Hannah’s best book yet. Each one gets better and better.

So, so, many things to say about this book but number one I just want to say how thankful I am to have a good plus size FMC who does not spend the entire book talking about how she loves her body but doesn’t think he could ever lover her because she’s plus size. Halle had a few insecurities about her body but they came up at very normal and practical times and they didn’t drag on.

I really appreciated Hannah’s note at the beginning about why she never diagnosed Henry with anything even though she knew people wanted her to. I loved the reasoning she gave for it but I also loved that without giving him a label anyone can see themselves and the way they struggle in him.

I love a book without a third act breakup. I love a couple who actually communicates and shares their emotions. I love that they make space for each other to feel their feelings and trust in one another in a way I don’t think we don’t always get to see in romance book. And I love, love, love Henry with my whole entire heart,

My ~only~ complaint is that the first two books did an epilogue way into the future and I was really exited to see Henry and Halle’s future and was a bit bummed we didn’t get that.

This sweet, slow-burn romance shines with its relatable characters and heartfelt storyline. Henry Turner, an ice hockey captain, and Halle Jacobs, an academic star, navigate the complexities of friendship turning into love. The dynamic between them is both endearing and realistic, mainly as they help each other grow—Henry with his struggles in class and Halle with her writer's block. While the romance is gentle and heartwarming, I wanted more tension or conflict to elevate the stakes. However, the exploration of neurodivergence and people-pleasing tendencies adds depth. It was a charming read, perfect for fans of feel-good romances with relatable characters.

Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the eGalley. Much better than Hannah Grace's first title. The plot flowed well and I love love LOVED this couple. They make so much sense and worked well together. The writing style still isn't my favorite so that's why I gave it a 3/5.

For me, Daydream was on par with the previous book in this series, Wildfire. An enjoyable read, but not a knock-your-socks-off story. I really appreciated both Halle and Henry as characters, particularly with their neurodivergences. As a neurodivergent person, I found their experiences very relatable. Hannah Grace does mention in the foreword that the characters do not have diagnoses, but exhibit symptoms, and I think this is an experience many readers have. My big critique with Daydream is that it was too long for what it was. Just over halfway through, I found myself thinking that I wasn't necessarily bored, but I didn't feel like there was any more forward progress in the plot. That feeling remained for pretty much the rest of the book. Based on Wildfire and Daydream, I would likely read Hannah Grace's next work, but it would need to sweep me away in order for me to continue after that.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this eARC!

This was everything! Henry and Halle were made for each other. I loved the romance between them so much. Definitely my favorite of the series and it was fun to see what the characters from the other books were up to.


Thank you so much to the publisher for the ARC!

Hannah Grace's Maple Hills series is a balm to the heart. Daydream is yet another romance novel that brings aspects of romance novel tropes down to earth and creates characters with depth that the reader cares about.

I don't know why I keep reading these books other than they're popular and I hate not being in the know, but I will say, of the three so far, this one is my favorite by a long shot. I liked the characters more and thought there was more depth to the story. I thought these two were much more relatable (hello, fellow eldest daughter). Henry's neurodivergent representation was a plus as well. Another perk was that it was a slow burn. I don't mind spicy stories, but I felt like the other two books were over the top and I just don't like reading about characters drinking excessively, hooking up on a whim, etc. I still think this book was quite a bit too long (100 pages or so could have been cut) and it still reads like a Wattpad story, but I do think Hannah Grace has grown a bit as an author. One thing that makes these books like Wattpad stories are all the side characters. Three books in and I still don't know all of them and can't keep them straight since most are pretty forgettable. I think there's plenty of focus on the main characters, but the parts that could be cut deal with the supporting ones.

✨𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀✨
• virgin FMC
• Hockey romance
• AuDHD rep
• eldest daughter family issues
• “you help me, I help you”
• sloooow burn
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

✨ 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 ✨
This book got that slow burn explosive release going on. Our girl is a virgin people pleaser who can’t say no (except where it matters), and our boy is a patient gooey cinnamon roll hockey captain with too much on his plate. They team up to help each other with their respectful goals and a rulebook and place to keep their relationship, strictly professional. But of course, this is a romance, and they absolutely break those rules into 1 million nonexistent spicy pieces.

The author's note said this wasn't going to be a diagnosis narrative due to her own later in life diagnosis, but this didn't really jive when a character was literally like "hey I've noticed that you have the same study concerns as my little sister who has ADHD" and then later Henry was googling "why is my brain like this" and nobody thought "maybe it's ADHD"? It was a weird level of "knowing about neurodivergence" but also not bringing it up at relevant moments, and that felt like it pervaded the text--like Grace was torn between two visions of the novel she wanted to write. The rest was fun, though! This is a fun series.

Daydream was a wonderful addition to the Maple Hills saga. Henry and Hallie had so much chemistry and their romance arc as well as their personal arcs were so raw and realistic. It was steamy and sweet, the perfect balance.

I loved the way this book was written. I liked Henry and Halle and how they kind of balanced each other out when it was necessary. The way Henry treated Halle was precious. I loved being able to read Henry and Halle's journey and how they started out as friends turned lovers. Their communication was also one of my favorite things about them. It was also a pleasure being able to read about the characters from the previous books and just kind of where they ended up. This is a must-read, sweet reads of the year that I highly recommend.

Many thanks to NetGallery for providing me with the ARC.

