More Than Maybe by Erin Hahn is the perfect blend of pop culture, music, and romance. The characters are well developed and witty, making the reader root for them to succeed and find love. I enjoyed the flow of the plot and how their affection for each other slowly progressed. Both main characters have complicated relationships with their fathers and help each other navigate their issues. This is a quick read that will leave you feeling good, with a great ending.

Oh Erin Hahn, how do you capture music loving teens so well? I adored You'd Be Mine and was looking forward to More Than Maybe from the moment I heard the synopsis. It did not disappoint!

Vada and Luke are such perfectly written characters. They're complex but realistic, driven but still insecure, they feel real but still like characters you can aspire to. They're surrounded by side characters you genuinely end up caring about and spend so much time in a place I want to be. Someone take me to the Loud Lizard now!

Basically what I'm saying is this, if you love fun, real, authentic characters who love music, their people, and the dreams they've made for the future then this book is for you. Preorder it now and thank me later.

You had me at a reference to Anna Begins... this is a book for anyone who loves a swoony romance with layers and heart.... and a lot of fantastic references to music and pop culture. I absolutely devoured this YA romance by Erin Hahn. This is my second read by this author and I enjoyed this one even more than her first. The characters of of Vada and Luke were fantastic and I need to read more about them! This is the story of Vada, senior in high school, writer of a music blog, secret dancer and lover of all things music. Vada has a huge crush on Luke who is the son of a famous British singer, pod cast creator with his brother), secret song writer and lover of all things music. Luke and Vada's story is complicated and beautifully written. I loved the development of their relationship, as well as the development of the relationships of the other characters. Cullen (Luke's twin), his boyfriend Zach (Luke's best friend), Meg and Phil were just delightful to read about. There were so many moments of friendship, love, parental relationships and heart that I didn't want the story to end! I would recommend this to anyone who enjoyed Anna and the French Kiss by Perkins . Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

I can't imagine any situation that wouldn't make this book fly off shelves and into reader's hearts. Hahn makes the unconventional choice of having virtually no obstacle between her romantic partners. They love each other from page one. We just wait for them to say so as we feel all the giddy feels alongside them. They're both super charismatic and world-class talents at 18, attractive, caring, funny, and impossible not to like. The gift here is in how well Hahn puts her reader in a place where we feel what her characters feel. We get excited when hands brush or looks are exchanged or that perfect text comes through. We sense the loss when the lovers part ways, even for an evening. The supporting cast is rounded out with fun and loving people (with one notable and intentional exception), making this a world we want to inhabit. The music references are many, but those not familiar with the bands and songs can skip right over them while those more well versed in the scene can enjoy the little buzzes of "Ooh, yes, that!" It's no surprise that Hahn's already onto books 3 and 4, as her readers will be clamoring for each story. And I can't blame them one bit.

Encore Encore Encore!

Oh my goodness I’m so impressed with this book! It’s my first by this author and I’ve become a fan.

More Than Maybe is a fun and charming novel about your first love and all the things that come with teenage angst.


“If I slice open my heart and put the rhythm to song, will she hear it?”


I loved the characters, the music references, the story in general was beautiful.

I suggest having Spotify ready while you read this. The main characters have the cutest “thing”. They send each other songs based on what they’re feeling in the moment. I very much enjoyed listening to all the songs!


“I want to live in this moment forever, and maybe I’d like it okay if Luke were here, too.”


I’ve really been into YA lately and this is the perfect YA romance.
Please put this on your TBR and check it out when it comes out this May.

MORE THAN MAYBE by Erin Hahn is everything you'd want in the perfect playlist and the perfect book - sweeping moments of emotion wrapped up in poppy hits, romantic ballads and all the feels. You'll fall in love with Vada and Luke and their shared love of music and awkward flirting.

For the people who know the lyrics, for those who can tell you both title and artist with a few notes of a song, and for the ones who make playlists to fit their mood. Son of a rockstar falls for the girl who loves music as he does. Not just music, but the songs and artists who struck a chord in their heart. I loved this book . . . it's about really feeling the music and working towards the truth in your life. It is pouring out your heart on the stage, leaving it all on the dance floor, and seeking the moments in life that make you FEEL.
Point of Discussion: Vada is clearly a feminist and person who values the artist - would she really be okay with Britney Spears being on a jukebox?

An excellent follow up to Erin Hahn's first book. While the first focuses on rock music it still has that wonderful love behind it.
Two people who have an unmistakable connection but just haven't figured out the other one feels the same. It's a trope that keeps giving. With dual POV this delivers on the cute factor. The story progresses with significant growth by each character but also a bond that doesn't just show up in one page.

Full review on goodreads. I had high hopes for this one but was disappointed, there were so many things that were overdone, and th conflict is minor at best,

3.5 Stars
This book was a really cute read. I loved the plot and the musical aspect. I especially enjoyed the songs they sent via text. Luke and Vada were both completely loveable characters. The secondary characters were as well. This was my first read from Erin I'll be reading her in the future.

