After loving icebreaker, both wildfire and this book were just ehhh. I really wanted to like the book as I love both of the characters involved but it just fell a little short for me.

HALLE AND HENRY 🥰🥰🥰 Absolutely adored this book...definitely my favourite in the series so far.
Swifties will love this....so many easter eggs to catch (look at Halle's outfit on the front cover...enough said).
You'll be kicking your feet, giggling, smiling, and blushing the whole way through.

A perfect fit for readers who enjoy heartwarming, lighthearted romance stories that celebrate the importance of self-discovery, chosen family, and putting one's own needs first, with a dash of humor and wit.

This was my favorite of the Maple Hills series so far. I found Henry and Halle to be much more likable than some of the other characters. This is a sweet story and I recommend it.

People are counting on Henry to succeed - he's the captain of the hocky team and he has an example to set. Unfortunately, he didn't withdraw from a very difficult class and now he's stuck taking a class with a professor whose expectations are unclear to Henry. Henry cannot fail this class, so it's very lucky that he meets Halle, who is a chronic people pleaser and has taken classes with that professor before. Halle definitely gets something out of the deal, too - she's trying to write a novel but she lacks "real-life" experiences because she doesn't have a lot of friends, and her relationship with her ex was mediocre at best and in reality exceptionally toxic. Henry and Halle agree to a set of rules and become friends, and then more, very quickly. Henry and Halle have a rule not to fall in love, but rules are meant to be broken.

Henry is THE peak man, honestly. Halle is adorable, and I thoroughly enjoyed their relationship and friendship. Watching Halle make friends with Henry's friends was so sweet. There are a lot of people who won't ever get/want/need a diagnosis, so I appreciate why the author chose not to give Henry a diagnosis. However, I found it hard to believe that his mother, who is a doctor, would not seek a diagnoses. Halle and Henry had such different things to worry about, but their support of each other and understanding of each others' needs was lovely to read about.

I didn't read Wildfire, but I understood everything that was happening in Daydream, and this was my favorite of the two that I read. My library has ordered four copies already!

Anticipated but a bit of a letdown on the plotting - still trying to reach the highs of her first - would've appreciated a bit more editing and tightening up of some of the reasoning behind characters' actions.

I've been looking forward to reading the latest book in Grace's series all year! Henry is Lakeside U's newest captain, and, if he's being honest, he doesn't love the pressure that comes with the title of "leader." Halle is trying to write her first novel in time to submit it to a contest that will win her a summer internship. The two connect when Halle agrees to tutor Henry through his difficult professor's course. In exchange, Henry agrees to take her out on real dates to give her writing material.
Much more wholesome than the other books in Grace's series, the story was just as easy to root for. Already looking forward to the next one!

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the advanced copy of Daydream by Hannah Grace.

This is by far my favourite Hannah Grace novel in the series so far. Halle and Henry are so quirky and loveable and being able to *understand* the inner workings of Henry’s mind put his actions and words into an entirely different light.

I really enjoyed that this wasn’t your typical romance novel where the characters break up and find their way back to one another. Instead, the focus of this novel seemed to be on how Halle and Henry grew as individuals and learned to put their own needs first BECAUSE of one another.

As an eldest daughter, I resonated with Halle’s “family manager” role and the anxiety and pressure she felt to do it all and not let anyone down.

As a fellow neurodivergent, I resonated with Henry’s social exhaustion and his inability to always read people and situations the correct way.

Given the sexual inexperience of Halle’s character, this was definitely the least spicy of the three novels, but I really enjoyed the character development and I’d love to see where Halle and Henry end up down the road!

I would highly recommend this novel, as long as you temper your expectations - this is less of a super spicy sports novel and more of a slightly spicy college romance/ personal growth story.

THIS BOOK. Hannah Grace does it again. I seriously am in love with the Maple Hills universe. From Icebreaker to Wildfire and now Daydream. Henry has always needed his own book since we met him and golly, it is just what we needed. Grace’s MMC’s are truly men written by women, but realistic enough to let us ‘daydreamers’ set our standards adequately high. Her female main characters are equally as charismatic and relatable. This book will live rent free in my brain for the foreseeable future and beyond. I related to Halle a lot and loved seeing how she grew throughout the novel becoming more confident on her own, with her gal pals (some returning favorites), and with Henry. Every time I talk about this book I squeal and once you read it you’ll be doing exactly the same thing.

I cannot even begin to guess who the next book will be about (please let there be another book, I NEED MORE). Low key hope it’s JJ but he’s not in school anymore… so maybe we get a completely new character! Whatever Hannah Grace is writing I’m reading. Period. No notes.

Thank you so much to this publication team for allowing me an ARC of this novel. Forever ‘Daydream’ing about this one!

This book is an absolute DAYDREAM!

Read if you enjoy:
💜 Fake Dating
🏒 Jock x Tutor
🧠 Neurodivergent Rep
📚 Booklover Swiftie
🎀 Eldest Daughter
⚓️Found Family

Hannah Grace has given us a vulnerable, authentic and swoon worthy glimpse into Henry and Halle’s lives in Daydream.

Henry is pushing himself to his max trying to tackle a difficult professor’s class, his expectations for himself as captain, and his day to day stress of life’s responsibilities. Halle has just left her longest relationship and is entering a period of self discovery where SHE is finally the most important person in her life.

There’s hockey, douche jocks, book loving girls, an aspiring writer, a reserved artist, “you’re mine”, and so much more fun along the way. Meeting the Maple Hills family has truly been a pleasure and this is by far my favorite installment of the series.

