, but because it was so hard for me to witness something I too, have experienced in life. The message of hope rang throughout the entire book and now resonates inside of me. The performance was better than I imagined possible. Outstanding.

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OMG

This is a must read. So well written and surprises at every turn. Don’t miss it.

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Loved this book!

I loved this book so many unexpected turns! However my issue is with the audiobook there’s a click noise every so often that’s kind of annoying but nothing major but it also skips part of sentences such as “he leaned in to whisper...(skips) and then he leaned back and looked at me” like what? And it happens more than just a few times!

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Great book :)

There were a few times throughout the book it sounded like it skipped a few words and repeated sentences, maybe 5-10x max. But I don’t think I missed anything important. It was a great book! The summary doesn’t do it justice whatsoever. You’re in for a wild ride.

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