For reference, I read this book in one day. That's how much I loved it. I have read many books where authors are writing Gen Z characters and have absolutely butchered our humor and our awkwardness. However, Erin Hahn nailed it. I laughed out loud at the Teen Wolf kiss, marry, kill and I completely understood Vada's instant Hallmark Movie script. Hahn's characters were insanely lovable and engaging. I specifically enjoyed the text conversations between Vada and Luke; their banter was adorable and the music links were such a great edition to the story. Excellent representation. Excellent romance. Excellent book.

According to author Erin Hahn herself, More Than Maybe is a sunshine book about two music nerds falling in love, and I'd say that's an apt description. Luke Greenly wants nothing more than to be out of the spotlight, and spends his time not co-hosting a podcast with his twin, Cullen, up in his room writing lyrics and playing piano. Vada Carsewell has her eyes set on a future in music journalism, and proving that her deadbeat dad was wrong all along. Both are crushing on the other, hard. And when they have to work together senior year, it becomes harder and harder to deny their obvious connection.

I have been in such a mood for heartwarming young adult stories, and More Than Maybe was an excellent addition to my ever-growing list of favorites. I loved how connected to music Luke and Vada were: Vada's passion for reviewing and Luke's for writing allowed them to both to understand the essence of each individual song, and that brought them together in a way not many of the side characters could understand. I felt that all of the relationships, not just the one that develops between Vada and Luke, were well established - the platonic relationships of Vada/Meg and Luke/Zack, romantic ones of Zack/Cullen and Mary/Phil, and even the dysfunctional dynamic of Vada/Marcus (her "father"). The novel does tackle some deeper topics - dealing with familial expectations that don't align with your own dreams, learning how and when to distance yourself from toxic family members, and working so much towards your goal only to find that it may be unattainable after all, due to something you cannot control. But it's also hopeful, full of people doing anything for the ones that they love.

Holy moly I absolutely loved this book. It was everything you could ever want in a YA romcom. It was trope-y without being overwrought, and endearing with characters you couldn't help but root for. I absolutely adored Vada and Luke and would love to read another book (or ten) about their light misadventures.

St. Martins reached out to me to see if I wanted to review this because I had also read “You’d Be Mine” this time last year and really dug it, so I was excited to read this one, and Hahn did not disappoint.

Luke’s father was a singer in a punk rock band, and while Luke loves writing songs, he has no intention of following in his footsteps. He despises being in the limelight and the more his father pushes him into the lifestyle, the more Luke wants nothing to do with it. He’s been low-key stalking Vada’s music blog. Vada has a 5-year plan to make her way in the music world. Luke is definitely not in that plan. But the more they find themselves together, the more she sees how compatible they really are.

All the characters in this were great, except for Meg, who wasn’t well-detailed and didn’t appear often. It wasn’t until she became more of an active character later on in the book that I started to see any personality from her. I especially loved Phil and his relationship with Vada. I think the world needs more step-parents and ‘would-be’ step-parents like Phil. I liked that Luke was into Vada long before they had these long, intimate conversations. I think Hahn was light on the angst, but the things Luke said and thought were swoony.

This book has interactive titles that you can click to take you to a Spotify song that goes along with the chapter. I adore having a playlist to go along with what I’m reading, and I love that music played such a huge role in this book. This was a slow-burn read that is going to leave you hanging for a while. But it gives you all the feels along the way. Their friendship is sweet and endearing, and the fact they both struggled with less than stellar parents was not only relatable, but it brought them closer together. I abandoned the two other books I had going once I started this because I did not want to put it down. Super fun read!

This book. is. EVERYTHING. I love Vada and Luke so much. Their romance is so much fun, so exciting, and so musical! The music references are such a fun addition to this story, and make it an extra engaging read. Also the switching POVs were done SO well. I feel like readers grow to love and cheer for both Vada and Luke, and will find themselves so in love with this contemporary read.

Oh my heart, my heart! MORE THAN MAYBE had me cheering and dancing right along with the characters and left the biggest trail of happy tears down my face. I didn't think it was possible to top YOU'D BE MINE, but Hahn's sophomore book has me longing for my days in Ann Arbor and super upset I never met my Luke there!