Hannah Grace has written her best novel yet. I am a huge fan of the Maple Hill gang, but felt this story shows her growth as a writer. The characters and plot are well designed, taking readers through their ups and downs throughout their year. We meet Halle and revisit Henry, who has appeared in her other books. I feel like we get to know them as personal friends through the pages of the story, and both characters are very relatable. Henry and Halle's story is told through alternative viewpoints, where they learn to not only trust each other but themselves. Henry shows us what it means to truly live with whatever diagnosis he has. I think readers will see a little bit of themselves in him as he learns to deal with the noise of the world. Halle has a lot to overcome too and has spent far too long letting others define her. It is her relationship with Henry where she learns to define herself on her own terms. The growth of these two characters will make readers root for them with each page turn. I hope you love their story as much as I did!

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for an ARC for an early and honest review.

I have thoroughly enjoyed all three books in the Maple Hills series, but I think Daydream is my favorite one yet!

Henry finally gets a love story here, as he meets Halle and builds a beautiful friendship with her that slowly turns into something more. Hockey is a very minor supporting character this time around, as the story is more focused on Henry and Halle’s internal struggles and growth.

I loved our main characters and could relate to Halle in particular, which is probably why I enjoyed this one so much. Her struggle to say no to others is one I am constantly battling myself, and I’m positive I’m not alone in this! I loved the way she and Henry understood each other, made space for each other, and gave each other room to grow throughout the story.

This being a Hannah Grace novel, we do get some open door spicy scenes along the way, and plenty of scenes with the characters we have grown to love over the previous books of the series.

Thank you to Atria Books for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Of the series so far, this ranks lowest for me. It was...okay.
My main gripe about this book is how long it is. I found myself getting bored at multiple points. I think this needed some editing and the author's style is a little choppy and all over the place. While it was nice to see a younger couple have good conversation and open communication, it was so repetitive that they ultimately accomplished nothing for 75% of the book. The slow burn is too slow. And there is zero spice when compared to the first two books. I appreciated Grace trying to be inclusive and share the ADHD perspective, but it just didn't work for me. I'm not saying it's not a real thing people deal with, it's just kind of overplayed at this point.
All in all, I was a tad disappointed. I can only hope her next one goes back to the Wildfire days.

3.5 ⭐️ | 2.5/5 🌶️ - Daydream - Thank you to Atria Books via @netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

What to expect:
📚 Slow Burn
🏒 Tutoring trope
📚 Friends-to-lovers
🏒 Found family
📚 Neurodivergent representation
🏒 Virgin FMC/Playboy MMC

Hannah Grace's third installment in the Maple Hills series follows a fan favorite in Henry, and likely a new fan favorite in Halle! After rating her two previous works at 4.5 ⭐, I had high expectations for this book and was slightly disappointed.

I've been waitinggggg for Henry's book since Icebreaker and it's hard for me to say that I was disappointed in this story. It was hard for me to get sucked into the story, and it was WAYYY too long for a romance. I felt that the actual plot and character conflicts were lacking, and didn't have the same direction we've come to know from Hannah Grace.. Alot of the details/plot of this book felt forced or unnecessary. Heavily relied on Gen Z "quirks", and there was far too much Taylor Swift for my liking.

All this to say, I did enjoy the actual characters. The found family in this series is incredible, and I think Hannah Grace is able to create characters you want to root for. Henry was still my favorite and she definitely did him justice. But I did not love our FMC. I feel like Halle was specifically written for BookTok girls to self insert... Personally, I thought Halle lacked depth and it made it hard for me to relate to her.

This is my new favorite book in the Maple Hills series. The couple in this book is Henry and Halle. Henry is having a hard time in a class and is feeling the pressure of being the new hockey captain. His coach suggest he gets a tutor to help him bring his grade up. Halle, being an academic rockstar has no problem helping Henry pass his class. But Halle also needs help. She is writing a book and lacks in personal experience with dating and the romantic side of relationships. Henry says he can help her in that department and they begin to fake date each other.

Here are my personal thoughts on Daydream. For me this book hits all the marks for a five star read when it comes to romcoms. I love that they build a friendship before having a romantic relationship. Henry has been one of my favorites since the beginning of this series and I was not disappointed with his story. I felt like this book was not as spicy as the other books but it works well for this couple. We get a slow burn and amazing character development. Daydream made me laugh, especially when we got to meet Quack Efron. I had so much fun reading this book.

I really enjoyed this book! The two characters felt real and they had plot/character development timeline that is realistic. Henry, the MMC, was super sweet and a loveable character and the friends-to-lover plot line was adorable. The entire book I was rooting for Henry and for the downfall of Will. I also love a good fake dating trope!

Highly recommend this book!

Received an ARC and was so excited! Dual pov (which I LOVE) with characters you can’t help but root for. As someone who is neurodivergent, the descriptions of meltdown, sensory sensitivities, and masking/mirroring were spot on. It felt cool to have my brain and thoughts represented through Henry. I also really enjoyed the cameos from previous character.

Thank you Netgalley and Atria for the ARC.

I was so excited when I read that Henry would be getting his own book. I loved him in Icebreaker and Wildfire. Halle and Henry love story is sweet and not forced. The way the author crafted Henry’s character with neurodivergence was CHEFS KISS. Halle is a doll, she is kind and considerate, and just an older sister. Warning this book does have a third act break up, but I was totally ok with it because the make up was done so well.

I am so glad Henry got his own book! He was my favorite supporting character in Icebreaker and Wildfire. I loved his story with Halle. Both characters made so much growth and they did it together. There was kind of a third act breakup, but it was in a way that made sense to the story. While I loved these stories, I dont know how much more of Maple Hills there can be.