Even though it’s the second book that this author has published, More than Maybe was the first one I read of her and I can absolutely say that You’d be Mine is currently top priority in my TBR.

This book had everything I could dream of and more. I related so much to the pace of the love story, as well as the awkwardness that there might be when you have a crush on someone you consider a friend. Both of the main characters were painfully relatable to my high school self, and it brought me back to some great memories. If it wasn’t for work, i would have definitely finished this book in one sitting because I wanted to know what was happening next.

Things that I like that you might like too:
- One character has a podcast where they talk about everything
- Everyone seems to be as obsessed with music as I am (I mean, look at the cover)
- Sexy British accent person/people
- Great supporting characters!
- Great/Relatable family dynamic
- THE BEST PLAYLIST THAT YOU CAN FIND ON SPOTIFY

I loved this book!! It had all of the angst and excitement of young love and young people excited about their futures and possibilities! The characters were well developed, the story was believable and the writing was superb!

I fell in love with Erin Hahn's writing when I read her debut novel You'd Be Mine. So, when I heard that More Than Maybe was coming out, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and see what Erin Hahn brought to us in her Sophomore novel. And let me tell you, I was not disappointed. More Than Maybe is a sweet and swoon-worthy young adult novel. I found this story easy to connect with. I was reminded of simpler times and the sweetness of young love.

Erin Hahn gave us addictive writing and amazing characters in More Than Maybe. Yes, Luke and Vada had some insta-love going on, but it totally worked. You could feel the connection between the two of them and it was clear as day that these two were destined for one another. 

I really enjoyed More Than Maybe and I loved getting swept up in the story this author created. It was fun. It was sweet. It was swoon-worthy. I just loved the music and the refreshing story-line. If you're looking for a light-hearted young adult romance, then look no further. I hope you'll check out More Than Maybe and that you will fall in love with these characters just as I have.

This was not my first Erin Hahn novel, and I was pumped to be reading it so soon after reading You’d Be Mine. Hahn’s writing style felt natural to me; the reading was easy, so the story flowed and built itself around me. I lost time due to this book, finishing all 336 pages within 24 hours.

Both Luke and Vada are involved in the music world somehow. Vada writes a music review blog and words in a music venue-slash-bar. Luke’s father is a retired, but legendary punk rocker. Their love of music is something they bond and flirt over. With each song referenced and texted between the two of them, my smile grew wider. Do Erin Hahn and I have the same taste in music or did we just grow up on the same songs? Maybe a little of both?

While I identified with their taste in music, I did not see myself in their characters in any other way. Vada was counting down the days left in her high school career and had her whole future mapped out, which was, essentially, the total opposite of me. Luke rejects the possibility of capitalizing on his father’s fame, preferring to write his songs in secret. He’s described in the beginning as not speaking much, letting his twin brother do more of the talking. Okay, so in retrospect, I guess I did relate to Luke on another aspect only because he’s very introverted, as am I. That’s me, listening and processing more of the conversation than contributing. Oops.

Other than their mutual love of music, the pair have quite a bit in common, including having a crappy family member that gets in their way. I can’t disclose anything else without going into spoiler territory. The romance in this novel is not instantaneous or in your face. It’s fluffy in all the right ways and you can’t help but root for them. There are, of course, problems that come up to threaten their careers and futures together. The other events that move the plot mostly hold up. Remember, this is YA – suspend your disbelief when things get a little too dramatic.

It doesn’t tug at your heartstrings or anything, but it should make you feel good. And if you’re like me, listen to the songs in the novel over and over again, because the author has created a Spotify playlist containing all of the songs!

I gave this one 5/5 stars. Again, it had a few issues, but not enough to dock it a star. YA gets a little more freedom and leniency from me on the cheese-factor (read: fully fleshed lyrics to songs, aka one of Kacie’s pet peeves). More Than Maybe was supposed to come out on May 12, but due to the outbreak of COVID-19, its publication date has been pushed to July 21, 2020. You can pre-order it on Hahn’s website or from your favorite bookseller.

One of the best feelings in the world is discovering a new band that you absolutely click with. There’s nothing like finding that new sound and just diving into their discography. For me, most of my music recommendations come from much more hip friends, but for the first time I have a brand-new playlist from just reading a book. More Than Maybe is an ode to good music – the characters send it to one another, hang out in a dive bar music venue, and one of the leads was raised by an ex punk rocker. Music emanates from the absolute soul of this book and I’m happy to say that not only is the book phenomenal, but you’ll get a very, very good playlist out of it.