More than Maybe was such an enjoyable light uplifting read. Vada (can we just pause and appreciate her amazing name!) captured my heart from the start and her journey and growth through this story was a blessing to experience. Luke. Oh Luke! (Taking a moment to swoon here). Luke was just the best and I have no perfect way to describe him. Just read the book and find out for yourself.

4.5 stars.

I love music and books with music and love. This had all of these. Likable characters and a sweet story.

My only quibble (and this was an ARC so hopefully it will get polished up before release) is that sometimes the American female MC came off sounding British. Like the author forgot to switch off from the Britishisms of the male MC.

Also, who eats slices of lasagna with their hands? I am confused.

But nothing detracted from my enjoyment in this fast and adorable read.

Recommended.

Thank you to Netgalley and Wednesday Books for this ARC! These comments and opinions are all my own!

First of all, I absolutely LOVE the cover of this book. It's probably one of my favorites of the 2020 young adult releases! I wasn't impressed with this book at first, but it slowly grew on me and I ended up LOVING it. More Than Maybe sent me back to 15 years old when I didn't have a clue what love was but I was sure I felt it towards someone. The awkward encounters at first, the conversations you thought you'd never have with someone else, the way your heart pounded a little faster when a text came through from that special person - I felt ALL of that again reading this book. You'll fall in love with Luke and Vada and their love towards each other. Please please PLEASE read this book when it comes out! Teen angst meets first loves and I LOVED IT.

**Review will be published on my blog/Insta/Goodreads May 6th! I will update the links at that time**

SUPER CUTE.

I feel like I use that word a lot when describing books, but I like reading cute books! Maybe I’ll come up with another adjective at some point, but for now, I found this book super cute.

When I read Erin Hahn’s first book (You’d Be Mine), I found it charming, but only alright. Upon seeing her latest book and the summary, I was enthralled and it sounded completely up my alley. Take a chance? YUP. And I’m happy I did.

There were plenty of pop culture references throughout. I usually find them more on the obnoxious side, but guys, these made me laugh. Actually giggle at my book because they were spot on. They reference would hit at the right moment and I loved them in this book.

I love allllll of the music. One of the few things that could make this book better would be putting it together as an actual movie. I would be all over hearing these songs because the lyrics are stunning and heartfelt. I was pleasantly surprised that I knew most of the songs referred to by Vada and Luke. Music plays a big role in the feelings and emotions and creates a great backdrop for the story as a whole.

Luke and Vada were adorable. Simply adorable. I LOVED the way their relationship developed over the course of the book. It didn’t need an enemies to lovers trope to sway me. This friends to lovers things was perfect. The awkward, young love flirtations made me smile and I was smitten with them together. I liked both of their personalities and interactions and the natural way everything came together for them. The side characters were great in their own right. Cullen and Zack were a sweet and funny couple. I love how accepted they were and what they added as a brother and friend to Luke.

Not to mention, the side story between Vada’s Mom and Phil (Vada’s boss) was everything I needed in a sub-plot. These two were flippin’ cute and I am so happy we got their full story too. I love when other characters who get page time have a beautiful and moving adventure too.

Overall audience notes:

Young adult contemporary romance
Language: some strong throughout
Romance: kisses/make-outs; mentions of sexual relationships (side characters), but no actual scenes in book
Violence: drunk/belligerent father

More Than Maybe is a cute story that can be read in one sitting.

Luke Greenly loves music but, having grown up under his punk rock dad's spotlight, doesn't want to be in the spotlight himself. He has no desire for the fame he saw his father acquire, he instead prefers to use his talent to create music in secret with no intention to ever perform in front of others himself. He also happens to have a, not so, secret crush on Vada Careswell, a music blogger whose wit and expansive knowledge on all things music has created a lasting impression on him.

Vada Careswell has big plans for her future, which includes following a five year plan to land her a dream opportunity. On the right path to achieve all of her goals as she follows the path to her future, Vada begins to develop a crush for Luke. However, Luke is most definitely NOT on her five year plan. As they pair up to work on a school project, they both begin to realize that there may be more depth to their feelings than they could have ever could have anticipated.