"Smooth, we are not." hahhaha aka my new fave quote 😂

This book was SO FUN AND CUUUUTE. It really gave me Red, White and Royal Blue vibes (minus the sex hahaha), just because it was so fuuuuunnn, the characters so relatable and I couldn't help but root for them!! The author has a way with words, especially concerning music and dance. It's like I could FEEL it trough the pages. This book wasn't perfect, but definitely binge worthy and worth 5⭐

After reading You'd Be Mine, I was eagerly awaiting More Than Maybe and it DEFINITELY lived up to the hype! I was so thoroughly happy reading this book that I couldn't stop smiling. I can't wait to share this with my students

More than Maybe is an engaging and charming novel containing all the joys, insecurities, angst, and charm of high school senior years. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable novel.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I haven't read a book by this author before, and the premise sounded too cute to not read! I loved this book a lot - the characters, the plot, and the writing all made for a fun and enjoyable read. I will definitely be keeping my eye out for any future books by Erin Hahn!

A very cute, easy read. But I’m only giving it 3.5 stars because I read Erin’s first book, You’d Be Mine, first and fell in love with it. I compared everything from that book with this one which isn’t fair. The characters in More Than Maybe were created well and I enjoyed that they both liked each other from afar before the story. The music knowledge Erin has is incredible. I had to look up some of the songs and liked what I heard. This book would be perfect for anyone who likes a slow burn with alternative taste in music!

SUCH a cute book! I adored Luke and Vada's relationship, and loved the concept of being a music blogger and podcaster. I don't think my music taste is as refined and "culturey" as Vada's by any means, but it was amazing to see her success as a writer (to get to write for the Rolling Stones!). This book was definitely relatable too as a content creator myself. I would have liked to see more in terms of plot for other areas of teen life. While there was some family tensions mentioned, I think it could have been developed a little more. Overall, I still enjoyed it a lot though!

Okay – OKAY – I really really liked this and think it’s a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars. I usually round up but ended up rounding down to a four star rating. There were a few little things that I think held this one back from being a full 5 but they were minute and I’m picky with contemporary romances, don’t @ me. I adored ALL of the characters and cried happy tears multiple times. The song references were excellent and I was impressed by the dialogue. And the texting! SO CUTE! There were so many positives I highly recommend this one!

But…there is distinctly something…missing? Granted – I do NOT read a lot of romance/contemporary works. I’m used high fantasy and intense battles and shit.

Maybe the climax of the story wasn’t built up enough? I wanted more angst between Vada and Luke (besides me screaming JUST KISS at my kindle the whole time) or more consequences from the last interaction Vada has with her dad? Maybe more consequences in general? I mean did Vada even mention to Luke about what had been posted about them on Instagram? So, a tad more drama. & I’m never one to ask for more drama in a book.

But, maybe that’s the point. This book is built to be a love song and maybe we all need to cause a little less drama in the world. For the conflict that did happen, it was resolved very well and I enjoyed the growth that it inspired in our MCs.

TL:DR – pre-order this one, you’ll love it

Thank you Net Galley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars

This a very cute and tightly constructed young adult romance, which any music lover will especially appreciate.

Luke and Vada - who operate in alternating perspectives - are likable characters who love music and ultimately each other. Their bond through creative means is really enjoyable to watch, but at times, their musical references - texts and texts of song titles - feel a bit cumbersome. What struck me as particularly odd about their relationship to music is that, at 18, they have the musical taste of 40-year-olds. Strange stuff.

An ancillary plot I very much enjoy here is the exploration of both characters' relationships with their fathers and step-fathers. These interactions are realistic, complex, and meaningful, and for me, this component added quite a bit to both the roundness of the characters and the impact of the novel overall.

This is a sweet book with nice characters and not too much complexity or strife. If you're looking for a pretty light and sweet YA romance, this is a good catch.

I was expecting a sweet, short, heterosexual romance that involved music and celebrity in some sense.
I ended up with a gorgeous found family drama that made me cry three separate times, which isn't fair at all. More Than Maybe follows Luke, who has a popular podcast that records at the bar where Vada works. They're both very into music. Vada writes music reviews on a semi-popular blog which she hopes will get her into music journalism, and Luke somewhat secretly writes music.
It is, of course, a love story.
But more than that, it's a story about what makes people fall in love. They each have crushes, but the book chronicles the slow realization of feelings in a truly tender way. This book took all the romance plot markers and added depth and substance to them. The background characters made mistakes just like the main characters, and there are some really touching scenes with friends and family. Vada deals with a deadbeat dad in a really moving and realistic character arc.
This is heavily influenced by music, but I worry that it could get dated quickly. It's filled with references that tended to frustrate me. I know that both Luke and Vada are really into music, but if I actually knew them I would probably hate them. But what's great about this book is it didn't matter! I had moments where I read about Vada being a huge music snob and thought 'ew' and then went and enjoyed the entire book. This really surprised me in the best way.

Pros:
-Vada made me cry a lot
-Background characters are awesome
-The romance is actually really tender
-There's drama???? Like actual I was on the edge of my seat drama???
-GORGEOUS COVER

Cons:
-Most teenagers do not base all of their decisions around music (as a current teenager, I know this)

YASSSSS! I loved it so much! I don’t like the trope where boy and girl hate each other and then fall for each other, so this was perfect. I love that author Erin Hahn included her own music again, but I was over the top with the addition of songs I love or will love in my future. This is a sweet story and I can’t wait to buy it and share with my students, who will swoon. Luke and Vada even quote Annie Mathers, which made my heart so happy. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to be an early reader.