Right off the bat it doesn't take long to get into this book - the plot picks up pretty much right away. This quick pace is maintained throughout the whole book – there were no slow parts and that made the plot very immersive. I had never read a book by Erin Hahn before and so I wasn't quite sure what to expect stylistically, but I was very pleased with her writing and her style. She uses some writing cliché devices such as showing characters text messages to one another, but she never overuses those them. She also used alternating points of view, which really helped me get to know both of the lead characters and understand what music really meant to each of them. For example, I don't think I would have understood Luke if I hadn't had his POV; he probably would have come off as the ungrateful child of a famous rocker.

A make or break part of every book is the characters – and in More Than Maybe the characters were top notch. Even the ones that you just despised at times (i.e. Vada’s dad) - were all thoughtfully put together and helped move the story forward in their own ways. Even Luke's father, who was trying to pressure Luke into pursuing music (when Luke had been very clear that he did not want to perform), was a great addition to this book. He made me feel outraged on the behalf of Luke, but he still redeemed himself and became a character that was likable by the end. Characters who can drive this kind of emotional reaction in a reader are some of my favorite characters. I also really appreciate the amount of detail and attention that went into the side characters - they were all crucial to the story, had their own plots going on, and had great interpersonal relationships. I love when a romance also features strong friendships between characters - it's more realistic and makes the main characters feel more well-rounded and secure in their personal lives.

Let's get down to the biggest question anyone has when they’re considering reading a rom-com - how cute were the main characters together? I can happily tell you this is one of the cutest YA romances I've read this year. Luke and Vada initially connect on a musical level - Luke is closeted music composer and Vada is obsessed with the idea of pursuing musical journalism as a career. Their relationship begins as they start sending songs back and forth to one another and it doesn't take long before their sparks start flying. Their chemistry only grows through the book and even during points of conflict it's clear how strong their relationship and compatibility are. If you really want to enhance the experience of reading this book, I'd highly recommend listening to the songs that they're referencing in their text messages. It gives you more context as to what they're actually saying to each other as they tend to send songs in lieu of actual messages during emotional moments.

More Than Maybe is itself a love song to the power of music. Every track referenced is well thought out and listening to them as you read will hugely enhance your experience. Its sweet romance, strong characters, and fun plot really come together to deliver a great YA romance. I know I’ll be circling back and reading Erin Hahn’s first book as soon as possible – I can’t wait to read what she writes next. If you enjoyed this book you might also enjoy Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell or Tweet Cute by Emma Lord. 5/5

As one who loved You'd Be Mine, I was super pleased to get an advanced copy of More Than Maybe from Netgalley.

Right now, we need sugary romcoms and Hahn delivers once again. She manages to create characters who deal with really real things but still have fairy tale romances and beautiful happy endings. Things aren't perfect, but there's so much joy and hope that it's almost better than perfect. Vada and Luke are adorable and their cast of friends/family are dynamic and great in their own right. I highly recommend this as an escape read.

Incredible writing, realistic characters, and music references to obsess over: More Than Maybe is the model example of how to integrate a secondary form, like music, into a book. It is its own character, just as important as Vada and Luke. You’ll fall in love with the characters and root for them through their mutual pining. It really is an excellent book that I plan to recommend to everyone I know.

I love. I love. I love. I LOVE!!!!!!
More Than Maybe is the whirlwind story of: mutual-pining, the complexities of fathers, totally in love nerds, and the magic of music with a considerable amount of Teen Wolf references that had my fangirl heart beating through the roof.
Besides from amazing writing that sucks me in, characters so well written and uniquely developed that I can't help but fall in love with them and plots that make me cry both with tears of joy and tears of deep pain , but it's so clear to me that Erin Hahn loves music and her love and passion for that translates incredibly into the stories that she writes.
I loved this book with my whole heart, its feel good and poetical and romantic and I cannot get enough. Erin Hahn has definitely become one of my favourite contemporary authors and I'm dying to see what she comes out with next.