I adored Hahn's writing style, the cultural references, and how fast it was to go through this book. It made the entire story an overall sweet read. Vada is the type of protagonist I would necessarily root for, I found her narration to be highly entertaining and realistic. It was also entertaining to read about Vada's family, particularly her parents' relationship. The dynamics between almost every character in this story felt quite authentic and made the story that much sweeter to read. It was interesting to read the influence music played on both Vada and Luke's characters and how it can support them as well as connect them to each other.

Overall, More Than Maybe is a cute fast read that would be perfect to dive into during the Spring and one I definitely recommend adding to your TBR.

eARC was kindly provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!



Posting review on April 28th on my blog, Goodreads, and social media accounts. It will be posted on online retail sites (Amazon, Indigo, etc.) upon publication.

Is the best part your Saturday afternoon curling up on the couch with a rom com, that you have seen a hundred times; a movie that you know every line, every scene, but you will still sit and watch every minute of it? Well this is the book for you!

More than Maybe tells the story of Vada Carsewell and Luke Greenly, both hopelessly in love with one another but neither brave enough to tell each other how they feel.  Through a series of events they end up working together at a dive bar, pretending that they are not smitten with the other.  Vada is trying to plan her future, and Luke is trying to figure out what exactly he has do to not have the future his dad wants for him. The secondary characters are as delightful as the primary ones. I would fully support a book from Luke’s twin brother Cullen and his boyfriend Zach’s point of view. I mean they make rainbow cupcakes together, what is not to love?

This book is the perfect mix tape for your shelf. The constant song references will have you putting this book down to YouTube the song, so that you bop along while you read this book. I wish they would add a playlist of all the songs referenced in the story. More than Maybe has the rom com troupes that you love to read, don’t lie to yourself, you do.  It’s like your perfect Saturday sweater, nothing different, nothing fancy, but oh so comfortable to curl up with. I like the style of the writing and the characters, though it did get a little long in the middle.  Once you get to the end though, get ready, your swoony heart won’t be able to take it.

I give this book 3.5 out of 5. It was a great book, but I was content waiting until the end of the day after my kid went to sleep to read the book. It’s a great book to pass the time when you are stuck inside or relaxing out in a hammock on a pretty day. So if you are looking for something to make your heart tap dance and give you some inspiration for your next playlist, More than Maybe by Erin Hahn is the book to get.

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this book for an honest review.

This book doesn’t come out until May, but I couldn’t wait to read it. I absolutely loved the cover and the premise. I loved both Luke and Vada. (I couldn’t help but think of My Girl with that name. Am I dating myself, or what???) I absolutely loved that the book switched between the POV of Vada and Luke. All the music references and the way the author used songs was complete genius! I felt like I was just dancing right along with Vada! There were a few twists in the book, which had me not be able to put it down!

Bottom Line: Read this! It has been awhile since I really loved a YA, as it isn’t my typical genre. This was such a cute read, I was smiling throughout the whole thing and really bonded with the characters.

** I received a copy of More Than Maybe from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are of my own.**

There was so much about this book that I absolutely loved : Ginger female hero! British accents! Amazing music!
I loved Erin Hahn's first novel, You'd Be Mine, and she nailed it again on her second novel.
Vada and Luke have been secretly crushing on each other from the sidelines over the years, but when a school project brings them together, they are forced to ask themselves where love, if at all, fits into their future plans.
The characters in this book were fleshed out and their actions and communication style with one another felt genuine to who they were. I even loved each supporting character and felt that they all had a reason for being part of the story.
The whole novel felt very on brand for Vada and Luke, and I love finding a novel with that type of cohesiveness, that never feels forced to draw a story a certain way, or bring them a conclusion that does not fit the characters themselves.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves deep YA romances with a side of musical flair.
P.S. Can we please get the author to put together a playlist of all the songs mentioned throughout the novel? I'd listen to it on repeat!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