This was more like a 3.5 for me. This book was a cute slow burn. The eldest daughter with people pleasing tendencies is so very relatable. I also really enjoyed the representation of folks dealing with neurodiversity. The characters were well written and the book was easy to follow. Overall an easy and enjoyable read.

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5

Uh oh, Hannah Grace did it again! This time we’re following the story of Henry, our most beloved neurodivergent hockey man. And man, he’s a fucking hottie. We also follow the story of Halle, a book girlie who finds herself single for the first time in a while and has to rethink what’s important to her and what it means to have friends in your life.

That audio scene? I’m dead. Absolutely dead. All of the girls girl scenes? Made me cry with joy watching women care for each other. The idea of needing space and someone respecting that? Incredible.

As a neurodivergent woman, I often have this ick reaction when neurodivergent men get to hurt people’s feelings or be careless by willful ignorance or society just excusing behavior that neurodivergent women get rigidly policed for. Hannah Grace does an excellent job giving the perspective of having empathy for the things that are hard as a neurodivergent person, while still having accountability for the way that affects the people around us. It was honestly incredibly healing to read.

Overall, it was not nearly as spicy as the rest of the series, which for me made sense for where Halle was at. It was just as heartfelt and full of personal growth and connection, and I fell even more deeply in love with all of these characters.

I was excited to receive a complimentary copy of Daydream by Hannah Grace from NetGalley. Opinions in this review are completely my own.

3.5 stars rounded up.

I enjoyed this novel. I liked seeing more of Henry in this book of the series. I have enjoyed seeing his character develop in the other books in this series. I really appreciate that although Henry has some issues dealing with his emotions, he still is pretty self aware of what he needs in order to process, and was able to articulate that to Halle. I was impressed that she was able to hold space for him without letting herself overthink it too much, despite her anxiety. In real life you don't often see someone who has to take space to process as being able to articulate the need for that.

Daydream was a nice edition to the Maple Hills universe. I enjoyed jumping back in with some of the characters. Henry and Halle were a cute couple who complimented each other's strengths and weaknesses. There were times that the pacing of the book left me co fused and unsure of where or when I was in the story. It also felt that while Henry may have claimed he wasn't flirting when he first met Halle it read like he was. I think I would have bought into the start of their friendship and later relationship if that was true. However I really loved watching Halle grow through out the book and become more assertive in herself. I look forward to seeing g what else may come from the Maple Hills universe.

Daydream was such a cute book. I related so much to Halle - especially about always wanting to please everyone around you. But at what point does it become too much? The mental health representation was done so well in Daydream. But I do feel that this was a case of the slow burn being way too slow. Daydream is very much a character driven book and sometimes I felt like the pacing was way too slow for me.

Very cute book! I would recommend it for teen trying to distinguish health vs toxic relationship. In terms of the story, I enjoyed the moments between the couple. I thought it was a little repetitive at times, and the choices made by the main characters were a bit nonsensical at times. But in a way that made sense somehow? In the sense that the conflict makes sense for them and their story. I enjoyed the setting of this more than the came one previously. I thought the camp setting wasn’t utilized to its fullest potential. But the university life was something I could grasp on to better.

-they just feel like they belong together. their connection is perfect. the dialogue feels so real between them.
-the whole “being a third parent” thing is TOO REAL that’s literally my life.
-i relate to both these characters in different ways. with Henry’s way of not being able to complete simple tasks and procrasting and with Halle being a third parent to her siblings. this book made me feel very seen!
-felt a bit rushed in places especially the sex scenes (compared to her other books)
-ending felt rushed
-book was long but still felt rushed in certain places
-i think this will satisfy Henry fans! i know he is a well loved character and people are excited and i definitely think this is Hannah Graces best work

I really enjoyed this third Maple Hills book! A book for the booksellers, book worms and artists for sure. I loved how the neurodiversity of the characters was integrated into the story, without it being a tale of diagnosis. Hannah Grace does a wonderful thing in steamy romance where each of the couples are obviously very sexually attracted to each other, but in different ways that feel so much more genuine than a cookie cutter "this is what sex and dirty talk is"


Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read an advanced copy!

The most anticipated release/book of this series! Everyone has been clamoring for Henry’s book and I know they will not be the least bit disappointed when it finally gets into their hands😉🥰 Hannah Grace has got another bestseller heading to the public’s way!!

Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the opportunity to read this eARC.

“When his procrastination lands him in a difficult class with his least favorite professor, Henry Turner knows he’s going to have to work extra hard to survive his junior year of college. And now with his new title of captain for the hockey team—which he didn’t even want—Henry absolutely cannot fail. Enter Halle Jacobs, a fellow junior who finds herself befriended by Henry when he accidentally crashes her book club.

Halle may not have the romantic pursuits of her favorite fictional leads, but she’s an academic superstar, and as soon as she hears about Henry’s problems with his class reading material, she offers to help. Too bad being a private tutor isn’t exactly ideal given her own studies, job, book club, and the novel she’s trying to write. But new experiences are the key to beating her writer’s block, and Henry’s promising to be the one to give them to her.

They just need to stick to their rule book.

Oh, and not fall in love.”

Simply put, I loved this book. I laughed, really it was more of a cackle. I cried. I cringed. I sighed. I went through a tornado of emotions throughout the course of this book.

Henry’s character is what book boyfriends are made of, and his struggles were so intricately written and relatable.

I am a first-born daughter, Halle is me. I am Halle. I feel so seen.

I fell in love with this book before chapter 1 when Hannah Grace wrote “For the eldest daughters in my life, I see you, I appreciate you, and most important I love you for who you are and not what you do for everyone.” Thank you, Hannah Grace for this beautiful work of art. I loved every second of it.