This book was adorable. I loved the authors writing style and definitely appreciated all the music knowledge. It strengthened the story for sure. It flowed well and was a quick easy read. The characters were full of depth and wonderfully written. The book is full of friendships and relationships to adore.
The two main characters seem to be made for each other. The romance element does not dissapoint. The main characters have a beautiful, natural chemistry and the romantic gesture in the book is absolutely swoon worthy.
The book is very atmospheric and if you're a love of music and sweet YA romance, then this is definitely a book for you!

First, thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC of this book.

My god this was adorable and exactly what I needed in the world right now. I loved Vada. I loved Luke. I loved Cullen and Zack. I loved that there were both terrible parents and really good parents and parents who learned how to be better parents. The writing was charming and compelling and i couldn't put it down. Sure parts were so predictable, but the drawn out swoon getting you to the inevitable even swoonier ending was so worth it.

I will absolutely reread this when it comes out in May!!

More Than Maybe was the first book I have read by Erin Hahn, but it definitely won't be my last. I was so, so impressed with it. The writing was fabulous and pulled me in from the start. I immediately fell in love with Luke and Vada. They were fun characters on their own, but together they were freaking adorable! The build up to their relationship was so dang cute, I almost couldn't handle it. I loved the way music was woven into the story. More Than Maybe was EXACTLY what I'm looking for when I pick up a YA contemporary. I can't wait to read more from Erin Hahn.

Thank you to Netgalley and Wednesday Books for providing me a copy of this title in return for my honest review.

I’ll be 100% honest. Before requesting this book from NetGalley I had never heard of Erin Hahn and requested the title mostly because I loved the cover. I am here to tell you I will now be Erin Hahn’s #1 fan and am going back to read You’d Be Mine and will be anticipating book #3 in 2021.

Luke Greenly has grown up shy and quiet. He comes from a family of extroverts with his dad being a former punk rock superstar, his twin brother not knowing a stranger, and his mom a college professor. He’s more comfortable spending time behind the mic on his podcast than he is in front of it which is a problem because secretly he has a talent for songwriting and singing. He also harbors a secret crush on Vada Carsewell, a local music blogger and classmate. Vada has a 5 year plan that ends with her in California pursuing an education in music journalism. When she isn’t at school, Vada spends her time reviewing bands on her mom’s boyfriends music blog, working the Loud Lizard, and crushing on Luke Greenly. As the two become closer, they realize music may bring them together, but if they aren’t careful it could ultimately tear them apart.

You guys. I am CRUSHING on this book so hard. I instantly fell in love with Vada and Luke. They are young and adorable but not in that naive way that YA books can sometimes portray characters. I loved how music was their love language, I wanted to hang out at the Loud Lizard, and adored the secondary characters. The relationship between Vada and Phil had me in tears at one point and I am crossing my fingers we get a little more Meg sometime from Hahn in the future. I enjoyed how the story was also written from both Luke and Vada’s perspectives which made the unrequited love between the two more adorable since we got to experience both sides. I have little to complain about except that I wish there was never a conflict between the two main characters (I get it has to exist, but they are just too perfect) but it made the heart squeezing redemption that much sweeter.

Read if you want good music, great characters, and a fun way to lose yourself for a while.

I whizzed through this high school romance that is centered around rock music.

Hahn does a wonderful job bringing Vada, whose laser-focus on getting to the college of her choice, and a career in the music industry, and Luke, son of a punk rock star who hates the limelight and wants to write his own type of music, to life.

I adored how tentative these two are. Luke, especially, could have been so obnoxious but Hahn does a great job with his uncertainties, his relationship with his much more outgoing brother, and above all his friendship first with Vada.

How Vada's family situation was handled provided an absorbing, and sometimes painful, counterpoint to Luke's family. Hahn lightly touches on the cost, and sometimes distortions, of fame, and what it does to families.

I particularly appreciated Hahn's evocation of how music is central to the kids' lives. Their passion about it, the games they play with titles and lyrics of songs. It was all the more admirable as I didn't recognize most of the musicians or songs mentions, and a whole lot of those mentioned I remember with loathing. Hahn did a great job of showing why what sounds like distorted noise to me gets listeners excited.

For those who care about such things, the language is pretty blue right from the start, but there is no onstage sex.

I loved this book! I love music so that drew me to the synopsis. I read this in one sitting--would love to see a sequel that shows what happens with Vada's BFF. If you are looking for a cute, fun read, pick up this book and read it!

Luke and Vada were so much fun to read about. I loved that Luke wanted nothing to do with fame and I loved Vada's ambitions goals.