More Than Maybe is a fun romance set in high school and centered around music, much like Hahn's first novel. Luke and Vada's romance is so sweet and inevitable. They've had a crush on each other for years, and finally collaborate on both of their secret passions: dance and composing.
Luke Greenly has grown up under the shadow of his father's punk rock fame and his twin brother's extroverted socializing at their shared high school. Vada has a five year plan for securing herself a position at Rolling Stone, where she plans to critique music professionally. What I love is that they are secretly finding outlets for themselves throughout the story. Vada uses dance to let herself go from the structure she's put in place for herself to succeed. Luke decided to take a composing class to let out some of the music that's been inside him for years, hopefully out of the spotlight and out from under his dad's thumb.
The whole story felt like a dance back and forth. As a reader, you know they are going to get together, and you know there's going to be some heartache as Luke doesn't want to perform his song in public. He's a bit of an emotional clutz at times, and in his anger he unfortunately lets some things slip that result in a huge shift in Vada's life, so then he has to find a way to make it up to her or risk losing their relationship. They are both pretty level headed people, especially Vada, and I found their emotional maturity refreshing for a young adult novel.
Additionally, there are little cameos from Hahn's first novel You'd Be Mine that were delightful. Although not quite as action packed as You'd Be Mine, More Than Maybe was an enchanting and quick-paced romp that held its own.

I think that Erin Hahn has a gift for writing - that is the way she writes really appeals to me.

I struggle with the storytelling.

This is the second book I have read by this author and it failed to hook me. I want to love it. And I do love the writing - but I just couldn't engage with the story. I didn't love the characters. And unlike the first book I read of hers, there wasn't enough of the good to balance out the places I struggled. I just failed to connect this time around and so this wound up being a DNF for me.

I absolutely fell in love with this book. More Than Maybe follows the lives of music lovers Luke and Vada as they are figuring out their lives/ambitions all while they are figuring out their own feelings for each other. I think the think that makes this book so special is the music. Both characters are such lovers of music, it is almost refreshing to read about their love and appreciation that they have for music. Another thing I loved while reading this book is that the author created a playlist of all the songs featured in this novel. This was honestly a godsend because i listen to music while i read, so I loved to listen to her playlist. I even ended up adding a good amount of the songs to my own playlist.
Overall, if you are looking for a book with lovable characters, great music, a fun storyline, and a good summer read, then this is the one for you

Overall I REALLY enjoyed More Than Maybe. I loved both Vada and Luke and their story. I loved all of the music references and everything that made the book feel more real. I could have done with fewer f-words, but it was still a really enjoyable read.
I flew through most of it in one sitting, something I haven't done in a while.

Oh my GOSH this book was so good! I loved You’d Be Mine and I was so super excited to get an ARC of More Than Maybe! And i just have to say Erin Hahn knows how to write a book that just sucks you in because I'm obsessed.

Ok so first off I have to admit that I basically live under a rock when it comes to music so I totally had to google pretty much all the song mentioned in this book *runs and hides* But despite my lack of musical knowledge this is such a fun read and I love how music was so important in this book.

This book has a wonderful set of character that just adds to how amazing this story. I love Meg and her colorful self and just thought her and Vada’s friendship is the best. Luke’s relationship with his twin brother Cullen is really awesome, kinda wish their podcast was real because I would listen to it. Luke’s best friend Zach is just great Luke just accepts the fact that Zach and Cullen are dating. Though its weird at times its just what’s normal to him Phil’s relationship as a mentor to Vada is so sweet and its so great how he stepped into into that father role Vada needed. Luke’s parents are great..even though his retired punk rocker dad drives him crazy sometimes!

I love Luke and Vada their relationship is just the cutest. I really like that it isn’t instant love from the beginning, even though it’s clear from the start that both characters have had feeling for each for a while. It was nice to see their relationship takes it time and happen so naturally and it just makes for the most adorable story.
Also where can I find myself a Luke? Ugh I just love him.


I highly recommend this book and it’s a wonderful read that will just suck you in and quickly become your new favorite!

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book!*
*I received a eARC in exchange for a honest review*

Wow. What an amazing read. I loved the characters and the writing really surprised me.I highly recommend this one.