4/5 stars
More Than Maybe is a super cute & fun contemporary that is way too bingable. I flew through it in 24hrs, and definitely missed a couple hours of sleep to finish it. The main characters, Luke and Vada, are absolutely too cute, and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole “secret crush/fangirl” thing they had going on with each other. It was a refreshing change from my normal diet of hate-to-love romances. I also loved the music industry backdrop and zany retired musician characters that are the framework of this book. It’s such a different setting from the one seen in Erin Hahn’s debut novel, You’d Be Mine.

*Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review*

I recieved a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. More than maybe is a great book and I don't mean just a great YA novel because this is still definitely a genre that is looked on. A big part if the plot is wrapped in the typical teen cliches found in these books but it actually works because Vada and Luke feel like fully developed characters. Luke is the son of a punk rock dad and while talented does not want to be famous. Instead he focuses on his podcast with his brother. Vada has her five year plan, he mom's boyfriends dive bar and her behind the music blog her her stepping stones to writing for UCLA. Luke and Vada work well together and are so sweet having had a crush on each other for years. Their relationship feels like a normal progression and they really connect on a deep level. The side characters are also amazing and developed. They feel organic instead of just there to push the plot forward or distracting from the plot. I look forward to what comes next from this author.

My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Well!!! I just finished More Than Maybe and I have to say, that was one long, drawn out, slow sizzle of a romance between two totally likeable young adults: Vada Careswell and Luke Greenly.

Would they or wouldn't they?! The suspense was killing me. Then..... the KISS! Picture a big smile on my face! Etta Jame's At Last is playing in the background (- or Beyonce's version, if you prefer it.) Hey! I couldn't resist my own song reference! This story is full of them. The various songs were woven into the story line and had me running to Vevo or Youtube more than once! Vada writes a blog focusing on live music performances, and Luke has a beautiful voice and can be counted on to compose a swoony lyric. Shy Luke likes to stay under the radar, and does not want to follow in his rock star father's footsteps. When Luke's brother sneakily releases a song Luke created while pining for Vada, and it becomes a huge internet success, the action and the romance - thankfully - move along more quickly.

I didn't agree with all of Vada's negative opinions about certain artists. Sorry Vada, but Kurt Cobain snuck into my heart with Teen Spirit and Where did you Sleep Last Night. And unlike Vada, I never had any time for the Rolling Stones, especially after their horrific treatment of Richard Ashcroft, of The Verve, when they claimed the rights to (and the award for) Bittersweet Symphony, despite a verbal agreement allowing Ashcroft to use that hypnotic melody. Totally uncool! I was disappointed that someone as musically astute and informed, as Vada was supposed to be, would support a group that took the royalties and the credit for another artist's creation. I loved the references to Kodaline and Panic at the Disco, but, sorry, Durritz doesn't send my soul up to the rafters. I just wasn't "feeling it." Luckily, there is enough musical diversity to keep almost every reader happy, and I reluctantly decided to forgive Vada's negative comments about dance music. I know this book is aimed at young adults, but Hahn has inadvertently alienated an entire cross-section of my generation (who haunted discos and pled allegiance to the incomparable Donna Summers!) by that ill-advised comment.

I ultimately enjoyed this story about two emotionally cautious young lovers who finally find the courage to reach out to one another, and pursue their dreams. I rate this a 4.7 rounded up to a 5 because the whole kissing in the street scene was epic!

I loved this book so much! The characters were fun and relatable. I liked that they all looked out for each other and no one had any ulterior motives. There was genuine love in this book. The song references were so fun and put this book over the top for me!

This was a really cute book! Vada and Luke were each relatable in their own ways.

I absolutely loved all the different relationships we got to see. Vada had a terrible relationship with her father, but a great one with her mom and Phil, her boss. Also with her best friend Meg, who I do wish we'd seen more of because I liked her so much. Then Luke had a pretty good relationship with his parents and twin brother, and I liked seeing how they dealt with their problems as a family.

I also liked all of the different music references and how they all tied together in the end.

The romance between Vada and Luke was a slow burn that I really enjoyed reading about!

One of my favorite things about this book is the setting. It takes place in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Northern Michigan is one of my favorite places to visit, and I loved hearing a mention of Mackinac Island!

The only thing I didn't really like was the language. There was a lot of swearing, and that's not something I love reading.